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Not Taj

If imitation is the best form of flattery, then the Biwi Ka Maqbara in Aurangabad is probably the best compliment to one of the greatest monuments of all time. Affectionately known as the 'Poor Man's Taj' the entrance fee is also cheaper...

The Motivator

In the land of a billion aspirations, motivation is never in short supply...

Independence - An Ancient Tradition

Against the backdrop of an exquisitely carved ancient temple, painstakingly chiseled from hard basalt and once buried under layers of earth to protect it from marauding invaders, a group of friends exult in the freedom of the 62nd year of India's independence...

The Independent

At a busy street corner, a mother and child earn a living from India's independence...

Repairing And Passing

In the by-lanes of Mumbai, two completely different businesses advertise the same outcome...

A Kodak Moment

In an increasingly digital world, a shuttered store at a tourist destination stands as mute testimony to a bygone era...

In The Name Of The Father

When it comes to quirkiness, Mumbai's autorickshaws are no different than those in the rest of India. The caption below the painting of Jesus can be loosely translated to: "Father of All Fathers/Best Of Them All or The Big Boss". I have absolutely no idea who Vicky Baba is...

The White Swan

The forecourt of an abandoned mansion, pouring rain, slippery fields, screaming kids...the magic of cricket comes alive in a small town on the back roads of India...