Sunday, July 5, 2026

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The young and the art

Where Ancient Brushstrokes Meet Young Hands — Gangtok, Sikkim

In the serene hills of Gangtok, Sikkim, a quiet revolution is unfolding — one brushstroke at a time. Young Gen Z artists, guided by the Directorate of Handicrafts and Handlooms, are bending over intricate canvases, learning the meditative craft of Thangka — a sacred Buddhist painting tradition that dates back centuries.

Thangka is a Buddhist-style painting on cotton or silk, depicting deities, sacred scenes, or mandalas, serving both as a form of meditation and a powerful symbol of spirituality.  (nepaleconomicforum) What these young hands are creating is not merely art — it is a living dialogue between generations, between the ancient and the contemporary.

It is deeply heartening to witness the youth of today embracing this painstaking tradition at a time when younger generations increasingly view such art as labor-intensive and less financially viable compared to technology-driven careers  (nepaleconomicforum) — a challenge facing the broader Thangka world. Initiatives like this one, backed by government training programs, are a powerful counter to that drift.

This photograph, captured at one such training session in Gangtok, has been featured in NDTV and the Nepal Economic Forum — a recognition that the story of cultural revival deserves to be told widely and proudly.

As the world rediscovers mindfulness and the value of heritage, it is these young artists in Sikkim who are ensuring that the sacred language of Thangka is not lost to time — but carried forward with skill, pride, and purpose. 🙏

Featured in: NDTV | Nepal Economic Forum

Links for the articles

https://nepaleconomicforum.org/economy-of-thangka-from-sacred-art-to-global-commerce/

https://www.ndtv.com/travel/immersive-art-experiences-in-india-8140649#google_vignette please rewrite nicely




Thursday, July 2, 2026

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Framed


 

Why are hobbies important?

Why are hobbies important? 

This is where it all started.  This was my first award in photography. I was honored to receive the Best Photograph Award from Vijay Mahajan, Founder of BASIX Group. I had successfully captured the impact of livelihood activities on society. This is where you can truly see the impact of your work on people. It’s also where you realize that your job or title is not just a designation — it becomes a form of service. These are shots of a decade-old journal. I guess this is what you call nostalgia. What’s your hobby?

#worklifebalance #hobbies






Friday, June 26, 2026

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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Just because it's Sunday!

Just because it's Sunday!

Why hobbies are important?

My views on travel photography has been published in an international journal published from New Zealand way back in 2022. 

Happy to share the few pages.

'Traveling makes you speechless, then turn you into a storyteller'"

I guess this called Nostalgia.  

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hats your hobby!

Saturday, June 20, 2026

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From HR's Corner!

From HR's Corner!

Good Read from Times Ascent.

Its all about transactional and transformational.



Sunday, June 14, 2026

Well said Swami!

Well said Swami!

Good Read from today's Times of India.

Just because it's Sunday!

Just because it's Sunday!

Why hobbies are important?

These are the images exhibited at IIT Hyderabad in 2018. Good to see work getting published at esteemed Institute like IIT Hyderabad.

I guess this called Nostalgia. 

Whats your hobby!

#worklifebalance #hobbies





Sunday, June 7, 2026

Just because it's Sunday!

Just because it's Sunday!

Why hobbies are important.

Almost Monsoon season has reached, it so wonderful to witness the rain drops falling from the sky and resting on the fauna. Nature's gift to nature. How inspiring it to witness changes in nature. This indicate nothing is permanent, change is the only constant thing.

Whats your hobby!

#worklifebalance #hobbies














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