We were travelling to Delhi. Almost there. Close enough to begin mentally rehearsing the day ahead—close enough to believe the journey had already been secured. About three hours before my birthday, a heavy vehicle struck the rear right side of our car. In a split second, certainty dissolved. The brakes locked. The steering swerved. Glass shattered like a thousand decisions breaking at once. The car zig-zagged violently from one edge…
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Jaipur Literature Festival – Between Ideas and Instagram
Asia-Pacific’s largest literary gathering, the Jaipur Literature Festival has earned its title as the “greatest literary show on Earth.” Each January, Jaipur becomes a living manuscript — five days of writers, thinkers, activists and Nobel Laureates in open dialogue. The 19th edition in January 2026…
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Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan, Jaipur: The Silent Stories of Stone
I stumbled upon Gaitor Ki Chhatriyan while planning my itinerary during the Jaipur Literature Festival 2026. Amid panels, readings, and cultural chaos, I found myself craving a pocket of quiet—a space untouched by festival footfall. That’s when Gaitor appeared on my radar, almost like a…
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Elgin Hall- A Bucket List Stay, Not A Return Address
Elgin Hall is an old colonial summer house that carries a distinctly British sensibility—subtle, restrained, and rooted in another era. Located right on Subhash Chowk, it’s surprisingly easy to overlook. I certainly did, despite having crossed that junction multiple times during my visits to Dalhousie.…
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Have a Karmic Year
I may be a Sikh by religion, But I honour every spiritual tradition with equal reverence Somehow, my worship is quieter, I worship Karma. My faith does not ask me to travel To a Gurudwara or a Mandir, It meets me where I stand, In the…