Ghosti

An ancient Indo-European root word covering the reciprocal relationships of hospitality; the English words, guest and host both come from this word. As the month of December is one of hospitality, especially with the anticipation and excitement of Christmas when…
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Durga Puja Festival

Durga Puja
Kolkata, the City of Joy, is the place to be at the moment, as it is in full festival mode celebrating the Durga Puja Festival. This is an annual Hindu festival – and one of the biggest celebrated in the…
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Fort-style living in India

forts, India
While there are no end of luxury hotels across India, the country’s rich and vibrant heritage is perhaps best illustrated in the majestic quality of its ancient forts, many of which have been sensitively restored to offer luxury accommodation in…
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Mangoes: Our Favourite Food

Bari Kothi, India, mangoes
Known as the king of fruits this is very much mango season in India! Mangoes are the national fruit of India, and according to Indian beliefs they symbolise life. The country produces 1000 varieties of mangoes; each of these varieties…
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