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  Ranchi Drenched: Heavy Rains Cause Waterlogging Woes #RanchiRains #WaterloggingStruggles For three long days, relentless rain lashed Ranchi and its surrounding areas, causing widespread waterlogging and throwing life into disarray. Residents were confined to their homes as streets transformed into knee-deep waterways. The downpour also disrupted electricity supply due to fallen trees and damaged…

  A Culinary Adventure in Kolkata: Unveiling the Delights of Hilsa Fish Revised Imagine this: I am exploring the vibrant streets of Kolkata, camera in hand, soaking in the sights and sounds of this bustling city. A local friend, eager to share their culture, whisks me away to a hidden gem – a “dhaba,”…

  The Call of the Bartanwala: A Celebration of Everyday Utensils Have you ever encountered a vendor so punctual their arrival could set your watch? In my posh neighborhood, there was a Bartan Wala (utensil seller) whose rhythmic call, “Bartanwale tute, purane bartan ko naya kar lo!” (Replace your old utensils with new ones!),…

  The Precarious Balancing Act: Overloaded Vehicles in Rural India #Rural Roads #Overloading #Road Safety While on assignment in rural Bihar, I witnessed a scene that left me speechless. A man precariously balanced on a moped, overloaded with cargo. It was a stark reminder of the everyday reality in many parts of India. Here,…

  A Vibrant Celebration of Nature’s Bounty: The Enchanting Karma Festival #KarmaFestival #Jharkhand As the monsoon whispers its goodbye and the harvest season paints the horizon golden, a vibrant tribal festival called Karma bursts onto the scene across Jharkhand, Bihar, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Odisha, and even Bangladesh. This isn’t just a…

  Illuminated Patna: A Capital City Aglow #Patna #NightLights #IncredibleIndia I recently had the pleasure of traveling from Ranchi to Patna, and as soon as I entered the city, I was struck by the sight of the magnificent Mahavira Sthan temple bathed in colorful lights near Patna Jn station. This dazzling display continued as…

  मेरी प्यारी पोती: एक दिल को छू लेने वाला अनुभव #नवजात शिशु फोटोग्राफी #पारिवारिक प्रेम कुछ ही समय पहले मुझे अपने भाई के परिवार में एक नई जान आने की खुशखबरी मिली थी। उत्साह से भरकर, मैं सबसे नई सदस्या से मिलने और उसे आशीर्वाद देने निकल पड़ा। जिस पल मैंने उसे देखा,…

  A Tale of Two Patnas: From Bumpy Chaos to Soothing Serenity with Patna Marine Drive #PatnaTravels My recent trip to Patna offered a stark contrast in terms of transportation. The day before yesterday, a tuk-tuk ride turned into a nightmare. Navigating through Ashok Rajpath, a narrow road riddled with potholes, heavy traffic, and…

  A Nostalgic Visit to Jan Nayak Jay Prakash Narayan’s Residence in Patna #JPResidence #PatnaHistory Hi everyone, As I explored Patna recently, I had the opportunity to revisit the residence of the revered leader, Jan Nayak Late Jai Prakash Narayan, located in the Kadam Kuan area. It had been a long time since I…

  Gol Ghar: A Forgotten Patna Landmark As a former Patnaite, returning to my hometown brought back a wave of nostalgia. One of my favorite spots was the iconic Gol Ghar. However, I was disheartened to see its faded black color, blending seamlessly into the background. It’s a stark contrast to the vibrant hues…