Big Cities fascinate her for various reasons, says Vani Viswanathan. Despite all the flaws that they may have, they are magical. In a special photo essay, she presents to you the soul of two of her favourite cities that she recently visited—Athens and Istanbul. While you get ready to be transported, here’s also a small prelude that will sure be the perfect launch pad. Text and pictures by Vani Viswanathan.
In a series of photographs, Maheswaran Sathiamoorthy captures the little details that represent the essence of his university, The University of Southern California (USC).
One cannot think of destinations and travel in India without thinking of trains. Trains are indispensable to the Indian way of life and for quite a few people, are a mind-blowing source of fascination. Just like Balaji Iyer. Catch him rave about Indian trains and the love he has for them. Remember, if destinations touch your soul, trains are the means to that salvation.
Vivekananth Gurumoorthy captures the many moods of the skies at Key West, Florida,—the southernmost tip of the U.S.
A journalist who looks fairly out of place in the city she is in; yet she is someone who carries herself with enviable ease, someone for whom being out of place isn’t much of a bother. And then there’s her friend too. So, what do these two women do? Preeti Madhusudhan tells you a story that’s set in Chennai.
Amrita Sarkar offers an interesting perspective to the theme, ‘My Place My Soul’ through her art. It’s about seeking destinations.
For most Indians, India is more than just a country. We share a certain connect with our nation that extends beyond just nationality. The feeling ‘My country’ is one that exists at an emotional level. Having said that, is the Great Indian Middle Class that’s at the heart of India’s economic boom also the one that cribs about India’s supposed ills? What do they think of India? Bijesh Krishnadas shares his opinion.
Arnab Rudra captures the beautiful sunset at the Great Salt Lake in Utah.
