Stories from a wanderer

Here is the story of the brave soldiers of Indian army, during the Indo-China war in 1962. The story is of gallantry, patriotism and dedication of a small platoon of Indian soliders who bravely fought a battalion of Chinese army with full artillery support. Thanks to  @Peacef_Warrior  and  @anilkohli54  for sharing the detailed account on Twitter.  Introduction Rezang La  was the site of the last stand of the 13 Kumaon, during the War in 1962 company led by Maj Shaitan Singh (Winner of  Param Vir Chakra ). On 18 November 1962, 114 Indian soldiers out of a total of 123 were killed killing 1300 Chinese soldiers in the battle. Rezang La memorial: In memory of those Unsung heroes (Photograph courtsey: wikimapia.org) Charlie Company of a battalion called 13 Kumaon was divided in several platoons on one ridge of two kilometres protecting the airfield of Chushul which was vital if India was to hold Ladakh. It was attacked on the mornin...

The Maestro of Odia Music Any discussion about the Odia music is incomplete without the mention of the great singer, Akshay Mohanty. Fondly called as "Khokha Bhai", he is known for his versatility in the world of music as a Lyricist, a composer & a singer.. He ruled the music industry for more than 3 decades and created some everlasting melodies. His creations have the local flavour, yet with a modern touch. Having seen the transformation of music in India, Khokha bhai always tried to impart some innovation into his music. During his tenure in Odia music industry, he composed music in more than 60 films and worked as a lyricist for more than 30 films (Source: imdb ). With the variety of music he has created, it will not be exaggeration to say he was the maestro of Odia music industry. On his death anniversary, we music lovers pay him a tribute. Khodabhai, no one can take your place. There is only one Akshay Mohanty. You will liver forever in the heart of every passio...

Light....        Shadow....           Mystery.......... Mystery is curiosity mixed with imaginations. Light and shadow effect (thanks to the app "Fotor" on App Store) changes the perception completely.  Here are two photographs of the same monument but creating two different perceptions. Only thing done here is playing with light and shadow. Basilica of Bam Jesus Old Goa, India Basilica of Bam Jesus Old Goa, India The monument is of  Basilica of Bam Jesus  in Old Goa, India. This beautiful church is also a UNESCO heritage site. You can find out more about the monument from the link to wiki above. The serenity and greenery in the surrounding area complement to the beauty of the church. Camera is a wonderful discovery by mankind. If the person behind the lens is artistic enough then magic is created. I am always impressed by renowned directors who have the eyes of a photographer. Predomin...