Rashmi Gopal Rao

LATEST ARTICLES ( 693 )

• Crafts Emporium, Ziro: an Insight into the Traditional Crafts of Arunachal...

  

  Given India’s immense diversity, it is not an understatement to say that our country is a treasure trove of traditional arts and crafts. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photo Essay: Switzerland Musings – Cozy Vignette and Hygge Inspirations

  

  Browsing through old pictures during this period of lockdown is fast becoming a favourite pastime with me.  Reliving memories of travel and throwback to the... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Ethnic Indian Vibes: Traditional Art and Craft in Home Décor

  

  India is a potpourri of exotic designs, rich colours, intricate crafts, embroidered tapestry and intricate patterns. The diverse repository of our craftwork... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Dubai: Unconventional Places That You Should Not Miss on Your Next Vacation

  

  It is invariably love at first sight for all those who visit Dubai for the first time. After all, it is the most celebrated and the most visited emirate of the... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Home Decor: Ideas for a Stunning Foyer Area Or Entryway

  

  It is often said that first impressions are the lasting impressions.  The Foyer area of the house or the entryway is the gateway to your home and gives one the... Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Review – Sante Spa Cuisine: a Perfect Balance of Health, Flavours and Taste

  

  The idea of eating out at a restaurant or cafe that serves ‘healthy food’ is often met with disapproval, at least in my house. Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Moodabidri Musings – Saavira Kambada Basadi and More

  

  Just about 35 km from the bustling town of Mangaluru, lies the quaint town of Moodabidri that is known for its Jain temples or basadis as it is also called. Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Multipurpose Furniture: Decorate the Smart Way

  

  There is no denying the fact that home sizes today are shrinking, families are getting smaller and life is more fast paced than ever before. Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Handmade Pottery in Pondicherry

  

  As mentioned in my earlier posts, Pondicherry aka Puducherry is a city that never fails to surprise.  You are bound to discover something new each time you visi... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• On a Museum Trail in the Pink City Aka Jaipur

  

  Colour, culture, commotion; the capital city of one of India’s most flamboyant states, Rajasthan is a delightful medley of contrasts. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Police Museum, Pondicherry

  

  Well, it is quite an understatement to say that Pondicherry aka Puducherry has a charm quite like none other.  A French colony till the 1950s, this union... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Five Easy and Effective Ways to Keep Your Home Pest Free

  

  It is often said that happiness is a clean house….well this is true for a house that is neat, clutter free and devoid of pests and rodents ensures a feeling of... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Shankranthi – of Sesame, Sugarcane and Feasts of the Harvest

  

  One of the most auspicious days of the Hindu Calendar, Makara Shankranthi falls on 15-January this year.  This is a day of special significance as it marks the... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Pantone Color of 2020: Classic Blue – of Calm, Comfort and Character

  

  It is that time of the year again when Pantone Colour Institute heralds’ global trends, offers colour directives and announces the colour of the year, a... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2020 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Amidst a World of Cocoa and Chocolate: Choco Story, Brussels

  

  Fries, waffles, beer and of course chocolate; Belgium is famous for more reasons than one.  And when it comes to chocolate, there is no denying the fact that... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: Nahargarh Fort – of Magnificence and Grandeur on the Aravalli Hills

  

  Think Rajasthan and it immediately conjures images of forts, palaces and royal heritage.   Originally built as a mechanism of defence, the state has many forts... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Review: Ibis Jaipur Civil Lines – a Perfect Choice for the New Age Traveller

  

  If the Pink city aka Jaipur is on your mind, think no further than the trendy, newly relaunched Ibis Jaipur located near the Civil lines metro station. Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Panchalingeshwara Temple, Govindanahalli, Karnataka

  

  There is no denying the fact that the Hoysala rulers who ruled South India including Karnataka from the 10th century to 14th century AD, were great patrons of... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Photoessay: The Multifaceted Streetscapes of Pondicherry

  

  While much has been said and written about the dichotomy that exists in Pondicherry, this is a city that never fails to surprise. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Review: Bo Tai, Bangalore – Oriental Cuisine with a Difference

  

  The latest addition to namma Bengaluru’s burgeoning food scene is Bo Tai, a modern Thai bar and grill in J W Marriott on Vittal Mallaya road. Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2019 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL