A thought on Rickshaw Wallahs - Amritsar, Punjab
Our train pulled in to Amritsar Junction at first light and I awoke to the sound of coolies and rickshaw wallahs battling for the...
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The day I met Chetan - the trials and tribulations of IIT
Hopping on the Mewar Express back to Delhi is usually an adventurous experience. Every other passenger is keen to ascertain where I am...
Devan's - the answer to my Delhi coffee woes
As someone who spends a great part of her time fussing about finding good coffee, Delhi can present a bit of a challenge. All too often...
The White Peaks - the perfect escape from Delhi
I crossed the Ganga at sunrise. Well, I say sunrise; it was more that misty white haze that conceals even the least special of highway...
Zostel is taking India by storm - rethinking backpacking in India
This week I met up with Dharamveer, a charming and intelligent guy who is one of seven co-founders of Zostel, India’s first hostel chain....
The Secret World of Nek Chand - The Rock Garden in Chandigarh
On a summer’s day in Punjab in 1957, thirty three year old government roads inspector Nek Chand decided that the regimented and...
Explorer's Nest, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Hotel Review
Explorer’s Nest in Jaipur, Rajasthan, is a quaint, homely and charming little homestay tucked away in a quiet colony in the centre of...
City of Djinns: A Year in Delhi - William Dalrymple - Book Review
William Dalrymple is a busy man. Alongside others, he masterminded and now directs the Jaipur Literature Festival, which is held annually...
Travelling in India - Tottie's top ten tips for transport in India
1. First of all, leave early, allow extra time, and prepare to be late; you will be pleasantly surprised when you reach your destination...
Sachin Tendulkar - Another Level of Worship
One hundred and seventy kilometres south west of Patna in Bihar, in a small village named Atraulia, a very modern sect of Hinduism is...
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