Month: April 2021
8 Reasons why I use Go Pro Hero 8 for Vlogging
I like to introduce myself as a travel blogger. I am a writer at my heart and traveling is my passion. Weaving stories from my days of travel and giving it life on the black WordPress pages give me immense pleasure. Something for which I have taken the courageous step to quit job and take […]
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Finding Peace and Calm: Healing Journey during the Trying Phase of Pandemic, Second Wave in India & Mental health
Need oxygen, plasma, ICU, home ICU set up, a bed in a hospital, cooked food for families in isolation, financial help. Need help. Help. Help. We need… need more… My twitter feed, Facebook and Instagram are full of frantic calls for support for the past week. I see, get scared, scroll down, see more help […]
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Styling a Pink Dhakai Jamdani while traveling in Darjeeling
Dhakai Jamdani Saree is a prized possession in a Bengali woman’s wardrobe! A derived product of bengal’s legendery Muslin clothes, Jamdani has history steeped deep in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. Basak Stores at Gariahat is one of the best shops to purchase Tant sarees in Kolkata. Tant or Bengal cotton are best worn in […]
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How to Get Peaceful Sleep at Night: Quick Guide to Fall Fast Asleep!
Once the lockdown set in, I have had trouble finding my way back to the world of peaceful sleeping! I am always anxious, scared, agitated, worried. This reflects in everything I do. the blogs I write, the art I create, the life I lead and its addictions. I had been trying my hands at new […]
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Days of Exploring sleeping Buddha: Styling a Magenta Saree which I Thought I Would Never Wear!
My mother bought this magenta Saree 4 years back. I think this too is from Aboron boutique, like the Red Bapta silk saree. Now she is a Nijawsi boutique fan but back then it was all about Aboron! In Bengali, we also call this rani colour. rani, referring to the queen of the community, is […]
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How to Plan a Holiday on a Budget?
Traveling is a worthy passion which return gifts you volumes of experience and induces self growth. For me, exploring a new destination, documenting my finds, observing people and breaking stereotypes otherwise plaguing my mind almost feels like therapeutic. But travel could be expensive, especially when you travel on a limited payroll of a budding freelancer. […]
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Styling a Classic Bengali Laal Paad Sada (Red and White) Khadi Saree!
A classic red and white Bengali style saree can do wonders in a woman’s wardrobe who loves traditional look! To go intense on the traditional count, you can paint your heels with red alta and wear a red tip on your forehead! I studied at Bethune collegiate school, Kolkata. Our uniform for the high school […]
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Homely Celebration Ideas to Bring in Nababarsho 1428: Bangla Nababarsho!
With a pandemic raging in full brute force, it is only wise to stay back at home, if possible in the warmth of your family and trust on small DIY innovations to bring in the celebration! Let me recall my childhood days of a typical Bengali New Year, a Bangla Nababarsho until we all grew […]
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Styling a Striking Red Bapta Silk Saree against the Backdrop of a Sunkissed Bagan
I borrowed this red Bapta silk from my mother’s wardrobe. I think she got it from Aboron boutique in Kolkata. This is a silk saree. The finish is similar to a raw silk saree. The colour is striking red with bold geometric patterns in pale yellow. The price hovers somewhere around INR 4000. This saree […]
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101 Original Ideas for Your Next Water Colour Painting Canvas!
I have a penchant for painting. However life happened and I forgot that I enjoyed creating a life with the help of few brush strokes so much! Come lockdown, and relentless bickering from the extended family about my wedding plan, circumstances inspired my mind to seek refuge in painting again. It was like life gave […]
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