Mera Banaras - An aural experience of Varanasi!

Kachori Jalebi is the staple breakfast of Banaras and Banarasis love it. Any morning you can see people at 6 am eating kachori subzi on the streets of Banaras and jalebi is an add on. Listen to the fascinating story of Banarasi kachori and jalebi that will leave you craving for it!

Find out how Delhi's special history explains the legendary swag of its inhabitants :) Link to the YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ELQUkVTIvY

"...besides being the first global issue of its scale and urgency, its communicable nature has brought the focus back on the collective. I’ve been wondering how this shoved-down-our-throats comeback of the community would pan out. And in doing so, I started thinking about my own interactions with the community thus far..." Listen to the whole story in the podcast.

The historic Indian city of Agra, best known as the home of the Taj Mahal also has a long and illustrious tradition of carpet weaving. Listen to the story of how the Mughal Emperor Akbar established the carpetmaking industry in Agra. Although the weaving industry in Agra was limited, its workshops produced graceful antique carpets, recognized for their superb artistry and excellent workmanship.

Find out how Delhi's legendary swag is a by-product of its special history :) Link to the YouTube video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNnNrfiv2OQ

The first things that come to mind when you hear the name Varanasi are - Ganga aarti, Kashi Vishwanath temple, and Paan. And while these are certainly phenomenal, they’re also just the tip of the iceberg! Varanasi is the oldest living city in the world and has much to show for it. Its spirit of carefree and festive lifestyle is exemplified by the popular phrase: “Kashi mein 7 vaar 9 tyohar”. Through this audio podcast, experience Banaras like never before ;)