This long-term care facility accommodates forty five people, all suffering from severe degenerative diseases. One hundred doctors and nurses work there. Silence predominates. The extreme dependence is omnipresent. It is a world apart, where the perception of time and space is altered: sometimes compressed, sometimes distended. In their own care…
This puja dates back to late 19th century in the village of Keshiyari, District Medinipur (West Bengal, India). There is a very interesting story about how this puja got started. It was on a summer evening when the Zaminder (landlord) of Keshiyari village Mr. Padmolochon Dutta was returning from village…
Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia & a UNESCO biosphere reserve. It is situated almost in the middle of Cambodia. Siem Reap is only 15 km to the north of it. The lake changes in size with each season. During rainy season from June to October,…
Check these heart touching photographs veterans after a decade of war in the middle east. These photographs are captured by master photographers David Jay & James Nachtwey. For More info: David Jay’s Website James Nachtwey’s Website (View photos on Boredpanda) …
Mukaish Badla is a form of embroidery, which at its peak flourished in the Indian city of Lucknow. At its peak, in the 18th century, the art form travelled to different parts of the world, but is now restricted to a few narrow lanes of the old city of Lucknow.…
Banaras is known for it’s temples and spiritualism. Banaras has been as cultural centre of North India for several thousand years, and is closely associated with the Ganges. Hindus believe that death in the city will bring salvation, making it a major centre for pilgrimage. The city is known worldwide…
‘O Prophet! Tell thy wives and thy daughters, as well as all [other] believing women, that they should draw over themselves some of their outer garments [when in public]: this will be more con-ducive to their being recognized [as decent women] and not annoyed. But [withal,] God is indeed much-forgiving,…
Festivals in Nepal are occasions to express religious devotion and reaffirm social ties. They bring color and magic to daily life and are eagerly awaited events. Almost all the festivals happen as per the lunar calendar. Bhaktapur literally translates to Place of devotees. Also, known as “Bhadgaon” or “Khwopa”, it…
Everything in this world is fleeting. People, events and problems come and go. We are apt to get wrapped up in the small problems of our daily life. Yet, it sometimes is helpful to remember a sense of perspective. Some trees are 500 years old, how many things have come…
Education plays a very important role in building a strong foundation of our society. India being first as under developed country and now as developing country, keep a strong focus on education system. Apart from the general education system, Government put a special emphasis on adult and child education system.…
Alexandre Daray is a French Documentary Photographer who shares his experiences with us in this brief interview. He shoots film and do we need more reason not to love his portfolio already topping with great photographs. In this space with 121clicks.com, Alex shares his interests beyond photography, various thoughts bounding…
He tells its fascination and enthusiasm, but I feel there is a lot more than that in this wonderful portfolio from Thorge Berger. Meet this inspirational photographer from German who plans his travels such brilliantly and achieves what is an inspiration for most of us. In this fine interview with…
A life travel and a portrait series project around the world in progress since almost 5 years. In the street, on the road, from far country side to cities I move around remote places to contemplate, live and photography different cultures. From the street of Dhaka to the villages of…
Santals had been living in the north of this country for a very long time. The colours & patterns they withhold among them & the culture they have are very different & very bright compared to the lot of other ethnic people residing in this country. The most vibrant part…
It’s been 15 years now that I’ve been living outside of my home country. This is the thought that came to me a couple of years ago and pushed me to start travelling around Spain, through its cities, towns, and squares. Photography as the perfect excuse and means to reengage…
For “America in a Trance”, I’m investigating and respond as I travel through towns and cities across the state of Pennsylvania, a once prosperous and vibrant region where the notion of small town values and sustainable small businesses thrived under the sheltered wings of American Industry. A mode to promote…