Unlike my earlier treks, this one was effortless — no planning, no prep, just mountains, mules, and midnight huskies. From snow-covered slopes and surreal ridges to starry nights, shared stories, and lessons in lightening life’s load, Phulara Ridge reminded me why the Himalayas are magical: they challenge, they teach, and they make you laugh along the way.
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Silk Road Sojourns: Wandering the ’Stans of Central Asia
“The Silk Road was never just about silk or spices. It was about exchanges — of ideas, cultures, and kindness. Traveling through the ’Stans with my family, I discovered stories in the laughter over wrong food orders, in monuments that have withstood centuries, and in quiet mountain mornings that felt untouched by time. For ten days, life flowed without a script, teaching me that travel isn’t about checklists, but about adapting, connecting, and savoring every small moment along the way.”
Timeless Love in an Ever-Changing World
In the wake of the COVID-19, most of us sought solace and entertainment through streaming services, delving into captivating series. But, to keep myself away from the clutches of prolonged screen time, I am drawn towards limited series & Anthologies. Recently, I came across “Modern Love: Chennai” on Amazon Prime, which piqued my interest. It…
The Subtlety of Idolatry
The above picture could inspire interesting topics for discussion. …For some reason… People around me think I am an Atheist. In India generally, there are only two extremes, you could either be here or there. Agnostic is ignored and considered as non-existent. You are forbidden to ask questions about God/Offerings/Rituals as it is considered to…
Yes, No or May be……………
When our planet is undergoing self-renovation, we are fighting hard to adapt ourselves to the “New Normal”. As this goes on, something from the news kept bothering me for the past couple of days. “US President requests, or rather orders for export of medicines from India” Day 1 request was made and the word ‘retaliation’…
Steady Gaze – Endearing or Malicious ??
“Well, keep this as a secret for now, I don’t want to share this with everyone, you know – some people and their bad eyes” “I prefer to tell it after it happens, I don’t want any bad luck tailing behind.” “I knew this will not happen, I can still remember that stare at me…