Pooja Wanpal is an avid reader, writer and trekker. She is currently studying economics at Fergusson College, Pune. She is also the author of the book, 'Love and Lokpal' which was released in June 2013. Her blog can be found at http://thesilkenthreadofnescience.blogspot.in
“What was that?” my sister asked, leaning over the edge of the boat. I kept a firm grasp on her arm. The shadowy shape in the water darted away, and disappeared under the waves. She slumped, disappointed. The sea was a perfect turquoise and the tassels on the awning of our boat fluttered in […]
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“I will lift mine eyes unto the Hills from whence cometh my help.” I traced the words inscribed on the stone memorial. Beyond the white monument to the late botanist Margaret Legge, flowers spread away in all directions, a riot of colours that swayed slowly in the wind coming down from the mountain slopes. […]
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Nestled in the crook of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is one of the most exotic and unique destinations in the world. Called the ‘Land of Thunder Dragon’ or ‘Druk Yul’, Bhutan is utterly captivating. The high snow-clad mountains and the lush valleys of Bhutan reverberate with an aura of peace that cannot be found anywhere […]
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Nestled in the lap of the Western Ghats, is Matheran, one of the best weekend getaway spots in Maharashtra. It is India’s smallest hill station, and undoubtedly, one of the cleanest too. Located within close proximity of Mumbai and Pune, Matheran is the place for those seeking tranquility, nature, and adventure. Matheran literally means ‘forest on the […]
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Summer is here and with the rising heat and rising tempers, nothing speaks ‘holiday’ as succinctly as Goa does. Sandy beaches, shimmering waters, and dense forests; Goa is certainly the vacationer’s paradise. Lazy afternoons spent on hammocks, underneath the cool shade of palms, swaying to the tune of zephyrs blowing in from the sparkling sea, […]
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