GANPATI DARSHAN IN MUMBAI ON A KROSS BICYCLE

GANPATI DARSHAN IN MUMBAI ON A KROSS BICYCLE

“Om Shree Ganeshaya Namaha”. This mantra means “Lord Ganesha, I offer prayers to you”. This mantra is often used to start a new project; hence I am quoting this at the beginning of this blog to seek Ganesha’s blessings.

Get set as I take you for Ganpati darshan through a virtual tour of few Ganpati Pandals in Mumbai on a Kross bicycle and highlight the eco-friendly way of celebrating the Indian festival. Pandal hopping on a bicycle is my own unique approach of exploring the deities fascinating avatars in a sustainable way.

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MATTO KI SAIKIL (MATTO’S BICYCLE)

MATTO KI SAIKIL (MATTO’S BICYCLE)

The trailer of Hindi movie Matto Ki Saikil (Matto’s Bicycle) was released recently by Prakash Jha Productions. The movie is set to hit the cinema screens from 16th September 2022.

The plot reminds us of the 1948 classic ‘Bicycle Thief’ in which the central character strives to search for his stolen bicycle which he desperately needs to stay employed and support his family.

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5 WAYS COMPANIES CAN ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO CYCLE TO WORK

5 WAYS COMPANIES CAN ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEES TO CYCLE TO WORK

This is my Pre-pandemic photo – when everything was normal, offices were open and I used to cycle to work every Friday. I felt no shame in pedaling in formals, leather shoes and a backpack. The lack of shower facilities at my office did not affect my plan.

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BIKE SHARING PAVES THE WAY TO ZERO EMISSION MOBILITY IN CITIES

BIKE SHARING PAVES THE WAY TO ZERO EMISSION MOBILITY IN CITIES

Bike use has boomed across Europe since the COVID-19 pandemic. Citizens have voted with their pedals and taken advantage of more time and space to ride and governments have backed them with more bike lanes.

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SUREKHA RAGHUNATH – HEALTH CARE CYCLING WARRIOR

SUREKHA RAGHUNATH – HEALTH CARE CYCLING WARRIOR

The Pandemic has redefined whom we consider our Heroes. Captain America, Spiderman, Thor, James Bond, Wonder Woman and alike stand relegated and we have found the real and deserving Heroes who are actually saving the world. Continue reading “SUREKHA RAGHUNATH – HEALTH CARE CYCLING WARRIOR”

WHY IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE UP CYCLING

WHY IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE UP CYCLING

As cities prepare to re-open for work and business, socio-physical distancing will be a pre-requisite in the post pandemic life. The current modal choices for reaching workplace involves risks as one would need to travel safely. Thus, resuming normal life will be tough as political leaders are far from ready with a solution to tackle traffic jams, packed transit vehicles, and move everyone safely. Continue reading “WHY IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE UP CYCLING”

A HEALTH CARE WARRIOR WHO CYCLES TO WORK DURING LOCKDOWN

A HEALTH CARE WARRIOR WHO CYCLES TO WORK DURING LOCKDOWN

Never in my life I had imagined that human society will face such unprecedented time. And never had I anticipated to receive a massive outburst of bad news from almost all quarters of the globe. Continue reading “A HEALTH CARE WARRIOR WHO CYCLES TO WORK DURING LOCKDOWN”

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAUD DE VRIES

IN CONVERSATION WITH MAUD DE VRIES

BYCS is an Amsterdam based non-profit social enterprise driven by the belief that ‘BICYCLES TRANSFORM CITIES AND CITIES TRANSFORM THE WORLD’ spearheaded by Maud De Vries.

BYCS operates internationally, collaborates and works with governments, businesses and NGO’s to give greater Impetus to Cycling.

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