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”

Man Safari

The idea of other living beings wanting to visit humans in their environment and habitat and watch them as objects of curiosity as they do for Tigers is surely a strange but exciting one. Tiger Safaris are one of the most common adventures of civilised men and women in current times. Can the roles beContinue reading “Man Safari”