Goa has transformed me through various experiences, from childhood family trips to spontaneous adventures with friends and reflective moments of relaxation, highlighting how travel and time shape our perceptions and memories.
Tag: india
The measured life: notes from a middle-class upbringing
Talking about my middle-class upbringing and the tension between comfort and ambition. Finding a balanced approach to life between ‘enough’ and ‘more’.
The roads that stayed with me: my Ladakh tour
In June 2017, I began a memorable journey to Ladakh with childhood friends, navigating from Srinagar to Leh, experiencing breathtaking landscapes, historical sites, and the profound beauty of nature across various terrains.
A river that’s also our mother: Maa Ganga
Growing up near the Ganga river shaped my identity, providing emotional depth and a nurturing essence. She embodies my connection to nature and fosters a sense of belonging to my birth place.
My travel round-up
Every year on the 15th of September, I update my travel recap. This is my way of keeping count. Here’s a little secret all these didn’t start until May 2016.
A cinematic brilliance: Tamasha
The film “Tamasha” explores love, reality, and personal struggles through the journey of Ved and Tara, highlighting profound themes of connection and self-discovery against a backdrop of contrasting experiences and backgrounds.
Pristine Pangong
A trip to Pangong Tso led to profound reflections and unforgettable experiences of peace. The beauty of the lakes, including Kyogar Tso and Tso Moriri, evoked a longing to revisit and cherish such serene moments.
Where the mind is without fear
Rabindranath Tagore’s poem envisions a free, united India, highlighting contemporary issues of fear and conformity. It critiques societal barriers and advocates for open expression and genuine awakening to realise true freedom.
Cities that shaped me: Barrackpore
A reflection on conflicting feelings about short visits home, feeling disconnected from the roots while appreciating the diverse nature of it. It is a contrast between their evolving life and the stagnation of their hometown.
Cities that shaped me: Delhi
A resident’s journey in Delhi/NCR highlights their transformation from fear to appreciation, noting the city’s unique rawness, cultural richness, and the strength gained through challenges over years.