Author

Vera

Kalaripayattu, The Mother of All Martial Arts

Posted 23 March 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art form of India dates back more than 2000 years and is said to be the basis of most Chinese martial arts. So, why is this the Mother of all martial arts? Photo by Leelavathy B.M   The story goes this way: the Buddhist monk called Bodhidharma […]

Indian Snacks for a Long Drive

Posted 17 March 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Let’s admit it: we all love snacking while driving long distances. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar. Since you will be spending quite some time in your Amby, we thought we’d compile a list of Indian snacks for a long drive, all of which you can buy in a […]

What is Ayurveda?

Posted 4 March 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Some may think it’s a form of dance, some may even believe that it is a dish of some kind… However, Ayurveda is so much more important when it comes to human beings…   So, what is Ayurveda? The word literally translates into: “Life- Science” or the science of life. […]

India is Third in the Global List of Billionaires

Posted 1 March 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Beijing saw the release of the Global List of Billionaires in the world on February 24. The company conducting the research, Hurun Global, presented its findings in an extensive report. It becomes apparent from the report that the number of billionaires in our world is steadily growing.  According to their […]

Southern India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Posted 26 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

One country, more than 30 protected sites in it: India causes us no surprise with this simple fact; it is a country with a rich cultural and historical past. Let’s see all of  Southern India’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites.   The Churches of Goa There is a huge list of churches and […]

Cheers! Local Alcohols of India

Posted 23 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Going on a holiday to India is one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. And let’s be realistic – what do people do on their holiday? Read a book on the waterfront with a cocktail, go out to party and try out some of the local food and drink specialties… basically, anything […]

Top Things to do in Mysore

Posted 16 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Mysore was the capital of the Kingdom of Mysore for centuries (1399-1947 A.D.) Located in the beautiful state of Karnataka, this place is centered on history and culture. The best part: you can fill your days with an umpteen number of things to do in Mysore, all of them infinitely […]

Tags:

Good Guy Google Offers Flood Alerts in India

Posted 10 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Google is being a good guy again, thank God! Especially after the devastating happenings in Chennai, these flood alerts in India will prove very useful. Last November and December, a huge flood that destroyed homes and took lives hit Chennai. A large part of the problem was that people were […]

Choo-Choo Through a Continent: Tips for Train Travel in India

Posted 5 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Everyone who has ever been to India vows that you absolutely HAVE to travel with train at one point or the other. It’s a must. But what are the things that you need to know before you get choo-choo-ing? Here are our tips for train travel in India. To start […]

Take Me To Thanjavur… and Leave Me There Forever

Posted 3 February 2016 by IN / 0 responses

Thanjavur is one of the gems of Tamilnadu. It is a melting pot of ancient architecture, culture and religion, with UNESCO World Heritage Sites scattered in and around it.   Dancing the Dance of Gods Thanjavur is the perfect example of how traditions and religion can form a wonderful pair. […]