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  • Ireland and India – Coincidence?

    I had a small accessory like a scarf that I wear around the neck… Manmeet gave it to me, and it has the Indian tricolour on it, minus Ashoka Chakra. While walking around in a mall last month, someone stopped me and asked why I was wearing the Irish flag around my neck.. It was a friendly chat, and we discussed how similar both flags were

    I didn’t know much of Irish Freedom struggle either, however after I saw Michael Collins, I read more… and found it intriguing that there are so many similarities around independence!

    India and Ireland –

    • Both British colonies
    • Both given “freedom” with “terms and conditions apply” which also essential meant that the British split both these countries before they left (India and Pakistan; Ireland and North Ireland)
    • It was mayhem after British left, and I know that India is still struggling with that division after the British left.. I am not that sure about Ireland though! I need to read more

    I feel saddened by what the British did! :/ There could be more, but I am not really keen on exploring further!

     

  • Pre-wedding shoot in Goa! 

    From a pre-wedding shoot in Goa, India! A beautiful couple at a lovely place on an amazing evening makes for a soul satisfying shoot!


    Shot on an #iphone

  • Railway Crossing…

    A few pictures from a Railway Crossing in Daurala, Meerut!

    February 21, 2008 - Daurala Railway Crossing S-1286 This is what would practically define every railway crossing in India… The bigger vehicles would “have” to stop, and the cyclists, don’t care! While one of them is already making his way through, the other is getting off his cycle to cross!

    February 21, 2008 - Daurala Railway Crossing S-1295 A tractor trolly loaded with sugarcane for the sugar-mills… a common sight during the mill season!

    February 21, 2008 - Daurala Railway Crossing S-1297 Yezdi! I am simply glad to have a picture of this bike in my collection! It has served a lot of folks in India well for decades, and there still are die-hard fans of the bike!

    February 21, 2008 - Daurala Railway Crossing S-1308 This piece of cloth is called a Loi or a Khes (very popular in UP and Haryana for light winters! Its interesting how this would also serve as a wind-cheater for some!)

  • Mcleodganj Monastery

    From the monastery in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh

    Mcleodganj Monestary

  • Thinking Monk

    Shot in Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh

    Thinking Monk

  • रोज़ी रोटी

    कल वो खाते थे , आज ये खाते हैं .. ज़्यादातर लोग बस येही गाना गाते हैं

    सुबह से शुरू होता है ये किस्सा, रात तक खा पीकर सो जाते हैं
    पर ये सोचिये के ये साले भ्रष्ट नेता हमारे ही चुनाव से आते हैं
    वोटिंग के दिन छुट्टी मनाकर और उसके बाद हर रोज़ नेताओं को गालियाँ खिलाकर
    आप और हम आखिर क्या पाते हैं?
    क्या इस-से नेता सुधर जाते हैं?
    या फिर हम आगे बड़ जाते हैं ?
    फिर रात होगी फिर सब सो जायेंगे। सुबह उठ कर फिर वही कार्यक्रम अपनाएंगे
    अखबार पड़ेंगे समाचार देखेंगे और नेताओं को गालियाँ सुनायेंगे
    फिर अपनी रोज़ी रोटी के चक्कर में सब भूल जायेंगे!

  • Lohri…

    Lohri is celebrated in states of North India to thank the Gods for a good harvest! This usually is a day when good weather starts coming back to the north, and becomes much pleasent! Seen here is the holy fire of Lohri!

    Lohri, Chai ki Dukaan

  • Tajul Masajid, Bhopal

    On my unplanned trip to Madhya Pradesh a few years ago, I managed to visit the Tajul Masajid in Bhopal. Said to be the third largest Mosque in the world, it was an experience which was both peaceful and spiritual for me… there is a certain calm if you visit a religious place early morning before people start pouring in… The kids studying in the Madarsa, and chanting words from Holy Quran was such a detoxifying feeling… here are some photographs from the morning….

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    A little bit of information about the Mosque…

    Imam Sahab of the Mosque

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    Sun rises behind the main entry gate of Tajul Masajid…

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    Religion is more about reflection of our faith and beliefs more than anything else…

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    Its always a lovely experience to take pictures of kids… These are some of them from the Madarsa…

  • Kashi | Varanasi | Banaras (काशी | वाराणसी | बनारस)

    Some photographs from a short trip to the holy city of Banaras!

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  • Bangalore, Karnataka

    Bits and pieces of Bangalore and around….

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