Diwali – The festival of lights
The Festival of Lights – Diwali. The festival of lights or Diwali is the biggest festival in India. What Christmas is for Christianity, Diwali is for Indians. I am going to take you on a journey through how it is celebrated and what is the significance of each day for us. За да прочетете статията […]
Indian Languages – A guide before traveling
How many languages exist in India? Which Indian language do you know? I know the answer 🙂 You will probably say – Hindi, Isn’t that your national language? Well, No. India, a democratic country with over 1.2 billion people, doesn’t have a national language. Weird aint it? So let’s take a deeper look into this […]
Indian Family Values
How does an Indian family function? Globally a lot of people are attracted to Indian culture and traditions. Some of them from a spiritual angle, while others because of the potpourri of things which shouldn’t be existing together. When I moved to Bulgaria, I realized that there is a surprising amount of interest to know […]
Kardzhali – A mix of history and nature
The best places to experience are not on a map. Hands down, Bulgaria is one of the most amazing travel destinations that I have been to. It has the sea, snow clad mountains, forests, traditional architecture, hot water springs and much more. And Kardzhali in the Rhodope mountains is one of the best landscape travel […]
How to use focal length in photography
Focal Length in Photography. Wikipedia states “The focal length of an optical system is a measure of how strongly the system converges or diverges light; it is the inverse of the system’s optical power.” Alright I guess I have lost you right at the start. Have I? OK, Let me try to simplify it further. […]
Indian Spices – The essential guide
Know your Indian Spices. When I moved to Bulgaria, my biggest challenge was where do I find my spices? Let me clarify something right at the beginning, Spices are not equal to chilies or heat. A masala is a concoction of different herbs and spices which give an unique flavor to any dish you are […]
Interesting fun facts about Mumbai
What is special about Mumbai? A city of dreams, a city that never sleeps, the financial capital of India. It is a city which has something to offer to every individual that calls its home. За да прочетете статията на български, можете да инсталирате плъгин Google Преводач от тук. The Gateway of India Mumbai is […]
Dancing the Bulgarian Horo
The enigmatic Horo. I was mesmerized, kind of went into a trance when I first saw the Bulgarian horo. I am a photographer and I was shooting a wedding in Razgrad when suddenly these two couples dressed in beautiful traditional costumes started dancing the horo (I found out the name later). And then, all the […]
Beginners guide to Macro photography
How to start shooting Macro Photos? When one looks at amazing photographs from the world beyond the eye, there is just one question.. How was it done? The world of Macro photography is something that has enticed every photographer at some point or the other. Let’s try and get a glimpse into how it is […]
India – A cultural mosaic
India – A multicultural society. “Where are you from?” Probably the most common question that I have encountered as an Indian in Bulgaria. That happens usually when I open my mouth and start speaking English with an accent which is pretty uncommon in these parts of the world. I like to call it a neutral […]