A Swiss sojourn may start at Alpines but its real charm lies in Interlaken, says Geetanjali Krishna.
The unique pageant aims to show the world that beauty can have various meanings.
'It's the children that matter. They are the future,' Bhagaban Mohanta, who was born without legs, tells Geetanjali Krishna.
This picturesque city is a fascinating mix of Swiss quaintness and modern flourishes.
The capital of Portugal has reinvented itself as one of the hottest travel destinations in Europe.
Dedicated to the goddess of happiness, this beautiful tourist attraction remains spectacular in its desolation, says Geetanjali Krishna.
'When I look at the faces of people around me, they have a certain energy, as if unemployment, food scarcity and infrastructural breakdown are small sacrifices for our agitation for Gorkhaland,' a Gorkha based in Delhi tells Geetanjali Krishna.
Flesh-and-blood people can be invisible even when they are standing right in front of us, says Geetanjali Kishna.
Perhaps, more daughters will feel more loved if the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme were to be replaced, says Geetanjali Krishna.
Geetanjali Krishna discovers beautiful landscapes, caves and secret beaches in an exhilarating voyage off the Algarve coast.
'People like me worry about our next meal, not about what meat we eat... and we certainly don't have the luxury that you have, of holding vigils for faceless people we've never known.'
In the snow clad Jungfraujoch, Geetanjali Krishna walks straight into a scene from a Bollywood film -- a buxom beauty in a green chiffon sari.
The monkeys can't take their eyes off the snake, and Geetanjali Krishna has forgotten to breathe.
A social venture is recycling shoes so that barefoot children have proper footwear.
'All the bride's beleaguered parents wanted, they said, was a simple wedding without any unnecessary problems.'
The idea that home itself could have hitherto undiscovered delights, was a nice one for Geetanjali Krishna.
"The idea is to inform industries about sustainable practices that will reduce their carbon footprint as well as boost their bottomlines," Smarter Dharma founder Sriram Kuchimanchi tells Geetanjali Krishna.
'I may not have had a lot of money to spend on her, but I certainly make sure the government did,' a Delhi electrician who inspired his daughter to study tells Geetanjali Krishna.
'Over the years, I have come to realise that middle class Indians are amongst the most racist people I have come across, says Geetanjali Krishna.'
'This is just a harmless card that helps me beat the system occasionally... being labelled a Scheduled Caste is another cup of tea altogether.'
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