Depending on what religion you believe in, or have been brought up to believe in, the concept of God may be, variously-a. An object of great and superhuman power to be feared, revered and make sacrifices tob. A benevolent messiah sent to earth to deliver the people from all sin and misery through his own life of utter hardshipc. An omnipresent, all powerful entity who promises eternal heaven, and all the pleasures thereof, in...

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The flower vendor and her little kid- a study in a contrast of priorities. This, I suppose, is what the world looks like from down there.______Nikon F75, 28-105mmFuji 400ISO2005, Outside the Swaminarayan Temple, Kalupur, Ahmedab...

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Caught on film-A frozen moment,of waking life, framed,in a hundred fragments.No, this isn't one of my pics...! This was taken by the pretty woman from three posts back. But I liked it so much I persuaded her to let me post it here (with due credit, of course). I think she has a wonderful eye for detail. I also think she should take up photography in earnest. But then she has a mind of her own...______Nikon F75, 28-105mmFuji 400ISO2005,...

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For sale-Chai- Rs. 3 (7 cents)Bun and butter- Rs. 7 (17 cents)Bun, butter and jam- Rs. 9 (22 cents)Daily sale-Chai- Rs. 15,000 ($375)Bun and butter- Rs. 7000 ($175)Bun, butter and jam- Rs. 900 ($22.50)Total daily earning- Rs. 22,900 ($572.50)Daily expenses-Milk- Rs. 3000 ($75)Water- Rs. 1250 ($31.25)Buns- Rs. 4400 ($110)Butter- Rs. 4400 ($110)Jam- Rs. 40 ($1)Tea Leaves and Sugar- Rs. 500 ($12.50)Total daily expenses- Rs. 9190...

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The entire family was travelling from Mumbai to Pune for my younger brother's wedding. We'd been on the road for well over four hours with numerous breakdowns along the way. First the airconditioning conked, then the fan belt gave way and later one of the tyres was punctured. Everyone was tired, frustrated and just about ready to give up and turn back (figuratively speaking, of course). And then, towards the fag end of the journey...

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Nikon F75, 28-105mmFuji 400 ISO2005, On the balcony outside my house, Ahmeda...

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This post seems like a long time ago, but guess what..? The bicycle still rusts there..! Talk about longevity. So here's a slightly different viewpoint and mood.Ahmedabad is a scorching 45°C during the day and I guess that shows somewhat in the picture...______Nikon F75, 28-105mmFuji 100 ISO2005, Ahmedabad, In...

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