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Matar Paneer – A Delicious Evening Delight 🍛🫛🧀
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Matar Paneer – A Delicious Evening Delight 🍛🫛🧀 Yesterday evening, while I was quietly watching TV, my better half suddenly asked, “What’s for dinner tonight?” I casually replied, “Something tasty… something truly delectable.” Without missing a beat, she suggested, “Why not Matar Paneer with Roti or Rice?” The very mention of Matar Paneer instantly…
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दीये बनाने की कला
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दीये बनाने की कला – राँची में परंपराओं को जीवित रखते हुए 🪔✨ पाठ और फोटो – अशोक करण जैसे-जैसे दीपावली करीब आती है, राँची के कुम्हार सुंदर मिट्टी की कृतियों को आकार देने में व्यस्त हो जाते हैं — पारंपरिक दीयों और लालटेनों से लेकर माँ लक्ष्मी और भगवान गणेश की मिट्टी की…
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Fish Curry – A Flavorful Journey
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Fish Curry – A Flavorful Journey of Memories and Traditions 🍛🐟 A few days ago, some of my friends from Patna visited Ranchi on an assignment. Out of courtesy—and friendship—I invited them for lunch. I requested my wife, a true culinary expert, to prepare her special rustic-style fish curry. At first, she was hesitant,…
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The Art of Diya Making
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The Art of Diya Making – Keeping Traditions Alive in Ranchi 🪔✨ Text and Photos by – Ashok Karan As Diwali draws near, potters across Ranchi are busy crafting an array of beautiful earthen creations — from traditional Diyas and lanterns to small clay idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. The festive markets…
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My Experience at a Hot Air Balloon, Festival
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A Breathtaking Ride: My Experience at a Hot Air Balloon Festival #hotairballoon #adventure There I was, at the outskirts of my city, buzzing with excitement for the air show! New flying machines of all kinds promised a visually stunning spectacle, but the hot air balloon display was the one truly capturing the crowd’s imagination.…
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Bee and Flower: A Morning Encounter
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Bee and Flower: A Morning Encounter Text and Photo by Ashok Karan [ashokkaran.blogspot.com] While strolling through my colony once on a bright morning, I noticed a vibrant yellow flower of the green gourd vine, glowing beautifully under the soft sun. As I observed closely, a tiny honeybee caught my attention, gracefully hovering to sip…
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Sindoor Khela 2025 – A Celebration of Colors, Tradition & Togetherness
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Sindoor Khela 2025 – A Celebration of Colors, Tradition & Togetherness ✨🌸🔴 Each year, on the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami, thousands of Bengali women gather at the Durga Bari temple on Main Road, Ranchi, to celebrate Sindoor Khela—a vibrant ritual where married women apply sindoor (vermillion) to Maa Durga’s idol and then to…
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आइसलिंगटन पार्क में सूर्योदय
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आइसलिंगटन पार्क में सूर्योदय 🌅✨ ऑस्ट्रेलिया में अपने प्रवास के दौरान, मैं न्यूकैसल में रहता था — जो सिडनी से लगभग 158 किलोमीटर दूर है और करीब दो घंटे की दूरी पर स्थित है। सुबह की सैर का मुझे विशेष शौक है, इसलिए मैं अक्सर आइसलिंगटन पार्क जाया करता था — एक शांत हरियाली…
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कन्या पूजन – शक्ति का उत्सव
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कन्या पूजन – शक्ति का उत्सव ✨ हाल ही में सम्पन्न नवरात्रि के दौरान मुझे अपने पड़ोसी के घर एक सुंदर परंपरा को देखने का सौभाग्य मिला – कन्या पूजन। पवित्र नवमी के दिन नौ छोटी बालिकाओं को, जो माँ दुर्गा के नौ स्वरूपों का प्रतीक मानी जाती हैं, श्रद्धा और प्रेम से आमंत्रित…
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Sunrise at Islington Park
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Sunrise at Islington Park 🌅✨ During my stay in Australia, I lived in Newcastle—about 158 km and a two-hour drive from Sydney. Being fond of early morning strolls, I often found myself walking through Islington Park, a serene green space adorned with tall trees and a gentle rivulet flowing through its heart. The peaceful…
