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Modernization - are we there ???

Before I started writing this piece, out of curiosity I consulted "Google" uncle on the definition of "Modernisation" and it threw a couple of similar definitions at me. As a matter of fact modernisation is the transition from traditional , rural society to urban and modern society....hmmmmmmm.....I always believed that certain logic's and words are comprehended with a slight variance by each individual. Perception and all you see. In today's era everyone talks about being so called modern. Till quite an extent one is termed modern, when you wear western clothes, speak English, are not very religious, using slang and profanity (apparently the new "cool") etc. This is something I totally differ from. A person is now rated modern more on the outlook instead of the actual Alma matter and the attitude towards life and others. For me modernisation is accepting others as they are, giving space and freedom , respecting all the cultures and their followe...

Up in the air - Bir Billing (Himachal Pradesh)

Here is yet another piece on my recent trip to "Bir Billing" (Himachal) . This has been on my mind for over a year now and I finally got to it yayyy 😁. Bir billing is one of the top most para gliding hub of Asia. Apparently a few of years ago in 2015 the para gliding world tournament was held here. It is a small township in himachal and there isn't much of urbanisation. It is donned with multiple fresh water streams running through the lush green mountains and Billing is the paragliding spot up hill from where you take the leap 😉. Apart from billing the other take off spot is Baijnath which has temple area etc. We 2 girls(yes girls and not ladies as we are still young at heart haha) were all excited to get on this trip post almost one months prior planning and chasing the travel vendor. Now!!!  we both aren't in our 20's, I am in my mid 30's and my bestie is in her late 30's , you must be wondering why am I giving out the age statistics here LOL, wel...