She was a cinnamon seller and I was a tourist. I was a prospective customer for her but when she saw me first, I was only clicking pictures. She was aware that I had no interest in buying. She was already setting up her small table with all the cinnamon barks for those tourists who … More A Cinnamon Seller
There are a few questions that I am frequently asked. When do you blog? Do you have a specific time to write? What topics do you write about? I won’t get into why I blog. You all know that but let me tell you a few things I strongly believe in. If you like doing … More How do you get the time to blog?
On our way back from Rajasthan, we were crossing a small village and were stuck in a small traffic jam. While we were waiting for the road to clear, I was looking around and trying to observe the surroundings. Then I saw this man. He was a blacksmith and engrossed in his work. Being in … More An enthusiastic man
I met her when she was visiting her nephew in Bangalore. She knew a bit of Hindi but not much to understand and speak to me. When I asked her permission for a picture, she started crying. After losing her husband she believed that there was nothing beautiful left in her life. Her age was against … More A Nepali woman
We met him in Turtuk. He owned a few apricot and apple farms in the remote village. He was also the owner of a luxurious tourist camp. All in all, a man who had enough to lead a comfortable life and yet he was different from many. He was humble, soft spoken and a listener. … More Portrait of a man from Turtuk
“When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.” … More Childhood
We were walking back to our camp in Turtuk when I heard a giggle. I looked back and saw this little boy up in a window and looking right at me. I smiled back, pulled out my camera and clicked. Some pictures need no explanation. Do they? Here is an ask from you readers and especially … More A giggle and a click
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