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City Of Shiva

Mark Twain aptly described Varanasi as: 'Older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together'. Decrepit sadhus, rich businessmen, portly middle aged gentlemen, doped out Japanese tourists and persistent boatmen, here are some photographs of a microcosm of humanity playing out their acts on the banks of the mighty Ganga...

The Evian Of India

On a hot and humid afternoon in Delhi, came across a woman dispensing cold water from an earthen pot. Not only did it give a new meaning to the term 'Mineral Water,' but also brought into sharp contrast how old traditions still continue in the hustle and bustle of today's city life...

Children Of A Different God

Bombay airport at 6 am. Security check area. Burly Hindu 'Godman' next to a Muslim 'Kazi' travelling with his two proteges. The dynamics between them made me break the 'Photography Not Permitted In The Airport' rule...

The Daily News

On a rainy Sunday morning, I passed by the old beggar who has been a permanent fixture outside the neighbourhood church for many years. He was diligently reading through a pile of newspapers (not one but atleast three editions) as he waited for alms. It was a sobering thought to reflect upon what he may have been in an earlier life...

Learning To Fly

Outside my house, there is a majestic tree which a flock of herons call their summer home. This monsoon, two families stayed back while the rest of them migrated to greener or should I say 'drier' pastures. Yesterday, as I was standing next to the window, one 'young un' peeped out and decided it was the perfect day to learn to fly. As luck would have it, I happened to have a camera close by...

Independence Day

Today is August 15th, India's Independence Day. Went for a morning walk in the neighbourhood of my parents home in Bombay. It was amazing to see the colors of India in full bloom. The mood is definitely festive with lapel flags being pinned on to churchgoers,street urchins hawking flags to families and even the flower sellers selling 'special' independence day garlands. Here are some photographs to capture the sprit of our 57th Independence Day...