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A Tiger Encounter... That Wasn’t
A Tiger Encounter… That Wasn’t
Catching sight of tigers in a jungle safari happens only when Lady Luck is smiling on you. Subhasri chronicles the nail-biting wait before she could sense three majestic male...
Case of the Runaway Blue Umbrella
Case of the Runaway Blue Umbrella
Captain Haddock's curses are epic. However, it is not often that we find someone spouting them with the fervour and force of the famed sailor of Tin Tin comics. And that too...
Ass of Somewhere
Ass of Somewhere
Being an ass is not limited to having four legs, a tail and the capability to bray. Santosh Bakaya chances upon shining examples of 'ass of somewhere'. Enjoy Episode 6...
The Terror of Voice Messages
The Terror of Voice Messages
When the phone bleeps in the morning, Santosh Bakaya's heart jumps into her mouth. Is it another voice message? Enjoy Episode 5 of your favourite morning read with your...
What If It Rained Cats and Dogs?
What If It Rained Cats and Dogs?
Idioms are funny and when they create images in your mind, you can't help laughing. Ever wondered what would happen to you if it actually rained cats and dogs? Santosh Bakaya...
10 Things That You Can Do on Indepedence Day
10 Things That You Can Do on Indepedence Day
Discover 10 exciting ways to celebrate Independence Day from flag hoisting ceremonies and watching movies to exploring historic monuments.
Ruinsara Lake Trek: Travelogue of a 6-Year-Old Mountain Ninja
Ruinsara Lake Trek: Travelogue of a 6-Year-Old Mountain Ninja
Arin is a student of Class I. An avid traveller at his tender age, Arin set off on the exhilarating Ruinsara Lake Trek in Uttarakhand with his mother Papiya — a challenging...
Chail Chalo! A Sylvan Escape in Himachal
Chail Chalo! A Sylvan Escape in Himachal
The LnC-Silhouette team set out for Chail for our annual trip this year. Here's a look at this mesmerising hill station in Himachal Pradesh, up in the sylvan hills of the...
The Whole Thing is That...
The Whole Thing is That…
The young driver with his assortment of passengers was like a cooling eyedrop, bringing me relief from the unsavory sight of jiggling paunches and potholed roads. The whole...
A couple of abandoned houses had the grass so high that it almost reached the top of the backyard fences.
All Alone
"Yamini was looking out her window at the mailman. He stopped at her residence to drop off mail before continuing on his way. There were no other people to deliver mail to....
Pancham Fan Club Delhi's Musical Show 'Hits & Misses of RD Burman'
Pancham Fan Club Delhi’s Musical Show ‘Hits & Misses of RD Burman’
To celebrate RD Burman’s 84th birth anniversary, Pancham Fan Club Delhi showcased a bouquet of songs composed by the legendary composer, a man who was way ahead of his times....
The Red Carpet
The Red Carpet
Santosh Bakaya stepped on the red carpet and discovered a new line of floral jewellery. Morning Meanderings Season 3 comes to you with weekly episodes that will brighten up...
The Slip Between the Cup and the Can
The Slip Between the Cup and the Can
📢 Hey there, fellow meanderers! 📢 Are you ready for the craziest, most whimsical season of Morning Meanderings yet? Brace yourselves because Santosh Bakaya is BACK,...
Valley of Flowers: A Slice of Paradise
Valley of Flowers: A Slice of Paradise
Discover paradise in Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. A kaleidoscope of colorful blooms, enchanting treks, and serene beauty awaits.
Weathering the Storm: Essential Precautions in Monsoon Season
Weathering the Storm: Essential Precautions in Monsoon Season
Stay safe and prepared during the monsoon season with essential precautions. Weather the storm with our expert tips.
5 Delicious Indian Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Sunday Morning
5 Delicious Indian Breakfast Ideas to Kickstart Your Sunday Morning
Rahul Dang explores five mouthwatering Indian breakfast ideas from Chhole Bhature in the north to Idli in the South. Enjoy this culinary journey!
Chandrayaan 3: The Next Chapter in India's Moon Mission
Chandrayaan 3: The Next Chapter in India’s Moon Mission
Chandrayaan-3: India's mission to conquer the Moon's south pole, unravel lunar mysteries, and push the limits of space exploration.
Where Devotion Meets Grandeur: ISKCON Temple in New Delhi
Where Devotion Meets Grandeur: ISKCON Temple in New Delhi
Devotion meets grandeur at Delhi's ISKCON Temple. Rahul Dang takes a tour of this spiritual abode to check out its rich history, ongoing events, and the essence that attracts...
Irresistible Eggless Chocolate Brownies
Indulge in Decadence: Irresistible Eggless Chocolate Brownies
Attention all chocolate lovers! Get ready to be blown away by the ultimate indulgence that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. In celebration of World Chocolate...
Experience Monsoon Bliss in Lavasa: A Scenic Escape from Pune
Experience Monsoon Bliss in Lavasa: A Scenic Escape from Pune
Escape the city and embrace monsoon bliss in Lavasa! Experience breathtaking scenery and tranquility, just a short distance from Pune.
My Love-Hate Relationship with Satyajit Ray
My Love-Hate Relationship with Satyajit Ray
Sampurna Chowdhury recalls how she used to shy away from Satyajit Ray's iconic stories, novels and films for children in her childhood and later grew to love them.
5 Insta-Worthy Cafes of Delhi/NCR
5 Insta-Worthy Cafes of Delhi/NCR
Looking for some hidden gems in Delhi/NCR that will make your Instagram feed pop? Look no further! Rahul Dang lists 5 Insta-worthy cafes that are sure to impress your followers....
Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple, Uttarakhand
Explore the Enchanting Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand
A spiritual haven amidst nature's splendor, Tarkeshwar Mahadev Temple in Uttarakhand is an experience that nourishes both the body and the soul.
5-Year-Old Arin's Love for Books and The Curious Little Bud
5-Year-Old Arin’s Love for Books and The Curious Little Bud
Arin Banerjee, five, a student of Prep 2 in a Pune school, loves to create new stories from his experiences and feelings. He expresses himself through his drawings and paintings....
Kerala's Padmanabhapuram Palace and Its History
Kerala’s Padmanabhapuram Palace and Its History
Kerala is a small state in South India but immensely rich in natural splendour, architecture, culture and crafts. NS Rajan writes about Padmanabhapuram, the small territory...
Learnings from Life
Learnings from Life
This article is dedicated to all those who have inspired me to keep writing and to my parents who have given me everything and expected nothing in return. As the clichéd...
When Stray Thoughts Become Captivating
When Stray Thoughts Become Captivating
Dhaka-based senior journalist, Shahnoor Wahid reviews HQ Chowdhury's latest book Reflections & Stray Thoughts, published by Blue Pencil, as a book which is "delightfully informative,...
A Charming Guide to Storytelling
A Charming Guide to Storytelling
Ramendra Kumar reviews Nupur Aggarwal's book Storytelling Made Easy. The book explores the art, craft and science of storytelling and also has a collection of folk tales....
'Go West Odyssey — How I Saw America in 19 Days': In Conversation With NS Rajan
‘Go West Odyssey — How I Saw America in 19 Days’: In Conversation With NS Rajan
Go West Odyssey: How I Saw America in 19 Days, published by Blue Pencil in November 2022, is the maiden book of NS Rajan. In a conversation with LnC Editor-in-Chief, Antara...
Karavali: The Awe-inspiring String of Golden Beaches
Karavali: The Awe-inspiring String of Golden Beaches
"Karavali" in Kannada, means 'Sea Coast'. True to its name this stretch of land along the southwestern coast of India is dotted with golden beaches, ancient temples and picturesque...
Nilgiris Travel Brochure - Your Handy Handmade Travel Guide
Nilgiris Travel Brochure – Your Handy Handmade Travel Guide
Mishika Shrivastava, a student of Grade 2, creates a beautiful handmade travel brochure to give you valuable travel tips to Nilgiris, Wellington, Ooty, Coonoor and Bandipur....
Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bhaduri in Abhimaan
The Man Who Withers Age
Fans and movie lovers across the country and the world celebrated Amitabh Bachchan's 80th birthday on October 11, 2022. Ratnottama Sengupta takes a trip down memory lane to...

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People in this world are wanderers, who go on journeying endlessly, but those who get adapted to this phenomena in life have no regrets about being wanderlust.<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on get_the_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on get_the_excerpt -->
People in this world are wanderers, who go on journeying endlessly, but those who get adapted to this phenomena in life have no regrets about being wanderlust.