Aruna Padmanabhan

Travel: Spectacular Spiti - Khabar

In this rugged and dangerous valley of scenic vistas, ancient monuments, and resolute people, I felt I was in the presence of something approaching the divine. [Left] The author takes in the scenery at the confluence of rivers Spiti and Pin. (Photo:Ravi Prabhakar) "That way is Chitkul, the last village on the Indian side," pointed [...]

Roopkund: A Trek to the Himalaya's Skeleton Lake

Recollections of a trek from thirty years ago

Life in the Jungle

Travel to Ranthambore National Park

No Mountains like the Himalayas

Goa

Exploring Goa away from the beaches

Photo Opportunity

Sanction of a Man

A woman’s ordeal with patriarchy—from day-to-day matters to life’s milestone events such as getting married.

Of Human Connections

Delhi Diaries

Culture, identity

Resort Relaxation