Tag Archives: Heritage

Deep-fried in culture and tradition

Posted on October 14, 2010 by amusingelephant

This past weekend I made a trip to Vadodara formerly known as Baroda to meet my friend, tangy lemon. As I boarded the flight; business men were making last-minute calls, closing deals and making preparations for their weekend. This is … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the past and building for the future.

Posted on September 29, 2010 by amusingelephant

Hyderabad is at a crucial juncture in it’s cultural history. The city is in a constant battle with itself where it is trying to maintain itself as a culturally rich city known for it’s architecture, multilingual culture and fine cuisine. … Continue reading →

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Purity in the name of Religion.

Posted on September 2, 2010 by amusingelephant

Banganga is a true portrayal of the old existing with the new. The spring believed to be holy is surrounded by old stone turreted temples as part of the Walkeshwar Temple Complex. It is close to the Arabian Sea and … Continue reading →

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Do we care?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by amusingelephant

Art Desh Studio is an independant art gallery in Bombay set up by artitsts and art lovers that are looking to promote rising artitsts. One of the curators is a self made artist Gautam Potole. In his words, “The idea … Continue reading →

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