Being a native of Bagdogra, fondly known as the replica of secular India, I have lots of Nepali friends and have the advantage of knowing their language. So, when my friends asked me to plan a trip to Nepal, I felt that it will be easier for me to communicate…
Holi is a Hindu spring festival, originating from the Indian subcontinent, celebrated predominantly in India but has also spread to others areas of Asia and parts of the Western world through the diaspora from the Indian subcontinent, also known as the “Festival of colors” or the “Festival of love”. The…
This year when I planned to go to cover the Kumbh Mela fair, Allahabad, the things came to my mind are Monks, Shahi Snan, Pilgrims and their lives. But when I reached there I just got astonished to see the vastness of the fair. So many activities, so many types…
If someone wants a quick and real introduction of Yangon, Myanmar simply hops on the Yangon Circular Train for a nostalgic journey around the city, where you witness a close up on the daily life of the Myanmar people and also get a chance to capture some beautiful people and…
“Trees are the earth’s endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.” Overly materialistic world is temporary, that is why we never ignore nature’s call to enrich human dignity, freedom and genuine well-being. We are ignoring the fact that Earth is the only place in the universe that can support…
I traveled from my home in French Polynesia to the island of Cuba and captured the urban landscapes of its capital city, Havana. Having little itinerary in mind, i “strolled the streets,” and fell in love with the lively hues and the unique atmosphere that lay off the beaten path.…
Barcelona September 22nd, 2018 Every September one of the most popular Catalan “Correfocs” is taking place in Barcelona for La Mercè, a festivity for the Patron Saint of the city. The “Correfoc” is a pyrotechnical display inherited from a medieval practice known as “Ball de Diables” (Dance of the Demons)…
In visible light is a personal street photography project shot between 2013 and the present that interrogates my perceptions and experiences of living in Sydney – a city where the cost of living has never been higher and the sense of anxiety never more acutely felt. In 2008 I moved…
A society reveals itself in many ways – starting from the hard (GDP) numbers to sex ratio and so on. Even the billboards tell a story about society. One of many such indicators is the roles that women play in any society. From time immemorial till the 1990s, aided by…
A photo essay exploring the everyday quirks one will invariably encounter living in the cultural enigma that is China. About Ryan Harding Ryan Harding is a British filmmaker and photographer based in London, UK, and Shanghai, China. His films have screened at a range of internationally renowned film festivals and…
India is the land of Festivals and each festival has its own importance and rituals, this festival is full of energy and vibrancy. Some of the Famous and colorful festivals are like Holi, Pushkar and many others. There are many other festivals in India which are not so famous but…
In this series, Zilberberg creates animal montages as an expression of self-therapy. As a person living in the west, moving through a daily life that is sometimes high-pace and emotionally complex, the artist finds calm in the presence of these wild animals. The animals are placed in serene and ethereal…
Dry fish processing is directly related to the economic development of the Coastal areas of India. Research data says that India is the second largest fish producing country with the contribution of 5.43% in global fish production and West Bengal has been able to secure the second position among all…
I went to Japan two and a half years ago for three weeks looking for places that were neglected by man and at the same time defined the peculiarities of this incredible country. I did a lot of research upstream to find and locate the places I was going to…
Kumbharwada in Dharavi is an establishment of potters almost 100 years old. It is the largest community of potters in Mumbai. They are originally from Saurashtra, Gujarat. Khumbars means potter and Wada means colony. Hence the name Kumbharwada – the colony of potters. It occupies 22 acres of land that…
Bangladesh is a country of beautiful colors. Just like the hearts and souls of our people; the streets, cultures and our dresses are really filled with vivid and contrasting colors. And these colors attract me a lot. For me, these colors represent our culture and community; overall it represents colorful…