by Shusree Mukherjee | Mar 30, 2026 | Food
If you eat mutton and you’re visiting the Pink City of Jaipur, one thing you have to taste is Laal Maas. It is a Rajasthani delicacy, looks fiery red (also why it is named “laal”, which means red in Hindi), and is best paired with Indian bread options like naan,...
by Shusree Mukherjee | Mar 29, 2026 | Spirituality
Prayer wheels are cylindrical objects made of metal, stone, or wood, mounted on a spindle to rotate without friction. They are spiritual objects printed with mantras written on them to aid religious practices and prayers to bring positivity. A Buddhist prayer wheel is...
by Shusree Mukherjee | Feb 12, 2026 | Travel
While the most attractive part about Gangtok is how the winding mountainous roads have spectacular views of Mount Kanchenjunga, your chances of experiencing clear skies are pure luck. Aside from chilly winters from mid-December to mid-January, the city experiences...
by Shusree Mukherjee | Jan 22, 2026 | Shopping
Sunshine Stores is a unique place to go shopping in Kolkata because it is a one-stop destination for bohemian clothes, silver junk jewelry, artefacts, diaries, hemp bags, and more. Located on a road adjacent to one of Kolkata’s busiest shopping places, New...
by Shusree Mukherjee | Jan 8, 2026 | Food
Tongba drink is an alcoholic beverage made with fermented millets. The recipe originates from the indigenous Sino-Tibetan Limbu tribe from eastern Nepal. India is home to many Limbu families who are from mountainous regions, including the Himalayas, Sikkim, and North...
