Lessons I Have Learned From My Fellow Animal City Dwellers

Lessons I Have Learned From My Fellow Animal City Dwellers

Time spent walking the streets of Mumbai this monsoon has opened my eyes to urban animals’ admirable qualities. BeejLiving explores When the world finally opened up, I decided that I needed to spend more time outdoors and, at the same time, pencil in more exercise. …

Moving to Jaipur and rediscovering herself

Moving to Jaipur and rediscovering herself

Boutique hospitality consultant Insia Lacewalla, who called the fabulous city her home for several years speaks about her favourite spots in the city, the danger of digital validation and the importance of speaking about mental health

An Urban Oasis: Sunder Nursery

An Urban Oasis: Sunder Nursery

I have lived the past month shrouded in the swirls of dust that have enveloped Delhi. The smog never seemed to disperse. So, the opportunity to visit a manicured oasis in the heart of the city, a palpably green wonderland, was naturally a draw for …

The Great Indian Rail Journey

The Great Indian Rail Journey

“I made my way through the classes to the dining car: first class air-conditioned had carpets and cold door handles and fogged windows and there was a shower in the Indian-style toilet but none of the awful booth designated (and this was an intemperate libel) …

Life Lessons from Coorg

Life Lessons from Coorg

I find no civet cat coffee droppings or warrior kings in Coorg, but come back with copious amounts of coffee, cardamom and a crash course in life There are two kinds of holidays in our adult lives. The first one requires booking a resort or …

Karuna Ezara Parikh’s Kolkata

Karuna Ezara Parikh’s Kolkata

“The bridge between the place you are and the place you want to reach is unlit. Remember, there are those who saw the stars, then there were those who saw the constellations bit by little bit.” ~  Karuna Ezara Parikh~ I (that is Beej) am …