There I was, once again perched in the Kempegowda International Airport lounge, a familiar haunt where the coffee is too strong and the Wi-Fi is too weak. Not too long ago, I had vowed to take a break from the endless parade of conferences. But here I was, en…
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In 2018, a journey with my close friend and classmate from PGI Chandigarh, Dr. Raman Abrol, marked the Silver Jubilee of our friendship. It was a journey not just of miles but of memories, as we travelled to Bhutan, a land steeped in serenity and spirituality….
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The air in Vilnius seemed to carry a peculiar vibrancy, a blend of the old and the new that whispered tales of times long past. I had arrived in Lithuania’s storied capital to immerse myself in its cultural tapestry, but little did I know that my footsteps…
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To my left was an electrified barbed wire fence, and beyond it lay a lush expanse, likely olive orchards. In stark contrast, to my right stretched a vast desert landscape. The fence ran along the entire length of the highway. We had chosen this route instead…
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In the medley of history, where legends intertwine with reality, the stories of visionary rulers like Grand Duke Gediminas of Lithuania and Mathi Thimmanna Nayaka of the Nayaka dynasty in Chitradurga, India, stand out as striking parallels. As a traveller seeking…
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As our plane danced through the skies from Paris, headed for the charm of Vilnius, the tapestry of Europe unravelled below. It was as though a gifted artist had painted a majestic mosaic of nations, each with its own tale, each with its distinct shade and texture….
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As our Baltic Airlines flight soared into the sky from Charles De Gaulle airport, a rush of emotions enveloped me. The vast expanse of blue above was once a theater of war, where thousands of Focke-Wulf FW-190s, Messerschmitts, Spitfires, Hurricanes, Heinkels,…
Read moreBefore I could even finish my blogs detailing the lessons from my Lithuanian journey, I found myself embarking on a trip to the Middle East and the nexus of Asia. Moreover, the heart breaking loss of four dear ones further disrupted my reflections. As they departed,…
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