Tata Tigor – A Flair For Style!

Coming on the heels of the Tiago hatchback launch last year, Tata Motors is now introducing a similar-sounding vehicle in the compact segment called the Tigor. The launch of the car, thus far, codenamed ‘Kite’ is all set to be launched this week. I had the privilege of being a…

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Restaurant Review – Sheesha Sky Lounge, Lower Parel

Edit: This restaurant has permanently shut down. There’s a sudden surge of terrace restaurants opening in the Lower Parel Area. From 1Above to Asilo and Grapevine, all of them offer an uninterrupted view of Mumbai’s concrete jungle. However, it’s not often to come across a restaurant that, at barely a…

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4 Restaurants You Need To Visit To Indulge!

Everyone deserves a little luxury once in a while! For some, that may mean treating yourself to a spa while for others it may mean splurging on a designer dress. For a few of us, though, the best way to indulge is by making reservations at a fine-dining restaurant to enjoy…

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Restaurant Review – Soro, Goa

Located between two party towns, Siolim and Vagator, is a convenient hangout. Soro, meaning alcohol in Konkani is fast becoming a popular live music spot for locals and tourists. From the outside, it looks like an abandoned, rundown house – with barely any paint, bricks showing and cracked walls that…

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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai

Among the plethora of famous festivals of Aamchi Mumbai, the Kala Ghoda Art Festival needs no introduction. Like in every February, this year too, it has taken over the most culturally vibrant part of the city.  It is spread over several location including the Cross Maidan Garden, the steps of the Asiatic…

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Gifting Made Easy With Indian Gift Portal (Igp.Com)

When it comes to gifting, I deliberate way too much! In fact, I don’t really think I have a “gifting style” – which makes it hard for me to pick gifts for people. Sometimes, I’ll walk past a store, look at something and say, “hey, that t-shirt would be a…

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Eating Through The Koli Seafood Festival, Mumbai

Despite my interest in food, I’d never heard of the Koli Seafood Festival. The last weekend was supposed to be a pretty uneventful one – simply catching up with my friend Roy over a movie. That was until he shared a Facebook event about the festival and we decided to…

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Hotel Green Olive, Aurangabad – Review

Named after the Mughal king, Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is dotted with historic monuments and ancient marvels like the Ajanta and Ellora Caves and Bibi ka Maqbara. Its no wonder then, that the city is a hit among domestic and foreign tourists alike. This ensures a myriad of hotel options to stay…

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Exploring The Ellora Caves And Kailasha Temple!

We took a breezy 30 km ride away from the city of Aurangabad. The hotel we were staying at, The Green Olive, booked us a car for the day and we intended to see as much as we could. Although my cousins and I were still sleepy from checking in…

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Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Other Taj Mahal

“Only let this one tear-drop, this Taj Mahal, glisten spotlessly bright on the cheek of time, forever and ever.”  – Tagore    Let me start this post with a confession – I’ve never been to the Taj Mahal. (I know, right?) Visiting this majestic monument is like a rite of…

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2016!! My Year In Review!

I started doing annual recaps when I started blogging last year (see: Looking back at 2015).  I particularly loved it for one reason: it makes me happy to reminisce and see where the year has taken me, literally. With many places and cities visited, the end of December is a great opportunity…

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