The genesis of Azulejos can be found in the Islamic mosaic and tile arts, which further trace back to the Assyrian and Babylonian era. For centuries, humankind has adopted, developed and evolved the techniques of glazing and decorating ceramic tiles.
Category: Home
Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
When I think of Goa, one thing that remains beautifully vivid in my mind is the sight of thick clouds looming over the sky and palm trees gently swaying to the rhythm of the wind. It takes me back to the time when I arrived in this coastal land just in the middle of monsoons. … Continue reading Goa: Art, Architecture and A State of Mind
History, Culture & Gastronomic delight: Old Phuket Town Packs a Punch for Every Traveler and Food Lover
On a bright day in the middle of summer, we arrived at Old Phuket Town. The weather was blazing hot, and the air felt as dry as a bone. All we needed were glasses of iced tea and lemonade to cool off. I glanced at my watch; it was only half past nine in the … Continue reading History, Culture & Gastronomic delight: Old Phuket Town Packs a Punch for Every Traveler and Food Lover
The Himalayan Master-Neem Karoli Baba of Kainchi Dham
Kainchi Dham has always evoked a deep, reverent feeling in us. Tucked away from the city and nestled in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, this was the abode of Maharaj Ji, fondly called Neem Karoli Baba. Certainly, it must a connection from our past lives, like a sacred tie with the land and its people. … Continue reading The Himalayan Master-Neem Karoli Baba of Kainchi Dham
Almora: Nature, Mountains, and a Way to Coexistence
I could not have witnessed the magical moment, not in this manner, had I not decided to take the long-mile walk to the nearest bazaar. It was just before the twilight hour. The dense clouds had begun to part steadily, making way for the sunrays to pass through. Shafts of light fell softly on the … Continue reading Almora: Nature, Mountains, and a Way to Coexistence
At Night All Blood Is Black is a dichotomy between the act of morality and malice shaped by the humankind
David Diop’s novel was much more than a gut-wrenching war tale, recounting the harrowing ordeal and experiences of the protagonist. To me, the book gave a glimpse of the human condition and what one is capable of doing under distressed situations, when rationality and morality seem to appear just as shallow as war and death … Continue reading At Night All Blood Is Black is a dichotomy between the act of morality and malice shaped by the humankind
Stroke the artist in you
After a lot of YouTube tutorials and pocket full of inspiration, I pulled up my socks and decided to dabble in some watercolor art today. I assembled my paints, the tools, and the entire paraphernalia, and boy, the joy I felt in that moment. To fill up the blank space with cheerful colors, naïve brushstrokes, … Continue reading Stroke the artist in you
The Art of Mastering the Self
Paulo Coelho’s The Archer takes the reader on a quest to find beauty, grace, goodness, perfection by way of understanding the elements of archery. In simple and subtle ways, it talks about finding elegance and brilliance in our actions, our pursuits, and the manner we accomplish our dreams. The book does not teach you the … Continue reading The Art of Mastering the Self
When the time is right. You know it.
Not every decision we take will have a clear, reasonable answer and rationale behind it. Many of our life-changing decisions and choices we make are often intuitively guided. Like that cushy job you left to embark on your long-cherished adventures or to build your dream business. Perhaps, for once, you mustered your courage to part … Continue reading When the time is right. You know it.
Sometimes all that is left of a place are beautiful memories. Taran N. Khan’s Shadow City is a revisit to her beloved land—Kabul.
To think of Kabul and of the culture, the people, the snow-capped mountains surrounding the brown, barren landscapes—the 3000-year old city has always felt familiar. This is a land that I have never visited, but in my mind’s eye, Kabul is vivid and intriguing. Faces of young men and women with flushed cheeks and bony … Continue reading Sometimes all that is left of a place are beautiful memories. Taran N. Khan’s Shadow City is a revisit to her beloved land—Kabul.
amritaduorah.com 