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Visiting Puttaparti, Andhra Pradesh When you think to visit Puttaparti (Puttāparti, the last ‘t’ being soft), it is imperative that you are curious, attracted or looking to visit Sri Sathya Sai Baba (‘th’ again gives the sound of soft ‘t’). Puttaparti itself is a very small village but due to the transformation that Bhagwan Sri
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Looking at this picture, what comes to your mind? Anything related to efforts, concern, precision and continuity? These workers criss-cross these iron bars to make them fibers of strength that would sustain the weight of metro-railway and carry whole load of passengers and commuters. An entrepreneur criss-crosses in the same vein. While he/she develops an
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Vegetables are one of the most needed and consumed items. Every household uses vegetables on daily basis though some buy them for 2-3 days given that they have the luxury of a refrigerator. But there are millions of people who don’t own a fridge but still buy vegetables. Vegetables are picked from farmers by aggregators
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Tea vending is one of the most popular street businesses in India. You go to any place in India, be it cities, metros, towns, or even countryside, you will come to notice some people preparing tea (chai). Construction sites, corporate offices, busy marketplaces, countryside roads, highways, colleges canteens, hospitals and what not–these tea vendors pervade
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Karan Singh asked me to give him a moment so that he could go in and check his face in the mirror. This was because I told him that I will take his picture along with what he was selling. While roaming around in the Sector 14 of Gurgaon, I noticed a huge pile of
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Idol making has been a traditional occupation in India and elsewhere also. Molding, casting, dies and what not—all the mechanical processes that you learn in production technology, are practiced by these idol makers.
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While visiting Swaminarayana Akshardham in Delhi, I took a bus from Vir Hakikat Rai Interstate Bus Stand, Sarai Kale Khan. While crossing the Nizamuddin Bridge, I noticed attractive and big-size flowers on the left side. There are many of them and I was drawn to their beauty and size. So, while returning from my visit
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Patiala is a historical place and holds special mention in the history of Punjab. Apart from palaces and forts, it is also famous for its cultural items like jutti (shoe), pagg (turban), etc. There are some places in Patiala where people love to stroll around and spend some time in leisure. Baradari Garden is one
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A national service scheme volunteer, corporate professional, social communicator, creative director, scriptwriter and now a poet – Mukesh Anand has been one of those rare kinds who can take on many different challenges and thrive. This journey has bestowed upon him the labor and subsequent birth of “Tum Kabhi Boodhi Mat Hona” – his book
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Today, I picked up my mobike and drove to visit Qutub Minar in Mehrauli, Delhi. I have, many times, closely passed by this monument but was not particularly excited to visit it. There were two reasons–I had visited it earlier in 1995 and secondly I had a misconception that there is nothing much to see.
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Yes readers, you are up to something pretty much different and nice. Yesterday, I got a chance to attend this special musical and dance presentation by a polyglot group of artists belonging to various countries ranging from Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Argentina, Uruguay, Sweden, etc. Don’t blame me if you don’t understand some terms and names
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A few days back, I got an opportunity to attend a very special dance program presented by a group from Delhi, named as Sadhya. The program was special because it was a mixture of Kathakali and Chhau styles, based on a very historical story and delivered with technical support of audio-visuals.
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About Rameshwaram A small and beautiful island in the Rameshwaram district of Tamilnadu, Rameshwaram is one of the very popular religious places in India. Rameshwaram is located in the Gulf of Mannar, which is actually a narrow body of water that separates Tamilnadu from Srilanka. This place is one among the four Dhams in the
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On January 2nd 2009, I got the chance to visit Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh. I had gone there earlier also but this time I had my camera with me and could click some photographs of ducks. Sukhna Lake is one of the most sought and visited places in Chandigarh as it offers a lot of
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Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary or Sultanpur National Park is located in Gurgaon District, Haryana and I visited this wonderful place on 25th of December, 2009. I picked up my mobike and traveled 15 km to reach the spot. There is a ticket for parking, entrance and separate ticket charges if you have a digital or a
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On 19th of December, 2009, I ventured to visit the Old Fort, also known as Puratan Durg, Purana Qila in Delhi. The folklore associated to it made this visit a bit curious and exciting. I reached Karol Bagh from Gurgaon, then ITO area and then took a three-wheeler to the Old Fort. This fort lies
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National Zoologoical Park, or Delhi Zoo as it is famously known as, was established in the year 1959. It lies adjacent to the Old Fort of Delhi, which is a protected monument by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Delhi Zoo is spread over an area of 214 acres and houses a number of animals and
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Deer Park in Delhi is situated at Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi. I visited this part a couple of weeks ago when I had to go to meet some artist who had put her art for an exhibition in the nearby gallery. I reached IIT, Delhi by bus and walked through the Rose Garden to
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Visiting Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent is the cherished dream of most people. Presenting a wide range of attractions that will allure people of varied interests, Kanyakumari has been one of the most popular tourist spots in South India. There are some unique features that make Kanyakumari a unique and special destination
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