Neeta Lal

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Flower that blooms in the desert

6 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Neeta Lal

By Neeta Lal Part archaeological wonder and part landscaped public space, the Al Hili Archaeological Park showcases remnants of a Bronze Age settlement from 4,500 years ago. At its heart is the Hili Grand Tomb, a circular stone structure dating to around 2000 BC. Among the park's crown jewels is the Hili Grand Tomb, a ring-shaped burial site built circa 2000 BCE.
India frets China may halt or divert Brahmaputra for Pakistan

1 week ago | asia.nikkei.com | Neeta Lal

NEW DELHI -- Despite the ceasefire between India and Pakistan announced on May 10, New Delhi's unilateral cancellation in late April of their bilateral water-sharing treaty continues to create tension for Islamabad. In the latest twist, a verbal jab by Chinese scholar has created a buzz in diplomatic circles in India.
Tigers, treetops, and thalipeeth: A Pench sojourn

2 weeks ago | theweek.in | Neeta Lal

The salmon-pink sun was just stretching its limbs behind sal and eucalyptus trees when our jeep rolled through the Teliya Gate of Pench National Park at 5 a.m. The air was electric with birdsong and suspense—like nature’s very own drumroll. Somewhere in the distance, a langur probably sipped its morning latte while judging our city shoes.
Odisha's Open Air Art Gallery

2 weeks ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

My interest in Odisha’s fascinating pattachitra art was ignited the moment I walked into my suite at Sterling Puri, a stunning, ocean-fronted luxury resort in Puri, the eastern state’s capital city. The room’s walls were awash in vibrant Pattachitra art depicting scenes from Indian mythology and folklore.
Looking For Loris, The Elusive Primate Of Sigiriya

2 weeks ago | outlookindia.com | Claims Panun |Neeta Lal

Grey Slender Loris is native to India and Sri Lanka, and inhabits subtropical and tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Photo: Kalyan Varma (Kalyanvarma)/ Wikimedia Commons Grey Slender Loris is native to India and Sri Lanka, and inhabits subtropical and tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Photo: Kalyan Varma (Kalyanvarma)/ Wikimedia Commons
Art With A Heart:Rogan Fabric Painting In Nirona

1 month ago | indiacurrents.com | Neeta Lal

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesNestling in the labyrinthine alleyways of the white desert of Kutch, Gujarat, Nirona, a charming hamlet of 300 people, is peppered with sunbaked dwellings and signboards announcing `Rogan Art’. Famous for the 400-year-old art of traditional fabric painting, the village shot to global acclaim when PM Narendra Modi gifted a Rogan painting to former US President Barack Obama.
The inaugural edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial took art to the people

1 month ago | theweek.in | Neeta Lal

The inaugural edition of the Public Art Abu Dhabi (PAAD) Biennial transformed the Emirati capital into an open air gallery with stunning sculptures, installations and artworks by 70 international artists peppering several parts of the city as well as the world heritage site of Al Ain.
How experimental tourism is shaping the future of travel

1 month ago | fortuneindia.com | Neeta Lal

With immersive travel becoming a buzz word among millennials and Gen Z, traditional vacations involving touch-and-go sojourns to a destination, are passe. New Age travellers are seeking a stronger connect with a place’s culture, traditions and spirit to feel its pulse, live its stories, and participate in all its experiences. Hoteliers say immersive travel isn't just a `trend’ but increasingly the essence of travel itself.
The Dolomite Bliss

1 month ago | globalspaonline.com | Neha Mehrotra |Neeta Lal

FORESTIS Villa—a stunning retreat in the Italian Dolomites, invites you to stay in solitude, luxury, and breathtaking views The Italian Dolomites have long held a mythical allure—a place where the air is crisper, the silence deeper, and the mountains seem to have healing powers within them. And nestled within this breathtaking wilderness, perched 5,900 feet above sea level, is a retreat that redefines exclusivity and luxury: FORESTIS Dolomites.
I Took A Cruise To The 'Swamp Of Royal Treasures' In Sri Lanka, And It Was Avian Paradise

2 months ago | outlooktraveller.com | Neeta Lal

From my villa at the Jetwing Lagoon resort in Negombo, Sri Lanka, 38 km north of Colombo, views stretch out beyond the coconut palms to the Indian Ocean where at dawn, catamarans bob on the horizon. The oceanic roar makes for a sonorous soundtrack as I luxuriate in my own accommodation overlooking the vast Negombo lagoon, one of the largest saltwater coastal peat bog marshes on the island. Interestingly, the lagoon is the recurrent leitmotif throughout my stay in the city.