Going to the Shaap – Having Toddy in God’s Own Country

Toddy as such is ubiquitious in India in different places. Usually sourced from Palm or coconut trees, it can be had in the pure and unfermented form called Neera and in the fermented form called Kallu. Kallu is not all … Continue reading “Going to the Shaap – Having Toddy in God’s Own Country”

Some Unusual Foods from around the World

“One man’s meat is another man’s poison” Did you know we humans eat really strange foods? Believe me I have eaten most game animals in Africa, crocodiles, lizards, worms (as a challenge) and I thought I ate anything that didn’t … Continue reading “Some Unusual Foods from around the World”

When boats don’t suffice

when you kill you also slaughter; opportunities Taken in Dubare Elephant camp, Coorg. It was breathtaking watching the elephant crossing the river from one end to the other and the water almost reaching to the top. 1/200, f5.6 ISO100 Canon EOS600D … Continue reading “When boats don’t suffice”

Time…………and tide

Taken in Marina Beach, Chennai Linked to ABC Wednesday(T)

Pillars of Suchindram

These are the pillars taken in the temple of Suchindram, located near Nagercoil, Tamilnadu. For more information on temple click here This is quite a similar theme across many temples in South India but imagine the kind of skill of … Continue reading “Pillars of Suchindram”