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

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

Lanka On Your Mind? Check These 9 Off-The-Beaten Track Experiences In Sri Lanka Beyond The Usual Touristy Things

When talking about Sri Lanka, there are just too many gorgeous mental pictures one conjures up about it. And, Sri Lanka’s beauty is simply unmatched and hard to put in… Read More

On The Foothills Of Yeoor Hills Lies Mazaar-e-Qutbi That Houses Thane’s Newest Public Monument; Entry Is Free

On a pleasant Saturday evening, almost at the golden hour, I walked into Thane’s newest monument that has opened its doors to the public to bask in its serenity and… Read More

These Are The Places Where Women In India Feel SAFE

There are thousands of lists and articles on the world wide web that would cite what places are the safest for women in India. Places solo female travellers can safely… Read More

Just 1 Hr Away From Paris, Stay In A Pine-Shaped Treehouse Suspended 4 Metres In Air At ₹22K/night

Paris is the City of Love, but if a Parisian holiday with a side of forest adventure is on your mind, then grab your passports, visa and take bae along… Read More

After My Mom’s Cooking, I Had The Best Meal Of My Life At Avatara Mumbai

What does it take to impress a hard-core omnivore with an all-vegetarian fare? The answer is Avatara Mumbai, the world’s first vegetarian restaurant that bagged a one Michelin star for… Read More