Aditya Nigam

Ajit Kanojia

I still remember the first day I saw Kamini. It was during our MBA program, a time when life felt like an endless race of presentations, assignments, and debates. We were both fiercely ambitious, driven by our dreams and perhaps a bit too competitive for our own good. Kamini always sat in the next row beside me in the lecture hall. Her presence was impossible to ignore, not because she was trying to stand out, but because she had this quiet confidence that drew people in, including me. Our initial interactions were far from cordial. We were often on opposite sides of any debate, and our clashes were frequent. It wasn’t that we disliked each other personally, but rather, we were both too stubborn to back down from our positions. She would challenge my ideas with a sharp wit that both frustrated and intrigued me. I would counter with logic and data, but Kamini had a way of seeing through numbers, touching on the human element of every argument. One day, after yet another heated debate that left us both exhausted, I found myself unable to focus. Her words lingered in my mind, not because they stung, but because they made sense. It was in that moment that I realized something had shifted. The irritation I once felt began to dissolve, replaced by a growing respect for her intellect and a curiosity about the person behind those arguments. It didn’t take long for that curiosity to turn into something deeper. We started talking outside of class, initially about the lectures and debates, but soon those conversations evolved into discussions about life, dreams, and fears. Kamini was passionate about travel. She spoke about it with a sparkle in her eyes that made me see the world differently. She dreamed of visiting far-off places, not just as a tourist, but as a traveler who wanted to immerse herself in different cultures, to learn and grow from every experience. One evening, during a particularly quiet moment in the library, Kamini showed me a picture of a beach. The golden sands met with the turquoise waters under a clear blue sky. She spoke about how serene and beautiful it looked, and how she’d always wanted to visit that place. When I asked where it was, she mentioned it was a beach in Da Nang. I had no idea where Da Nang was, but something about the way she spoke made me want to know more. I went home that night and immediately googled it, discovering that Da Nang was in Vietnam. The more I read about Da Nang, the more I could see why Kamini was so drawn to it. It wasn’t just the beach; it was the culture, the history, the food, and the sense of peace that seemed to permeate through every image I saw. The next day, I promised her that one day, I would take her to that beach and capture her in the same image she had shown me. She laughed, thinking it was a sweet but unrealistic promise, given the demands of our lives. Time went on, and our relationship blossomed. What started as a rivalry turned into a deep friendship into marriage

Shreelakshmi murthy

Me and my partner connected through Instagram because of his photography skills and we both were pet lovers and he had a shihtzu dog and I wanted to meet his puppy, haha so the love story began with my interest on his interests and hobbies, coincidentally my collage and his work place were just 2 parallel roads away and we started seeing each other I loved his travel content his thoughts of having freedom to travel and it inspired me to travel post my collage I landed into a decent job and started traveling together unveiling true self becoming kids, laughing at each other, teasing each other and after dating for almost 3 years we finally made it home and everything was so dreamy and couldn't have asked for more, Now we working at different shift somehow miss ourselves more, yet trying to cope up with little surprise visits near our office locations with some sweet treats, also happy thing is that my partner is a foodie and apart from that we've grown together in alot of aspects with love life and together in happiness and sadness ,I'm someone really romantic and with lot of stubbornness weirdness with lot of good humor and my man is completely opposite and I'm really thankful for that lol, I had to say this because I planned a vietnam surprise for him for our 5th anniversary also it was our and also each others first international trip which was planned on 5th of Oct we were supposed to take off from Mumbai and unfortunately we couldn't due to issues with our surnames as me being foolish didn't check passports as it was a surprise couldn't ask him, I made bookings through agoda and unfortunately they auto considered our domestic names and we couldn't fly to vietnam and this lesson almost costed us much with many bookings being non refundable and yet my man didn't raise his voice on me and still calmed me down , heartbreaking part was I planned a dreamy proposal for him with everything ready and had to break down in tears holding the ring saying I'm sorry that I planned so big and it's messed up. I really hope some day I could re create everything I planned and execute it to him. We're getting married next year probably I really wish to hear from you guys

Jill

At 21, the world feels like an open canvas, waiting to be filled with vibrant colors and stories. This is a time when curiosity meets opportunity, and the desire to explore the unknown is at its peak. With a camera in hand, the journey begins with capturing the first rays of a sunset, a reminder of the endless possibilities that lie ahead. Each sunset, immortalized in photos, symbolizes the closing of one chapter and the anticipation of a new adventure. Traveling becomes a way of life, as every flight caught is not just a trip from one place to another, but a gateway to new experiences. Airports transform into places of excitement, where the hum of engines and the anticipation of takeoff fills the air. Each boarding pass is a ticket to a world that is different from the last, promising encounters with new cultures, flavors, and traditions. Exploring different cultures is more than just sightseeing; it’s about immersing oneself in the local way of life. The taste of street food in a bustling market, the aroma of spices that are unfamiliar yet comforting, and the warmth of a smile from a stranger, all create memories that are as rich and diverse as the places themselves. Every dish savored is a story told, an experience shared with the world through photographs that bring those flavors back to life. The journey is as much about self-discovery as it is about the places visited. With each new destination, there’s a chance to learn, to grow, and to understand the world a little better. This is the beginning of a lifelong adventure, one where the world is explored not just through the lens of a camera, but with an open heart and mind, ready to embrace the beauty and diversity it has to offer.