Fitness Photography by Hari Bhagirath Gyms are one of the most vibrant and active environments to conduct a shoot. At times gyms are also the most underestimated locations in the industry. As times changes so are the norms. Gyms make amazing environments for shoots. Each gym is unique in many ways. They carve an identity with the ambiance, equipment, color layout and philosophy....

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Stressed? Stress is a part and parcel of our daily lives. Stress affects our productivity, lifestyle, health and social relations. Different individuals develop varied mechanisms and solutions to cope up with stress. However, not all methods are healthy or offer a final solution. To endure in the long run, effective and qualitative strategies must be implemented to combat the issue of stress. When...

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Keeping it Simple One of the aesthetic principles of Zen philosophy – Kanso, is one of the most effective principles in leadership communication. The principle emphasizes on expression in a simplified and clear manner that can articulate effectively. The underlying principle of this concept is to eliminate what doesn't matter to make more room for what does. The same applies in leadership communication as...

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Can ello endure? Last week a wave hit the largest social networking websites of the world. A simple and unprepared underdog went toe to toe with the best in industry. Ello scaled the walls of the social networking media causing a major concern in the stock market. Within hours, thousands were trying out ello with a vengeance rather than curiosity.  Yes, ello is...

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The business of colors We live in a world of ideas, passions and dreams. Taught at an early age that we could be whoever we want to be – astronauts, musicians, scientists, pilots, actors and the list goes on, we live in a world designed by visions and illusions. But what does it take to mold a thought into an idea and then...

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Fitness Photography by Hari BhagirathModel: Amrit Pal Photography is the art of discovering meanings from light and shadows. And among the genres of photography, fitness photography stands apart as one of the most artistically charged categories ever. Though photography is considered as a solo profession with occasional bouts with loneliness, fitness photography consists of working with a team. It is one of those...

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Travel, business and leisure Toughest and most enjoyable part of being a photographer or promoter or a manager is the part where you travel. However a step gone wrong can make it all turn into a nightmare. Indeed travelling smart is like a chess game. Once you get the hang of it there is no experience as pleasant as travelling and seeing the...

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At least the Teddy is smiling Life is a summary of our experiences. No matter what happens in our life, the experience makes life worthwhile. I would like to take a break from the routine stuff I used to write and want to share something that is close to my life. What I am going to share worked for me, that doesn't mean...

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Photography and Beyond I often took pride of being a photographer. Life as a photographer was rather the alter ego of my life as a Manager. The rules were mine and the resulting outcome was a result of my actions. When you get the tag of a writer or a photographer, it may not always be because you understand what you create. At...

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Humanity and violence Once upon a time, there was a nation. A place where in the number of rapes that happened each year outnumbered the overall sale of video games. A few years ago a shocking incident happened in the heart of the nation when a 23 year old girl boarded a bus with her boyfriend. The boy was knocked out and thrown out of the...

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Pecos, Bangalore There is a pub situated in the heart of Brigade Road, Bangalore. Trust me, this is a place you better not miss. Yes, Pecos is a den. And those who enter the den of Rock n' Roll always demand something more than beer and loud music. This is where the soul of rock is preserved in Bangalore. Let me rephrase it....

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SFL at BodyPower Expo 2014, Mumbai One of the basic human instincts is to fight and to survive. The rule of the nature. Super Fight League is one of the innovative projects in Indian subcontinent that organized and promoted sanctioned fights. Following the path of success of UFC, the promotion was founded and financed by Raj Kundra and Sanjay Dutt. SFL has commercialized...

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Koodiyattam performed at Ammannoor Gurukulam, Irinjalakuda I was honoured and privileged to accompany a wonderful group of artists during the past few days. The project was close to my heart because it was a warm invitation from a group of artists that I have known since my childhood. Located in the heart of Irinjalakuda, Chachu Chakyar Smaraka Gurukulam is the cradle that nourished Koodiyattam to...

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Architecture - Koodalmanikyam Temple, Irinjalakuda Buildings always fascinated me. Each building throw a taste and emotion into the minds of the viewer. Some buildings evoke an emotion even if they are falling apart or primitive. A charm that could never be explained. These buildings and monuments have something that soothe us and inspire us. It happened that one day I was walking about...

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4X Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler at BodyPower Expo 2014, Mumbai Olympians, the major deities who ruled the world and soul of all existence had indeed left an everlasting mark in the face of the planet. Age of Olympians are gone, but they have not vanished completely. They exist among us, inspiring us and challenging us to excel and exceed. World is your canvas...

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Beyond Madness “The way out is through the door. Why is it that no one will use this method?”  ~ Confucius I never learned painting. And then a day came when I was told, that I must learn the art of painting. Understand the rules and the properties of colours, so that I can express accordingly. There are as many colours as our...

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Korambu Vikraman Namboodiri James Gregory (November 1638 – October 1675) was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer. He was regarded for his contributions to mathematics and trigonometry. However it took years for the world to realize that what Gregory tried to claim was actually discovered by Madhava of Sangamagrama (c. 1340 – c. 1425). Madhava hailed from the town of Sangamagrama (present day Irinjalakuda)...

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If ever word we utter was listened what our life would turn out to be? Aladdin had a magic lamp. When he summoned, the genie would appear and grant his will. When technology had reached the threshold, everyone had access to the magic lamp. But the complexity was staggering. Everyone became an enslaved genie to each other. Summoned upon dialing a number, and...

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