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HOTEL REVIEW : HOTEL KETAN – PUNE

On an impromptu trip to Pune last week, I made a hurried online booking at Hotel Ketan, which turned out to be a really good spur-of-the-moment decision.  Located on Fergusson Road, this place in on the busy street, yet tucked away in a quiet, leafy by-lane, What struck me the…

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RESTAURANT REVIEW: BY THE WAY

Edit – This restaurant has permanently closed down. I’m sure everyone has visited a really hyped up restaurant, only to be thoroughly disappointed. Sometimes it’s the food, sometimes it’s the service, sometimes it’s the ambiance.And sometime’s it’s all three. Sadly, ‘By the Way’ on Pune’s Fergusson Road was one such…

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INDIA BEACH FASHION WEEK – GOA

Gionee India Beach Fashion 2015 week is all set to steal the hearts of Indian Brides, and for the second time this year, they’re doing it in Goa! Centred around the theme ‘Resort and Destination Bride,’ the power packed launch had guests meet the best fashion designers of the country.…

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Markets and Markets

If you look up ‘Things to do in Ottawa,’ the Byward Market always comes up on top! People do love their food, and with such a variety of multi cultural food choices, they don’t have to look for long to find something delicious! Unique eclectic shops and boutiques make a…

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THE CHURCHES OF NOTRE DAME

Maybe it’s the Goan Blood, but I have a thing for Churches… In my recent trip to Canada, two of them made my jaw drop. They were so stunning, so magnificent, that I gave up taking pictures… they just didn’t compare to the real thing. I sat down to blog…

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PAINTING UP A STORM WITH PAINTSTORM

If you’re a Mumbaikar, there are high chances that you’ve heard or said the words “There’s nothing to do in Mumbai.” I feel your pain… Whether you’re an overworked employee, a homemaker who just needs a break, or just someone who likes meeting new people, there’s a new trend in…

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CN TOWER EDGEWALK? ARE YOU CRAZY?

It towers 1815 feet into the sky and is Canada’s tallest and most defining landmark. The CN Tower was once the tallest building in the world, but has lost the title to 4 others – the Burj Khalifa (Dubai), the Tokyo Sky Tree (Japan), Cantor Tower (China), Tower of Abraj…

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BREAKFAST AT TERTTULIA

I’ve heard a lot of people in the Shivaji Park area thank their stars when Terttulia came to Mumbai around 8 months ago. Restaurant options on that side of town are few, and its slim pickin’s for non-vegetarians. Terttulia is pretty easy to locate, although it’s tucked away in one…

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COOL GIFTS FOR TEA LOVERS

I always say, tea is like a hug in a cup! There’s nothing like a hot cuppa to keep you warm in the winter, cool in the summer, cheer you up when you’re depressed or calm you when you’re excited. It’s one of those things that are instantly therapeutic. We…

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TOP 10 BAKERY START-UPS IN MUMBAI

It’s no secret that I have a serious sweet tooth – you might even call me a dessert addict. But one thing that’s never really made eating cake fun, is when it comes out of those large franchise stores. In fact, I’m not a fan of eating at any franchise…

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Bollywood Stole My Book! – Jeffrey Archer

“Ladies and Gentlemen, I have a very important announcement to make,” says the world’s greatest storyteller, Lord Jeffrey Archer. “England will win the world cup.” Jeffrey Archer was in Mumbai for the launch of his much awaited book, the Fifth series to the Clifton Chronicles, “Mightier than the Sword.” (Here’s…

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