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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