The uninhibited laughter...

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This picture brings along so many memories. This was taken in Jodhpur (Rajasthan) on my 5th birthday. I am the one on left, trying to again act cool, my brother who was born in Jodhpur is the one on right and my mom is trying to control us (or just my brother). What I love about this picture is my brother's laugh. He is just so excited to see my toy-gun, which I remember used to make noise and emit some kinda light. Just look at him and how he is enjoying himself. Only a child can have such a laugh, which is so uninhibited. As we grow older we start getting conscious of everything including our laughs.

The horse frame above was done by my mom using that stiching things. She used to paint too but only animals or nature. I try my best to make her start painting again because she was so good but she just doesn't listen to me and gives me bahanas all the time.

The butterfly frames on the top are actual butterflies framed. My parents gave it to my uncle in US who took it there and everyone used to love them because they were so colorful and real. They were only made in Jodhpur but because of Govt. regulations have been banned but it was one-of-a-kind thing. The lamp on the left is one of the oldest lamps we have. It's made from special Hyderabadi black metal with wonderful design to go with it.

Ah!! The memories remain forever...

My strengths...

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My parents. This picture was taken in Gulmarg, Srinagar. We were visiting dad. My family from dad's side had also come and we all were playing in some stream of water when this picture was taken. I love my mom's smile in this one. She is always the live wire of the family, always smiling. The colors of the picture have faded but not their love. The signboard "SPARROW" is the name of my dad's headquarters. I don't think this picture does justice to the beauty of the place though. It was breathtaking.

Boys will be boys...

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This is another of my favourite picture because its a rare picture of me, my dad and my brother in one frame. Also the the setting of the picture is awesome. This picture was taken somewhere in Leh-Ladakh region right besides the magnificient Indus river. My dad was an Army Major then and you can tell that by looking at the one golden sign on his shoulder. I am the one in grey shirt and faded jeans (trying to look all cool). I don't know why I made that pose but its like I am trying to look at the horizon or something. The over-hyper kid infront is my kiddo brother Gagan (a.k.a Kevin). He was always the naughty one as you can tell from the picture. Leh-Ladakh holds a very special place in my heart and just seeing this picture brings so many memories to life...