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Tipu Sultan: Controversies and Realities
On November 10, 2025, Karnataka marked a quiet day, contrasting with the controversial celebrations of Tipu Jayanthi in 2015. Tipu Sultan, a divisive historical figure, embodies complex narratives of freedom fighting and tyranny. His brutal rise, military innovations, and lasting influence on Bangalore highlight the intricacies of his legacy amidst colonial disdain. Read more
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The New York I Saw
It would be a disservice to my experience and to the city for it to be reduced to a list-of-things-I-saw. Despite its wealth, skyline & history, at the end of the day, New York is a city of its common people. Read more
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Cherishing Our Unique Stories
It has been an age since I wove my words and thoughts together. Many months since I sat down to quietly ponder. Life goes by, and before you know it, you find yourself no longer doing things which once gave you pride. The onset of every new year finds me resolving to be a better… Read more
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Of Ajanta, Aurangabad Caves and Its Food
Google photos is swiftly turning into the pesky secretary with its prompts of “On this day, a year ago….”. As May ends, I come to realise it’s been 5 months since I roamed the streets of Aurangabad – curious and supremely satisfied in solitude. While Ellora formed the content of my previous post, I now… Read more
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The Top-Down Temple
A walk down Ellora & Cave 16, the Kailasa temple – explore the vibrant sculptures as episodes from different faiths come to life! Read more
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Tales From a Hidden Land
I got my first glimpse of Orchha when I opened my eyes to check whether we had arrived at our destination. It took a moment for the surreal sight which greeted me to seep into my sleep-addled brain. The sky was a palette of pink and orange. There was not a sound to be heard… Read more
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The Ramblings of A Most Ordinary Mind 