In this swipe to shop world of instant gratification, there’s a special place for slow-cooked handpicked showcases. Purnam is one such exhibition that's driven by its inclusive curation, as much as its driven by the determined attitude of its founders. For years they’ve been responsible for bringing interesting showcases to the popular NGO Akshay Pratishthan’s... Continue Reading →
Taiwan tales 3 – Final blog feat. Love River Cruise, a night at 85 Sky Towers, shopping and more!
No, none of us could’ve said we’ve had enough of the water because our little ride at the Love River was still due. The Love River, which is actually a canal is said to be a focal point of the Kaohsiung city. This peaceful narrow river is surrounded by bike paths and walkways along with a whole... Continue Reading →
Time for Taiwan! My piece for Mail Today
Why Taiwan? That phrase made its way to me way too many times, as my travel plan to this island on the south-east coast of China, became public knowledge. After spending almost a week in the traditional-meets-modern environs of Taiwan, my answer would simply be --- why not!
Taiwan tales- part 2 feat. The Qigu Salt Mountain, Lotus Pond, Ten Drums Park, one of the largest Buddha Museums
https://youtu.be/AptbnKyA_CY Find out why Taiwan is called Asia's best kept secret, as I explore the sights & sounds of island state, that lies on the south-east coast of China. This vblog features the Southern branch of the National Palace Museum, Qigu Salt Mountain, Taiwan Lantern festival, Ten Drum Park, Lotus & Fo Guang... Continue Reading →
Taiwan Tales vlog – Part 1
https://youtu.be/sK6KdklKN9w Day 2: The most spellbinding act of the day was the Sun Moon ropeway from the village, amidst the mountains which gave us the perfect birds eye view of the lake. We decided to brave the all-transparent (yes, even the floor was see-through) crystal cable car and it was worth every muffled scream. Such a view... Continue Reading →
Unboxed: The ChivasxNappaDori special edition pack
Unboxed: Luxury Whiskey brand Chivas Regal and accessory design brand Nappa Dori have come together to create a limited edition festive season pack. Watch the video for the real feel!
David Gilmour’s historic rockumentary Live At Pompeii on at Inox in India on Sunday, October 15, 2017
OMFG! Look what I found early this morning in my spam box! David Gimlour’s return to Live At Pompeii is playing at Inox Cinemas Nehru Place on Sunday, October 15, 2017. It’s a single show in Delhi and on only tomorrow at 8.15 pm, across 6 cities in India. For the uninitiated the rockumentary is... Continue Reading →
Ragas from Jodhpur: A decade of RIFFs & Revelry
A decade of RIFFs & Revelry! My piece on one of the longest standing Music Fests of India JodhpurRIFF for this month's Society Magazine. RIFF, which is held at the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, has not only survived the test of time, but has also set an example for other music festivals of India. This year, as the festival turns 10, here's piecing together nostalgia and the present to examine RIFF's legendary quotient…
WatchNListen: It’s impossible to ignore Indian music culture for a musician, says Dream Theater’s Rudess
Dream Theater's keyboard wiz Jordan Rudess, talks about music in India, studying Indian rhythms, his new Carnatic-friendly app GeoShred, along with his upcoming project with Indian musicians and a lot more, ahead of the band's first ever Indian gig.
Going skin-sational at SCLC with li’l beams of freedom! A dekko at Laser Hair Removal treatment
My tryst with these little beams of freedom otherwise called 'Laser' for at SCLC in Defence Colony, a fairly new addition to Delhi’s growing list of aesthetic & cosmetology clinics. For a person whose been a believer in all things au-naturale for most of her lifetime, entering a cosmetology clinic can be cause enough for mild... Continue Reading →