Rosy Pastor photographed in Bangalore. Rosy Pastor is a passerine bird in the starling family Sturnidae, also known as the Rose-coloured Starling or Rosy Starling. Native of Europe, they migrate … [Read more...]
Nilgiri Mountain Railway
A ride on one the heritage mountain railways transports you back to an era gone by. Nilgiri Mountain Railway in Ooty was built by the British in 1908. It was operated by then Madras Railway, … [Read more...]
Ranakpur
Never knew a place called Ranakpur existed until we made our trip to Rajasthan. We would have missed a beautiful experience, if not for the enthusiasm of our driver to take us to this awesome place as … [Read more...]
Plain Tiger Butterfly
Plain Tiger Butterfly or African Monarch, is a common butterfly which is found in Asia and Africa. Photographed in Mallur. … [Read more...]
Banana – Plantain
I could not believe when the Banana - Plantain plant that was growing in one patch of our garden flowered one day. We kept a vigil for the flowers to convert into fruit and we were successful … [Read more...]
Fairy Tale Flower Arrangement
Artificial flowers in pastel shades arranged in a porcelain vase. Fairy Tale Flower Arrangement … [Read more...]
Mango Cheese Cake
Mango Cheese Cake can satisfy your Mango craving any time of the year. Time Required: 45 Minutes + Refrigeration time Ingredients: 3 tbsp Hung Curd 1 tbsp Cheese Spread 100 gms Whipped … [Read more...]
Baingan Burtha – Roasted Aubergine cooked with spices
Baingan Burtha is a favorite dish among the North Indians is prepared by charring Egg plant / Brinjal and mashing and tossing it with a variety of masala powders for a tangy and spicy … [Read more...]
Table Rose – Sun Plant – Portulaca Grandiflora
We used to call this as Table Rose, maybe because the flower looks like a rose and also covers the ground and does not grow tall! Sun plant is a perennial plant in South India but in certain … [Read more...]
Carrot Payasa
Carrot Payasa is a delicious surprise that mom would make during festivals. Unsuspecting children will love this rich in vitamins payasa. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 25 … [Read more...]
Orchid Phalaenopsis in my garden
Orchid Phalaenopsis is also known as moth orchid … [Read more...]
Indian Roller
Indian Roller is the state bird of Karnataka. It is blue above with brown breast and pale blue abdomen and under tail. Bill is black. They are spotted in open country, cultivations, … [Read more...]
Orchid Oberonia
There are 53 species of Oberonia Orchids. Out of this 24 species are found in Kerala and Karnataka. Oberonia is also found in Eastern Himalayas, Assam, Thailand, Malaysia, Uttaranchal, and Java. They … [Read more...]
Basillica of Bom Jesus, Goa
I had read and heard a lot about St. Francis Xavier’s mortal remains enshrined in the oldest church in India, the Basillica of Bom Jesus in Goa. When I got the opportunity to visit the … [Read more...]
Panch Prayag, Uttarakhand
The place where two rivers meet is known as Prayag or Sangam. There are panch prayag (five)in Uttarakhand, which are popular among pilgrims and is considered auspicious to take a dip in the prayags. … [Read more...]
Bethlehem Lily – Nishagandhi
Bethlehem Lily is known as Nishagandhi and Brahma Kamala in India. The botanical name is Epiphyllum Oxypetalum and belongs to Cactaceae (cactus) family. Nishagandhi is the name given because the … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato and Channa Chaat – Sweet Potato and Chikpea Chat Recipe
A tasty snack prepared using Sweet Potato and Chikpea laced with spices and Lemon juice. Cuisine: North India Time Required: 30 Minutes + Soaking Time Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 five inch … [Read more...]
Sev Ki Subzi – Potatoes Radish cooked with Sev
A very unique side dish prepared using Sev, which is a deep fried crispy snack. Cuisine: Gujarat and Rajasthan Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Radish / Mooli peeled and diced 2 … [Read more...]
Bengal Gram and Coconut Chutney – Kadalebele Kayi Chutney – Kadlebele Chutney
Bengal Gram and Coconut Chutney can be made spicy by adding more Green Chilies. This spicy chutney goes very well with Idli. Cuisine: Karnataka Time Required: 10 … [Read more...]
Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Raja Rai Singh conquered Mewar and the pleased Mughal emperor Akbar rewarded him the territory in Gujarat and Burhanpur. To celebrate his success, Raja Rai Singh built the grand fort of Bikaner known … [Read more...]
