Village Vibe celebrates the art, culture and festivals of India’s village life. Urbanites aren’t the only ones who become social media stars, produce stunning art, enjoy food fads or follow fitness crazes. And as for festivals, there’s a totally different vibe in the villages.
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Wood villas: Uttarakhand mountain retreats with stunning views
With the Uttarakhand government promoting Homestay Tourism in the High Himalayan Zone, a new breed of ecologically conscious chalet and wood villa developers are becoming gamechangers for the state’s tourism. And a ‘millennial’ Kumaoni is taking the lead in changing perceptions.
Mawryngkhang trek celebrates the lore of a love affair
The Bamboo Trek offers an exhilarating adventure through Meghalaya's lush landscapes. This scenic trail takes you through dense bamboo forests, across vibrant hills, and along stunning cliffs. It is not for the faint-hearted.
Cupid calling: Five unique socially accepted romantic trends in rural India
Valentine’s Day may be a relatively modern trend, but rural India has its fair share of romance, from matchmaking in melas to socially sanctioned live-in relationships.
Romanian chocolate lover makes the Indian cocoa market sweeter
For Patricia Cosma, a Romanian lover of craft chocolates, a chance visit to an Indian coffee plantation alters the course of her life, and she ends up living here to help local farmers cultivate and market their cocoa.
Recipes that celebrate punchy pulses
Today is World Pulses Day and India is a country with abundant pulses. With so many regional variations, there are a variety of delicious recipes for these edible seeds of legume plants. Here are a few to try out.
Mawlynnong: The village that redefines cleanliness
Mawlynnong, known as ‘Asia's cleanest village’, is a picturesque settlement in Meghalaya. Famous for its pristine beauty, eco-friendly practices, and welcoming community, it offers a unique experience of sustainable living amidst breathtaking landscapes.
Get your Genie in a Bottle!
Here is a new age lifestyle brand that will tickle your senses with aromatherapy. Genie in a Bottle is homegrown in the forests of the Dhauladhar ranges from where it draws its inspiration to create magical blends of essential oils.
Don’t miss these cultural fests of February
February marks the arrival of spring and a vibrant array of cultural festivals in India. Here are five such fests that you can attend this month.
Flying above the abode of clouds
As a child, Maxwell dreamt of becoming a pilot. When that dream didn’t materialise, he discovered paramotoring and found a new way to reach the skies. Now, he’s dedicated to promoting the sport in his home state of Meghalaya.