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Those lost games which mark childhood memories.

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                                                Image Credit: Better India  Those excited shrieks, having long gone, making way for whispers and mature talks, have made us   stand on the podium of adulthood in a race to edge out everyone. The whole journey of life till date can be summed up in the aforesaid statement. Now, when childhood is just a shadow of its past, when our generation has given way to the next, one thing that everyone rues is those childhood games that occupied most of our time then. Those games which never made it to the Olympics but made a champion out of each one of us. When the present generation is glued to the gadget, engrossed to the virtual world, the childhood games which were so near to our heart are almost extinct. Here is list of some of those erstwhile very popular games which would surely force you to peruse throug...

Decoding the Indian Da-Vinci code- the head wobble

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It might be a yes,at times a no or even a"might be". As confusing as it gets for someone visiting India for the first time, we at India find it all the more useful. The famous Indian Wobble or "Hobble", as the experts would say, forms an intrinsic part of our communication. What makes the fact creamy is that its almost always sub-conscious. Nevertheless, every traveler at some point or other has to come across this Indian phenomenon called "The Wobble". What adds essence to this is the facial expression that people give along with the Wobble forcing one to think if its a way to save energy or an epitome of laziness. This involuntary act of ours is so penetrated in India that almost  the entire country uses this handy tool. And it doesn’t stop there, we transmit it. Yeah its infectious too. Spend some time in the sub-continent and I am sure you cannot stay untouched by the urge to nod your head to say a yes or a no. Sometimes a funny thing for all...

Kanchipuram- an off day from Chennai

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                                                           Image Credit : Google For those living in the hustle and bustle of Chennai, traffic and sultry weather is a foe par excellence. But as mercury dips below its normal level in the month of December and January, its common to find enthusiasts making a beeline to tourist destinations. One such place making it to the list of sought after places is Kanchipuram, famous for its temples drawing huge crowds. Its proximity to the Vedanthangal Bird life sanctuary provides a perfect break to put your money on. Kanchipuram : Abode of 1008 temples, this place is nothing less than heaven for seeking spirituality and for those interested in architecture. The city of Kanchipuram was ruled by Pallavas and Cholas leaving indelible mark on its temples and everything around. ...

ODISHA.. The land of mouthwatering fares

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Smitten I was and why shouldn't one be, after all land of temples is what Odisha is better known as. Temples soaked in architectural magnificence and historical tales attract scores of tourist to this place also known as the Goa of east. But for those carrying a travelers heart,it is hard to miss that Odisha is famous forfood and cuisines. Its perhaps one of those places close to the sea where fresh water food is equally sought after. If you thought that temples are all about spirituality and nothing else, then Odisha is for sure going to toss that feeling off the park. Temples and the offerings therein cast a huge shadow on the local fares. Here is an exhaustive list of treats for your taste buds: 1. Chenna podo Cottage cheese has always been an inseparable part of dinning table. An experimental mixing of sugar and seasoning with Cheese in a small village centuries ago, followed by baking, resulted in one of the most looked for dessert of modern times. Centuries ahead, Ch...