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  Encountering the Enigmatic Baiga Tribe of Chhattisgarh #BaigaTribe #Chhattisgarh Deep within the emerald embrace of Chhattisgarh’s jungles, I stumbled upon the Baiga tribe, a community known for their quiet resilience and deep connection to the natural world. Unlike some tribes, the Baigas tend to be reserved towards outsiders. While my initial questions were…

  From Flooded Fields to Golden Riches: Bihar’s Unsung Jute Story #BiharJute #GoldenFiber While reporting on floods in Bihar’s northern districts, I stumbled upon a sight that sparked my curiosity. Lush green bushes, resembling tall grass, protruded from submerged fields. Locals were collecting and drying them by the roadside. These, I discovered, were not…

  The Enduring Power of Love: A Photographer’s Unexpected Capture #Love #WeddingPhotography #HumanConnection As a wedding photographer, I’m constantly surrounded by love. But on a recent pre-wedding shoot, I witnessed something truly special that transcended the typical posed smiles and celebratory champagne toasts. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow…

  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,…