Salamanca is a medieval university town and alums include Miguel de Cervantes and Hernan Cortes amongst others.It is one of Europe’s oldest continuous teaching universities and I am told has… Source: Travels in Spain : Salamanca
Month: February 2017
The Art of Tea, with Tea Sommelier Snigdha Manchanda
Snigdha Manchanda is a tea sommelier who blends,curates and creates her signature blends under the label Tea Trunk. I met her at a luxury event a few weeks ago and sipped some of her brews which were delicious and unusual. She shares her tea secrets and tips here- Loved the tip of serving Darjeeling with a…
Travels in Spain : Salamanca
Salamanca is a medieval university town and alums include Miguel de Cervantes and Hernan Cortes amongst others.It is one of Europe’s oldest continuous teaching universities and I am told has many Indian students on its current rolls. There is an old wall where 13th century Phd students had to sign their names in blood when awarded…
Jentsunma Tenzin Palmo in Mumbai
It was inspiring and delightful to hear Tenzin Palmo in Mumbai thanks to Aspi Mistry at the Dharma Rain centre and the Piramals, the wonderful folk who made the Lotus Lounge, a serene, green, silent space in the heart of the city available to dhamma seekers. Jetsunma’s story is well known and documented ( check…