Category: Travel

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In Search of Red Dream in Berlin

One thought came into my mind, whether you are becoming irrelevant or obnoxious? Believe me, I did not allow myself for the second time for such a thought. How come you could be irrelevant? Suddenly, I think of your memorial in Moscow, whose inscription reads: “Proletarians of all countries, unite!” That ignites me once again and again I started walking, in search of the red trails in Berlin.

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A True Story of Forgotten Photographer Ajit Biswas

Coming to the moot point of the story as I delve deep into it. As I was travelling to Nepal three years back I received a message. I only remember that while crossing the Indo-Nepal border way back home, I read the messages. They ran as follows: ‘Are you from Kolkata? Travelling to Kathmandu? I am also from Kathmandu’. Up to this, it was normal. Suddenly, she was online and started talking. I found she was more curious about me. 

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Wikimania Stockholm – A Dream to Celebrate

Wikimania is an annual conference that celebrates free knowledge projects from around the world and many Wikimedians from different countries take part in this annual conference call Wikimania. This year Wikimania was held in Stockholm, Sweden from August 14-18, 2019. This year’s theme for the conference was, “Stronger together: Wikimedia, Free Knowledge, and the Sustainable Development Goals” and it consists of many discussions, meetups, training, and workshops.

Ugra Narasimha or Laxmi Narasimha statue in Hampi 4

Hampi: Story of A Ruined Citadel – Part 1

The visual delight of Hampi is dominated by craggy hills, Tungabhadra river, plain surfaces or vale and widespread of ruins. The entire region consists of 1600 surviving remains which include temples, mandapas, forts, royal complexes, lofty towers, water structures, pillared halls, gateways, defense architectures, stables, and many more. My imagination took a swift turn from the alley of Roman Amphitheater to the era of Ramayana.

Baz Bahadur’s Palace in Mandu Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India 14

Mandu: A Ruined City in the Heart of Incredible India – Part 1

Once, it was a thriving city situated on the top of a hill, surrounded by the dense forest, where nature was the protector of the fort. Love bloomed, where Islamic faiths melted into the Hindu faiths, become myths and part of folklore. Even conspiracies were hatched, where a sharp dagger killed the faith of a father. Whatever happened, the destiny never encountered permanent sorrow, as joy was in the air of Mandu. Mandu, a story of a city called Shadiabad or City of Joy, Anand Nagri.

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Wikipedia TTT Conference 2017 in Bangalore

TTT is basically a 3 days residential Wikipedia workshop cum conference to groom leadership skills among the Indian Wikimedia community. It held every year and organized by CIS-A2K. This year it was the fourth edition of it.I wasn’t sad but felt an overwhelming feeling of support and encouragement from everyone from the participants to organizers.

Jal Mahotsav in Hanuwantiya Tourist Complex in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. 1

Jal Mahotsav : A Cocktail of Adventure and Luxurious Comfort

“Jal Mahotsav”, Carnival of Water an excellent initiative of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) to stretching the horizon of tourism in Madhya Pradesh.This mega event can be a paradise for the young couple, honeymoon couple, friends, parents, kids, adventure lovers, and nature lovers. Even this place would be the best for business summits and organizing marriage party.

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Novelist Charles Dickens and His Connection with Calcutta

Do you know there is a relationship between famous Novelist Charles Dickens and Calcutta? Yes, It is a fact. His favorite son “Young Skull”, nickname of Walter Savage Landor Dickens joined British Infantry Regiment and posted here in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the mid of 19th century.