The 10th megacity of India, where heritage brims from every nook and corner; ironically owes an apology to heritage. 19 years, since the last time Ramgarh Dam felt its identity when 33 feet 9 inches of water level was recorded. 37 years, since the water level in the lake rose to its highest capacity of 64 feet 5 inches. 36 years ago, Ramgarh lake earned the historical crest by hosting the rowing competitions of mega sports event, Asian Games of 1982. It was the same year when Government of India,… Read More
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Culinary Trails from the first planned city of India
Cooking is a craft, I like to think, and a good cook is a craftsman — not an artist. There’s nothing wrong with that: the great cathedrals of Europe were built by craftsmen — though not designed by them. Practicing your craft in expert fashion is noble, honorable and satisfying. ~Anthony Bourdain Rajasthan is a vibrant cocktail of heritage and culture. Soaring temperature tales and aridity results in paucity of vegetations here. This is what gave birth to the much-celebrated cuisine of Rajasthan. Jaipur, the capital… Read More
From the coriander bowl of India
Often referred as stone city or coriander city, Ramganj Mandi is a city in Kota district of Rajasthan. It is Asia’s largest market for coriander trading where 6500 tons of coriander seeds have been noted to arrive on a single day during the season. The spice giant, MDH buys the coriander seeds from the same place. This aromatic herb is cultivated on more than 2 lac hectare land and harvests more than 2 lac metric tonne of herb that equals to 90% of coriander cultivated in the state. Being one… Read More
Mysteries of the most haunted fort of India
Ruins have their own language to narrate mysterious stories. Built in 1573, an abandoned city and its historical ruins resting 83 kms north east of Jaipur, echoes a similar story. Silent disappearances, spooky vibes, deserted vicinity and dilapidated bazaars conjure the eeriness that envelops the Bhangarh Fort and its territory. Sandwiched between Sariska border in Alwar and Jaipur, Bhangarh is a site declared legally haunted by Government of India. Entry before sunrise and after sunset is strictly forbidden into the Fort and a signboard by Archaeological Survey of India warns… Read More
Plummeting business and soaring tourism (Pushkar Fair 2018)
With their dense, sand coated eyelashes, the ships of desert unfurl over the grounds that have seen the world’s largest camel fair for over decades now. Although, the helipad which was constructed for Prime Minister’s visit pertaining to Rajasthan elections, has been hurting the hooves of these stars of the desert show. But the show must go on! Clad in crimson-hued turban, Ramkaran tries to control one of his 7 camels with all his energy. What seemed wild to me was a playful, perhaps a regular lifestyle for him. A… Read More