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Solitary confinement cells at Cellular Jain, Andaman islands

Solitary confinement cells at Cellular Jain, Andaman islands A walk down this corridor at the cellular jail is bound to make you sad and angry. Sad when you see first hand the inhuman torture and suffering that our freedom fighters were subjected to by the British and angry because you realise that you have not done much to justify their sacrifices and have not even bothered to preserve their memory befitting their stature.  ( Cellular Jail, Port Blair , Andaman Islands , 2008 )

Stark and harsh at Cellular Jail, Andaman islands

Stark and harsh at Cellular Jail, Andaman islands It is stark and harsh at Cellular Jail , Port Blair , Andaman Islands . Posting this on the birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar .

From the prison cell at cellular jain where Veer Savarkar was imprisoned

from the prison cell at cellular jain where Veer Savarkar was imprisoned Tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on the day this great son of India was born. From the prison cell at Cellular Jail , Andaman islands , where Veer Savarkar was imprisoned by the British. ( Cellular Jail, Port Blair , 2008 )

Dancer at village festival, Ura valley, Bhutan

Dancer at village festival, Ura valley, Bhutan Fully laden with the elaborate dance gear, colourful to the hilt and graceful, would be sufficient adjectives to describe this dancer at the village festival in Ura valley , Bhutan . ( Bhutan, 2015 )

Fresh and hot at Parathe Wali Gali, Chandni Chowk, Delhi

Fresh and hot at Chandni Chowk, Delhi  Despite all the crowd and jostling, Parathe Wali Gali at Chandni Chowk remains a great destination for all kinds of food.  (Chandni Chowk, Delhi, 2017)

In deep thought at India Coffee House, Shimla

In deep thought at India Coffee House, Shimla For long, I have been fond of this great institution called India Coffee House . Unfortunately, it has been on the decline for some time now. While passing through Shimla , made it a point to be there, spend some time and relish their trademark coffee. ( Shimla, 2010 )

Kid on a cycle at Sao Jacinto island, Goa

Kid on a cycle at Sao Jacinto island, Goa Sao Jacinto island in Goa is a small island with a prominent church  and beautiful surroundings. Life is easy and no one seems to be in a hurry.  Spent quite some time here walking around. ( Goa, 2014 )