Cafés and Cigars at Fort Kochi
If you want to spend an entire day leisurely walking around or simply reading a book at an art cafe, consider Fort Kochi, a mere 9 kilometres from MG Road, Ernakulam. Apart from enjoying the food and...
View ArticleAll you wanted to know about Coorg
Kodagu, popularly known as Coorg, is one of the most frequented weekend hotspots in Karnataka. This anglicized name – Coorg came into existence after the East India Company took over Kodagu in 1834....
View ArticleFried Anchovies
There is a lot of similarity between Kerala and West Bengal – both of them being the predominant Communist states, also known for their infamous bandhs or hartals. Food also seems to have a common...
View ArticlePumpkin Flower Fritters
The pumpkin flower in Bengali is known as Kumro (pumpkin) phool (flower) and boy, does it make up for one of the most prized delicacies from Bengal. I had a golden opportunity to grow pumpkin in my...
View ArticleSt. Angelo Fort
St. Angelo’s Fort was one of the first Portuguese settlements on the Malabar shores. This seashore fort is situated on the cliff next to the Mapila Bay, extending into the Arabian Sea (also referred to...
View ArticleMalayala Sadya
If you’re looking for an authentic Malayali cuisine on your visit to Kannur and don’t know where to go, then I can safely suggest visiting Malayala Sadya on SN Park Road in Kuzhikkunnu at Kannur. Don’t...
View ArticleTheyyam
A trip to North Kerala would be incomplete without witnessing the traditional dance form Theyyam. Theyyam is derived from the word ‘Deyvam’, which means God in Malayalam, and is a Hindu religious rite...
View ArticleA Tryst with the Misty Hills of Pythal Mala
Senior Assistant Professor, Mrs. Deep Umamahesh shares a wonderful experience of a misty and peaceful weekend break that reminds us that we all should take out some time to enjoy the nature’s bounty....
View ArticleTop 10 Places to Visit around Ezhimala
Dr. Shabana Saleem explores the beautiful weekend spots with her family and shares a wonderful account with us. This Naval wife, is an MBBS, DNB (Family Medicine), a mother of two beautiful girls, an...
View ArticleKerala Style Mutton Pepper Fry
My husband gifted me a cook book on our last trip to his hometown in Bangalore. The name of the cookbook is ‘The Suriani Kitchen’ – Recipes and Recollections from the Syrian Christians of Kerala, by...
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