Blog Posts

We have been writing since early 2000. In total we have written 431 posts.

Travel

Remembering Belgium

Belgium Diaries: A Diamond Surprise in Europe - Belgium's diamond district captivates with its trading hub near Antwerp Central Station; a romantic trip includes the Grand Palace and Mini Europe but...

General

Festivity begins

India's post-monsoon festivals unite families and communities across religions with joyous celebrations like Onam and Holi, reflecting cultural unity amidst diversity.

Food

Sweet potato dessert

Discover the Bengali delight of Ranga Alur Puli—a crispy sweet potato fritter with a choice stuffing, traditionally enjoyed during Shankranti. Learn how my mom-in-law's family recipe brings this...

General

36th week as passed by

A snapshot from a Bombay office window reveals Ballard Pier's port hustle amidst gloomy skies; the photo captures light-shadow play on trees and is taken with Canon G7 camera. Applauding Pamela for...

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O Krishna!!!

Celebrate Lord Krishna's mischievous birthday with Dahi Handi—a pot-breaking spectacle in human pyramids that wards off negativity and brings communities together!

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Thread of love

Rakhi: A Hindu festival symbolizing brother-sister bonds through sacred thread tying—celebrated widely for unity & familial affection across India's diverse social spectrum. Tradition meets fashion...

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Le Ciel

Monsoon's grip on South Asia tightens as communities face its challenges, yet amidst gloomy skies and relentless rains stands Gammon House in Prabhadevi—a beacon of serene blue evenings. This...

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Back from trip

Exploring beyond tourist trails in Singapore led to unexpected photographic treasures. Expect a unique photo reel, featuring sights not seen at Mumbai Airport but discovered during my Kolkata...

Food

Exploring…bits n bites II

Discover diverse flavors at Marina Bay's buffet: seafood and Asian delicacies like oysters, sushi, turtle soup & sweet desserts! A memorable Singaporean feast for foodies. #CulinaryChronicles...

Food

Exploring…Bits n Bites

Singapore Food Festival celebrates the city-state’s diverse ethnic dishes in July; as an adventurous eater with meat preferences (duck/chicken), I explore local flavors but had a surprisingly mild...

General

Sale

Discovering sales culture: US' frequent deals vs Europe's rare clearance events and Singapore's Orchard Road summer sale with a historical twist of fruit-filled past! #SalesCulture #RetailDiversity...

Travel

Shop till you drop

Singapore's hotspot project offers free Wi-Fi via Singtel, StarHub or M1; iCell and Qmax Networks manage backend services at popular spots like Mustafa Centre during peak hours for a candid look into...