Tegestology – The word sounds like a tongue twister. What it means is a practice of collecting beermats or coasters. For most of us, coasters are insignificant little pieces that we tuck under our glass or coffee mug, but a set of people, called tegestologists look upon these as collectable items. Coasters or beermats, as… Read More Tea coasters as India souvenirs and cool gift ideas
Selling online is the buzzword for start-ups and small entrepreneurs, who now have different choices for setting up their online store. Though there are many options for running an online store, there are many considerations too for setting up an online business. Choosing the right option for selling online is absolutely crucial to the success… Read More Amazon vs Shopify: Which is better for starting a small online business in India
The value of an idea lies in the using of it.”~ Thomas Edison Converting an idea into a reality is never easy. While ideas are born in plenty, only a few well-executed ones result in products or services and make their way into the market. It requires a lot of effort, resources, will-power of the… Read More How these women-led startups have found their footing at Urban Haat
Lately, I have been writing about some unexplored places near Mumbai, particularly the ones that bridge the rural-urban divide. In line with the theme of my current blog posts, I present a guest post by Diego Garzon, who is truly fascinated by the lifestyle, culture and heritage of Pune. Here he writes about four interesting places to… Read More 4 Hidden Gems in Pune
Summer is in full swing! The scorching heat during the day compels us to spend time mostly indoors in the comfort of fans and air conditioner. Weekend outings are pushed to the evenings. On one of these evenings. we headed towards Navi Mumbai to see Urban Haat, an open-air crafts bazaar built on 12 acres… Read More Urban Haat Navi Mumbai: A place for art, crafts and nature lovers
Climate change and environmental pollution are issues that are raising concerns all around the world. The ongoing damage to the atmosphere due to excess carbon in the air calls for the adoption of sustainable practices. In my previous post, I had shared an account of my experience of village lifestyle at Saguna Baug, near Mumbai. Besides… Read More This Eco-friendly farming method is making Happy farmers
Amidst the hustle and bustle of Mumbai, the life in a village on the outskirts of the city seems somewhat like a long forgotten or a distant thing for most of the city populace. This lack of familiarity with village life and rural lifestyle also breeds the lack of appreciation for the farmers, who toil… Read More Saguna Baug Neral – A place to experience village life
Hermitage means the dwelling of a hermit. Quite contrary to the meaning of the word, Hermitage is also the name of the largest and the richest museum of Russia. This grand art and culture museum is situated in St Petersburg, the cultural centre of Russia. A visit to St. Petersburg is incomplete without a visit to… Read More Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg: One of the world’s best art and culture museums
‘Art washes away from soul the dust of everyday life.’ The wish to wash-down away the mundaneness of the entire week often prompts us to do something different on the weekends. To my utter delight, on one of the previous weekends, I was invited to the Red Carpet Wax Museum, a quirky tourist attraction in… Read More Red Carpet Wax Museum: A cool place to visit in Mumbai
It was a happy occasion. We had assembled at my friend Riya’s place for her sister’s engagement. Amidst the ceremonies, chatter and a continuous supply of snacks, I noticed that Riya refused to eat anything. She had gained a lot of weight recently and tell-tale signs of tiredness showed on her face. When I mentioned… Read More Why you should never ignore sudden weight gain
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