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Hotel News: Radisson Blu Agra Gets A Luxurious Upgrade
Planning a destination wedding? Consider Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate as the hotel has just added a new luxury wing, aiming to make it a grand wedding venue. It’s biggest USP is the infinity pool facing the Taj Mahal, which can be a fabulous venue for one of the functions. What to expect? According to the hotel’s press release, the Luxe Collection wing promises unparalleled elegance and exemplary hospitality for its guests. Situated in the heart of the city, near the magnificent Taj Mahal, the luxury wing has been built keeping in mind the city’s traditional aesthetics with a touch of opulence. What sets it apart is the exclusive privilege…
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Book Review| Exit West: A Story of Love in the Time of Migration
In the beginning of this year, former United States President Barack Obama took to Facebook to share the books he enjoyed most reading the past year. Mohsin Hamid’s Exit West, which was was even shortlisted for The Man Booker Prize, was one of them. Shivangi Sharma Kalia reviews the book for us. Migration has always intrigued me, to leave one’s own home, own country and start a fresh life in the unknown world somehow feels very daunting. And that’s what this book ‘Exit West’ is about or so I thought. Exit West written by Mohsin Hamid is the story of Nadia and Saeed, young professionals, who live in an unnamed country,…
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Falling in Love with Simplicity at Nature Care Village, Rishikesh
Some trips are about epic experiences involving breathtaking landscapes and sights. Then there are some filled with small moments that leave a big impact in your heart. Lakshna Gulati tells about one such trip to Nature Care Village in Rishikesh “Travel. Humbug. Why do people make such a big deal about it?” That was me a couple of years ago, when I was younger and a little foolish. It wasn’t that I was a home-body or I didn’t travel. Travel I did! I’m a journalist and I have a job which requires me to travel pretty often. And I’m lucky that because of my job I’ve got an opportunity to…
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Travel Love: 6 Vagabond Couples & Their Favourite Romantic Destinations
It’s the month of love. We’ve been giving you inspirations for Valentine’s Day gifts and romantic restaurants. Now, here’s some travel love talk. Six couples spill some romantic moments from their travel diaries that would kindle you to pursue your travel wish list. For romantics who favour travel over things, Nikita Chawla and Purva Bhatia bring to you couples who’d inspire you to set ultimate travel goals. The Classic Explorers: Vikas Chawla & Arushi Gupta An entrepreneur (Co-founder Social Beat), marketer and traveller, Vikas Chawla has travelled to 33 countries till date and aims to hit 50 countries by the time he turns 50! A Delhite now settled in Chennai,…
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If You Love Experimenting with Tea, Here’s a Treasure for you!
Tea Treasure is a brand trying to bring healthy tea flavours into the daily routine of those who love to experiment with taste. The world is changing at a fast pace. Our food habits have developed with time but certain staples have still managed to remain close to our hearts. Even the richest community can’t have anything better than real butter and a hot cup of tea for their breakfast rituals. I have always thought that I have an advanced taste palette but when we talk about “tea”, I am not an exception but merely a rule. Very recently, I stumbled upon this new brand dealing in a variety of…
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Top 12 Must Visit Places in Mesmerising Ooty
Glance a window view of Ooty as Nikita Chawla hand-picks 12 must visit places of interest amongst the myriad regions in and around dreamy Ooty. The writer has also captured the scenic beauty of enthralling Ooty hoping to give the reader a glimpse of the spectacular Nilgiris. Every year, Ooty (a.k.a. Udhagamandalam) attracts tourists in large numbers. While Ooty might be synonymous to botanical gardens and boat houses to a few, its offers to be a quest for eco trails and trekkers. As adventurists, you might have the zest to explore what’s on the other side. One could choose different routes while choosing road trips or treks to the desired…
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Durga Pujo 2017: Top 5 Places to Visit in Delhi
Durga Pujo. The essence of the festival is to worship the female force without whom the world will come at a standstill. Durga Pujo is most famous in Bengal but is celebrated pan India. For Bengalis nothing can come closer to the pandals of Kolkata but we have tried to manage a list of 5 places where you can feel the magic of Durga Pujo in Delhi. Kashmere Gate Delhi Durga Puja Samiti, also known as the Kashmere Gate Durga Puja, is the oldest community Durga Puja in Delhi. It started in the year of 1910 at Roshanpura Kali Mandir, Delhi. At Delhi Durga Puja Samiti, Maa Durga’s idol is…
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Visit this restaurant for a chilled out beer party
Looking for a restaurant in Gurgaon to enjoy some good English music and beer-y conversations? Purva G Mittal has a recommendation for you… If you, like me, feel sorry for the death of 90’s English song, Soi 7 Pub & Brewery has something for you. The background music is uplifting and adequately complements the décor of the pub. The whole place has a relaxing feel to it especially if you are seeking a place for after hours of office or late weekend afternoons. The twist to the classy establishment is the introduction of Muay Thai or the thai kickboxing arena. The whole staff is trained to perfection, and aids to…