Internationally renowned Indian English poet and litterateur, Dr. Kamala Das is one of the handful of writers who can fluently write in English as well as Malayalam all the while maintaining high standards. For her remarkably penned down poetry and short stories, she has won many awards and honors a...

Jawhar Located in Thane district, Jawhar is a tribal hill station about 160km away from Mumbai. The most famous attraction of the city is the beautiful Jai Vilas Palace, which is enveloped by cashew trees. When you are there, go to the stunning Hanuman Point which offers a breathtaking view of t...

Travelling from one place to another in India is a treat in itself. In most cases, the journey can be more pleasant than the end. Such a journey is one from Bangalore to Rameshwaram. The latter is a beautiful and holy destination. Along with Kashi, Rameshwaram is perhaps counted amongst a few of the...

Ingredients for Chole: 2 cup chickpeas (soaked overnight in water) 3 onions (finely chopped) 1-inch piece of ginger (grated) 2-3 green chillies (finely chopped) 2 tomatoes (finely chopped) A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1/2 teaspoonful red chilli powder 1/2 te...

Lake Wanaka Located in the Otago region of New Zealand, Lake Wanaka covers an area of 192 square kilometer and is more than 300 meters in depth. A popular tourist attraction, this picturesque lake is set against the backdrop of majestic mountains. Visitors can indulge into a variety of adventure ...

Ingredients: 2 medium sized green capsicum (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 red capsicum (cut into bite-sized pieces) 1 yellow capsicum (cut into bite-sized pieces) 3/4 cup sweet corn kernels 2 onions (finely chopped) 1 tomato (coarsely chopped) 1 teaspoonful ginge...

Lord Ganesha has always been seen as an epitome of good luck. Besides, He has immense power vested in him and tends to make things right in a simple yet effective manner. Those who trust Lord Ganesha as the savior of life pray to Him by different names including Vighnaraja, Vighnahara, Vignaharta, V...

Coorg, Karnataka Only 250 km away from Bangalore, the beautiful Coorg district lies amidst the Western Ghats of southwestern Karnataka. It is one of the best hill stations in the southern region of the country and some of the popular attractions are Buddist Golden Temple at Bylakuppe near Madiker...

Known for style, grace, talent and piquancy only a handful actresses possess, Kajol is better recognized as a life of the party. It is these traits that distinguish her from her counterparts. A versatile actress, she has won a total of six Filmfare Awards out of the eleven nominations she received t...

Ingredients: For cake: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (maida) 6 eggs 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup butter (melted) 1 teaspoonful vanilla essence For frosting: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoonful vanilla essence ...