'Even though I'm just 31, I feel like I've seen a lot in my life, some voluntarily, some involuntarily.'
'China could intentionally release excess water.' 'The North East is already flood-prone during the monsoon, and even a controlled release from Chinese dams (during the monsoon) could worsen flooding.'
Getaways near Mumbai, Nasik and Pune for memorable weekend day trips in the rains!
A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!
A trip to any of these enchanting waterfalls guarantees a memorable vacation.
Ekta Mohanani Kamra, travel enthusiast and founder, Hop & Bop, lists places and activities to add to your monsoon bucket list.
We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!
When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.
'What guides Monsoon Wedding through and through is Mira Nair's openness as a film-maker,' observes Sreehari Nair.
The sound of the water amidst the silence of nature will remove all the tiredness of the journey, says Ashim Chakravarty.
If these six stories in Rainbow Rishta are any indication, then urban Indian society is moving towards a welcome liberalism, even though reality cannot be so simple, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!
Raakhee, who turns 77 on August 15, remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle. Dinesh Raheja remembers Raakhee telling him how she loves the rains and how she would drive down to Tulsi Lake in the 1970s and float paper boats in the water. He would like to imagine that Raakhee still does that at her farmhouse.
It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.
Share your pictures, stories and experiences with us, and we'll publish it for you.
Readers send monsoon photos from different parts of India.
This monsoon suggest to our readers your favourite getaways and things you can do there.
Six queens and one king are making their own rules and celebrating the freedom to be their most fabulous selves on Vogue India's cover.
We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here are some more responses -- and you can share yours too!
If you're looking for an enchanted rainy wonderland to enjoy a weekend or two at, we've got just the thing for you! With the much-awaited season upon us, it's time to take the path less trodden and plan your quick getaway.
Popular doesn't always mean best. Here's why.
Time to pack your bags and pamper the wanderlust in you.
Here's what girls need to AVOID during the rains at all costs.
Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.
Jezreel Pannikot takes us on a trip to the quaint town of Koothattukulam in Ernakulam, Kerala.
This is not a train for the regular commuter, evident from the number of large sized bags in the overhead bin, observes IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.
Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.
If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.
Bollywood stars are posting amazing close-up pictures on Instagram, and we can't help looking!
We've been asking you to share your most interesting #India-Photos and travel stories.
Plan your day trekking, camping, swimming, bird-watching around these spots.
Read on to find out if your favourite destination made it to the list!
India's water future remains very bleak. The monsoon season, which once extended to 4 months, is now down to less than 30 days of heavy rain.
Rising humidity causing sticky skin? Here's how to beat your monsoon woes.
Rajesh Karkera journeys through verdant countryside to the little-explored pristine Lonar lake in eastern Maharashtra.
Looking for a quiet getaway? Head to Panchgani, near Mumbai says Harnoor Channi-Tiwary.
Lush agricultural lands have turned parch as groundwater levels deplete to new lows, and wells and water reservoirs go dry. While the administration points to deficient rainfall as a reason, experts and activists say the drought is mostly man-made.
Super-hot yogis on Instagram show you how to holiday and practice yoga too!
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