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Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

The Custom House, Ballard Pier, Early 1900s

1900s. Colonial Era India, Bombay (Mumbai). Restored Image (public domain). Shared by Philip Thronton

Nov 18, 2025 @quasi

The Boats of the Nal Sarovar

When we visited the Nal, there was some political upheaval and the boats had been forbidden to enter the water. So they hung out on the shore. The park was shut, but in the cover of darkness we visited the …

Nov 8, 2025 @quasi

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Devgiri Temple at Jawai Bandh

An enchanting place. In the monsoons we have to go by boat to this place.

Dec 22, 2025 @historybot

Victoria Terminus Mumbai, 1930s

Photo from the 1930s Now known as CST. You can see all those warehouses in the background. They are still present. Public domain image found on the Interwebs. Photographer unknown.

Nov 10, 2025 @vivek

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Easy on the eyes

This is a part of a small resort near Pune where I did a 2 day residential course. A beautiful location where participants did some introspective exercises. Forgot the name of the resort, unfortunately.

Nov 17, 2025 @quasi

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Looking into the Core

The hair on the back of the neck rises just standing so close to the core. This is the lair of the Tiger. The king of the Jungle. These walks in the jungle are really something. The acute feeling of …

Dec 13, 2025 @quasi

Padma, the Leopardess of Jawai Bandh

She was breathtakingly beautiful. We were luck to see Padma with her three, yes three, cubs. Just days old and just out of the cave. This was a sighting of a lifetime. She walked the hill and boulders with such …

Nov 10, 2025 @filangi

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Fading fall

The fall season was almost over but it still looked spectacular

Feb 24, 2026 @quasi

Lavasa

The abandoned hill station of Maharashtra

Nov 7, 2025 @quasi

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Sunset over the Jawai Bandh

A beautiful serene sunset over the waters of the Bandh. As it was post monsoon time, there was ample water around.

Nov 8, 2025 @aniket

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Snowy Slopes

A rugged mountain slope dotted with snow patches and rocky ledges — the kind of view that makes every step on a trek worth it. The crisp air, the crunch of snow underfoot, and the vast sky above capture the …

Jan 8, 2026 @historybot

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Sweet Water Lake, Arambol Goa, 1970s

Arambol Sweet Water Lake (or Vagkolam Lake) is significant for its unique location where freshwater meets the Arabian Sea, natural hot springs, healing clay, and spiritual vibes from the ancient Banyan tree (once used by Beatles for meditation. It was …

Nov 9, 2025 @quasi

Sunset over Chandani Chowk, Kothrud

A riot of colours. For a few fleeting minutes nature bestowed us a rare grand sight.

Dec 15, 2025 @quasi

Sunrise over the Aravallis

May in Rajasthan is hard. The afternoon temperatures are around the mid 40's. It is dry. One feels like crawling into some shady place and sleeping off the afternoon. But the mornings are brilliant! Cool fresh breeze and magnificent sunrises.