Tag: India

Book Review, Photography

Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar by Kochery C. Shibu- Book Review.

First of all, I wanna say that- I absolutely loved this book, thoroughly enjoyed it actually. The book’s like a complicated recipe, you don’t know what’s in it and you sure won’t know what it tastes like after you eat it, and keep anticipating throughout the process. The three important characters- Nanda, Khusru, and Rekha are intricately brought together in the mountains of Dhauladhar. Their … Continue reading Men and Dreams in the Dhauladhar by Kochery C. Shibu- Book Review.

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Fiction, Scribbles

Why Are We Mute?

The role that a mother plays in a child’s life is beyond compare. My mother was fierce, compassionate, and the most important one – always fought for those who couldn’t fight for themselves. But one fateful event shattered everything before us, and I lost my most precious person forever. Hello, my name is Nadira Banerjee and I am a journalist, much to my parent’s dismay. … Continue reading Why Are We Mute?

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Photo Challenge, Photography, Scribbles

A day well spent

This year, Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 13, and will continue till 14th in India. There are several legends around Maha Shivratri. According to a legend, Maha Shivaratri was the day when Shiva drank poisonous negativity to protect the world. Another legend says that it is the night when Shiva performs the heavenly dance of creation, preservation and destruction, while some believe that … Continue reading A day well spent

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Photography, Scribbles

My Museum Visit

New year, new me resolution-to visit places this year. I visited Indian museum yesterday in Kolkata, also referred to as the Imperial Museum at Calcutta in British India era texts is the largest and oldest museum in India and has rare collections of antiques, armour and ornaments, fossils, skeletons, mummies, and Mughal paintings. It was founded by the Asiatic Society of Bengal in Kolkata (Calcutta), … Continue reading My Museum Visit

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Photography, Scribbles

International Kolkata Book Fair 2018

The 42nd edition of the International Kolkata Book fair is underway in West Bengal and has been garnering a large crowd of avid readers from across the country.  The fair, dubbed as the world’s largest book fair, is being organised at Central Park Mela Complex at Salt Lake in Karunamayee. The interactive sessions at the Kolkata Book Fair has authors from various countries including Russia, … Continue reading International Kolkata Book Fair 2018

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Photo Challenge, Photography

Kasol Diaries

Kasol is a village in district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. Although we had a blast living in Kasol for 4 days, the food here sucked. Awesome place with breath taking views to die for, and amazing place to camp with family and friends. I can gurantee you no bugs or mosquitos will bite.  This week’s topic is  Peek, and here are my contribution.           Continue reading Kasol Diaries

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