The Hindi Writers and Poets That Inspired My Love for Literature

As a child, I was an avid reader and would devour magazines and storybooks within a week. When I started school, my Hindi teachers, Veena Ma’am and Geeta Ma’am, fostered my love for Hindi literature and poetry. I read countless works by legendary Hindi writers and poets, including Munshi Premchand, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Ramdhari Singh

Dooriyan – Nazdeekiyan

मिलना-बिछड़ना कहीं पहुँचने की खुशी कभी, तो कभी कहीं से दूर जाने का गम, ये चंद रिश्ते ही तो हैं, जिन्हे निभाते हुए भी अक्सर, अधूरे रह जाते हैं हम। ज़िंदगी का ये जो दस्तूर है, मिलना-बिछड़ना क्यूँ ,वक़्त का फ़ितूर है, गर तन्हाइयाँ ही लिखी तकदीर में, फिर क्यूँ किसी से मिलना, और मिल

Khali Kursiyan

Teen Kavitayein

कुछ वक़्त कुछ वक़्त, जो पीछे छूट गया, कुछ वक़्त, जो आने वाला है, इन दोनों के फासलों के बीच, कुछ वक़्त, जो ठहर सा गया है, इसी ठहरे हुए वक़्त में, काश तुम पलकों पे कभी, यूँ ही आ जाते, नींद में ही सही, ख़्वाबों में दो पल, बस, यूँ ही मुस्कुराते, तो शायद,

A Magical Experience: Tips for Capturing Milkyway Photography

Are you ready for a journey to the stars? Hold on tight, because I’m about to take you on a ride to the Milky Way! Last month, I had the opportunity to participate in an unforgettable workshop on Milky Way photography by Indian Photo Expeditions. And let me tell you, it was like nothing I’ve

40th Annual Vintage Car Fiesta 2023

Are you a petrolhead or a vintage and classic car lover? If yes, you are definitely going to enjoy this post where I have covered some of the most iconic cars in Mumbai, still alive and roaring with old-worldly charm. The event was VCCCI Annual Vintage Car Fiesta at World Trade Centre, Mumbai on 12

VCCCI Vintage Care Rally 2023

Just like every year in Mumbai, the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI) conducted a rally of vintage cars and bikes this republic day, in association with the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA). These vehicles hold a lot of relevance, and also create awareness about the advent of motorcars, and two-wheelers. The rally started

In Conversation with Masoom Parekh on Scuba Diving

Featured image above by BY LAURENT BALLESTA from here Scuba diving and the underwater world always excite me. While I have hardly scratched the surface and know very little about scuba diving, I was fortunate enough to work with a wonderful colleague, Masoom Parekh who has done around thirty-five dives so far and has a lot

Lumix 24-105mm F4 Lens – Review and Test Shots

LENS REVIEW Lenses are expensive and we cannot afford all. This makes it all the more crucial to get some hands-on experience and useful insights from somebody who has used a lens over longer period and tested it in different conditions, not for the sake of a review, but actual day-to-day utilities and real satisfaction.

My First International Trip – Thailand

What would you expect from your first international trip? In my case, it was just the curiosity to explore a different country than mine to observe its geographical diversities, people, culture, roads, cities, markets and experience the food. From the automobile brands to the life of a commoner, I was curious like a small child

South Goa on a Weekend

This was a completely impromptu trip from Hyderabad to Goa in April this year with my parents and siblings. This was the first time ever I took my sister and parents to Goa on a real trip. Real because the last time my parents were in Goa, I was busy covering a destination wedding the