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Photo Story: The Things We Loved and Hated About Agra
I must confess: I was never in awe of Taj Mahal. I have visited it at least three times before, but never was I so smitten by it. I appreciated the mausoleum but not to the extent of it ruling my mind for days later. But this visit was different though I don’t know why. May be it was the company (my husband and 8-month-old daughter). I can’t stop thinking about its perfection, grandeur, and the vision with which it was created. I am reading a study about its architecture by a research scholar now. Incidentally, he too wasn’t fascinated by Taj as much as he was with other Mughal…
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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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Indian Accent with Chef Claude Bosi: A Meal to Remember
Think about fine dining and if you are a real foodie, a term that would cross your mind is the Michelin Star Rating. Yes, the prestigious star that has brought some level of standardization to a highly subjective stream of study. I have always felt that food and specifically its flavour will always vary from person to person. It will depend on your flavour palate, your taste preferences and also the kind of food you are used to consuming growing up, to name a few. So does it mean that food prepared by a Michelin Star chef would be loved and respected by all? Well, let’s find out. Now if…
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Make Your Valentine’s Day Sweet with Treats From Dezertfox
It’s that time of the year again when the smell of roses and heart-shaped decor, chocolates, goodies…err everything fills the air (and well, markets!). Now, Abhinav and I aren’t the ones to celebrate the day but we do think it’s a great excuse to indulge our sweet tooth! While we haven’t made up our mind about where to get the sweets from this year, we definitely have an option… Days ahead of Valentine’s Day, Dezertfox sent us some treats to get a taste of what they are offering for this special day. We got a jar of chocolate butter cookies, Valentino Cake (Rs 1099), and Gold Heart Chocolates (Rs 399).…
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Try This Therapy for Complete Relaxation at Jiva Spa, Vivanta by Taj Dwarka
Jiva Spa in Dwarka (at Vivanta by Taj) hosted us for a relaxing spa therapy. Here’s why we loved it. Vishram is a Hindi word which means relaxation or rest. That’s something your body craves for after a long flight, a tiresome work schedule, stressful routine, or after 4 months of delivering a baby! Exhausted physically and mentally after going through the miracle of giving birth, every cell of your body years to be in that blissful state of vishram. And that’s the therapy I went for at Jiva Spa as recommended by the spa manager, Rubu Runku. The Spa This wasn’t my first visit to the hotel. We were invited for…
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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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Rice in Nice!: Enjoy Pan Asian Flavors at Radisson New Delhi Dwarka
If you are looking for an oriental restaurant in Dwarka, we recommend Rice at Radisson Blu New Delhi Dwarka. Take a look at our recommendations below. Delhi’s fondness for Japanese cuisine is noticeably going up. And it’s not just the love for Sushi. The city is willing to experiment with the other courses of a Japanese meal. That’s just one reason why Rice at Radisson Blu New Delhi Dwarka is changing its menu, skewing it towards more of Japanese flavors. While the menu is yet to change, we got a taste of some of the new experiments by Chef Mahesh Sharma at the hotel’s oriental restaurant. Here’s our review of…
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Don the Hat of Sherlock Holmes at Mystery Rooms
Whenever you plan to get out of the trap of boredom, where do you generally head towards? I am making a wild guess… is it a restaurant or a club or a pub? But for a change, may we recommend something completely unique? A place you and your group of friends can actually lock away all that’s boring and mundane. Mystery Rooms. Purva G Mittal tells you about her experience at Mystery Rooms in Rajouri Garden The location of this place hardly gives you any hint about the adventure that awaits inside. But picking up hints and analyzing simple details is just what you need once you are inside Mystery…
