Goa Overcrowded & Expensive? Kashid-Your best alternative

  1)  It is the quieter, untouched cousin of Alibaug Source: travelmaharashtra.com Called the poor man’s Goa, Kashid beach is just ahead of Alibaug, reachable via ST bus after a 2 hour trip through ferry and bus (Gateway of India -> Mandwa -> Alibaug) or directly by road should one desire so. It is devoid … Read more

Big B and 6 Copyright Controversies

Originality in one’s work is like a toothbrush, because you can’t use someone else’s to keep you going! A recent story abuzz on social media is about actor Amitabh Bachchan facing a legal notice for allegedly wrongly crediting a poem shared on his social media accounts by Dr.Jabeer Rathee, claiming ownership of the original piece. … Read more

City of Pearls

Hyderabad, despite its rather bloody history at the time of Independence and the myriad changes brought by time, has managed to retain its traditional charm and still attracts not just the odd tourist, but many a traveler and poet through the years. Sourced manually I could go on to describe in detail the list of … Read more

Is eBay India complicit in selling stolen goods?

We all know someone or the other who reaps the benefits of shopping and trading online, but the emerging e-commerce industry in India has its share of problems ranging from delivery delays, errant customer service, misplacing orders or even unfair T&C that leave many an Indian customer confused and often powerless to act against any … Read more

Fort on the Water!

If places were songs, the number “Don’t Worry Be Happy” would probably be Goa.   Pic sourced at – www.tripadvisor.in Goa is largely synonymous with beaches and the hippie movement in India. But beyond these, the state has a fascinating history lined with Portuguese influence. Fort Aguada is one such remnant.   Location and Terrain … Read more