A picture perfect holiday
by The first thing Hellmuth Conz teaches me about my camera is how to hold it correctly — with my left hand under the lens, cradling …
Category: Heritage notes
Friday photo: Badami
This Friday, an image from Badami, the north Karnataka town famous for its rock cut temples, along with Aihole and Pattadakkal. It could actually be …
Of prints and paisley
Close on the heels of the Anokhi museum story, here is a photoessay I had done for Marwar magazine on traditional Rajasthani prints and the …
The magic of Mandu
In Mandu, every brick, every building, every nook and cranny whispers stories about the legendary love of prince Baz Bahadur and Roopmati. Though this love …
The story of Anokhi Museum
The pink sandstone haveli with its elegant arches and windows is easy to miss. Many of the locals have not even heard of the Anokhi …
Friday photo: Chettinadu
Friday photo? So naff. I know. But here’s the thing – I figured I may as well make sure I post something on this blog …
Chettinadu saapadu
“You are vegetarian?” Everyone’s face falls, some shake their heads in disapproval or dismay. But there I am, exploring Chettinad and wanting to eat authentic …
Exploring Orchha
If Madhya Pradesh is the “Heart of Incredible India”, then Orchha is its heart. Founded in the 16th century by the Bundela chief Maharaja Rudra …