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A window into Kalimpong

Jan 30 • Karthik Ballu

A wedding under the Kanchenjunga: Photo Album

Pictures for words

Jan 11 • Karthik Ballu

I want the praise but I don't know what to do with it

Dec 21, 2025 • Karthik Ballu

'Remember that time...?'

Memories from Monsoons

Oct 24, 2025 • Karthik Ballu

All that One Could do with Stardom

On Robert Redford (1936-2025)

Oct 1, 2025 • Karthik Ballu

Reading This World by Karthik

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