In the past one-and-a-half years, mankind has had a crash course on the importance of being respectful of Nature and of all other forms of life on our planet. This implies a knowledge of, or at least a basic familiarity with, the diversity of life forms and the integrity of …
Festivals have been bringing people together for centuries. They bring in positive values and a certain zest that helps build a better and blissful society. Festivals in India have always had a certain flair and spirit that make it all the more exciting and fun. Divya Ramesh takes a look …
As India readies to observe its 73rd Independence Day, Team Culturama celebrates the rich diversity, heritage, culture and history of the country spread across its 28 states and 9 Union Territories. Tamil Nadu How the Land Lies One of the southern states of India, Tamil Nadu’s neighbours are Kerala, Karnataka …
A visit to Rotorua in New Zealand is an enriching experience, thanks to the remarkable art and culture. Karishma Kirpalani takes us on a trip through the celebrated land Kia Ora (Hello). Welcome to New Zealand. Welcome to Rotorua. While most tourists here prefer to spend time in the South …
Hong Kong, in literal translation, means fragrant harbour, and it is the perfect getaway, age regardless. Meera J Pillai travels through the city, learning about and revelling in the best the city has to offer I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing; that it was all …
Dublin or Dubh Linn is derived from the Old Irish Gaelic, which has its literal meaning ‘Black Pool’. Preeti Verma Lal explores the literary paradise The truth is that I am in love with Dublin. I think it is the most beautiful town that I have ever seen, mountains at …
Sunitha Vardhan, a photographer and traveller, takes a leisurely holiday in the culturally rich country of Greece Idyllic beaches, whitewashed villages and bays of azure blue — these are the instantly recognisable images evoked by a Greek holiday. My ten-day Greek vacation was all of that and much more. With …
Las Vegas is not just casinos, Preeti Verma Lal shows as she guides us around the city This seems too far-fetched, but if I ever wriggled into a puncture-proof spacesuit, got whooshed beyond the stratosphere and pretended to be a highbrow astronaut, I know I can recognise the brightest place …
Sonia Hays shares her joy on visiting Sri Lanka, which has something for everyone Not far from the southeast coast of India sits the beautiful island of Sri Lanka—so close that the two thin peninsulas seem to want to reach out to each other. Our journey began from Mumbai, and after …
Priya Thomas shares with us the sights worth seeing in Vietnam as well as the local life that brings it alive We were served raspberry bavarois as we took off for Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, setting the tone for the delightful trip ahead. As we landed at Tan Son Naht …
