Author: Abhishek Mallik

Homely Hill Stations of Himachal

People living in the cities usually long to escape from their busy lives. However, it isn’t possible for all of us, all the time, to leave everything and go on a vacation. But as...

Biryani tour of India

The mouth-watering concoction of meat with long grain basmati rice, aromatic masalas, curd and onions makes a delectable and finger licking preparation called Biryani. A must have for any Mughlai food lover, for that...

Bandi Chhor Divas (ਬੰਦੀ ਛੋੜ ਦਿਵਸ)

Bandi Chorh Diwas is a day on which Guru Hargobind Sahib was released with 52 Kings from Gwalior Prison. The word “Bandi” means “imprisoned”, “Chhor” means “release” and “Divas” means “day” and together “Bandi Chhor Divas” means Prisoner...

Beware of Fake Sweets

With the onset of festive season, how can adulteration be far behind? Increased consumption of sweets means more demand for dairy products providing an opportunity to unscrupulous elements to make quick money by selling...

8 best places to celebrate Diwali in India with Gozo

Dev Deepawali (Varanasi) The Dev Deepavali (“the Diwali of the Gods” or “Festival of Lights of the Gods”) is the festival of Kartik Poornima celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November –...