Full Stop India

Young and old generations collide in Fire, the story of two daughters-in-law united through marriage who find solace in each other. The first of writer and director Deepa Mehta’s Elements Triology, Fire questions the traditions of Indian marriage, the duties of a wife, and the type of relations in which society is willing to accept.
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Picturesque views, challenging trekking, wildlife refuge…just a few reasons tourists are drawn to Sarahan. But the main reason travelers venture off Highway 22, up the forested slopes nestled between the Sangla and Pabbar Valley, is to see Bhimakali Temple. Once a palace of the Rampur Bushahr kings, the twin wooden towers of the present day [...]

The Qutb Minar ranks near the top of my list of favorite places to visit in India. So much so, 3 of my 4 visits to Delhi have been marked with a stop here. Local and foreign tourists converge to the ancient ruins as a top sightseeing location of not just Delhi, but all India. [...]

Totally unexpected, and thoroughly enjoyed, my driver Selvam surprised my travel partner and I with a roadside picnic lunch one hot, sunny and humid day. For weeks he had mentioned something about a spicy Tamil gravy that we should try. “You will try one day, I will show you”, he kept telling us. Between the [...]

No pick-up guide, no refreshment stall and definitely no gift shop awaits visitors to Amter Palace. Stuck somewhere between Sujanpur Tira and Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh, the best days of this palace are sadly, long gone. However, with a little imagination and long pants, historical purists will enjoy rummaging around the ruins of this one time [...]