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Prof. Sugato Tripathy 8 posts 0 comments
An ex-banker, currently a B-school professor, travel writer/photographer and an eternal beach lover with a view that "Life is Short & the World is Wide". An avid traveller since last 6 years with more than 70 publications (National and International) across travel magazines, travel portals, newspapers and inflight magazines.
Hailing from the beautiful city of Bhubaneswar, he has travelled extensively in India and has explored places in more than 15 countries. His expertise lies in providing travel experiences, destination tips and featured guides. His idea of 'nirvana' is to vegetate on the beach or wander aimlessly in the mountains.
It has been close to 9 years now for me in KSOM, KIIT DU. I had my apprehensions while moving from the corporate world to the education industry. I was aware of the politics and hypocrisy that exists in most of the corporate environment. I!-->…
Place of Universal Brotherhood – Jagannath Temple, Paradip, Odisha
How often do we realize the significance of a place after visiting it? How often does it linger in the mind and leaves an indelible memory in one’s heart and soul? How often a religious structure becomes a symbol of a man’s resolve and!-->…
The Leaning Wonder of Odisha
Most of us would associate the city of Sambalpur in western Odisha with the world famous Hirakud Dam, Sambalpuri saree or the burning cauldron it becomes during summers. Connected to the capital city via the splendid NH 6, Sambalpur boasts!-->…
A Step Back in Time – Buddhism in Odisha
Renunciation of worldly desires, freedom from vexation and liberation from ignorance are the three pillars of “Nirvana” – a term which is commonly used in Buddhism referring to a state of bliss which liberates the soul from the cycle of!-->…
Hirakud Dam – Submerged Stories
Sometimes the history, legend and folklore
associated with a structure are far more intriguing and absorbing than the
edifice itself. Such associated stories make the trip to such famous places
even more alluring. Situated in Sambalpur!-->…
My Boat in the Canal
Every year I waited in anticipation for this day. I never realized if it was a family tradition or an annual ritual. “My boat is bigger than yours”, my elder brother would say. If I managed to get a similar sized boat next year he would…