Things close to my heart..
I keep wondering about ways in which ideas are communicated and how to improve them.
I love Indian classical music and also light classical - I am a great fan of Ustad Rashid Khan and Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. I also like Kishore Kumar and Manna De. I love cricket and table-tennis.
I like interacting with genuine, simple people. I try to learn new things.. as in the words of Rabindranath "Man is immortal; therefore he must die endlessly... life is a creative idea; it can only find itself in changing forms".
I am interested in photography. All the photos used in this website are my own. Some of my loved snaps are enclosed..
I love Indian classical music and also light classical - I am a great fan of Ustad Rashid Khan and Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. I also like Kishore Kumar and Manna De. I love cricket and table-tennis.
I like interacting with genuine, simple people. I try to learn new things.. as in the words of Rabindranath "Man is immortal; therefore he must die endlessly... life is a creative idea; it can only find itself in changing forms".
I am interested in photography. All the photos used in this website are my own. Some of my loved snaps are enclosed..
There is nothing more invigorating than a sunflower...[2008]
Ajanta caves, Maharastra [2007]
Cave No. 2, Ajanta, Maharastra
Ajanta [An UNESCO world heritage site].
The cave 2.. perhaps the most promising in terms of painting. This was my first challenging shot in low light.
No tripod was allowed and the light was barely able to illuminate the walls.
I never expected my camera sensor to respond so well..!! Natural colours preserved from 2nd century BC.. something which has really to be seen.
This series is a tribute to all those artists for creating such wonderful paintings and sculptures..
The cave 2.. perhaps the most promising in terms of painting. This was my first challenging shot in low light.
No tripod was allowed and the light was barely able to illuminate the walls.
I never expected my camera sensor to respond so well..!! Natural colours preserved from 2nd century BC.. something which has really to be seen.
This series is a tribute to all those artists for creating such wonderful paintings and sculptures..
Jalgaon, Maharastra [2008]
During my stay in Chikhli, Maharastra, I had gone to Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Pal, Maharastra. While returning, nature was breathtaking in the light of sunset..
Photography in low light..
I think light is one of the most important components in a good photograph.. I marvel at some of the best photographs in low light. The one in the left was taken during Diwali 2010.
University of Minho, Portugal
University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal
Inside University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal.. the jogging track.. I was here during my Post doctoral research.. A small picturesque city located in North Portugal, situated in the Minho region famous for wines..
Bismillah Khan [1998]
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Bismillah Khan in Karakoram Hostel, 1998. I remember he insisted that there should not be any flash photography.. In fact he was not comfortable with any photographers taking his frontal shots.. Lucky being part of the IIT system, where I have a chance to listen to these maestros quite often..
The joy of doing simple things..
Perhaps nature has not designed us to be complex.
Thats why peace and happiness eludes us when we are entangled in complexities.. See the smile on his face.. he has a simple job in a textile mill..
I remember when we used to come out after hectic days in Arvind Mills, Ahmedabad [specially during the monthends], the General Manager Logistics saying.. "See those truck drivers Samrat.. see how peacefully they are sleeping.. wish we could sleep like them.."
Thats why peace and happiness eludes us when we are entangled in complexities.. See the smile on his face.. he has a simple job in a textile mill..
I remember when we used to come out after hectic days in Arvind Mills, Ahmedabad [specially during the monthends], the General Manager Logistics saying.. "See those truck drivers Samrat.. see how peacefully they are sleeping.. wish we could sleep like them.."
A day with school students..
Delhi Public School, Gurgaon [Sept., 2010]
It was so nice interacting with students of Delhi Public School. I wish the college students retain the same interest as they have during the school days.
Allapuzha, Kerala
Allapuzha Beach, July,2011
I met a wonderful frisbee group in the Alappuzha [Alleppey] beach. This is one of the prized catch. The group is amazing.. If you happen to be there, reach by 5pm to watch the group..
One of my favourite roads in IIT Delhi..
I loved this butterfly.. This shot was taken at the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
Smiles.. They speak their heart.. These two kids were my sudden friends in Hauz Khas Quilla, New Delhi.