It is that time of the year in Autumn when Kolkata (erstwhile capital of British India) turns into a celebration of life, love and faith. The city turns into a grand art gallery by the day and appears to be…
Ruins of Mandu, Enduring Time and Tide
Mandu is a city with mostly ruined monuments that are dated earlier than 16th century and have endured the ravages of time. I saw ruins nearly every 100 metres while driving around Mandu. Some Mandu Ruins were named and had a…
Man & Monkey: Dialogue of Love & Understanding
I often wonder about the emotions of animals and birds, observing them closely. These pictures depict an unexpressed dialogue between man and monkey. The bond between mother and child transcends boundaries of life and death. A monkey comforting her brood on…
Life along the Narmada, Omkareshwar
Having lived in tropical countries most of my life, hot summer (April-May) is all about an affair with mangoes and other seasonal fruits largely remaining indoors during the day . This year was no different and as usual I was suffering from parting blues…
2 Men, Music and Light
I was standing in a corner of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, when my gaze fell on the man blowing hard at his trumpet next to a dust bin. What a contrast !! but music has the power to illuminate the darkest…
Split Second Story with Terracotta Khullar Art
Every frame is a story, a narration of that something which is apparent and something beyond. Walking around in Kolkata, I stopped in front of a work of art made from Khullars better known as terracotta (burnt clay) mugs. If you…
Life on Top: Bird’s Eye View
I always envy birds for their ability to just fly off any where without a care, no visa, no ticket and nothing to weigh them down. Sometimes, I feel that they have their emotional highs and lows, moments of fear,…
Street Life in Kolkata, India
The best way to experience Kolkata is to walk on the various streets, navigating through buses, trams, cabs and of course sea of people moving around busily. If you have time, then amid all the chaos walk leisurely on the…
“Inside” a Mother’s Heart, Berlin, Germany
Berlin Walk is a spectacular journey through the old and the new and I enjoyed every moment of it. Infact, it is one of my favorite cities in Europe and given a chance I would happily stroll around Berlin for…
Dal Lake on a Misty Morning, Kashmir
The beauty of the Dal reflects the mood of the sky!! On a quiet misty morning, we were floating on a Shikara to go towards the floating vegetable market. Warming up with cups of Kahwa wrapped in woolies and blankets…