Rashmi Gopal Rao

LATEST ARTICLES ( 663 )

• Photoessay: Birds of Bettakote Lake, Devanahalli, Karnataka

  

  While Bangalore today is known for its IT parks, start ups, pubs and malls, it is also a city of gardens, parks and lakes.  Although rampant urbanization has... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• JustBe Resto Cafe: Where Health Meets Taste

  

  Considering that I have always been a fan of healthy and wholesome eating,  I was happy to learn of JustBe , a resto cafe that serves exclusively plant based,... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Review: The Earth Collective – Specialists in Premium Hair Care Products

  Beautiful, shiny, healthy, lustrous hair…well this sounds like every girl’s dream, right? Well the dream isn’t too distant with The Earth Collective, a new... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: The Temple Town and Hills of Devarayanadurga

  

  Located in the Tumkur district of Karnataka, Devarayanadurga is a popular temple town.  Perched at a height of about 3950 feet above sea level, this one forms... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Deepawali Decor: 5 Shopping Ideas for the Festive Season

  

  Come November and it is time for Diwali again… A festival that is an ode to the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi and one that celebrates the... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Rustic Charm and Streetscapes – Around the Sacred Town of Melkote,...

  

  Located about 150 km from Bangalore, Melkote also spelt Melukote is one of Karnataka’s hidden gems.  Also known as Thirunarayanapuram, the town is perched on a... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Sri Vaidyanatheswara Temple, Talakad, Karnataka

  

  Located about 140 km from Bangalore and 45 km from Mysore, Talakad (also called Talakadu) is a popular tourist and pilgrimage center. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Home Decor: Table Styling Ideas for the Festive Season

  

  With the festive season ringing in, styling the furniture in your home to add a festive zing is one of the easiest ways to add sparkle to your home. Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Postal Stationery – Slowly Becoming a Thing of the Past

  

  Inland letters, book posts, aerograms, telegrams……..mention these words and they are sure to evoke a mixed set of reactions.  For most who grew up in the 70s,... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: The Spectacular Beauty of Gaganachukki and Bharachukki Falls

  

  Located in Mandya district, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki waterfalls are a famous tourist attraction in the state of Karnataka. Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Travel Inspired Home Decor

  

  27-September happened to be World Tourism Day and while it seems a little too early to start travelling again, you can always create spaces that bring back... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Bangalore Press: an Unmatched Legacy Over a 100 Years

  

  One of the things on your to-do list as each calendar year comes to an end is to pick up a new calendar for the next one.  Something that is religiously... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Brahmi: an Ancient Herb, a Powerhouse of Goodness

  

  “Chew a handful of brahmi leaves and you are sure to score better in Maths…” Well, this is an advice that was certainly not uncommon during up my growing up... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• HMT Heritage Centre and Museum: a Trip Down Memory Lane

  

  Growing up in Hyderabad, HMT was an integral part of my life as my father was employed with the PSU for over 40 years.  So, when I heard about the HMT Heritage... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Being Earthy Chic – Cane, Wicker and Rattan in Home Decor

  

  With words like ‘sustainability’ and ‘environment friendly’ becoming buzz words in every sphere of our lives, home décor cannot be left far behind. Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Review: Seer Secrets – Beauty and Wellness Products with a Difference

  

  If you are a fan of native ingredients, traditional practices, safe and ecofriendly products, Seer Secrets has to be on your list. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Ganesh Chaturthi: of Traditions, Rituals and a Few of Lord Ganapati’s Favourite...

  

  One of the most significant and auspicious festivals celebrated with great fervour and tradition across India, Ganesh Chaturthi this year falls on 22-Aug. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Visit to a Garo Community Village in Assam – a Unique Experience

  

  As part of my Arunchal Pradesh sojourn last year, I had the opportunity to visit several unique places, one of them being a visit to a Garo community village... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Guest Post: Interior Design as a Celebration of Culture

  

  Are you proud of your ethnic heritage? Why not include elements from your culture in your home decoration? With a bit of planning and some lucky finds, you can... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sudharma – the World’s Only Sanskrit Daily Completes 50 Years

  

  The simple name board and the unassuming exteriors of the Sudharma office in Ramachandra Agrahara in Mysore makes it hard for one to believe that this is a... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL