Its about my opinion on various topics and experiences I had. Articles are mainly focused on travel, society and politics.noreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:23:18 +0530Blogger http://www.blogger.com953125http://www.searchforanidentity.com/en-usnoIts about my opinion on various topics and experiences I had. Articles are mainly focused on travel, society and politics.noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/11/a-morning-at-bharathapuzha-estuary.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Mon, 9 Nov 2026 16:21:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-5566512395998972128Now-a-days, I rarely wake up early in the morning. So on a rare occassion when I did wake up - that too on a saturday morning!!! - it was time to do something. Question is what to do? there aren't many options. Shall I do couple of rounds of walking from one end to other end of Chamravattom bridge? Or go to Beeyam Lake? or to sea shore? Thinking consumed a lot of time and finally just left and 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/10/hajur-kacheri-and-history-of-tirurangadi.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:28:41 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-471325252846127802 (function() { if (window.instgrm) { window.instgrm.Embeds.process(); } else if (!document.getElementById('instagram-embed-script')) { var s = document.createElement('script'); s.id = 'instagram-embed-script'; s.src = 'https://www.instagram.com/embed.js'; s.async = true; document.body.appendChild(s); } })(); If we leave out ancient temples and mosques, then 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/08/book-review-wild-what-trail-taught.htmlBook Reviewnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:24:19 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-541214717342178376 Wild by Cheryl Strayed takes the classic theme of finding oneself through travel and hikes and makes it deeply personal experience. In 1995, at the age of 26, Strayed hiked about 1770 kms alone along Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), from Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Bridge of the Gods near the Oregon–Washington border. She later described the journey as an attempt to save 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/08/into-wild-review-romance-and-reality-of.htmlBook Reviewnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:37:24 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-2244041937640166013Movie posterInto the Wild by Jon Krakauer is the story of Chris McCandless, a young American who walked into the Alaskan wilderness in 1992 and died there a few months later. In fact its more than just a story; its also about idealism, freedom, anger, loneliness, nature and, ultimately, the value of human connection.Who Was Chris McCandless?Chris McCandless was a talented student at Emory 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/08/shubh-sukh-chain.htmlPoemsnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:34:09 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-5380331602313021091Wish you all on the happy occasion of 80th anniversary of India's Independence day. Today, let's also sing the official National anthem of Provisional Government of Free India from 1943 onward. History of this song - Shubh Sukh Chain- goes as follows. Lakshmi Sahgal, who was an INA member, favoured the selection of Jana Gana Mana, which was composed by Rabindranath Tagore. She arranged 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/08/e20-who-really-pays-for-indias-ethanol.htmlIndianoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:52:48 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4867802821413152308An IOC pumpWhat fuel do we use for a petrol engine? The obvious answer is petrol. Well, the Indian government doesn't seem to think it should remain just petrol. India has progressively moved from lower ethanol blends to E20—petrol containing 20% ethanol. The word “20%” is of particular significance here. Today, E20 petrol is being supplied across India, including to a large population of 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/08/one-seat-is-not-trend-but-is-it-warning.htmlIndiaPoliticsnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sat, 15 Aug 2026 15:23:45 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-1614078823407492387Prashant Kishore and his party finally won an assembly seat in Bihar — Bankipur. Winning a single seat on its own is not a significant electoral event. After all, the ruling BJP-led alliance is sitting on a comfortable majority. The bigger impact may be on perception. He won the seat vacated by the current BJP chief when he moved to the Rajya Sabha. More importantly, this is not rural Bihar. 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/06/legends-series-review.htmlMovie Reviewnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:53:51 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-2904961041583136506Image copied from IMDBThere are plenty of movies and TV series centered around the drug trade, but Legends takes a refreshingly different approach.Set during the final years of Margaret Thatcher's government in UK, the story focuses less on gunfights and violent confrontations and more on the intelligence, patience, and psychological challenges involved in undercover operations. Story is inspired0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/06/the-sheep-detectives-movie-review.htmlMovie Reviewnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:14:38 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-2277316188063891799Image copied from IMDB siteMy wife often says, "It's always better to watch a movie that makes you laugh." The Sheep Detectives is one such films that blends humor, mystery, and heartfelt moments.Movie explores the unique relationship between farm animals and humans. I must admit, I was a little disappointed when a major character dies right at the beginning. However, what follows is an engaging 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/02/mumbling-mainstreet-corruption.htmlMumblingMainstreetnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:18:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-5392657447003268055"...index measures perceived levels of public sector corruption...India ranked 91st out of 182 countries and territories on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2025, with a score of 39, according to the latest report released by Transparency International on Tuesday."Looking at the historical trend, India’s score has hovered between 36 and 41 from 2013 to 2025. In comparison, key developed0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2026/02/shiny-new-projects-but-are-we-taking.htmlEconomyIndianoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:23:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-2641262421656791251Howrah-Mumbai route - A highly congested mainline with IRThe 508 km Mumbai–Ahmadabad bullet train project began with an estimated cost of around ₹1 lakh crore. Today, that figure has already crossed ₹2 lakh crore, and by the time the first train runs, it may go even higher. Does this mean India should avoid investing in bullet trains? Absolutely not. High-speed rail is important and should be 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/09/siddis-of-india-cultural-evening-at.htmlIndiaSocietynoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sun, 7 Sep 2025 13:05:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-1112499605453301018Panel Discussion at NGMA-BWhen I got the invite from NGMA-B (National Gallery of Modern Art – Bangalore) for a cultural program related to Siddis, the first thing that came to my mind was whether it was on a weekday or a weekend. Many of their earlier programs had fallen on weekdays, and I was not able to attend. Fortunately, this one was on a Saturday. I made a note in my mind and closed the 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/09/on-reading.htmlPersonalSocietynoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Wed, 3 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4558595038734267847Four years ago, I took up Goodread's annual reading challenge and set a target of 36 books. I was quite confident that I would finish much more than 36 (three books per month). By the way, that confidence wasn’t backed by any past history (just my overconfidence). Twelve months came and went, but I completed only 5-6 books. Next year, I kept the same target; only to fail once more. Next year, 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/08/railway-retiring-rooms-needs-better-care.htmlSocietyTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:11:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-5597150495298466541 Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Railways, is a mammoth institution with more than 1.2 million employees. It operates over 13,000 trains, connects 7,000+ stations, and carries more than 6.9 billion passengers annually. On the freight side, nearly 12,000 trains run daily. Beyond transport, Railways manage schools, hospitals, factories, internet services, hotels, catering, metro operations, 1http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/06/hyderabad-diaries-exploring-city-of_3.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Tue, 3 Jun 2025 17:45:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-1879732559843588452To read about my previous trip, please visitHyderabad Chronicles I - To Hyderabad and Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles II - Walking through Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles III - Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar and Birla MandirHyderabad Chronicles IV - Golconda Fort, Kutb Shahi tombs, Spanish Mosque and SecundrabadTo read the full series on current trip please0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/06/hyderabad-diaries-exploring-city-of_1.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sun, 1 Jun 2025 19:13:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4532735192201242080To read about my previous trip, please visitHyderabad Chronicles I - To Hyderabad and Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles II - Walking through Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles III - Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar and Birla MandirHyderabad Chronicles IV - Golconda Fort, Kutb Shahi tombs, Spanish Mosque and SecundrabadTo read the full series on current trip please0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/06/hyderabad-diaries-exploring-city-of.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sun, 1 Jun 2025 18:51:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4067430856578636436To read about my previous trip, please visitHyderabad Chronicles I - To Hyderabad and Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles II - Walking through Salar Jung MuseumHyderabad Chronicles III - Charminar, Mecca Masjid, Chowmahalla Palace, Hussain Sagar and Birla MandirHyderabad Chronicles IV - Golconda Fort, Kutb Shahi tombs, Spanish Mosque and SecundrabadTo read the full series on current trip please0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/05/night-drive.htmlSocietyTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sat, 31 May 2025 00:39:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-5088683203921841220It’s after a while that I am leaving this late from the office. There is no one at home; Divya and mom went to home back in Kerala for a couple of weeks. So even if I reach early, there is nothing much to do there. So, better than spending time in front of Jio Hotstar to watch the remaining episodes of Tracker, I thought of staying late at the office. Finally, close to midnight, I decided to go. 1http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/05/bangalore-bull-temple-and-bugle-rock.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 2 May 2025 20:59:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-6881282675442690911Located in Basavanagudi area of Bangalore, The Bull Temple (known in Kannada as 'Dodda Basavana Gudi'), is one of the oldest temples in Bangalore built by 16th century ruler and founder of Bangalore - Kempe Gowda I. Nandi idol in this temple is over 15ft tall and carved from a massive monolithic granite rock.Bugle rock park is located next to temple and spans over 16 acres of land. Park has a 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/04/the-little-things-in-road-construction.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:08:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-3589343223444500054Roads are lifelines of a country. They connect people to everything they need—schools, offices, hospitals, markets, parks, railway stations, airports, and more. If a region doesn’t have a good road network—both in terms of quantity and quality—its development will be stunted. Across India, many small towns grown around major road junctions or near bus stands. I won’t go into the importance of 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/03/tourist-safety-concerns-in-india-after.htmlIndiaSocietynoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sun, 9 Mar 2025 23:43:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4787688130938661650The primary function of a government is to protect its citizens, a duty in which it must not fail. This responsibility extends not only to citizens but also to foreigners visiting India as tourists, business travelers, or for other reasons. Ensuring their safety is not just the duty of the government or the police; civil society also plays a crucial role. If we fail to protect both citizens and 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/03/though-land-of-cholas-chidambaram.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sun, 9 Mar 2025 13:34:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-4478763363481583262After leaving Airavateshwara Temple, it was raining for a while. By the time we reached the Kollidam old river bridge, the rain had almost stopped. The atmosphere became calm again. We took a pit stop after crossing the barrage cum bridge to explore the area. Kollidam, a distributary of the Kaveri, forms a river island here. Chidambaram temple is just 45 km from this point. We resumed our journey0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/03/though-land-of-cholas-thanjavur-and.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Sat, 8 Mar 2025 20:50:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-6320294227180664988Thanjavur, called Tanjore during the Raj era, is a city located close to the distributaries of the Kaveri River. Once the capital of the Cholas, Thanjavur is famous for the majestic Chola temple—Brihadeshwara, Tanjavur art, and dolls. Located in the Kaveri delta—the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu—this city rose to prominence with the emergence of the medieval Cholas. Later, the city became the capital 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/03/fireflys-blue-ghost-makes-history-first.htmlSciencenoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 7 Mar 2025 21:03:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-2631041485192171173 While everyone was deeply concerned about Russia-Ukraine war, M23 rebels in Congo, Israel-Hamas fight, trade wars and many other things, a revolution was going on. Texas based aerospace company - Firefly - which launched Blue Ghost on Jan 25 using SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was able to successfully land (and thus become the first commercial company to do so) their the module on moon on March 0http://www.searchforanidentity.com/2025/03/though-land-of-cholas-srirangam-temple.htmlTravelnoreply@blogger.com (Sajeev k)Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:16:00 +0530tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4715083424482780801.post-6185133810174199194Kaveri river forms multiple islands during its course from Talakaveri to Bay of Bengal- Nisargadhama, Srirangapatna, Shivanasamudra, Srirangam etc. This time our journey was to one such island called Srirangam. Located in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu, this island was formed due to splitting of river to two channels - northern one is called Kollidam and southern one retained the original0