A SYMPHONY IN CONCRETE In the verdant heartland of Odisha, India, where the whispers of the Mahanadi River blend with the rustling leaves of ancient forests, a mighty dam stands as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. In the realm of human endeavour, few achievements stand as monuments to our audacity and ingenuity like…
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KHANDARI SPILL DAM Dams illustrate the brilliance and arrogance of human ingenuity. They generate one-sixth of the world’s electricity and irrigate one-seventh of our food crops. They have flooded land areas the size of California, displaced a population the size of Germany, and turned freshwater into the ecosystem most threatened by species extinction. However, they also harbour and support…
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THE BEGUILING VALLEY OF PATRATU If you happen to visit the enchanting tranquil city of Ranchi in Jharkhand (also known as the state of Tribes), then do explore its surroundings, which are booming with wildlife and rich bio diversity and have some of the most serene locations, hidden and less known to the tourists. Despite…
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THE LAGOON IN MY BACKYARD A drive along NH 16 on the East coast of India will bring you to the shores of a magnificent expanse of water, which is dotted with verdant wetlands and appears as a picture crafted from an artist’s palette. Situated on the East coast of India and connected to…
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ENIGMATIC GURUDONGMAR After the ardours drive, negotiating the undulating roads and driving through lofty mountains above the tree line at an altitude of 17000 ft, awaits the awe-inspiring immaculate beauty of Gurudongmar Lake, which is considered a jewel amid crested peaks. YouTube : https://youtu.be/INN9epiZTPQ Beyond civilization, the only road climbs to an enigmatic landscape disappearing…
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DARK ANNALS FROM HISTORY On a hot summer day in the late 1860s, at the tick of the clock at sharp 0500 hours, the long desolate corridor reverberates to the echo of the warden’s orders, which the prisoner hears for one last time as he is scrolling through his whole life, a flashback of memories,…
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BREATHTAKING SEOJ DHAR Tucked away in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah Tehsil, is nature’s hidden treasure, which can be monikered aptly as “Jannat” (paradise). Situated on the eastern part of Bhaderwah lies the meadow of Seoj, which is also referred to as “the crown of Bhaderwah”. This place offers a bounteously beautiful and stunning landscape that…
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HADAGARH RESERVOIR Vast expanse of calm waters, a reserve forest in the vicinity and the scintillating view of surrounding hills is what Hadagarh reservoir in the Kendujhar or Keonjhar district of the state of Odisha offers. The sheer expanse of the reservoir in the wilderness bestows a feeling of humility and adds to the enchantment…
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PICTURESQUE PHULBANI Phulbani, a sleepy quiet town in the Kandhamal Dist of Odisha is mother nature’s miracle which boasts of astounding rich flora and fauna. It is named after the lady ‘Phulardei’ who was sacrificed by the local inhabitants as an act of religious ritual to please Mother Earth (MERIA). Phulbani has an average elevation…
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COUNTRY ROADS Long drive on open roads, cruising alongside the coastline of the scintillating, sparkling blue sea. Snap out of your reverie! Yes, it’s what one experiences while driving down to Trivandrum from Panjim, or should I say Goa! This beautiful stretch of coastline is on the NH 66 along the West Coast parallel to…
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