According to the Oxford dictionary, Bedlam means “ a scene of uproar and confusion”. Interestingly, this is a word that has its origins in the history of psychiatric illness! In the 12th century, Simon Fitzmary, a philanthropist, donated a piece of land to the religious…
Away from the hustle and bustle of the busy life, among the sun baked plains and thorny shrubland of Tamilnadu lies the sleepy, unassuming town of Karaikudi. A place where you feel that time stands still. Narrow alleyways, huge stone temples with ornate carvings and…
The beginning of a new year brings with it an exciting vibe. Whatever has happened in the past year somehow seems forgivable and the new year promises so many varied possibilities, so many unexplored opportunities and a sense of excitement for the unknown. Anna…
Has it ever happened to you that you have binge watched something on Netflix despite knowing that there was a test the next day? Have you ever pushed going to the buy vegetables till you realised that the next day was a strike and…
There are certain experiences in life, which transform into great memories and make for great stories.My trek to Dudhsagar was one such. It all started with an innocent whatsapp message from my best friend displaying an enticing picture of the mighty Dudhsagar waterfall. I had…
A belated “happy” world environment day to all of you. I read a newspaper article yesterday about how India’s monsoons are likely to become more erratic in the coming years due to global warming. When the pandemic started, we all saw whatsapp videos…