The Rise of Imperial Cholas (in Tamil)

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Editor of CasualWalker — Balakumar M is an avid weekend walker, traveler, and photographer who has authored over 650+ travel photo guides. He is passionate about discovering, documenting, and sharing unique visual stories that celebrate culture, heritage, spirituality, and the arts. An internationally award-winning technologist and entrepreneur, he has been honored with the Top 50 Asia Innovation Award from SingTel, Singapore and Top 100 Startups Award from NASSCOM. With over 17+ years as a multidisciplinary software consultant and architect specializing in UI/UX design and product engineering, he is also a certified yoga instructor and TEDx Fellow. Read more | ✉ Email

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Balakumar .M

Casual Walker is a curious travel and culture photography journal by Balakumar .M — an avid weekend walker, traveler, and photographer who has authored over 650+ travel photo guides. He is passionate about discovering, documenting, and sharing unique visual stories that celebrate culture, heritage, spirituality, and the arts. An internationally award-winning technologist and entrepreneur, he has been honored with the Top 50 Asia Innovation Award from SingTel, Singapore and Top 100 Startups Award from NASSCOM. With over 17+ years as a multidisciplinary software consultant and architect specializing in UI/UX design and product engineering, he is also a certified yoga instructor and TEDx Fellow.

Casual Walker journal visually guides readers through thoughtful and unique photography stories and insightful guides on travel, traditions, heritage, culture, arts, Indian temples, museums, events, cuisine, dance, drama, music performances, nature, wildlife, hotels, yoga, vedas, travel gear, and reviews. read more

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