Maheswar, a town in Madhya Pradesh is known for Maheswar saree, handloom saree known for its beautiful designs. Mohini writes about the art, its history and the process of weaving a Maheswar saree.
Nalanda was a ‘Mahavihara’ (i.e. Great Monastery) and was destroyed in 1193 CE and in 2006 former President of India late APJ Abdul Kalam proposed the idea of revival of Nalanda University. The ruins and a museum make for a good trip, writes Abhijit Das.
Rekha Pandram, a resident of Dindori in Madhya Pradesh, has brought Millets – a traditional food, back into cultivation through her persistence. Mohini writes a case study on her grit in keeping a tradition alive.
The Ajanta Ellora caves in India are astonishingly hand-carved into hillside rock in the middle of nowhere. Here’s what you can look forward to when you visit.
Galle, the beautiful town of Sri Lanka on the southwest coast was once a port town and home to Portuguese and the Dutch for a long time. Ayandrali writes a travel memoir and lists a few tips on what to expect.