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Mahindra Kabira Festival 2023 captures syncretic nature of music

Mahindra Kabira Festival 2023 captures syncretic nature of music

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It’s 6 am on a chilly December morning when audiences board a boat that meanders through the river Ganga.  As the boat docks at the Guleria Ghat, the anticipation heightens. On disembarking, they are greeted by a breathtaking sight of the sunrise and the mist enveloping the Ganga, heralding the seventh edition of the Mahindra […]

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Pilgrim’s progress on a food trail in Varanasi

Pilgrim’s progress on a food trail in Varanasi

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Chaas, chai, kachori, samosa, chaat, tikki, lassi…. in Varanasi every gali has a speciality. Vegetables get transformed into rich sweets and fruits get a makeover with yoghurt — a veritable treasure trove of vegetarian eats. I ate my way through the city to bring you this tried-and-tested guide to the best street food Varanasi has […]

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