Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Aranmula, a temple town in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, is renowned for its boat race and an extraordinary handcrafted artifact—the Aranmula Kannadi (Aranmula Mirror). Unlike conventional glass mirrors, this metal mirror, crafted from a secret alloy of copper and tin, offers…
Pootha Rekulu is a traditional sweet delicacy from Andhra Pradesh, with its origins dating back 300 years. As the story goes, an elderly woman was cooking rice in a clay pot when she noticed a thin, paper-like layer of rice…
What do the Rolls Royce Ghost, the Mecca Masjid in Saudi, and the Buckingham Palace in London have in common? They all share the elegance of Nilambur teak in their interiors. Nilambur, a town in the Malappuram district of Kerala,…
Telia Rumal, literally meaning ‘oily kerchief,’ is a handcrafted textile with roots tracing back to the 19th century. Originally a square cloth measuring 44 x 44 inches, it is so named for its extensive use of oil to soften the…
Can a simple sweet inspire unity? Tirangi burfi did. Discover how this delicacy became a powerful weapon against the British during India’s struggle for independence. The year was 1942. The Quit India Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, had ignited fervor…
Madhubani art, literally ‘forest of honey,’ derives its name from the Madhubani district of Bihar. The region was once known for its forests with abundant honey reserves, hence the name. This ancient art form is believed to be several thousand…
The Gollabhama Saree, originating from Siddipet in Telangana, is a handloom known for its fine craftsmanship and rich heritage. The saree gets its name from the “gollabhama” motif, which depicts a milkmaid prominently featured along its border and pallu. There…
A visit to Tirumala for the darshan of Lord Venkateswara feels incomplete without bringing home the iconic prasadam, the ‘Tirupati Laddu.’ This treasured offering holds a special place in the hearts of countless devotees. The tradition of offering sweets as…