Christmas Nuggets

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Christmas has some quaint customs in different parts of the world. Rakesh Kumar collects these bits   Christmas is when virtually the whole world gets into a festive mood. At this time of year, the streets of cities, towns and villages gets decked up with colour, lights and...

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On a spiritual note

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Even as celebrations in pubs and bars ring in the new year, rakesh kumar notices another growing trend ~ people heading for the temple   Ram Niwas Shastri, in his 40s, booked a ticket to Vaishno Devi for his family, which includes two kids and his mother, at least two months ago for the...

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A desert jewel

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Known for its Shekhawati paintings, Mandawa has much more to offer its visitor, realised rakesh kumar When I first heard about the place, Mandawa, I mistakenly related it to Mandwa of Agneepath fame. It was our driver, who was taking us there, who quickly corrected me and said, "It is Mandawa not Mandwa."  ...

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The Great Kabab Factory, Park Plaza Gurgaon

Come winter and many restaurants in the Capital upgrade their menu to offer their patrons winter-specific dishes. Among them is Park Plaza Gurgaon's restaurant, The Great Kabab Factory, which has come up with an exotic gastronomic experience, Amritsar to Lahore, covering a variety of cuisines. As the name...

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Celebration for all

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India is known as the land of festivals, with some celebrated across the land and others relegated to a region or state. But now, an intermingling of celebrations can be seen as several festivals cross borders and set off gaiety all over the country. Rakesh kumar sees a cause to...

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Jungle Jamboree, Gurgaon

There is no dearth of high-end restaurants-cum-bars in Gurgaon. However, among them there are very few that cater to family, including kids. To overcome this, Jungle Jamboree has come up with the largest theme-based restaurant in Delhi, designed to keep kids happy with a special menu and a...

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Pristine land

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Gangtok has come a long way from being a small town on the trade route between Tibet and India.Yet it has preserved its pristine beauty and offers peace and a tranquil retreat, finds rakesh kumar The year was 1975, when the beautiful state Sikkim became India’s 22nd state. The state capital Gangtok, a...

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Colonial connection

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The imprint of British architecture is visible at every nook and corner of Darjeeling, from the buildings, memorials, churches, parks, schools, clubs and more. Rakesh kumar notices all this on his trip to the hill city There  are  many reasons,  which  make  Darjeeling  a  favourite  destination for  many ...

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Re-Café, Ambiance Mall

After the food, the other fascinating part of restaurants is their ambiance. They keep their décor attractive enough to lure their patrons: This is exactly what Re Café, a newly opened restaurant in Ambiance Mall, Vasant Kunj, did. The interiors are quite funky ~ small chairs, wall hangings,...

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Kylin Skybar, Ambience Mall

Candle light dinner has become the norm. But, what if these candles are joined by the moon to shed some extra light? The result would be pure joy. I felt exactly that while dining at the Kylin Skybar, a new entrant in Vasant Kunj. The ambiance was perfect....

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48-hours in Gangtok

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A trip to Gangtok is almost magical, recalls  rakesh kumar, whose 48 hours in the Himalayan paradise were a dream-come-true The four-hour drive from Darjeeling to Gangtok went by in a flash. Every turn of the road presented a scenic beauty that we never tired of capturing in...

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The Hiatus, Qutub Hotel

There are very few restaurants in the city that allow their patrons to look into their cooking area. But The Hiatus, a new restaurant of Qutub Hotel not only provide a chance to take a peek into their kitchen but also have a small seating arrangement inside the kitchen,...

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Two days in Goa

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It is said the best way to discover new places is to travel on foot, but rakesh kumar suggests a better way ~ on a scooty! Having heard and read much about the beauty and gaiety of Goa, it was finally time for me to experience the place in...

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Inviting tourists

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Encouraging response from Indian tourists in the last six months has led Abu Dhabi to organise five roadshows in India to lure more tourists, reports rakesh kumar After getting an overwhelming response from Indian tourists in the last two years, Abu Dhabi Tourism is now seeking to cash...

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