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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Spring in Savannah – Part I
Colour, Celebration, and Rejuvenation In the heart of the American South lies a city that’s more than just a destination—it’s a living, breathing collage of history, economic prowess, and cultural richness. Here, amidst the cobblestone streets, beneath the sprawling arms of ancient oaks draped in Spanish Moss, lies a city where the past and present danceContinue reading “Spring in Savannah – Part I”
My Days at Chhindwara
Chhindwara does not boast of many distinctions. For sure, it is a quiet and clean place, enjoying an altitude only a few meters less than the famous and well regarded Pachmarhi, the queen of Satpuras and a hill station known for its quiet and serene ambience. Chhinwara has a climate and a beauty that isContinue reading “My Days at Chhindwara”
Summer in the Light: Winter in the Shade
(March has arrived, heralding change, and carrying the perfume of transformation on its breeze—sunshine, colours, cheer, and a silent music that seems to pervade the very air. It is a time when the sun basks in its glory, warming the earth with its embrace, yet the wind retains the chill of winter, reminding us ofContinue reading “Summer in the Light: Winter in the Shade”
Spring in Air; March is Here: Part II
Jaidev, the 12th century poet of exceptional creativity, who composed ‘Geet Govind’, has described spring in a manner few could equal or emulate. With a musicality of expressions and a richness of rhythm, his descriptions encompass trees, plants, creepers, the breeze, the bees and the koel, and of course the young men and women enjoying बसंत -the spring season. TheContinue reading “Spring in Air; March is Here: Part II”
Spring in the air: March is Here: Part I
“This is the perfume of March: Sunshine, breeze, colours and cheer, There is music in the air.” March is a month when the sun shines hot, and the wind blows cold. Charles Dickens has this to say about the glory of March ‘it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.’ And Jarod Kintz famouslyContinue reading “Spring in the air: March is Here: Part I”
Of Beauty, Of Freedom, Of Nature’s way, See The Enchantress slowly sway!
(In the quiet embrace of dawn, where the world blinks awake in hues of amber and gold, I find myself in trance, held captive not by the elements, but by the beguiling dance of Shama, a creature of the wild that flits and flutters into the corners of my vision and the edges of myContinue reading “Of Beauty, Of Freedom, Of Nature’s way, See The Enchantress slowly sway!”
A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part II
It may be in order, to briefly describe this charming beauty, though words may not do full justice to its pulchritude. For many of us, who have difficulty conjuring up an image, the shape and size, and the contours of an agile streamlined body, the following may be of some help. A Biological Account AContinue reading “A Teaser and A Tormentor: Part II”
Indian Ber – Part II
But Ber’s embrace of cultures and traditions is far more diverse. Its legend lingers in several contexts. Universally Sacred The Ber tree registers a unique presence and an integral part of landscape that surround Hindu temples. Unveiling its significance, the Ber fruits take centre stage in the divine offerings to Lord Shiva. The revered HinduContinue reading “Indian Ber – Part II”
Refulgence of Red: Part II
Ixora or The West Indian Jasmine By all accounts, the refulgence of red that Ixora radiates epitomises nature’s ever-evolving symphony, weaving together tradition, myth, and the timeless emotions of love and passion. Within this floral marvel intertwine beauty, grace, divinity, and resilience, leaving an indelible footprint on the sands of culture and tradition. A CelebratedContinue reading “Refulgence of Red: Part II”
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