Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 4th Mar, 2010

FACTS, INCREDIBLE-INDIA, MUMBAI, DHOBI-GHATS

Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai. That sounds familiar to you or is this the first time you heard anything like this? Whatever, yes there is Dhobi Ghat and you have guessed it right – a place where dhobis (washer men) wash clothes. Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai is tucked away from the city, a few hundred yards away from Mahalaxmi Racecourse (next to Mahalaxmi Station on Western Railway on Saat Rasta roundabout). It is also known as the world’s largest outdoor laundry. The history of Dhobi Ghat dates back to mor...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 25th Feb, 2010

FUN, FESTIVALS, DELHI, HOLI

Holi hai! Again it’s that time of the year when you can spoil your white kurta or salwar kameez that you have been saving for this special occasion with colors (red, blue, green, yellow, black, purple and what not!). Take out that wardrobe from your shelf and have a one last look before it’s going to become history. Holi festivity has an infectious charm to fill the air with warmness and enthusiasm. Associated with the story of the triumph of good over evil, Holi marks the burning of Holika...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 25th Feb, 2010

BOLLYWOOD, MUMBAI, FESTIVALS, HOLI

Splash the town with rainbow colors this Holi. Smear your loved ones with the colorful colors of Holi and cherish those moments for the rest of life. There is good news of great joy for all Mumbaikars this Holi. The announcement by Mayor Shraddha Jadhav to supply more water to Mumbai on the occasion could not have been better. This declaration has doubled the excitement of celebrating Holi. According to religious beliefs, Holika was burned on this day, thus the festival symbolizes victory o...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 24th Feb, 2010

CINEMA, FAME CINEMA, ENTERTAINMENT, MULTIPLEX

Watching cinema in multiplexes has become a fashion statement these days. Be it any occasion - celebrating promotion, birthday treat, business meetings, taking your man or lady on a date, reunion time with old chums, bonding with your parents or relatives, cinema hall is slowly emerging as cool spot. You just need an excuse to throng multiplexes (or if you don’t know where to kill time, multiplexes are the best bet!). Fame Cinema in Pune is one place where movie buffs can enjoy the luxu...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 17th Feb, 2010

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, FACTS, MARTIAL ARTS

“Self defense is the best defense.” Do you agree with this statement? Well, if the answer is in the affirmative, you are in for a good surprise. This article intends to enlighten you about Martial arts. Martial arts or fighting arts are systematized practices and traditions of training for combat. The history of martial arts can be traced to continents like Africa, America and Asia. The foremost objective of this art is to defend oneself or others from physical threat. However, it is a...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 11th Feb, 2010

GATEWAY, INCREDIBLE-INDIA

Delicious food is to epicurean what comfortable accommodation is to traveler (tourist). For a frequent traveler (like me, a backpacker who hops from one city to another every third month in quest to discover new things) or those who are business or leisure travelers, nothing delights than a pleasant dwelling place. Chennai is bestowed with myriads of accommodation that are both comfortable and homely. Tourists to the city are welcomed by all kinds of hotels including 3 star, 4 star, 5 star,...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 11th Feb, 2010

AGRA, INCREDIBLE-INDIA, FACTS

Agra city is not new to visitors (that include business, leisure, backpacker and family travelers). It acts as perfect host to hordes of guests who visit the city any time of the year by providing comfortable accommodations. In order to accommodate every kind of traveler and their budget, Agra offers 2 star hotels, 3 star hotels, 5 star hotels and budget hotels. These hotels are superbly located close to local attractions, shopping places, business centers and transport links. Hotels in Agr...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 10th Feb, 2010

FACTS, INCREDIBLE-INDIA

Built on seven hills, Thiruvananthapuram is a beautiful seaside city. It is the capital of Kerala, God’s own country. Visitors to Trivandrum can look forward to have some great moments. Explore the city by visiting temples, mosques, churches, parks and other historical sites. Referred as the ‘Evergreen city of India’ by Mahatma Gandhi, the city has so much to offer to its guests. It is also proud to be the hub of major academia and several educational institutions and science and technology...

Scribbled by: Robin - The Wanderer   On: 4th Feb, 2010

AGRA, HIGHLIGHTS

Agra is a beautiful city decorated with forts, monuments and amazing gardens. Every year, the city draws numerous tourists from all across the globe. Thanks to Mughal emperors, the city is bestowed with architectural wonder like the Taj Mahal. Whether you are business or leisure traveler, Agra will not disappoint you. When you are in Agra, you will be spoilt for choices as there are many things to do and visit. Plan your short or long term stay in Agra in such a way that you do no...

Scribbled by: Kanky - The Backpacker   On: 3rd Feb, 2010

DATING, FACTS, WHEREABOUTS, DELHI

The butterflies in tummy are there, so are the dreamy thoughts and the float’y stance. You’ve got a date! Make it as awesome as you can by following some tips given here. Finding a nice, quiet place in a city like Delhi is like finding a yum oozing-with-chocolate cake without calories. But there are some places which can easily come to your rescue. Head to Parthasarthy Rocks, JNU where you guys can sit around viewing greenery all around. You can also walk around the Ring Road at JNU campus ...