Triund Top: Everything You Need to Know to Accomplish this Trek

During my bachelor's days, I remember preparing an itinerary for Dharamsala and McLeodganj, since I was passionate about starting my own travel agency. As far as I could recall, I did include 'Triund Trek' in the itinerary back then. However, after seven years of writing and accomplishing the Triund trek, I feel there is a wide gap between what I perceived then and what it actually is. Isn't it true that every trek is unique, with its own beauty and challenges?

Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Everything You Need to Know to Plan Your Travel

Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System, an 82 km stretch from Delhi (New Ashok Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan, New Ashok Nagar), to Modipuram, is expected to be fully operational by the end of February, connecting them within an hour. Also, I feel that the people of Merrut are blessed.

Premchand’s Legacy: A Visit to his Village ‘Lamhi’ in Varanasi

Simple living, high thinking– the statement is justified when you peep into the life of a writer! As I delve into my memory of school days, I remember delivering a speech on the birth anniversary of Munshi Premchand. Since I used to practice several times, some lines, though in fragments, had been etched in my … Continue reading Premchand’s Legacy: A Visit to his Village ‘Lamhi’ in Varanasi →

Crossfade-Episode 2: Asides-You Know but They Shouldn’t

The etymology of the word 'Aside' dates back to the 14th century, Middle English, meaning 'one side' or 'to the side.' It was popularised by the 15th-century Elizabethan dramatists in the Renaissance period, who used it to share comments, expressions, secrets, and humorous and witty remarks directly to the audience without involving the characters on the stage.

Mohiniyattam: A Performance that Enchants!

The performance starts with a benediction, a characteristic feature of the Natyashastra, in which the artists seek a blessing from the god for a successful performance. Both Dr Bhalla and Deepti encircle the stage till the apron, starting from the left wing, their bodies bend in gratitude, hands folded, seeking blessings from God (bhudevi), followed by the audience and the co-artists on percussion and vadyas.

Crossfade-Episode 1: A Scene in the Play

A scene is like the building blocks of any play. Several scenes are woven together form an act, and several acts are interlaced to form a play. It's like a short-break where the production team change the settings of the stage, such as the placement of props. It's used when the location changes from one place to another.

The Significance of Maila Aanchal in Portrayal of India’s Concern during Independence

What is the single most remarkable aspect of the novel, Maila Aanchal? My immediate reply would be the usage of language. Like English, we Indians do speak Hindi differently, wrapped in dialects that vary across regions. There are more than 48 dialects of Hindi alone, practised across different parts of India. It is said that Language and culture change in India every 12 miles.

The ‘Lost’ Card and ‘Changed’ Greetings

It's the penultimate day of December. I am sitting with some stationery and a couple of greeting cards from last year. I may not get time on the 31st due to the various plans and games, hence, lets do it before. The excitement is at its peak. I am waiting eagerly for the Jan 1st morning rays of the Sun.

A Two-day Itinerary to Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar

Ahmedabad, streched across the either side of river Sabarmati and Gandhinagar, the capital city collects the places of historical importance, besides serving to the modern Indian taste. The former appears largely cosmopolition whereas the latter retains some of the authenticism.

Sabarmati Ashram: The Place where Gandhi Ji Feels Alive

Sabarmati Ashram is located on the bank of the river Narmada. After passing through the gate (no entry fee to my surprise), I could see the children navigating through the maps. The place was well-managed and moderately crowded.