Trivandrum Series: Kerala Chalachithra Academy – A Goldmine for Cinephiles – 1

Kerala Chalachithra Academy If there’s one thing that can distract an average Malayalee from the magical world of books and literature, it’s the allure of cinema. I’m no different. My family is no different. Even my close friends are no different. We are all movie aficionados who love catching the latest releases in theatres, before … Continue reading Trivandrum Series: Kerala Chalachithra Academy – A Goldmine for Cinephiles – 1

Blog: My India Trip So Far

Photo by Amit Rai on Pexels.com On May 5, 2025, I wrote about my grand dream of exploring India in a slow, sustainable way. Some of you might've read the original blog, My Quintessential India Trip Dream. One year down the line, I think it's only fair that I share an update on the humble … Continue reading Blog: My India Trip So Far

Kollam Diaries: A Visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum – Part 2

I got ready for another visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Museum. This time, I didn’t take my shortcut. I boarded a bus to Kacheri, then took an Iravipuram bus, and got off at the Kollam railway station stop. I walked to the spot where I saw the police museum board last time. It was around 11:50 am, and the gates were still locked.

Kollam Diaries: A Visit to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum – Part 1

The first time my friend mentioned the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Police Museum, I was baffled. A renowned police museum situated in Kollam? My hometown, Kollam? And not just anywhere, but near the Kollam railway station, the same place I’ve used for my commute for years? How did I miss that?

Blog: My Quintessential India Trip Dream

Whenever my father brings up my marriage matter, I tell him I will get married after I publish my second book and complete my India trip. I'm not sure if it's the marriage clause that jinxed my dreams, or vice versa; all three of my plans have been caught in the infinite loop of "wishing" … Continue reading Blog: My Quintessential India Trip Dream

Travel Diaries: SCUBA Diving at Kovalam – Part 1

I know it's a cliche for my generation in India but still, here we go. "Ever since I watched the movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'(2011) during my college days, SCUBA diving has always been a part of my '10 things to do before I die' lists. " 😂 I know, cliche. 😬