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Back from Kafni Glacier Trek

June 1, 2008 – 10:33 am

Finally the dream is over and I have to land in civilization! After 2 weeks in Utopian territories, as far as possible from any signs of so-called modern advancements and technology, and as near as possible to the nature, the mighty Kumaon Himalayas and myself, I come back back with memories of definitely the most [...]

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Khuda Kay Liye - In the Name of God

May 5, 2008 – 6:38 pm

1) It is the best Pakistani Movie ever made.
2) It has to be an entry to the Oscars 2009.
3) It depicts the backlash Muslims faced after 9/11.
These were the only notions which I had before I went to see the movie - Khuda Kay Liye - In the Name of God. I had no clue [...]

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Ant & Grasshopper - The story of India

April 28, 2008 – 7:23 pm

The following is a copy-paste from an email I just received. More than being funny, it’s satire on the present day India, especially Bengal and Kolkata, seems to be remarkably mind-numbing and true. Food for thought.
Ant & Grasshopper
The Ant works hard in the withering heat all summer building its house and
laying up supplies for the [...]

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हिन्दी में प्रथम लेख

April 28, 2008 – 4:41 pm

नमस्कार,
यह लेख मेरा अपनी मात्रिभाशा हिन्दी मे प्राथम लेख है. इसके द्वारा मैं अपने इस जर्नल में एक हिन्दी कैटेगेरी आरम्भ कर रहा हूँ, जिसमें मैं क्षमतानुसार योदान करता रहूंगा. हमेशा से ही मैं हिन्दी भाशा में इंटरनेट पर कुछ करना चाहता था, परन्तु आज प्रथम बार उस विचार का क्रियान्वन करने मे सफल हुआ [...]

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Curfew in Kolkata

November 21, 2007 – 11:49 pm

December 6, 1992. Precisely the day that triggered a curfew across many places in India, including Kolkata. Right now myself sitting in 1 of the 6 curfewed police station areas in Central Kolkata, witnessed a glimpse of those horrific days once again. Approximately 2 hours have passed into the 8 hour curfew imposed to put [...]

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Durga Puja Pandals and Idols in Kolkata- Day 3

October 20, 2007 – 1:14 pm

KOLKATA DURGA PUJA IMAGES - DAY 1
KOLKATA DURGA PUJA IMAGES - DAY 2
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A SMALL BUT BEAUTIFUL PUJA ON C.I.T. ROAD

A traditional Santhal dance being performed in front of pandal

Decorative lanterns on trees

A 12 storey Vodafone banner at Ekdalia!
DESHAPRIYA PARK (Google Maps)

A replica of he famous TIRUPATHI Temple in [...]

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Durga Puja Pandals and Idols in Kolkata- Day 2

October 19, 2007 – 5:51 pm

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As I had promised, I’m back with more pictures of the breathtaking Durga Puja scene in Kolkata right now. The fervour is electrifying and the craftsmanship simply scintillating. It seems as if the whole of Kolkata is out on the streets (it actually is!) during [...]

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Durga Puja Pandals and Idols - Day 1

October 18, 2007 – 12:53 pm

CLICK HERE TO SEE LATEST PICTURES OF DURGA PUJA IN KOLKATA
It was Mahasasthi, 1st day of the famous Durga Puja and I ventured out in the evening for some pandal hopping. Didn’t cover much, but saw 3 famous Pujas of South Kolkata. Below are some of the pictures I took with my cellphone. Will be [...]

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Golden Temple comes to Park Circus for Durga Puja

October 16, 2007 – 11:57 am

I couldn’t resist clicking this morning, as I was about to take cab for office from Park Circus. As always, the Durga Puja pandal at PC is turning out to be magnificent and this year’s theme is Golden Temple, Amritsar. Although not yet completed, with ornamentation and much of the frills yet to be done, [...]

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Durga Puja - 17 Days to go

October 1, 2007 – 12:08 pm

Flash Movie Courtesy - http://www.friendskolkata.com/
Durga Puja, or better - Durga Pujo. You don’t need to be a Bengali by birth to know the significance of this great festival. People like myself, who have become de facto Bongs by the virtue of making Kolkata their home city, have long [...]

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