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Centre for Development and Human Rights. Promoting social and global justice through human rights. Projects & Campaigns. Right to Development Project. Southern Voices in Post-2015 Campaign. NATIONAL NGOS and SOCIAL MOVEMENTS. Housing and Land Rights Network (HLRN). National Alliance of People’s Movements (NAPM. National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). NCDHR describes itself as a forum committed to the elimination of discrimination based on caste. It is a democratic secular platform led by Dal...
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Pixelated Memories: June 2014
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Moti Masjid, Mehrauli, Delhi. 8211; Dargah Quli Khan, "Muraqqa-i-Dehli". Bahadur Shah I's Moti Masjid. Domes and towers - View from the terrace of the adjacent Zafar Mahal palace. The three pink-white onion domes are of the mosque while the larger dome surmounted by the golden finial is the tomb of Hazrat Kaki. The massive tower in the background is also part of the dargah complex. Closer view at the decorative and architectural features of the mosque exteriors. Tell these longings to go dwell elsewhere,...
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Pixelated Memories: Seringapatnam, Mandya, Karnataka
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Seringapatnam, Mandya, Karnataka. 8211; Mohibbul Hasan, “The History of Tipu Sultan” (1971). Welcome to the Historical City of Srirangapatna" - The Delhi Gate. Commemorative - Here breathed his last the legendary "Tiger of Mysore". Once more for the sake of recounting in a few words the courageous Sultan’s extraordinary history, I replicate the text from one of my earlier articles –. Read the full post here – Pixelated Memories - Tipu Sultan Shahi Mosque. Dark clouds, dark tidings? History dictates that ...
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Pixelated Memories: September 2014
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Gandhak ki Baoli, Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. A few posts ago, I wrote an article pertaining to Rajon ki Baoli in Mehrauli Archaeological Park ( Pixelated Memories - Rajon ki Baoli. Water, water everywhere. And not a drop to drink! Photo courtesy - Wikimedia.org. Sincerest thanks to Rangan Datta, a very warm person and an amazing blogger chronicling Calcutta's culture and monuments ( Rangandatta.wordpress.com. All days, Sunrise to Sunset. Time required for sightseeing:. Approx. 20 min. Pixelated...
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Pixelated Memories: May 2015
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Lodi-era Tomb, Lado Serai, Delhi. 8220;We will be remembered only if we give to our younger generation a prosperous and safe India, resulting out of economic prosperity coupled with civilizational heritage.”. 8211; APJ Abdul Kalam, former President. Approximately 250 meters from Lado Serai intersection towards Badarpur (Coordinates: 28°31'24.2"N 77°11'31.8"E). Saket (approximately 1 kilometer away). Time required for sightseeing:. Other monuments/landmarks located in the immediate vicinity -. 8211; Alist...
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Pixelated Memories: April 2014
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Pixelated Memories: August 2014
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Najaf Khan and his tomb, Delhi. Hukumat-e-Shah Alam, Az Dilli te Palam". The rule of Shah Alam exists only from Dilli (Red Fort) to Palam (a suburban village then)". R saying deriding Shah Alam I's weak administration. Pristine - Mirza Najaf Khan's simplistic mausoleum. The ruins of the gateway, as seen from within. Thankfully, the ASI has maintained the area remarkably well and there was a guard and numerous gardeners on duty. That Shahjahan built. (Photo courtesy - Wikipedia.org. Pixelated Memories - R...
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Pixelated Memories: November 2014
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Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Delhi. In Guru's memory - Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. A touch of gold! Music for exhausted souls. The Gurudwara’s charitable acts do not end here – a hospital, a library and a girl’s school are also run in the buildings adjacent which also house a museum and an art gallery. Sacred water - The canopied well associated with Guru Harkrishan's healing powers. Jaisinghpura, Connaught Place. Patel Chowk (1.1 km away). Walk/avail an auto/e-rickshaw from the metro station to the Gurudwara.
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Pixelated Memories: February 2015
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Jama Masjid and Dargah Hazrat Bahadur Khan Shaheed, Bangalore. 8220;It is a mistake to isolate architecture from its surroundings, because the main points of the physical geography, social progress and historical development of any country require to be understood by those who would study and comprehend its particular style. 8211; A.H. Longhurst, Superintendent (1910-31). Southern Circle, Archaeological Survey of India. Constructed in 1940 with pearlesque white marble from Rajasthan and capable of accomm...
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Pixelated Memories: March 2015
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Dedicated to Bagmita Sarangi who touched my life for a fleeting moment but turned it upside-down for ever. 8220;In the midst of hate, I found there was within me, an invincible love. In the midst of tears, I found there was within me, an invincible smile. In the midst of chaos, I found there was within me, an invincible calm. In the midst of winter, I found there was within me, an invincible summer. No matter how hard the world pushes against me,. 8211; Albert Camus, Author-Journalist-Philosopher. Though...
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