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Is it too late to save Majuli Island?

Is it too late to save Majuli Island?

Majuli Island, in the remote North East Indian state of Assam, is the largest river island in the world. It is rapidly being lost to the savage effects of climate change. Surrounded by the mighty Brahmaputra River, scientists predict that

Rakhee Ghelani December 12, 2016 Culture, Divinity, environment, Hindu, India No Comments Read more

Nagaland: The last frontier

Nagaland: The last frontier

Two boys no older than ten wander the dusty roadside, semi-automatic rifles slung casually across their backs. Hearing the vehicle, they meander off-road into the thick verdant forest that’s lush but eerily silent.  I ask my driver where all the

Rakhee Ghelani October 25, 2016 Adventure, Christianity, Culture, Family, India, Travel, Uncategorized, Women, work No Comments Read more

Naga Vilages: Near Mokokchung

Naga Vilages: Near Mokokchung

Visiting Nagaland had always been on my India bucket list. I’d heard too many stories of head-hunters, mystery and remote villages, something I had to see for myself. What I found when I finally visited Nagaland however was very different.

Rakhee Ghelani March 16, 2015 India, Uncategorized 5 Comments Read more

Exploring Mayan Ruins in Mexico: Ek Balam and Tulum

Exploring Mayan Ruins in Mexico: Ek Balam and Tulum

Aside from Chichen Itza there are so many other Mayan ruins in Mexico, unfortunately limited time meant that I had to pick only a couple to see. The two I chose are not necessarily the most impressive, I’m told Palenque

Rakhee Ghelani December 1, 2014 Mexico, Travel 2 Comments Read more

The Magic of Rural Rajasthan: Homestay Experience

The Magic of Rural Rajasthan: Homestay Experience

When I was invited to visit a homestay in rural Rajasthan I just could not say yes quick enough.  It had been almost a year since I was last in Rajasthan and since my visit to Kutch, I had found

Rakhee Ghelani March 19, 2013 Art, Culture, Divinity, India, Poverty, Travel, Uncategorized, Women 4 Comments Read more

I Want Kandy

I Want Kandy

Kandy was a town that we were looking forward to visit, because it has always been fondly remembered by a close Sri Lankan family friend as their favourite place in Sri Lanka.  With all the anticipation, I am happy to

Rakhee Ghelani February 5, 2013 Divinity, Travel, Uncategorized 1 Comment Read more

The Ancient Cities of Sri Lanka

The Cultural Triangle is one of the most popular tourist trails in Sri Lanka.  I am a bit of a temple junkie, having done so many throughout India over the past 18 months, so I couldn’t resist seeing the famous

Rakhee Ghelani January 29, 2013 Culture, Divinity, Travel, Uncategorized 12 Comments Read more

Diwali in Mumbai

Diwali in Mumbai

For my second Diwali in India, I thought I would be alone.  My only family here in India lives in Gujarat, and my parents weren’t arriving until just after Diwali.  As good luck would have it, I received an email

Rakhee Ghelani December 5, 2012 Culture, Divinity, Hindu, India, worship 2 Comments Read more

The Doors of Ladakh

The Doors of Ladakh

Soma Gompa Temisgang Monastery        

Rakhee Ghelani August 15, 2012 Buddhist, Divinity, India, Uncategorized 3 Comments Read more

Pictorial Post: Ajanta and Ellora Caves

Pictorial Post: Ajanta and Ellora Caves

I first visited Aurangabad, a city about 400km east of Mumbai, several years ago when I worked for Foster’s Group, who owned a brewery there. As I was there for work I didn’t have enough time to visit the nearby

Rakhee Ghelani July 29, 2012 India, worship 3 Comments Read more
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