The lake shimmered in the afternoon sun. As the water lapped against the boat, I sat back and closed my eyes, enjoying the brief respite from the heat in the middle of Lake Pichola. I was in Udaipur, which has often been called the Venice of the east, and not without reason. Udaipur is a […]

The red and green enamel whispered against my skin as I fastened the necklace around my throat. In the mirror, the diamonds, the size of small pebbles, shone brightly. Though it looked like a necklace composed solely of diamonds and gold, on the back was a brilliant design of flowers and leaves. As per traditional […]

I stopped short, awed by the sheer magnificence of the monument in front of me. It was colossal, and in the early morning sun, it literally shone. I had always thought that the Taj Mahal was no big deal. Granted, it was currently one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and has been popularised […]

The dawn had broken out, but the world was still asleep. The slight nip in the air was quite refreshing, but I was still wrapped in a sweater. I had been told that the gates generally opened quite early in the morning, and I could see a few people like me, who were eager to […]

The winter sun cast a rosy glow on the pale red stones of the minaret. Shading my eyes, I followed its length, marvelling at the intricate carvings on it. People posed against the fence that rings the monument for photos. I followed suit and clicked a few of my own. Later, when I saw the […]