Photo Story

We have all heard of the various superstitious beliefs in India. From considering a black cat crossing our way unlucky, to hanging chilli and lemon to avoid the evil's eye - we blindly follow many such things. Here are some great pictures which tell you what such superstitions should actually mean.

Check out the breathtaking photos of Umananda Island, the smallest inhabited river island in the world, and its many unusual stories.

A South African came to Varanasi and said, "I can spend my whole life in Varanasi, I am amazed." Explore the holy city of Uttar Pradesh through his amazing photos.

A photo is worth a thousand words especially when silence is the only language. Check out the amazing work of Noida Deaf Society through these photos.

Here is a sneak peak into the lives of three generations of women in a family who are engaged in making the wonderful Madhubani paintings in Bihar. With a lot of young women artists taking up this art form, it is undergoing a huge transformation. Read how they are using the ancient art form to highlight modern issues like gender equality and justice and to free themselves from the shackles of patriarchy.

There is something fascinating about train journeys. Trains are much more than just a mode of transport. As the train moves forward smoothly passing through beautiful locations and landscapes, we all fall in love with it. The journey becomes all the more amazing during the monsoon when the fresh rain cleans the surrounding and makes it a journey to remember. Have a glimpse of the lush monsoons in the Western Ghats.

Kalap is a tiny hamlet in the upper Garhwal Himayalas along the valley of River Supin close to the popular trekking destinations of Har-Ki-Doon and Kedarkantha. Untouched and unexplored, it offers a memorable escapade complete with subtle views of the Himalayas and a taste of the local culture and traditions. As spring arrives after a chilly winter the moods of the village are a treat to behold scripting a true Himalayan experience.

Take a visual tour of the colourful festival of Holi as it is celebrated in all its glory in the ancient cities of Mathura and Vrindavan.