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Summer is blazing in full throttle! For parents like me, this is also a time of getting children ready for a new school session. Loads to do, yes!  [READ: 5 Powerful to Teach Your Child to Care and Transform the World] Preparing for the new school session isn't as easy as it sounds. It involves buying the new text books, school supplies, stationery and even a brand new bag to kick start the academic year. A textbook may not be available in the market, which leads to discussions with other parents on where to procure it from and so on.  For kids, summers are a terrific start to reckon with just before the school closes for vacations. Somehow there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. As a child growing up in the 80s, I used to look forward to summer vacations with my parents. [READ: Learn to behave: The Wisest Lesson I learned in 2018] From Africa, we would plan our vacation to India months ahead. A direct flight was next to impossible, which ...

Wondering what is the best place to have lunch in Kochi?  The vibrant cosmopolitan culture has something for every type of foodie.  For those wondering what is special food in Ernakulam, I'd say everything!  Be it scorching summers or beautiful monsoons, there is no place as enchanting as Kochi , which offers culinary delights to suit every palate. You can be a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian.  I have just got back from God's own country and I am missing the delicious Kerala food already, especially sea food.   If you love Continental food, check out The Avenue Regent's coffeeshop called Cocoa Tree on MG Road. If Kerala's delectable cuisine appeals to you, head to The Grand Hotel on MG Road, as it has a tantalising spread of non-vegetarian options.  What is famous to eat in Kochi? From delicious coastal food to the tastiest vegetarian sadhya and traditional Kerala meals, there is every enticing flavour to tantalise your tastebuds. Not sure where where t...