(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”
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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”
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”
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”
Indian Ber Part I
(Ziziphus mauritiana) Nature seldom creates without purpose. And some she creates with endless generosity. Among such creations are some exceptionally rich and gifted trees, whose every part is of use to humanity. ‘Neem’ readily comes to our mind if we look around for such a tree. It is a tree par excellence. Its leaves, fruits,Continue reading “Indian Ber Part I”
‘Anhonee’
Jewel in the Satpuras: The Hidden Village Anhonee is a small village hidden in the heart of Satpuras, nestled deep in the forests of Chhindwara. The nearest place of renown is the famed Pachmarhi, a hill station coveted for a rare solitude and solace. Perhaps fortunately, it is still to find a place on the radar ofContinue reading “‘Anhonee’”
Bizarre Yet Delicious-II
Exploring the spicy world of Red Ant Chutney George Bernard Shaw once famously said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.”, placing food at the apex of human emotions. And as love unfolds in myriad forms, so does the world of culinary delights, ranging from sublime to absurd, sophisticated to crude, refinedContinue reading “Bizarre Yet Delicious-II”
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