Europe Through the Lens of Bollywood Famous Hindi Films Shot Across the United Kingdom and Europe By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS (Retired) Europe has long been one of Bollywood’s favourite outdoor studios. Snow-covered mountains, crystal-clear lakes, medieval castles, colourful flower gardens, romantic rivers, historic cities, and modern skylines have attracted Indian filmmakers for more […]
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Should the Commercial Sex Industry Be Banned? A Traveller’s Reflection on Society, Law, and Human Dignity By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS (Retired) My journey through Europe introduced me to magnificent mountains, medieval castles, world-famous museums, and ancient churches. Yet among all the places I visited, one neighbourhood continued to occupy my thoughts long after
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Amsterdam’s Red Light District – A Night of Curiosity, Contradictions, and Reflection: By Lokanath Mishra, MA, LLB, IRS (Retired) The evening sky over Amsterdam slowly turned crimson as our coach rolled into the heart of one of Europe’s most famous cities. Throughout our European tour, we had admired snow-covered mountains in Switzerland, medieval castles in
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A Conversation Beyond Appearances A fictional story inspired by a travel experience During our visit to Vatican City, our tour group included people from many countries, cultures and religions. There were Christians, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and people with no particular religious affiliation. That diversity made the journey even more meaningful. As we walked through the
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 30: Reflections and Conclusions – Lessons from My Fifteen-Day Journey Across Europe By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) My fifteen-day tour of Europe, beginning from London and covering Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, France and Vatican City, was one of the most enriching experiences
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 28: Paris – The City of Light and Romance By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 24th July 2026, our memorable European journey entered another glorious chapter as we travelled towards Paris, the capital of France, one of the most influential countries in European history. After leaving
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 27 : Geneva – The International City of Peace, Diplomacy and Global Cooperation By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On 23rd July 2026, after completing our memorable visit to Pisa, our Star Tour coach continued its journey towards Geneva, one of the world’s most important international cities.
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 13: Amsterdam’s Liberal Society and Reflections on Contemporary European Social Values By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) During our European tour, one of the cities that attracted worldwide attention was Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. While Amsterdam is celebrated for its canals, museums, historic architecture, art,
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 8: Zurich – The City of Prosperity and Our First Evening in Engelberg By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) After enjoying the magnificent scenery of Lake Lucerne and exploring the historic city of Zurich, our coach continued its journey towards the beautiful Alpine village of Engelberg, where
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My Fifteen-Day Grand Tour of Europe Chapter 7: Switzerland – The Beauty of Lake Lucerne and the Historic City of Zurich By Lokanath Mishra, M.A., LL.B., IRS (Retired) On the evening of 16th July 2026, after crossing the German-Swiss border, our Star Tour luxury coach continued its journey through the breathtaking Swiss countryside. The roads
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