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Bapu Ji: Our Father #writephoto
This week’s photo prompt by Sue made me think of Mahatma Gandhi. A great leader, he is truly an inspiration for many. Here’s a poem that I tried to compose on the Father…
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The Clock Towers of Mumbai
Mumbai is a city where everyone is mindlessly rushing around going about their monotonous routines. Each one of us is time-bound towards some or the other place or thing. For a city which…
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Celebrating India’s Intangible Heritages
“India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sisters. I love my country and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage. I shall always strive to be worthy…
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Celebrating the Colourful World of Indian Paintings
India has always been a riot of colours. There will be very few countries as colourful as India. Each region, state, village, and street is animated with colours as if a collage from…
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Celebrating the Art of Writing and Calligraphy
The written word has an impact far greater than that what is heard. It has a farther reach, can be authenticated easily and preserved in a better way than just in memory. Communication…
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Celebrating the Oral Traditions of India
The World Heritage Week that commenced from yesterday aims at spreading awareness about one’s culture and past. India, being one of the oldest civilisations in the world, has no shortage of history and…
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Celebrating World Heritage Week #1
World Heritage Week, as declared by UNESCO, is celebrated around the world from 19th to 25th of November every year. In a way, we all celebrate our cultural heritage every day, simply by…
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Navratri: Veneration of the Primordial Feminine Principle
India these last few days is alive with auspicious pujas and its the nights are vibrant with lights, music, and life! Navratri, the festival which is celebrated with such pomp and zest in…
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A bridge he never crossed back… #writephoto
This time the Photo Prompt by Sue has inspired me to write a short story. The story revolves around the unsung and the vastly unknown Indian heroes who fought in the World Wars.…
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A Walk back in time
History is a beautiful subject but we hardly ever take it out of the textbooks! If you ask me history is such an engaging pursuit that if taught right, can create a great…
