Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, was once a trading town, seat of a formidable dynasty and a former Portuguese colony as well and also home to many premier educational institutions, most notably the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and Calicut Medical College.  History Locally known as Kozhikode lies on […]

Lakshadweep, a peaceful haven and a perfect destination for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities. India’s smallest Union Territory of Lakshadweep – literally meaning 100,000 islands – is actually a group of 36 pristine atolls and islands in the Laccadive Sea, around 200-440km off India’s southwestern coast. History Formerly […]

An abandoned town where time stands still and a myth that has endured for eons, Dhanushkodi is an interesting place to visit. Dhanushkodi is located at the tip of the Pamban Island and is separated from the mainland by Palk Strait. It shares the land border with Sri Lanka and is the smallest border in the […]