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, March 27, 2015

Wazu Khana, Jama Masjid (New Delhi) (Const 1656 CE) - Picture of the Week #128




Clicked from the minaret of one of the largest mosques in Asia, the 'Wazu Khana' of Jama Masjid is dotted with people getting ready to say their prayers before they open their roza's (fast)..

Friday, March 20, 2015

The Original Babri Masjid, Panipat (1529 CE) - POTW #127




Located in Panipat this mosque, also known as Kabuli Bagh Masjid, was built by Babur (the first mosque to be built by him in India), the founder of Mughal Dynasty, as a token of thanksgiving to God post his victory over the armies of Ibrahim Lodi in the First Battle of Panipat (1526 CE). So, by that virtue it becomes the original Babri Masjid. Click here to find out more..

Architecture-wise a two aisle mosque, a part of it has collapse due to aging and lack of maintenance.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Sweet Shop Banner in Old Delhi - Picture of the Week #126

Picture © Rohan A Singh

Friday, March 6, 2015

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu - Picture of the Week #125

Picture © Rohan A Singh