One of the most favorite destinations from our recent heritage exploration tour to Dehradun – the Forest Research Institute! Sharing a detailed vlog about the history and architecture of this wonderful place!
Boom Boom (Cover) – a tribute to Nazia Hassan :)
BOOM BOOM – our tribute to the queen of hearts and pop sensation from the golden era of 80s – Nazia Hassan!! Chk out this cover version of this super hit pop number…as performed by me and my bro Aditya! Cheers 🙂
The City of Djinss – Kotla Feroz Shah : Episode 3
A heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by jinns. Built by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli.
Here’s the final episode (Episode #3) from this super-exciting heritage-walk series. Enjoy!
The City of Djinss – Kotla Feroz Shah : Episode 2
A heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by jinns. Built by Sultan Firuz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli.
Here’s Episode #2 from this super-exciting heritage-walk series. Enjoy!
Some paintings by mom :)
Some paintings by mom 🙂
Just curated some paintings made by mom. Most of these came into existence during the 1980-90s.. while me and sis were tiny toddlers growing up.. watching mom’s unique art of living 🙂
Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 3)
History, Stories, Architecture and Ibn Batuta describing a “Samosa” back then in the 14th century !! All this and more in this final episode of our explorations at JAHAANPANAAH – the ruins at BIJAI MANDAL and the majestic BEGUMPUR MOSQUE!
Jahaanpanaah – Refuge of the world! (Episode 2)
The next episode in the chapter of JAHAANPANAAH 🙂
In this second Episode of “Jahaanpanaah – refuge of the world” check out the TREASURE PITS of Tughluq era.. what the POETS of that era wrote in praise of the controversial king and about the “HAZAR SUTUN – the court of God” ..plus some trivia about the lesser known architect Zaheer-ud-din Al Jaayush. If you are in or around South Delhi.. pack your bags and do chk out the place..right behind the Hauz Khas Bus Terminal 🙂
Feroz Shah Kotla: Episode 1
Sharing a heritage walk to the medieval capital of Kotla, believed to be inhabited by djinns. Built by Sultan Feroz Shah Tughluq in 14th century, this citadel has many a magnificent monuments: the Jami Masjid, an Ashokan pillar brought all the way from Haryana and a baoli.
Exploring Chandni Chowk – Episode 1
Exploring Delhi’s famous Chandni Chowk area (Purani Dilli / Old Delhi) also popularly known as Delhi 6 !
In this episode we’ll get to learn about the history of this place and also we’ll take quick glance at the Digambar Jain Lal Mandir (also known as Urdu Mandir) and the Gauri Shankar Temple.
World Mental Health Day
It’s World Mental Health Day today.. and this song by my dear friend Dr. Madhusudan aptly captures the plight of the patients.. and the stigma they have to live with!
Do have a look at the video ..it makes one aware about hard facts and figures and even proposes some remedies for this social disease.
Kudos Dr.Madhusudan for this great effort…and thanks bro for this golden opportunity to me and sis Arunima to be involved in this positive project. Blessings for all!
Arunima 