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Bun-Muska and chai– A slice of life in Pune

We are so busy and engaged in our daily lives that we are getting drifted from our family and friends. People in yesteryears held a stronger bond with their friends and there are few landmark places in Pune which bears testimony of the life we have left behind I am talking about the culture of Irani cafes and restaurant which is facing the brunt of modernity and finding it difficult to thrive in this changing times. The slowness and calmness of such cafes are not in sync with the fast and busy world. That’s why a major chunk of this iconic break-fast joints have put down there shutters and only few remain continuing their legacy. Here is my list of the last remaining four cafes and restaurants so that people can still enjoy the innocence of Bun-Muska and Irani chai over much hyped Starbucks. ·          Café Goodluck Perhaps, it is Pune’s most iconic Café. Every Punekar including Narayan murthy and Sharad Pawar were regular to the place and it’s not possible for a person

Allahabad - Exploring the Land of three Rivers

The land of Prayag or Allahabad where Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati meets was always a special place for Hindus. They continue to come here from different parts of Globe to take a holy dip in Ganga and ask forgiveness for their Sins in life and free them from the cycle of rebirth. Once called the Oxford of the East, Allahabad has lost its glory in this Modern world. It was once the capital of United Province, now called Uttar Pradesh at the time of Britishers. From Asoka to Akbar, the City was a center of Statesmanship, art and culture. The time has gone and so is its glory, but it has protected its heritages and past to get vanished in current time. I visited Allahabad a few days back and found there are many places of my Interest. They can be a mythological place or a Modern architecture. The City has seen it all. I am listing out a few of my experiences and will welcome if you want to add anything in the list:-- 1)       Take a holy dip in Sangam The two great rive