Rachna Srivastava

FTL (Food, Travel and Lifestyle) for FTW! Rachna's mantra for life. With over more than a decade of journalism and writing experience, Managing Editor Rachna, manages work, the Curly Tales team and adulting like a pro! In her head, she has achieved a lot in her own #40Under40 list!
Indian Heritage Monuments Are Crumbling Silently But Visibly, Warn Experts

Indian Heritage Monuments Are Crumbling Silently But Visibly, Warn Experts

India: land of ancient civilisations, culture, and so much heritage that a common man cannot even fathom. It is home to about 43 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural… Read More

CT Review: I Went To Newly-Opened Comorin Mumbai For A Preview And I Can’t Wait To Go Back

On an unassuming Saturday afternoon, I took a comfy seat in a soon-to-open all-day restaurant and bar tucked inside Peninsula Corporate Park in Lower Parel. Comorin Mumbai has opened its… Read More

CT Interview: 67% Of GenZ Travellers Take Their Game Consoles On Vacations, Says Skyscanner Expert

Last year, Skyscanner revealed its 2025 Trends Report and the top three entries took everyone by surprise. Why? Our lovely Northeastern gem, Shillong saw a massive 828% increase in search… Read More

CT Review: I Was Invited By Arpita Khan Sharma To Mercii And Here’s How It Went

Celebrities papped in the Bandra-Khar-Juhu-Santacruz belt is not an uncommon sight. Frankly, I have seen Arpita Khan Sharma’s restaurant Mercii in many pap reels already. Launched in December, I couldn’t… Read More

CT Exclusive: In Bustling Dug-Up Bandra, Take A Pause At This Newest Plant-Forward Cafe| Preview

Bandra-walo, there is a new cafe in your ‘burb! Before you go, “Another cafe?” I have to say, this one’s different. You ask, “Different how?” I’ll say, it is honest,… Read More

What Are Exam Trees And Where Can You Spot Them In India?

Out of all the endless reasons to visit Munnar, the gorgeous spring blooms certainly top the list. When the fairytale valleys dotted with tea plantations and cool breeze enter spring… Read More

FoodPharmer Distributes Chaas On Kolkata Streets To Promote Protein Consumption In India & Needs Your Help

According to a survey published in Indian Medical Gazette in 2015, about 80 per cent of Indians are protein deficient. February 27 is noted as World Protein Day. It is… Read More

5 Best Indian Strawberry Wines That Deserve To Be Sipped On

Tastes like strawberries on a summer evening…while Harry Styles croons about the other season, November to April is the strawberry season that we all look forward to…for these heart-shaped sugary… Read More

This Secluded Retreat In Himachal Can Be Reached Only By A 4×4 Vehicle And Offers A 360-Degree View Of Himalayas

The expansive and alluring Himalayas are the sentinels of time that have been standing tall unencumbered by human life’s woes and hustles. And no matter how many times you look… Read More

Travel Horoscope For 2025: Scotland For Capricorns To Meghalaya For Sagittarians, Here’s What’s In Store For All Zodiac Signs

2025 is upon us and the greh and nakshatras are aligning to bring you healing, prosperity and loads of travelling. Like every year, this year, too, we got hold of… Read More

These Lesser-Known Gems In Qatar That Should Be On Your Itinerary

Middle Eastern tourism is on a meteoric rise. Especially Qatar. According to UN Tourism, “Between 2019 and 2024, international arrivals to Qatar grew by 147%, with the sector also a… Read More

Punardarshanay, Vistara! It Was Always A Pleasure Flying Except For One Horrid Afternoon

The year was 2016 and I had flown Vistara from Delhi to Kolkata for the very first time. The airlines, “a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines” (as… Read More