Part of the former Soviet republic, located in the Caucasus region between Asia and Europe, Armenia is known for its landscapes, cuisine, culture and history. The first country to adopt Christianity, it’s defined by some of the oldest religious sites including the Greco-Roman Temple of Garni and 4th century Holy Echmiadzin Cathedral, headquarters of the […]
Humans are intrinsically a social lot. We thrive in families, create bonds and ties, friendships and relationships. People enter our lives with a purpose, a meaning, as responsibilities, as duties. As we grow and mature, chipping away at what’s really not important or adds any significant value to our existence, we need to define our […]
A 10-day international adventure through Georgia wasn’t vaguely on my wish list, but I couldn’t refuse a no-hassle, all-planned, organized itinerary – the highlight being the company of friends, sharing and chalking down memories together. Georgia and Armenia offer a piece of the Caucasus along with a taste of old-worldly East European charm. Bridging East […]
This is the festive season and we love spoiling our loved ones with gifts and their favourite things! As one matures, we realise that there are a few gifts that are both – priceless and indispensable to our happiness. One such gift is the gift of friendship… on the occasion of the Festival of Lights, […]
To see what doesn’t exist visually – the subtle art of deep perception that borders between the conscious and the subconscious – grants you the freedom to walk into spaces where the geometry and physics of things belie human scope. There are moments of intervals and spaces we meet and encounter daily. The gap between […]
The legacy of the Parsi Gara is as incredible as the fabric and work that an original Gara displays. It is believed, that the gorgeous Parsi Gara embroidery can be traced as far back as 650 A.D., when Persian women were completely fascinated by it. Almost all traditional textiles and art forms give us a […]
Often, we travel to places not because we have chosen them, but they seem to have somehow chosen you! Now Rajasthan has often piqued my curiosity… an ancient land filled with antiquity and tales, historical figures, valiant Rajputs, heroic Maharajas and noteworthy queens. It’s a place that captures the quintessential spirit of India, with its […]
The elemental truth about every relationship that impacts your life in some manner or the other, is based on this simple truth: ‘Every person comes into your life for a soul purpose; perhaps to heal you, cure you, to teach you, or simply to comfort you through the lessons that you needed to learn in […]
And just like that another year has gone by! How was yours? Did you have fun in these twelve brief months? Were they eventful, special, prosperous? If you live in a Baug, they probably were… with neighbors’ hellos and friends’ greetings meeting you at every turn, friendly faces flittering about at every corner… you can’t […]
The concept of ‘Minimalism’ is often confused with minimalistic design, where one usually conjures images of bare rooms, white walls, a couch or sofa, maybe a chair. Thrown into this mix, perhaps a single, sole accent picture-frame displayed on a naked, lonely wall. The elements – all serene, calm, bare. In modern times, any design […]
To be respected is a far greater compliment than Love. They say respect for ourselves guides our morals, while respect for others guides our manners. There is no relationship without mutual respect. So, what is respect really? They say it is a positive feeling towards another’s skills, opinions or characteristics. It also means honoring a […]