Category Archives: Passions

The Pioneer

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Guria

The world is what it is today for what you gave its people. Counting losses, like the selfish people we are, the world will be a tired place without your visions to drive it on and forward. But looking back, … Continue reading →

Posted in Loss, Passions, Reviews | 4 Comments

Our National Anthem

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Guria

There is a thing about that melody, the words, those uplifting notes that flow with your blood, seep into your bones and sinew and carry you with it that never fails to run a shiver done my torso… And the … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Passions, The Other Side of the River | 5 Comments

Football and Calcutta!

Posted on June 19, 2010 by Guria

If you are in Bengal, you cannot help but be swept away by the Football Frenzy! Even the non-enthusiasts also are perfectly aware of what goes on, the finer details of the game, the latest news etc, so you can … Continue reading →

Posted in Calcutta and Bengali, India, Passions, Reviews | 14 Comments

Siempre Brasil…

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Guria

People do Wordless Wednesdays. I just have gone wordless…. Fifa World Cup 2010 is here! My time is now! We are Alive!! BRAZIL ~ World Cup 2010

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এ যাত্রায়

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Guria

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~   আঁধার রাতের একা অভিসারী  চলিল একেলা কত দিক পাড়ি, অজানা সে পথে প্রেম তল্লাসে একা অভিযান লইয়াছে ঠান| যাবে সে যাবেই, যাবে সেই কূলে ভালোবাসা যেথায় আশ্রয় সব ভুলে, বুকে নেই শ্বাস, নিবিড় নিঃশ্বাস  তবু চলেছে এগিয়া মুক্তির … Continue reading →

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That Girl I Love

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Guria

I was newly in love with a girl who was scared of the mirror. A traveller in search for the true meaning of life, I never knew that life was waiting for me right at home. She was married. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Creations, Love, Non-Fiction, Novelette, Passions | Tagged | 28 Comments

Lions: My Pet Fascination

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Guria

Lions and tigers are my favourite animals, I wish I could have one of either (I am not choosy) as a pet. Recently I went to Assam. In a certain tea garden, the manager, his wife and son had rescued … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Passions, Photography, Travel | 22 Comments

Durga Puja, Celebrations and Calcutta

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Guria

Come to Calcutta in Saratkaal (not really Autumn, but in between the monsoon and the autumn) with the sparkling azure skies with the fluffiest white clouds cruising, a light breeze, and the greenery-turned-white with the gently swaying kash phool.  This is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Calcutta and Bengali, India, Passions, Photography, Reviews | 42 Comments

"I give you…. RUSSELLLL PETERSSSSS!!!"

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Guria

“Some body’s gonna get hurt real bad” Sounds familiar? Aww, too bad I cannot simulate the intonation into the words, but those who do know these famous words know exactly it sounds like! Hilarious? Or “Mind Blaaasting”?? Oh yes, that’s, … Continue reading →

Posted in Laughs, Passions, Reviews, Sarcasm | 9 Comments

The Expedition

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Guria

At that first glance she just looked reed thin but then that was expected. If at that one would hazard a guess and decide that she was barely in her mid-teens, the error in judgement would be huge. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Creations, Happy, Life, Novelette, Passions, Philosophy | 8 Comments