Month: July 2016
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Gandipet Lake. Where is it?!
20 Kilometers off the city, on the outskirts, is the Osman Sagar Lake/Reservoir. Generally referred to as Gandipet, this lake used to be the preferred haunt of youngsters. Though I am not sure if it still is the place where kids sneak off to from their school or college, it sure has turned out to be…
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Its a small, small world.
When a photographer friend invited me to a free Macro Photography lesson along with the chance to try a new camera, some lenses and extension tubes et al, I was not going to pass up the opportunity. But, to be honest the thought of getting myself out of bed early on a Sunday morning just…
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Bidar: The City of Whispering Tombs
Of the 61 listed Monuments of Bidar, 30 are tombs. Little wonder then that Bidar is known as The City of Whispering Tombs! 135 Kms from Hyderabad, just across the state border in Karnataka is Bidar. If you love visiting places of historic significance and can’t get enough of architecture, this is one road trip that…
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I Heart Honey Bears: Le Pain Quotidien
They call themselves a ‘Bakery and Communal Table’ and you know they take it seriously. The hum of conversation fills the air, jam is passed around the table and ever so gracefully, time slows. & that it isn’t just something beautiful to say. Besides, who doesn’t like being surrounded by Honey Bears?! The Le Pain…
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Kitchen 6: A King’s Spread
For the good or for the bad, during my time in Dubai, I was not able to go on the two photowalks as planned. So, here I am substituting those with 2 Eatouts instead! First off, Kitchen 6. Six, open kitchens. The six live cooking stations in this restaurant at JW Marriott Marquis Dubai are what…