Posts by Santanu

309 posts. Hope you enjoy them.

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Coolie

Coolies at Indian Railway Stations: Oversized luggage helpers with deep ties to railways but face wage issues; reminiscent of childhood vacations in India where they were part of the travel...

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Gallerry 3 sneak peak

Gallery 3, now faster and leaner with new compact code; easy theme development using PHP & CSS + spam filtering via Akismet - ready for production soon! (150 chars)

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Wayanad-II

A family enjoyed a refreshing stay at home-stay in Wayanad, indulging in playful activities and exploring local attractions like Thirunelly temple amid lush greenery before relaxing with hot coffee...

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IPL 2.0

IPL's future uncertain post-move to Spain; concerns over survival without spectators and TV viewership amidst a complex ecosystem now disrupted by the shift from India. Doubts linger on franchise...

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Drive to heritage site - Lepakshi

Embarking on a journey from Bangalore, we explored the historic Veerabhadra Temple atop Nandi Hill in Lepakshi. The trip included scenic views of paddy fields and sunflower plantations before...

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Lavazza in India

Discovered an ad on BBC website, promising home coffee brewing with ease—a must-have despite its steep cost in India!

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Happy New Year

Celebrating a fresh start with wishes, committing to regular updates on various topics including unfinished travelogues, eagerly awaiting reader engagement for continued blog success! Happy New Year...

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2008 - mixed bag

Reflecting back in 2008: A family welcomed a baby amidst life's changes and travel adventures across India while navigating parenthood, work challenges, and memorable trips with the newborn.

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Madikeri and around

Discover Coorg's charm: Cauvery birthplace, tea plantations with streams joining the river; a cool retreat in India’s Western Ghats offering lush greenery and cultural experiences amidst challenges...

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Little Tibet

Embark on a spiritual journey to Mysore, India's largest Tibetan settlement Bylakuppe - visit monasteries like Kagyu and Namdroling (Golden Temple), explore the local culture at Misty Meadows Home...