“In the heart of the city, where concrete stands tall,Green roots whisper stories of rains that fall.Beneath the shade of old trees wide,Bangalore breathes, while elements with it glide.” Bangalore’s boldest definition is its greenery. The rich, divergent, and colourful arboreal landscape presents a uniqueness seen in no other Indian city. Tree lined streets, sprawlingContinue reading “Why Is Bangalore So Green?”
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St. George-The Jewel of Bermuda
If Bermuda is a veritable paradise, St. George is the very core and heart of this heaven. Kissed by the azure waves of North Atlantic and ringed by coral-edged shores, lies this quaint and beautiful town. St. George is not merely a place; it is a living, breathing chronicle of history, resilience, and unyielding spirit.Continue reading “St. George-The Jewel of Bermuda”
Grimes Glen: A Hidden Gem in the Finger Lakes
A visit to the Finger Lakes region of New York State is always refreshing and rejuvenating, seldom without excitement and exhilaration. Renowned for its scenic beauty, this area boasts over 11 lakes and countless waterfalls, each more charming than the last. At the southernmost tip of Lake Canandaigua lies a natural wonder, an exceptionally picturesqueContinue reading “Grimes Glen: A Hidden Gem in the Finger Lakes”
Gentle when Stroked, Fierce when Provoked: The Irish Wolfhound
“Stately as a king, he stands, At the right hand of the throne, In the hall of Irish legends, Where his noble breed is known.” – David Wood Considered the tallest of the large sized dogs, the magnificent Irish Wolfhound commands a stature that inspires awe and yet radiates comfort. Reflecting both calm and ferocityContinue reading “Gentle when Stroked, Fierce when Provoked: The Irish Wolfhound”
The Good Samaritan: St. Bernard
“How I love to touch you, lad, Make mill go through me, make me glad, You’re so strong and good and tine— Gentle as a little dove, St. Bernard, ’tis you I love.” The ‘saint’ in St. Bernard is more than an appellation of appreciation. The honorific is its very identity that defines this rareContinue reading “The Good Samaritan: St. Bernard”
The Magical Mulberry-Part I
O, the mulberry-tree is of trees the queen!Bare long after the rest are green.But as time steals onwards, while none perceives.Slowly she clothes herself with leaves.” -Dinah Maria This one tree, solitary and aloof, stands majestically in my forecourt. Tall and luxuriant, its bright verdure makes the surrounding trees pale in comparison. A much tallerContinue reading “The Magical Mulberry-Part I”
Charleston: The Jewel of the South
Charleston, arguably the jewel of the South, claims a historic and cultural richness that rivals that of Boston, New York, or even Philadelphia in the North. While on record, it stands shoulder to shoulder in historical stature with these other towns, it perhaps scores over them in offering a synthesis that is both unique andContinue reading “Charleston: The Jewel of the South”
Cherry Blossom
(The place where I live presently is witnessing cherry blossom. An event that announces the arrival of spring, and presents a sight that fills one with joy, serenity and elation. Swathes of street, and at times the whole street lined with cherry trees burst into a flamboyance of pink, white and mauve, transforming mundane avenuesContinue reading “Cherry Blossom”
Cherry Blossom: A Symphony of Transience and Beauty
“In the presence of cherry blossoms, time stands still, and the world becomes a sanctuary of serenity and grace.” Cherries are in bloom these days- The lovely delicate flowers that cover the whole tree in full bloom, may not be as well-known as the Japanese cherry blossoms or closer home, for instance, that of WashingtonContinue reading “Cherry Blossom: A Symphony of Transience and Beauty”
Whispers of the South: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton
Just about 25 miles from the historic city of Savannah across the river with the same name, lies Palmetto Bluff. Nestled among majestic palm trees and perched on serene bluffs, this beautiful resort, in many senses, represents the soul and spirit of wild North Carolina, and in particular of its ‘lowcoutry’. Spread over a 1000Continue reading “Whispers of the South: Palmetto Bluff, Bluffton”
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