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Are You in Mint Condition?

Chutneys, tofu kababs, salads, biryani ... Mint flavors whole host of dishes

Time Travel

A flight delayed, a short detour off a highway in Gujarat, and ruins of the ancient Harappan civilization

Mosquitoes and Bees

What do you do when bees keep swarming into your apartment? And you order window screens, and the screen guy is over four hours late for his appointment? A dilemma in Bangalore

Beating the Retreat

It’s all pomp and ceremony at the Wagah border between Amritsar and Lahore every evening at sundown.

Visiting the Jains

Temples carved into the sacred mountains of Junagadh offer glimpses into the history of the ancient Jain faith founded on the principle of nonviolence.

Experiencing Navaratri in Gujarat

Come October, all over Gujarat people don their silk chaniya-cholis and kurta-pajamas, and head for the nearest Navaratri venue to dance the garba and dandiya ras. Some of these festivities are the most visually stunning, world-class productions.

Searching for Jamblu

Dashahara in the Kullu valley is an up-close-and-personal experience where the gods and mere mortals walk side-by-side for a short while.

Tea Country

I fell for Kurseong’s many temptations: a view of the snow-bathed Kanchanjunga, tea plantations, trails in pristine forests, the famous blue steam train that hisses between Darjeeling and Siliguri …

For a Cool Dad

Have you planned a surprise for Dad on Father’s Day? A hip new tie? A hand-crafted card with crayon lettering that says, “I Love You, Dad”? How about fixing a cool, imaginative summer meal for him?

Myths and Mountains

Surrounded by Himalayan peaks, an Indian-American mountaineer relives the stories and legends from her childhood.
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