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  Nature’s Canvas – Netarhat On my recent journey to Netarhat, the “Queen of Chhotanagpur,” organized by the Jharkhand Photographic Association (JPA), I had the privilege of visiting Magnolia Point – renowned for its breathtaking sunset views. After a sumptuous lunch, we headed towards Magnolia Point, about 10 km from Netarhat in the Latehar…

  Netarhat – The Queen of Chhotanagpur’s Natural Splendor 🌿✨ On the occasion of World Photography Day, the Jharkhand Photographic Association (JPA) organized a memorable two-day photography trip (August 18–19) to the enchanting hill station of Netarhat, fondly known as the Queen of the Hills. Just 152 km (about 3.5 hours drive) from Ranchi,…

  Lodh Waterfall – Nature’s Roar Amidst the Forest 🌿💧 As the world celebrated World Photography Day, the Jharkhand Photographic Association (JPA) marked the occasion with a two-day photography outing on August 18 and 19 at the enchanting hill station of Netarhat. With transport, food, and a luxurious resort accommodation arranged for nearly 70…

  शाम का मेन रोड – एक साधारण फ्रेम को विशेष बनाने की कला कभी–कभी सबसे सरल असाइनमेंट ही सबसे अधिक रचनात्मकता की मांग करते हैं। एक बार मेरे ऑफिस ने मुझे राँची की मेन रोड की तस्वीर खींचने का काम सौंपा। पहली नज़र में यह सीधा–सा काम लगा—बाहर जाओ, फोटो क्लिक करो और…

  🌸 Little Krishna – A Celebration of Innocence, Mischief & Divinity 🌸 As Sri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with grandeur across the nation, temples overflowed with devotees who gathered at the midnight hour—the sacred moment when Lord Krishna took birth. The atmosphere was electrifying with devotion: chants of “Jai Kanhaiya Lal Ki” and…

  Sri Krishna Janmashtami – A Celebration of Divine Love & Light 🌸✨ Today marks the auspicious festival of Sri Krishna Janmashtami, celebrated with devotion not only across India but also around the world. On this sacred day, devotees observe a day-long fast, breaking it only at midnight — the divine hour when Lord…

  Nature’s Charisma – An Evening with Enchanting Clouds One quiet evening, while unwinding on my rooftop, my eyes were drawn to a spellbinding sight—clouds bathed in brilliant shades of orange, glowing under the embrace of the setting sun. The sky looked as though it had been brushed by an artist’s hand, each hue…

  The Flag Seller – A Morning of Hope and Patriotism 🇮🇳✨ During my morning stroll today, I came across an elderly man struggling to open his small roadside stall. Today is Independence Day, and he was preparing to sell Indian flags — nearly a hundred of them neatly stacked for the day’s business.…

  Main Road in the Evening  – Adding Value to a Simple Frame Sometimes, the simplest assignments demand the most creativity. Once, my office asked me to photograph Ranchi’s Main Road. At first, it seemed like a straightforward task—step out, click a picture, and return. But I knew a plain image of the road…

  🍴 पाक–कला – घर का स्नेह, स्वाद का अनोखा संगम करीब पंद्रह दिन पहले मेरी पत्नी की मोतियाबिंद की सर्जरी हुई। उनकी सही देखभाल—समय पर दवाइयाँ, आई ड्रॉप्स, और रोज़मर्रा के घरेलू व रसोई के कामों में सहायता—सुनिश्चित करने के लिए हमारी एक करीबी महिला रिश्तेदार (वंदना भाभी) अपना घर–परिवार छोड़कर हमारे पास…