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Photos: Youngest female to peak Mt. Everest is an Indian

Upendra SwamiJune 6, 2014 1925 Views1

Malavath Poorna is now the youngest female in the world to reach the summit- Mt. Everest, a dream for all adventure seekers around the world. At 6.30 in the morning of 25th May 2014, she unfurled the Indian tricolour at the highest point on this planet. She was just 13 years and 11 months at that time. Born of a very poor family of agricultural labourers, Poorna is also the youngest Indian to reach the summit. In fact she was just one month older then the youngest person ever to climb the Mount Everest successfully, who was a US boy. A ninth standard student at Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Educational Institutions Society's school, Poorna struggled against all odds to be on top.  Hailing from a  background, where none of her villager folk have ever seen snow in their lives, Poorna achieve...

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Esha heats up Elle cover

Upendra SwamiMay 7, 2014 1002 Views0

Model-turned-Bollywood actress, Esha Gupta is surely raising temperatures, courtesy her latest sexy photoshoot. Esha, who's featured on the cover of Elle mag's latest May edition has set the mercury levels souring.  She will be seen in a film called ‘Humshakal’ directed by Sajid Khan. And to keep viewers in good humour in the film as well Esha has been sporting bikinis alongwith co-stars Bipasha Basu and Tamannaah. Well, nothing new for Esha. She will also be featuring in 'No Entry 2'. Elle photoshoot gives an idea, what's awaiting viewers in Humshakal. Here is a look:

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Nawalgarh : A gallery like no other

Upendra SwamiApril 26, 2014 2132 Views0

They are often called as biggest open art galleries in the world. A village where almost every wall is a piece of art with frescoes more than 200 years old. Nawalgarh is in Jhunjhunu district of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan in India, not far from state capital Jaipur. Centuries before this used to be the resting point for the traders travelling with goods from west to east. Ultimately it developed into huge hub and then a centre of traditional art and culture. This regions is full of huge artistic havelis (mini castles) not just in Nawalgarh but many adjoining towns such as Ramgarh, Mahansar, Mandawa, Dundlod, Chidawa, Mukundgarh, Surajgarh and Fatehpur, etc. Each haveli has a style of its own inspired by the owner. A place worth a visit if you love art. ...

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Earth Day: Photo of the day

Upendra SwamiApril 22, 2014 958 Views0

Its Earth day today. Lets make each other happier by making our earth happy. Let's demonstrate support for environmental protection. Let's make our cities more green, more sustainable. This painted stork migrates every year at a lake in the heart of  Delhi, very close to where I live. Watching him daily for months keep myself reminding that how beautiful our earth is and how much we need to do to keep it like that...

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Trekking in Dhauladhar near Dharamshala – Triund

Upendra SwamiApril 10, 2014 1073 Views0

18 km from Dharamshala, Triund (2975 mtr) lies at the feet of the perpetually snow clad Dhauladhar at the height of 2975 m. It also forms the base for trek to Indrahar Pass via Lahesh Cave. A moderate and enjoyable trek worth a trip in summers as well as in winters. The snow line starts at Ilaqa (3350 mtr), 5km from Triund. It is a popular picnic and trekking spot. The tracks from Rawa, Dal Lake, Dharamkot and Bhagsunag meet at a ridge known as Galu temple (2130 mtr) which has a small shrine and water point. After the snow nullah the trek rises abruptly waving through 22 curves making the ascent tiring and difficult. On the way one can spot many birds and wild animals. Accommodation is available in the rest house of Forest Department, but water has to be fetched from a distance of about 2 ...

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Photo of the day- Great Himalayan View

Upendra SwamiApril 1, 2014 2456 Views2

One of the few remarkable panoramic view of the himalayas in India. This one is of Nanda Devi ranges from Kasar Devi near Almora in Uttarakhand. You can see ranges from Trishul (trident) in the left to Panchachuli in far right. Nanda Devi is in the center-right. Move to Binsar and view of Panchachuli peaks will get clearer. Few place where you can have such a vast and unobstructed view. A treat for your senses. Place to be these summer! Click the image to see it in its full glory...

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Raghurajpur : Home to Pattachitra painters

Upendra SwamiMarch 19, 2014 2267 Views2

It can be named in one of the most famous Indian villages. No where does one get to see such an assemblage of artworks in one single place, other than in this unique village situated in the state of Odisha in eastern India.  As far as art is concerned, only thing that comes close in comparison are havelis of Nawalgarh in Rajasthan, India. Craft, painting and dance- all are knitted beautifully in cultural traditions of Raghurajpur. It also has the distinction of being the place where the traditional decoration called Patas, used under the throne of Lord Jagannath and on the three chariots during the annual Rath Yatra festival.Raghurajpur is located 14 km from Puri, an important pilgrimage destination, and 50 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital of Orissa. A village, which normally no tourist g

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