Horse Whispering: India’s Gambit in Afghanistan
The confirmation of former Taliban leader Mullah Omar’s death has proved to be yet another roadblock to the fledgling peace talks between the jihadist organization and the Afghan government. Quite … Continue reading
Day 2: Running Roughshod Over the Rapids
I wake up extremely early by my usual standard, at 6:15 am to the chirruping of early morning birds and synchronized chants of Aum rising from the garden. A bunch … Continue reading
Day 1: Exploring the Cafe Culture in Rishikesh
After paying a highway-robbery charge of Rs. 100 to a vikram wallah, I managed to reach Om Blessed Cottages (henceforth known as OBC. Excuse me while I titter), where I … Continue reading
Part 1: The Bus Ride
If someone were to ask me what it is that draws me towards Rishikesh, I would probably go with the extremely clichéd response of ‘the peace and quiet’. Even while … Continue reading
Rishikesh: Prologue
Since I only have alternate Saturday offs in this job, I was determined to make the most of the coming weekend. But with 77 bucks in the bank account, determination … Continue reading
The First One
Hello, world. This is my blog. A travel blog. Rather, almost but not quite entirely, a travel blog. Yes, that’s what it is. A little introduction first. I’m a twenty-something … Continue reading