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Please note, sir, in ancient times, our men and women would never have been caught dead in this position. It is against our culture. Had one of the skeletons belonged to a woman (the ardhangi), wouldn’t she have been at the feet of her swami, instead of facing him in some vulgar Lutyensian manner? … [Read more...] about The Harappa conspiracy

By Shireen Kanchwala A New Year provides a clean slate for many new aspects of our lives. Now that we've bid adieu to 2017, its time to draw up our bucketlist for 2018. It is recommended that you mark out all the long weekends and book well in advance. Planning ahead has many advantages: You can bag the best deals and do enough research in order to make the most of your visit. Take note of different experiences that we have drawn out for you that can strike a chord with you. May this year brim over with new travels and you acquire unique tales to share with us. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR VALUE-PACKED DESTINATIONS Region: Bhutan ASAARC nation citizen visiting the Land Of Gross National Happiness needs no visa. This makes Bhutan an easy access for an Indian traveller as one can obtain a permit on the border by flashing your passport/voter's ID card. Bhutan has a little surprise for every kind of traveller; from the breathtaking Himalayan landscape, to the delicious simple cuisine, and a … [Read more...] about The ultimate holiday guide for 2018: Choose from Fiji, Vietnam, Antarctica or Greenland

I lead a disciplined life. I work out five days a week. In addition to a mix of cardio, weight-lifting and yoga, I enjoy calisthenics because it involves the use of one’s own body weight to perform various exercises, and it enhances endurance, flexibility and strength. … [Read more...] about Taking stairs, playing football and getting good sleep: How Sonu Sood stays fit

In the past, Sandhu has worked with people who, “Just have the money to start a restaurant,” but in this case, she says, “I have immense respect for both Jay and Gauri because of the way they’ve handled their businesses.” Devidayal and Sandhu say they’re both on the same page and it has made working together a lot easier. Devidayal ultimately sums it up as the trio having bonded over a love of food, irrespective of cuisine. … [Read more...] about Desi delicacies at your doorstep

Mumbai: Having already carved a niche for itself in luxury train tourism segment, the IRCTC ( Indian Railway Catering and Toriusm Corporation), the travel, tourism and hospitality arm of Ministry of Railways has added another luxury train ‘Golden Chariot’ to its fleet. Owned by the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), the Golden Chariot train, which commenced in 2008 was taken over by IRCTC for operation, management and marketing through a recently executed agreement between the two corporations. The Golden Chariot is again going to hit the tracks in a new look and feel on an exciting week long itinerary. IRCTC has planned three trips of Golden Chariot on Pride of Karnataka itinerary 22nd March, 29th March and 12th April 2020. The 6 nights and 7 days itinerary shall commence from Yeshwantpur Railway Station in the morning shall visit Bandipur National Park, Mysore, Halebidu, Chikmangalur, Hampi, Badami-Pattadakal-Aihole, Goa before returning to … [Read more...] about Mumbai: Golden Chariot luxury train to hit tracks again