Our original plan at Nubra was to enjoy the sand dunes and relax. We took one look at the crowds and changed our mind! Of course, it helped that we had a destination in mind – one that had been suggested by many people we had talked to, over the past few days – Turtuk!
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If you love to travel, then you are lucky to live in India. A land of different geographical divisions and cultures, whichever direction you go, you will stumble upon a surprising place with an intriguing story. If you have the picturesque landscapes of the incredible East, then
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It is 2021 with an ongoing lockdown phase for about 1.5 years now and I just received my ’nth parcel from Amazon. And guess what it is! Another one of those organic, natural and ‘sulfate-free’ shampoo and conditioner packs, promising stronger roots and voluminous hair this time! I won’t mention names, lest it starts sounding
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A perfectly sliceable 7-inch fresh cherry pie baked with sweetened cherries in a flaky all-butter pie crust and a rustic lattice to celebrate our marriage. 🙂 I had decided not to make any desserts for the occasion because we binge-watched Gilmore Girls and binged on doughnuts and pizzas! Has that happened to you? Watch a
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The Nubra region lies north of Leh, two scenic valleys formed by the Nubra and Shyok rivers, between the Ladakh range and the Karakoram mountains. The region is part green, part rocky and barren, and part desert, sand dunes and all. This was our destination for the next couple of days of our Ladakh tour.
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I was recently on The Hustle’s “My First Million” podcast with Sam Parr and Shaan Puri. I’m a fan of the show, so it was a lot of fun to be on as a guest.
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We all know how dairy products hold an important place in most Indian households. From a health to religious perspective, dairy products have always been deemed a valuable commodity. A dairy farm business has a huge potential in India as we are blessed with the highest milk production and consumption worldwide. According to The Hindu,
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In this article, I will explain Valla Sadya, a unique mass feast (Sadya) offered at the famous Parthasarathy Temple of Aranmula, Kerala, India. It is conducted on Ashtamirohoni, the birthday of Lord Krishna, the deity of the temple. Valla Sadya is a unique
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The landscape of the Great Sand Dunes is diverse. It’s almost like a painting. We used to draw such sorts as children, with all elements of nature engraved. During the spring months of late May and June, there are snow-capped mountains, dunes, and a brook. On our visit in Oct, the stream had dried up. It
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Buddhism is the predominant religion in Ladakh. The religion is said to have entered the region even before Ashoka, and has changed with the times. Today, the people follow a form of Tibetan Buddhism, a later Mahayana form with elements of Vajrayana. (On an aside, practicing Buddhists in Ladakh do not like their religion being
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