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I’m Rachna. Welcome to my blog.

It’s about things I love, my life experiences, and just about anything else I come across.

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Travel

Weekend Stay in Hyderabad Fit for Royalty—Taj Falaknuma Palace

Once in a while, it’s good to indulge yourself, and there’s no better place for that than Taj Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. From the moment you enter the gates,...

May 26, 2023
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Handmade mother's day card with butterflies
ETC., Musings

Celebrating Motherhood: Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

Oh, mothers! Mother's Day is a special day dedicated to celebrating the women who have raised and nurtured us. Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide, typically on the second Sunday...

May 9, 2023
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Bowl of korean bibimbap
Food

Sunday Lunches: Korean Banchan and Bibimbap

I love that Korean meals have a variety of sides, called banchan, that can be paired with rice; they include greens, vegetables, meats or tofu, pickles, and sauces. Once...

April 21, 2023
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Baby with a board book
Books, Parenting

Encouraging the Love of Reading: Tips for Parents to Inspire Kids to Read

Reading is an essential skill that is fundamental to a child's development. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern that children are reading less due to...

March 27, 2023
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Building with attached temple against blue sky and crescent moon
Travel

Travel India: Places to Visit in Pune

Pune was always known for its educational institutes and its cultural scene. In the last decade or so, it has also developed as an IT and industrial hub. However,...

March 12, 2023
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Apples and pears with 4 cups of apple crumble set on a wooden table
Food

Easy Fruit Crumble Recipe for Breakfast or Dessert

I’m not an early riser, so I’m always looking for ways to make my mornings easier. One of the most time-consuming parts of my mornings is making breakfast for...

February 24, 2023
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The Grand Mysore Palace exterior lit up with 97,000 light bulbs at night with a crowd of people in the forefront
Travel

Hyderabad to Mysore Road Trip: A Travel Guide

Mysore or Mysuru surprised us in many ways. It is beautiful with wide roads, many parks, lots of greenery, and great places to eat. There are no high rises...

February 10, 2023
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Abstract collage of circles in various shades of blue. A thin strip of cream paper runs through it on the side
Arts and Crafts

Unleash Your Creativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Making Collages

Collages are such an interesting form of art. It’s the bringing together seemingly unrelated, independent items and blending them in artistic harmony. Collages can be simple with just three...

January 25, 2023
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3 floral plates set on a vibrant pink and green mat. Each plate has 2 white mochi balls. One of the plate has the mochi balls split in half revealing the fillings - one with yellow mung dal and the other with black sesame seeds fillings
Food

An Easy Sweet Treat: Mochi Balls

Mochi is a sticky, usually sweet, treat either had on it's own or with some filling or topping. It is made with glutinous rice flour and is widely used...

January 11, 2023
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collage of 52 book covers from my 2022 reading challenge
Books

Reading Challenge: 2022

This is my 10th year of the Goodreads Reading Challenge. I’ve been challenging myself to read more books for the last ten years. After getting interested in the Wheel...

December 29, 2022
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a christmas plum cake set on a colourful square plate with blue, white and red designs. The plate is set on a wooden table top with a red runner
Food

An Eggless Boozy Plum Cake Recipe in Time for Christmas

Growing up, cake for any occasion meant a creamy cake. Just a basic sponge or tea cake were extremely boring to be had only in case of dire sugar...

December 13, 2022
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book cover in white with wheel of time written and the symbol of 3 intertwined circles with it
Books

Book Review of The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan

Having watched the first season of the Wheel of Time series on Amazon Prime, my interest was piqued enough to read the books. So, at the beginning of this...

December 3, 2022
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2 luxury tents surrounded by trees with a lawn in the front where a child in shorts is playing with his archery set and the target board is in the front
Travel

Weekend Stay in Hyderabad: Angirasa—Luxury Camping

There’s been a rise in smaller farm stays and homestays in and around Hyderabad with many options for a great staycation weekend trip. Having tried a few of the usual...

November 29, 2022
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a plate with blue leaves plated with cooked amaranth grains with roasted mushrooms, and topped with coriander, feta cheese, and walnuts
Food

Easy Healthy Meal Ideas: Vegan Mushrooms with Amaranth

Quick and easy meals are a saviour when you want to eat healthy food but don’t have the time or energy to make an effort. If you do meal...

November 12, 2022
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Doodles in black ink on white paper with a blank space in the center with the words Inktober 2022
Arts and Crafts

Challenge your Creativity: My Inktober 2022 Challenge

Who doesn’t love a good challenge? 2022 was my second year of completing the Inktober Art Challenge, and I’ve managed to surprise myself with my persistence. I don’t always...

October 31, 2022
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ETC.

Celebrating the Festival of Lights: Diwali

Diwali is for India what Christmas is for most of the Western world. The lights, gifts, food, and the fun family times are the highlights of this festive season....

October 22, 2022
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Narrow Jetty jutting out to the clear blue sea with a lighthouse at the end of it, and a palm tree towering in the foreground
Travel

An Exotic Island Getaway to the Andaman Islands: A Perfect Beach Vacay

If you're seeking the idyllic beach vacation, then head to the Andaman Islands. The beaches of Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep) are unlike any other I’ve been to. The clear...

October 7, 2022
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The 216 ft golden statue of Ramanujacharya against a light blue sky: the statue of equality in Hyderabad, India
Travel

Things to do in Hyderabad—Statue of Equality

Statue of Equality in Hyderabad is an impressive 216 feet statue is of Shri Ramanujacharya who was a 10th Century Hindu philosopher and social reformer. It is the second...

September 21, 2022
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Travel

A Summer Sojourn in the Hills of North India 

Summers in most Indian cities are scorching hot. We all wish we could escape to the colder climes of the hills, with beautiful views of snow-clad mountains to cool...

September 14, 2022
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Parenting

A Guide To Using Social Media Safely: A Parent’s Primer

Social media has taken over the world in every aspect of our lives. From businesses and social communities to our personal lives, it’s everywhere. We as adults choose what...

August 25, 2022
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Book cover of The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra on an iPad screen. It is set on a floral beaded mat with a candle and a glass bottle with a plant stem with leaves
Books

Book Review: The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra

The Bangalore Detectives Club by Harini Nagendra is one of those soft mystery books that take you on a journey while investigating a crime. It is the first instalment...

August 18, 2022
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#BookRecommendation for the weekend Still Life by Louise Penny 🇨🇦
If you're looking for a soft thriller then pick this up for sure. Murder under a Red Moon by @harini.nagendra
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