Shobha Deepak Singh Forty years ago, the Kendra was perhaps the only institute to present an aesthetically refined Sampurna Ramayana. Now, it has become imperative for the Kendra to make a departure. This script runs parallel to the show which we have been presenting for the last six decades. What has, however, been done to […]Read More
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Saurabh Tankha My first brush with Triveni (Kala Sangam) must have been in the late 70s or perhaps the early 80s — my maternal uncle had put up an exhibition of his batik works at Shridharani Gallery. A couple of visits happened thereafter during my college days with friends but only to grab a bite […]Read More
Team L&M The next time you happen to be in and around Rohtak, make sure you visit the famous Tilyar Lake. Or you can even plan a weekend trip to this beautiful destination in Haryana, especially if you stay in Delhi-NCR. The reason why we say this is because India Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (ITDC) […]Read More
Saurabh Tankha Before I introduce you to yet another historical jewel hidden in the middle of nowhere, there is a small request I would like to make on behalf of heritage lovers like me. And this goes especially to officials of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), as well as the local police. Why can’t […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha When you are in Garli, you must take time out to visit two important and spiritually significant temples—Masrur Rock Temples and Kalinath Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple. Both are believed to have been constructed by the Pandavas during their agyaatwas (period of exile) in honour of Lord Shiva. Masrur Rock Temples: An Unexplored Architectural […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha It was while sipping a hot cup of tea at a roadside stall near Matour that I first heard about a quaint village called Garli. This was a couple of years ago when I, along with my family, was travelling from Pathankot to Palampur—the famous hill station and tea capital of northwest […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha Kangra Fort—also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra—is located about an hour and a half from Garli. Our host, Yatish Sud, very graciously arranged our travel to and from the fort, making the journey comfortable and memorable. Perched majestically atop a hill, Kangra Fort offers breathtaking panoramic views of the valley below. […]Read More
Chanced upon the Nurpur Fort and an ancient Krishna Temple on way to Palampur Saurabh Tankha It is not every day that you stumble upon a hidden jewel like Nurpur Fort while heading for a quiet holiday in the hills. But that is exactly what happened to me on a road trip from Pathankot to […]Read More
Rajkumari Sharma Tankha I love travelling, exploring new places, and learning how people live, what they eat, and what they wear. It’s something I genuinely enjoy. Lucknow has been on my mind for a long time. I had heard so much about this historic city—its Bara and Chhota Imambaras, the famous Bhool Bhulaiya, its mouthwatering […]Read More
Team L&M In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a constant companion—affecting everyone from adults to young children. Addressing this growing concern, Yogi Ashwini of Dhyan Foundation shares powerful insights rooted in ancient wisdom to help overcome this modern-day challenge. Why Do We Feel Comfortable Around Certain People? Have you ever wondered why you feel […]Read More