Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
The “Ceded Districts” in Andhra Pradesh refers to a group of territories that were ceded (formally handed over) by the Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir Nizam Ali Khan – Asaf Jah II, to the British East India Company in the late…
Located in Uttar Pradesh, near the India–Nepal border, Pilibhit lies in the fertile Terai belt at the foothills of the Himalayas. It is best known for the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, a key habitat for India’s tiger population. There are two…
During the British colonial era in India, and long before the hum of air conditioning, coping with the subcontinent’s intense heat required ingenuity and labor. The term Punkah-Wallah emerged to describe those employed to manually operate large, ceiling-suspended cloth fans.…
Ugadi, derived from the Sanskrit Yuga (era or age) and Adi (beginning),” marks the beginning of a new era. The festival marks the commencement of the Hindu lunar new year and falls on Chaitra Shuddha Padyami, the first day of…
Walk through any lane of Hyderabad or Secunderabad, and you will find the ubiquitous Irani café serving Irani chai. This popular beverage is a cultural bridge between Persia and India, preserved in a porcelain cup. The Journey from Persia to…
As a severe supply crunch forces hotels and hostels across cities like Hyderabad and Bengaluru to suspend operations, the critical role of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is taking center stage. This versatile fuel, primarily a mix of propane and butane,…
Few South Indian dishes are as beloved as sambar. This tangy stew of lentils and vegetables, the familiar partner to idli, dosa, and rice, is so deeply woven into everyday meals that it seems ancient. Yet its story may lead…
Hailing from the regal kitchens of Hyderabad, Pathar-ka-Gosht is a masterclass in culinary improvisation. Literally meaning “meat on stone” when translated from Urdu, this iconic dish features succulent lamb or mutton, cut into thin strips and marinated in a rich…
I wanted to get a first-hand experience of the work that many of us depend on every single day but rarely acknowledge. The kind of work we casually label as “menial,” while enjoying its convenience without a second thought. So…