Echoes of Myth, Lore, and Literature ‘A thing of beauty’ may be a joy for ever, but most beautiful things, whether corporal or natural, are shrouded in a certain mystique, a mystery and intrigue that fascinates but also frightens, attracts but also intimidates. Bermuda is no exception. Bermuda is an enchanting siren – sultry, sensuousContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part III”
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Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part II
Bermuda lies in ocean’s embrace, Where skies of blue and waters lace. With whispered winds and gentle tides, In Bermuda’s beauty, the soul abides. Thus wrote Emily Dickinson, the famous American poet. Bermuda’s beauty is well recognised and well appreciated. But what is not commonly known is that this beauty is as much crafted byContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enduring Allure: Part II”
Exploring Bermuda’s Enigmatic Allure: Part I
“Bermuda is not just an island. It’s a state of mind.” “Bermuda is a beautiful place to be, and a tragic place to be.” – said Henry Rollins. It may as well be true, but it does not take away from it the eternal allure that it commands and deserves. Shaped like a fishhook, withContinue reading “Exploring Bermuda’s Enigmatic Allure: Part I”
A Celebration of Freedom and Equality
While Juneteenth has been observed on June 19th since 1866 to commemore the end of slavery in the United States, it became a federal holiday only three years ago, on June 17, 2021, when President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law. This day originated in Texas, where the last groupContinue reading “A Celebration of Freedom and Equality”
The Magical Mulberry-Part II
The succulent sweet fruits of Mulberry That this wonderful tree has played a seminal role in providing to the civilized world, one of the finest products of nature representing both luxury and beauty; and remains an abiding tribute to both the enterprise and refinement of human race, does not take away from it the privilegeContinue reading “The Magical Mulberry-Part II”
Charleston-The Jewel of the South-Part III
Azaleas, Camellias, and Magnolias Charleston’s legacy remains incomplete without acknowledging its historic plantations. Nestled within the verdant expanses of South Carolina, these estates provide a hauntingly beautiful window into America’s pre-Civil War era. Swathed in azaleas, camellias, and magnolias, these plantations stand as monuments to both the grandeur and the strife of a bygone age.Continue reading “Charleston-The Jewel of the South-Part III”
Charleston-The jewel of The South- Part II
Of Slave Trade, Gullah, and Ghosts Charleston’s history is a multi-layered complexity giving it a mystique of its own. Seen retrospectively and with the advantage of hindsight, some of these aspects are decidedly sordid and disturbing. The unconscionable use of slaves in the plantations whose labour made the aristocratic families notoriously rich is one suchContinue reading “Charleston-The jewel of The South- Part II”
Spring in Savannah Part III
History, Haunts, and Hospitality Savannah was now transforming. The cotton plantation and its subsequent trade primed its economy and fuelled its all-round growth. Antebellum Architecture The affluence and authority soon began reflecting in the construction of beautiful and grand houses and buildings, what is now commonly known as Antebellum buildings. Antebellum architecture refers to theContinue reading “Spring in Savannah Part III”
Spring in Savannah Part II
History, Haunts, and Hospitality General James Oglethorpe-the Founder of Savannah As the morning sun gently bathes the cobblestone streets of Savannah, a city steeped in nearly 300 years of history, it’s easy to feel transported to a time where every corner whisper stories of resilience, reinvention, and Southern charm. History Borne out of Diplomacy andContinue reading “Spring in Savannah Part II”
India’s National Calendar: Part II
Unravelling the Threads of Time The Calendar Reforms Committee’s task was formidable, made more difficult by the fact that around that time, there were over 30 calendars in use in different parts of the country, each calendar having its unique narrative, obsessing the minds of the people in that region and reflecting a deep power struggle of hegemonic assertions. The competingContinue reading “India’s National Calendar: Part II”
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