Kalpana Rangan
After acquiring a Masters degree in English Literature, I went on to do M.Phil and then Ph.D in English from the University of Mumbai, India. I was teaching English language and Literature to Undergraduate students for 8 years. However, my first interest was writing. I have contributed articles to literary magazine and journals. I was writing notes on literature for the undergraduate students of US through pinkmonkey.com.
I started contributing short stories, features and travel articles to Indian magazines and newspapers from 1976. From 2000 to 2003, I was working as a regular reporter on a freelance basis for 'The Times of India' supplement in Mumbai. I wrote on a variety of topics from profiles to features to travel articles.
I came to Johannesburg, South Africa in September 2003. Soon after, I started writing for 'This Day', the South African daily. Later, I started writing for 'Mail & Guardian.' Now I write for two Indian magazines entitled, 'Complete Wellbeing,' & 'btw.' I have also published my first mini-novel 'Om Hari Om' that won a prize inthe short story writing competition.
Latest Articles
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Navratri, Celebration of Nine Nights
'Navratri' is the Indian festival of nine nights celebrated with religious fervor, cultural gaiety and creative decorations throughout India.
Sep 21, 2009
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Magical Marrakech
Marrakech is a magical city of contrasts with modern complexes, wide roads, artistic gardens and fountains existing with medinas, mosques and kasbahs.
Sep 11, 2009
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Tanzania Tour
Tanzania has the best of Africa with the largest number of wildlife parks, mountain ranges, unique crater and great lakes.
Sep 2, 2009
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Berbers, the Traditional Tribals of Morocco
Berbers, the original inhabitants of Morocco and rich in customs and crafts are vibrant people who have contributed to the culture of the country.
Aug 17, 2009
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Cairo, Egyptian City of Mosques and Museums
Cairo is Egypt's ancient city that has a beautiful blend of old and new with minarets, citadels and bazaars alongside posh buildings and fast food joints.
Jul 31, 2009
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Sharjah and Ajman
Sharjah and Ajman are two small parts of United Arab Emirates that are less known but good to visit on a Dubai holiday.
Jul 27, 2009
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Covering Casablanca
Casablanc is a modern city with impressive white buildings, flower bedded, palm lined road dividers, breezy boulevards and 2880 km of Atlantic coast.
Jul 24, 2009
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Capturing Cape Town
Cape Town is a city with abundance of nature's beauty, be it the majestic mountains, the sparkling Ocean and its beaches, wild nature reserves and botanical gardens.
Jul 1, 2009
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Relax and Rewind with Yoga Nidra
Yoga Nidra is the Yogic sleep that helps remove exhaustion from the body and stress from the mind to rejuvenate oneself with positive energy.
Jun 17, 2009
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Water and Walk for Wellbeing
Water and Walk are two rich resources freely available to man. But how many of us know its real worth?
Jun 12, 2009
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