Protecting Travel and Tourism Industry

A Commentary on the challenges faced and possible solutions for the Travel Industry.

Remembering Professor Sunil Kumar

He was one of the greatest historians who worked on the history of medieval delhi, which served as capital of the Delhi Sultanate (1192-1526 CE) for 300 years.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Amazing Thailand

This series is based over my reflections upon visiting Thailand.

The Immortal Kumbh Mela - Mahakumbha of 2013

Believed to be the largest congregation of mankind in the world, read my series of posts to know how it feels like to be amongst a magnitude of people

Shahjahanabad (Const 1648 CE)- The Legacy of Delhi Series (Vol 8)

'Shahjahanabad' is the eighth post in a series of 9 articles on the former capital cities which were built in the historical region of Delhi. Read on to know more..

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Friday, February 28, 2014

Picture of the Week #72 - Kos Minar, Grand Trunk Road (NH1), Panipat (16th Cent AD)

Kos Minar's (Mile Stones) like these were laid down by Sher Shah Suri (in the 16th Cent) on the 2500 km long Grand Trunk Road which ran between Chittagong and Kabul. The Grand Trunk Road is one of the longest and oldest roads in Asia.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Picture of the Week #71 - Baradari at Jhansi's Fort, Jhansi (Mid 19th Cent AD)


This Baradari was constructed by Raja Gangadhar Rao, the husband of Rani of Jhansi (Lakshmibai), inside the fort of Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Friday, February 14, 2014

Picture of the Week #70 - San Thome Basilica, Chennai, India (Const 16th Cent)


Only three churches in the world have been built over the tomb of an apostle (disciple) of Jesus Christ - Santiago de Compostella (St James, Spain), St Peters Baslica (Rome) and St Thomas Basilica (Chennai)
Picture © Rohan A Singh

Friday, February 7, 2014

POTW #69 - Kamakshi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram (Const 6th Cent AD)

Picture © Rohan A Singh