Shanghigh, a pan-Asian restaurant, is the newest entrant to Gurugram’s food and beverage scene. The play of words in the restaurant’s name is reflective of the energy that the space seeks to radiate while offering a slice of Shanghai and its historic speakeasies in the heart of Gurugram. To top it all, it offers a sophisticated and contemporary take on...

　　International Day of Forests: I live in a small village called Chiringmagre in Meghalaya's South Garo Hills. You have to walk six hours through a river and jungle to reach my village from the nearest road. The path skirts around the densest part of the forest, a section we call the sacred forest or, in Garo, a song kosi. 　　One...

　　International Day of Forests: Shakti Chattopadhyay was missing. His friends had no clue where he was. This was not unusual—Shakti liked taking off. But this time, he did not return for months. At Coffee House, the legendary hangout of poets and artists near Calcutta University, rumours started floating about his whereabouts. 　　Some said he was visiting his friend Samir Roychoudhury...

　　Pune, often referred to as the Oxford of the East due to its rich academic heritage, is a city that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity. Beyond its bustling IT hubs and educational institutions, Pune is also home to a treasure trove of cultural and historical gems waiting to be discovered. Among the many things to do in Pune, the best...

　　It would be unfair to speak about Delhi food without mentioning an iconic plate of chole bhature. While people in Delhi are big time foodies, if you ask them, most of them would list chole bhature in their top five favourite dishes. The city is home to some iconic street vendors and stalls that you should most visit if you...

　　The ancient festival of Nowruz commemorates the dawn of spring and the rebirth of nature. This auspicious day coincides with the vernal equinox, marking the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. 　　Celebrated with great fervour by Zoroastrians and Shia communities across the globe, Nowruz is variously known as Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz, or Nevruz. This festival, which has...

　　India has many stunning national parks all along the length and breadth of its borders, but one overlooked gem is the Kanger Valley National Park of Chhattisgarh. Located in Jagdalpur in the Bastar district, the park gets its name from the Kanger River, which meanders from the northwest to the southeast of the park. 　　Renowned for its diverse topography, the...

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　　The Hawar Islands, an archipelago of desert islands, are a popular destination for nature lovers and beachgoers in Bahrain. Located in the Gulf of Bahrain near Qatar's coast, the islands are known for their pristine white sandy beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters. With the exception of Jinan Island, which is small, uninhabited, and administered by Qatar, Bahrain owns all the...

　　My earliest memories of food include hazy flashes of birthday parties where a homemade feast was shared with friends and family. Every anniversary, birthday and celebration would involve copious amounts of food being prepared from scratch at home seasoned with laughter. 　　When I started living on my own in college, the one thing that always pricked was that I usually...