Tamil Nadu

Destinations

8 Fabulous Places to Visit near Chennai

There is ever so often that you crave a quick weekend getaway. For a little breather between work and the drudgery of daily life and you do not have...
Culture & Heritage

7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2017

It is that time of the year again. When I look back at my year and see what is the one thing that I...
Architecture & Design

Great Living Chola Temples – Vol II: Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Second on UNESCO's list of The Great Living Chola Temples, is the Brihadeeswara Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram. In a tiny village lost in time, is...
Architecture & Design

The Great Living Chola Temples – Vol I: Brihadeeswara Temple

In and around Thanjavur are The Great Living Chola Temples, three temple complexes dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. Built by the...
Culture & Heritage

From a billion years ago.

Thwack. Down came the elephant’s trunk on my head, in a gesture of blessing. I was surprised at how gentle it was, gentle giants...
Destinations

Hello, Kumbakonam Filter Kaapi.

Who doesn't love a South Indian Filter Coffee? Ask any South Indian who has grown up with the smell of a fresh brew signalling...