‘Light as a feather, stiff as a board. One wrong step, and you’ll end up a toad.’ Hehe. Talk of twisting quotes to one’s whim. But hey, it’s spooky season. Things tend to twist around a bit. So without further a-boo(‘ado’ in its spooky version), here’s presenting an absolute rollercoaster of spooks, as told by people with experience. Destination: India. Now, in India, Halloween is a rather nascent trend. … Continue reading Halloween Havens of India
It’s one thing we’ve all learnt. That good triumphs over evil. No matter the struggle, the pain, the loss, no matter the whole procedure, good will always triumph. It’s an idea that’s been the crux of mythology around the world, it’s been the basis of faith and trust. It is an idea that’s been celebrated by cultures since time itself. In India, we celebrate the … Continue reading The Good Over Evil Dynamic
“Always be yourself unless you can be a bird. Then always be a bird.” I came across this quote on a sticker in an online gift shop and let me tell you that my ears have never fallen upon wiser words. Birds are literally one of the most unique creations ever. I mean, here you’ve got a living being that can fly, build, sing, dance, warn … Continue reading Bird Diaries
Here’s some food for imagination: What if dinosaurs never went extinct? I mean, that would be a world where you’re on a nice little road trip down a winding, forested hill and suddenly, instead of a deer crossing the road, there’s a full grown Triceratops trotting across tar to the other side. Also, there would be no chance of scuba diving if our reptilian predecessors … Continue reading Natural History Museum, London
Robin Williams once said, “There’s a world out there. Open a window, and it’s there.“ One unsung aspect while travelling the world is the window seat. Sitting by the window in a moving vehicle adds a whole new depth to the journey. It shows a glimpse of a network, be it by road or by sea or even by air, which connects the world and gives … Continue reading The Window Seat
