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Discovering an old clipping about Chaturanan Mishra, who was both freedom fighter & legislator post-independence in Bihar—a name meaning 'four faces,' tied to Brahma but also linked with a darker...
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Whatz FRESH about Reliance Fresh ?
Exploring Bangalore grocery stores, we found Nilgiris superior for cleanliness and organization. Big Bazar had chaos but persisted with long queues; Reliance Fresh was uninviting due to poor hygiene...
Shiv Jayanti
Shiv Jayanti, marking Maratha leader Shivaji Maharaj's birth anniversary on February 19th in Mumbai, transforms into a vibrant yet chaotic display of political power and vehicular dominance as both...
Geography - mismatch
Mumbai's St. Thomas Cathedral stands in the south but serves North Indian Christians since its establishment by British colonists over three centuries ago. It remains a historic Anglican church, now...
Indian Inglish
India's youthful educated demographic proficient in unique Indian English is driving business growth amidst linguistic diversity that blends regional words seamlessly with standardized forms across...
Berlin Diary II
Explored Berlin's history and culture, from the Cold War era to modern artistry in a day filled with sightseeing landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie, Gendarmenmarkt, and Nefertiti. Savored authentic...
Berlin Diary
Berlin trip on Easter weekend: Explored the city's East-West divide, visited historic sites like Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche and Brandenburg Gate. Enjoyed local cuisine at a Chinese restaurant...
An afteroon at Pisa
Explored Pisa's sights, including the Leaning Tower and Duomo. Witnessed a powerful impromptu performance in the Baptistery before heading to Florence via train across scenic wheat fields by Arno...
Calamity of Mid life & middle class
A blogger shares an eavesdropped phone conversation revealing concerns about health, lifestyle choices, and societal norms in Mumbai's local trains while also touching on personal triumphs like...