Varanasi: The Sacred Paradox
The spiritual capital of India is considered to be one of the holiest places on earth
A Very Short History of the Banarasi Paan
The fabled Banarasi paan doesn’t come from Banaras, but don’t let that stop you
The Best of Uttar Pradesh
From it’s royalty, literature, music, craft and architecture to religious mosques and temples we bring you the best of Uttar Pradesh
A Day in the Life of Banaras
From sunrise to sunset at the ghats of one of the most ancient cities in the world
The life of Pandit Ravi Shankar
Read about the ‘sitar’ maestro’s journey–from the lanes of Banaras to the MGM lot in Hollywood–in his own words
Explore Lucknow for Rs 200
Uttar Pradesh Tourism is set to launch –Lucknow by cycle– for tourists from January-end
Eating out in Banaras
Kachori and jalebi for breakfast, khichdi for lunch, meetha golguppa and nimis at sundown and moussaka for dinner… Banaras, the holy calling
Sailing on the Ganga, headed for Banaras
A cruise along the Ganga in the Tarangini not only allows you to have a close look at migratory birds and Gangetic dolphins but also spend nights camping on sandbars
Luxury in Varanasi
The Nadesar Palace offers comfort and relaxation in the land of ghats and pilgrimage
In search of the real Banarasi sari
The classic Banarasi sari, born after craftsmen migrated to Banaras (Varanasi) from Persia during Mughal times, is today fighting against the fake BanaÂrasis made of Chinese silk and plastic –zari–
Heritage city: Banaras
A collection of essays on the heritage of the holy city of Banaras (Varanasi)