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Having stayed in Hyderabad for over a decade, I can say that the dining landscape here is changing rapidly. Back in the day, Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills were the hotspots for eateries. However, this has moved to areas like the Financial District, Kokapet, and Narsinghi. Once dominated by office …

I was out with a friend at PS Cheese Cafe a few days ago, where we discussed travel, and one thing that came up was hostel etiquette. Since both of us travelled quite a bit (me less), we’ve had our share of experiences when it comes to hostels, and that’s …

Of all the KubeCons I attended, KubeCon Paris was among the most taxing. I was constantly on the move, attending talks, meetings, and networking. The conference days were so tiring that I barely took any time to explore Paris. I used to come to my hotel and crash.  However, after …

As the cliche statement goes, “Hyderabad is a melting pot of cultures.” That’s very true, as people from different parts of India live in Hyderabad. This also leads to the availability of a variety of food in Hyderabad. In this post, I will share my experience dining at Oye Kake …

My mom told me she wanted to visit Lucknow a few days ago. So, I started looking for flights, and I was shocked to see the fares. For one second, I was confused, but later, I realized it was because of the rush for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.  With flight …

My mother used to do that when I was a toddler; I used to fill a pan with water, add all the vegetable waste to it, and pretend to be cooking. Decades later, I learned cooking in my boarding school. It started with vegetarian cooking, but later, I also tried …

If you’ve really been following the blog, you know I’m a history nerd at heart. Whether it’s food, culture, or politics, I live for stories about places. From the tribals of Bastar to the halls of Versailles, every corner of the world has tales waiting to be discovered. That’s why …

“What was your favourite subject in school?” – I’m sure many would say Science, Maths, or Literature. Well, for me, it was a history in most parts. Whether it was learning about the Guptas and Satvahanas to Hoysalas and Chalukyas in the South or the Lodhis in the North and …

Travelling abroad has always been overwhelming for me, even after three international trips in the last 12 months. It’s uncommon for many people to visit the US as their first international destination, but that was the case for me.  When I attended KubeCon Chicago in November 2023, I planned a …

And just like that, we’re at the end of 2024, a year that was quite eventful for me on various fronts. At the same time, I’ll discuss that in this post, this year’s Socialmaharaj’s 2024 wrapped isn’t quite how it should have been. But I’m happy I could dedicate the …