Tag: Airport & Air Travel

Air travel is a popular means of transportation for both domestic and international travel, offering efficiency and speed over long distances. It has become an integral part of modern global connectivity, enabling people to reach far-flung locations quickly and conveniently.

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Khovar: Murals of Memory & Matriarchal Wisdom in Jharkhand

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Cultural Weave26 Comments

While traveling from Ranchi to Delhi, the author observed a replica Adivasi hut adorned with Sohrai and Khovar paintings at Birsa Munda airport. Khovar, a historical mural painting tradition originating from the Hazaribagh region of Jharkhand, India, is used to decorate wedding rooms and is considered to bring good fortune. This distinct art form, now recognised by a Geographical Indication tag, reflects matriarchal roots and a deep bond with nature, even adapting to changing times by being created on paper and cloth.

Mukhosh: A Journey into Bengal’s Masked Heritage

On By Indrajit Roy ChoudhuryIn Cultural Weave18 Comments

The cultural display at Kolkata's Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport featured traditional Bengali masks, or mukhosh, promoting Bengal’s rich heritage. This initiative, by the Biswa Bangla Marketing Corporation, highlights mask-making's historical significance in spirituality and folklore, preserving this unique craft for future generations amid modern challenges and growing global interest.

An Unforgettable Encounter: Meeting MS Dhoni

On By Judhajit RoychoudhuryIn Muse & Musings10 Comments

The author met renowned cricketer, Mahender Singh Dhoni, on a flight from Delhi to Ranchi. They shared a bus ride to the boarding gate and had a pleasant conversation. Dhoni not only autographed the author's boarding pass but also took a selfie with him. The author, a longtime fan of Dhoni, experienced great joy and expressed his admiration for Dhoni's character and cricket achievements.