17 articles tagged with india
As I stepped off the plane into Kolkata's winter air, the scent of *mishti doi* and chai mingled with the unmistakable energy of a city in perpetual motion. Having traversed the globe from São Paulo to Darjeeling numerous times for...
Man, I never thought I'd trade Pacific waves for the Ganges River, but life's best adventures often come from the most unexpected detours. After a patient (shout-out to Dev!) kept raving about his spiritual pilgrimage to Varanasi and the hidden...
There's a rhythm to Mumbai's marketplaces that reminds me of Glasgow's weekend markets, but with an intensity that's uniquely Indian. After fifteen years of living in Delhi and countless trips to Mumbai for both business and pleasure, I've developed a...
There exists a remarkable duality in Bangalore that few cities manage to embody so gracefully. As someone who has traversed the boundary between Eastern spiritual traditions and Western professional demands for most of my life, I find this city's juxtaposition...
The taxi driver looked at me with genuine confusion when I told him I was spending a weekend exploring Pune. 'But why not Mumbai or Delhi?' he asked, navigating through the morning traffic. It's a reaction I've grown accustomed to...
The moment I stepped through the intricately carved wooden doorway of my first Amritsar haveli, I was transported back to the Punjab of centuries past. The courtyard's gentle fountain trickled as morning light filtered through jharokha windows, casting patterns across...
Mumbai isn't just India's financial powerhouse—it's a vibrant tapestry of experiences that can captivate visitors of all ages. Having spent countless childhood summers visiting my father's relatives in Kerala, I've always been drawn to India's cultural complexity. Yet Mumbai offers...
Mumbai doesn't simply come alive after dark—it transforms into an entirely different entity. The financial powerhouse of India sheds its corporate skin as the sun sets, revealing a pulsating nightlife ecosystem that rivals global hotspots like Singapore and Dubai. On...
When my environmental law firm sent me to Bangalore for a conference on sustainable tech practices, I expected nothing but glass-and-steel skyscrapers and coding conversations. Instead, I discovered an unexpected delight: a city where centuries-old temples stand proudly alongside sleek...
Having traversed luxury shopping districts across five continents, I've developed a particular appreciation for markets that balance authenticity with accessibility. Bangalore—India's garden city turned tech hub—offers precisely this delightful contradiction: a metropolitan center where traditional craft markets thrive alongside gleaming...
The moment you step off the plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi greets you with its distinctive duality—ancient history pulsing beneath the surface of a modern metropolis driving India's economic engine. As someone with paternal roots in Kerala who's...
As I stepped out of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport into Mumbai's energetic atmosphere, the contrast between this megacity and my classroom in Kansas City couldn't have been more striking. The warm winter air carried scents of street food mingling with...
When I first landed in Amritsar last winter, my logistics-trained brain immediately started calculating the most efficient way to see the Golden Temple, eat at the famous Kesar Da Dhaba, and squeeze in the Wagah Border ceremony—all while keeping my...
The first time I landed at Kempegowda International Airport, the humid air carrying hints of jasmine and diesel fuel, I knew Bangalore would challenge my perceptions. Five years and seven business trips later, I've developed a profound appreciation for this...
The first time I rode my Royal Enfield through Bangalore's chaotic streets, I nearly turned around and fled to the countryside. That was twelve years ago, before I understood the pulsing rhythm beneath the city's tech-boom exterior. Now, after countless...