A Morning in Barrackpore

New Camera -- Nikon D3000

News - I got myself a Nikon D3000 - my first DSLR. It came along with a Nikon 18-55mm VR kit lens. In the Kolkata market it cost me Rs.22000/- approximately (body + kit lens).

I have been following the news in the DSLR market closely over the last couple of months and had zeroed in on this camera hoping that it would be the best for a smooth transition from the point and shoot to the DSLR. After all, most reviews of the D3000 dub it as the best for beginners in the DSLR scene.

Pics coming soon........

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Kolkata - Street Photography

Four guys from Kolkata got together through Twitter for a Photowalk. Here are some of the pics i clicked

Travelling around Kolkata - Scoop

And this what I had @ Scoop, Princep Ghat - As You Like It!

Travelling around Kolkata - Millennium Park

Been quite some time since my last post. I am sorry, but I have been really very, very busy with my office responsibilities. The pressure is on.

Last Sunday, Sayan shot this picture of Sourav at the Millennium Park, Kolkata. I liked it and decided to post it here.

Would appreciate your comments.

I Love Chandeliers

Almost all Durga Puja pandals have one or more chandeliers, and when lit up - they look wonderful.

DURGA PUJA

These are some images from the Durga Puja in and around Kolkata

PEACE BE AT NANDIGRAM

It causes grave concern that the boiling issue of land acquisition took such a turn as to take the horrifying shape of war at Nandigram. Hundreds of people have died in this pseudo war raging in Midnapur, West Bengal. Clearly, two factions have emerged and both appear equipped with modern assault weapons, and since January 2007, the warring factions have further aggravated the situation.

The unfortunate situation has been marked by a conspicuous absence of police and other administration personnel. The matter and the burning issue should have been resolved and contained with an iron hand of the administration and the government. The government in West Bengal continues to remain accountable for the maladministration in Nandigram. The government is answerable. So where are the answers? I fully support our current Chief Minister. He appears to be an honest person driven by development prospects within the state. But Sir, where are you and where are your comments?

The media has been blaring on the issue and all political parties are putting forth their views and opinions. I, however, fail to understand why should there be a Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Committee. The government had announced way back in March that there would be no immediate land acquisitions in Nandigram. So why should the BUPC still exist? If there is no land acquisition, why should there be a committee to prevent it. More so, with weapons. Ultra modern and automatic weapons!

All the killings need to stop at the earliest. I am sure that the government of West Bengal is committed towards the Constitution of India and would safeguard the interests and fundamental rights of all its citizens in Nandigram and all over the state. The culprits would be brought to book and peace should dwell.

Read more on this issue at http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/nov/11nandigram3.htm

For peace at Nandigram.

Sayan's Pictures

Here's how Sayan captured WEATHER on his mobile camera. Love these............
The Norwesters hitting the City of Joy - Kolkata

A Scene from a chess tournament in Kolkata

Table 1 Round 6
Originally uploaded by ranjansaras.

A picture from the Grandmaster Tournament held at Gorky Sadan, Kolkata.