Chiles are an integral constituent of the Mexican cuisine and Mexican cuisine has migrated to many parts of the world subsequently the demand for chiles has increased dramatically especially the large plump green Serrano chile (Capsicum annuum). These meaty chiles are the best for drying and have a spicy kick…
A remote sleepy village, Muthiapuram, located in Tuticorin district, preched in the midst of nowhere, it is the most peaceful place on earth. I grew up very much a city guy, growing up my entire life in a beautifully chaotic city like Chennai. My father served in the Armed Forces…
During clicking people and their life, I found Public Transportation terminals as the most crowded place in a city. And I tried to click people coming from different places from different cultures in a railway station or Bus terminal and plan for different destinations to go. They come from different…
Gita and Ganga constitute, between themselves, the essence of Hinduism: one its theory, and the other is practice. – Swami Vivekanand The river Ganges is not just a river for Hindu society but it’s treated as one of the Goddesses (Devi) named “Maa Ganga” in Hindu mythology. The river Ganges…
Just before the Corona clenches it’s claws here in India, I, along with my three friends have a chance to visit Borong, a romantic, tranquil, and secluded hamlet in the lap of Himalaya in South of Sikkim here in India. Borong is situated within the lower part of Maenam Wildlife…
People in India, find it important to participate in the different chapters of the political arena, where an apparent mode of democratic value is preached and emphasized throughout. There lies the confluence of passion and impulse. There lies their Pathetic Fallacy in politics. India is not a land of a…
Historical facts: When I think of Kolkata first thing strikes me that it’s history. Once upon a time, Kolkata was the window of the world to the Indian subcontinent. First Armenian then Portages, Dutch and then British came to this city and entangled deliberately with this city for business, trade,…
Time seems to be standing still as the world is battling with Covid-19. The nationwide lockdown was announced in India on 24th March 2020. Generally, we were never homebound till we turn old, but this pandemic left no choice, and “Stay Home Stay Safe” became the new normal. Two young…
A much-needed return to ‘sweet home’ was the topmost priority after spending one-week taking photos of widows in Vrindavan. Already people started returning home from different places wearing masks and keeping a sort of social distance as the COVID 19 has rung the bell of danger. Landed safely in Kolkata…
Nearly three thousand kilometers of railroad tracks crisscross the delta lowlands of Bangladesh, connecting the capital, Dhaka with Chittagong to the southeast and Calcutta to the southwest. The system was built largely by the British and began operations in 1862, Bangladeshi rolling stock now carries more than forty million passengers…
The Nihang sects of Sikhs was initially established to preserve peace and to guard the Sikh Gurudwaras. Today, even after more than 300 years, their dependents continue to live spiritual lives, train in martial arts, and help their community to grow. Their traditional Nihang dress with a blend of blue…
Dhaka the capital of Bangladesh stands by the banks of Buriganga. The dockyard also placed by the bank of this river which is on the opposite side of Shadarghat, the central river port of Bangladesh. The dockyard is in the town of Keranigonj where the working environment and the lifestyle…
Every Year Thousands of Slum people of Bangladesh lost their last shelter as well as life due to Fire Accident. Most of the time they are the victim of man-made intentional causes or unconsciousness. They are using their house only for day or night since they are mostly busy for…
Kolkata is a well-known city for its colors and wall art. In this photo series, I have tried to connect local people with the wall arts in various locations in Kolkata. Played with the colors and tried to create some juxtaposition with wall arts from the lanes of Kolkata –…
Over the last few years, Ladakh is slowly becoming a hot topic for not only the locals and regional tourists but also for foreign nationals. Political and legislative changes aside the region are most popular for its ideal placement surrounded by the hills and valleys. Bordering several nations the terrains…
The world is at risk of widespread famines caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The impact of the global economic devastation caused by Covid-19 has already declared as the worst humanitarian catastrophe since the Second World War. The number suffering from hunger could go from 135 million to more than 250…