COME LET US INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME OF OUR EXPERT GUEST BLOGGERS…
Aakash Karnani
Aakash is a ferroequinologist, born and brought up in Mumbai. He is an engineer by profession and calls himself a foodie who loves traveling and trying different cuisines. He enjoys writing for RailYatri as it gives him an opportunity to work for his first love – the trains. Like a true rail fan he aims to contribute in every possible way for railways. Articles by him
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Aastha Maheshwari
A company secretary by profession and a travel blogger by passion. I love to visit new places and meet new people. I also believe that while traveling leaves you speechless, it also turns you into a storyteller and that’s what I do. I always encourage people to travel with energy and vigor. Articles by her.
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Akanksha Mehrotra
Akanksha is a seasoned journalist & a communications professional. She has worked for Bangalore Mirror & Deccan Chronicle and written on travel & tourism, railways, transport, crime & investigation. She has been rewarded ‘Laadli Media Awards’ in 2013. Her story “Rent a child for Rs.50” published in Bangalore Mirror also received huge appreciation. She is enjoying contributing travel articles for RailYatri. Articles by her
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Akshoy Kumar Singh
Akshoy is a news and cultural events writer. He has done M.Sc in Physics from Magadh University. He is currently the bureau chief of Aaj, a Hindi daily newspaper in Gaya. Writing is his hobby and he enjoys writing for RailYatri. Articles by him
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Anjali Singh Deswal
Anjali loves traveling and driving down to exotic locations. Being married to an Army officer, she keeps traveling to different places. She is passionate about music, dancing, reading books and aims to author a book and record a music album. She was also one of the finalists on Channel-V’s pop star show. Anjali loves to write about food, travel & lifestyle. She writes for Railyatri for the correct exposure and apt niche it provides. Articles by her
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Aparna Mitra
Aparna is an architect by profession and a passionate writer. She was born in Nasik and has explored India to satiate her urge for traveling. She enjoys poetry, cooking, painting, photography, and singing. She loves storytelling which also helps her in polishing her parenting skills for her daughter! She has won many online contests for her work. She likes writing about travel, food, parenting, traditions & cultures. No doubt she has found the best platform to express her love for writing at RailYatri. Articles by her
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Ashima Sharda
From a television journalist to painter to an aspiring author, Ashima has done it all. She is a hyper mom, a super hyper wife and a fashionable lady, who loves everything life throws at her. Travelling for her, is a way to keep calm, happy and stress free. Ashima believes that travelling is the best way to break down barriers and make people more tolerant towards one another. Through her writings one can explore the less trodden places and learn many new things. Articles by her.
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Bhagyashree Pancholy
Bhagyashree is an avid traveler, adventurer, and a dreamer. Born in Udaipur, she has lived in almost every part of the country and continues to change location every two years. She is a qualified lawyer who devotes her time working for animals, environment and defense personnel. She likes to explore the cultural and natural heritage of India and this is what she often writes about. RailYatri has given her a platform to share her stories and experiences of the unknown destinations with millions of people across the country. Articles by her
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Chaitali Das
Chaitali is from Kolkata but lives in Siliguri. She is an avid railway fan since her childhood. Traveling is her passion, she shares her wanderlust with her husband and two kids. Apart from travel, she finds interest in food, history & culture. She likes to travel across different places, write about its culture and history while savoring the local food! Articles by her
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Dr. Dipak Samantarai
Dr. Dipak is in his own words “a culture vulture who savors everything associated with history, art n folk traditions”. He has been associated with All India Radio, for more than three decades. He is an award-winning producer and presenter of radio programs. He is a motivational writer and speaker. He enjoys photography as well. He believes that there are millions of stories waiting to be told and shared with the readers. Articles by him
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Gomathi Shankar
Gomathi Shankar (aka GS) is an entrepreneur-turned-social worker and a freelance writer. He loves traveling and likes the sound of trains and the view from the window seat. He is a trekker and a biker too! When not traveling, he blogs about everything that impacted him. Railyatri provided him a perfect opportunity to connect with an audience who look for travel content and he gleefully took it. What excites him the most is the challenge to tailor his writing to a focused audience. Articles by him
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Lopamudra Sahoo
Lopamudra is a post graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication. She has worked as a reporter and anchor. She is from Cuttack and has worked with The Pioneer and other local Odia newspapers. She likes to write about travel, food, traditions and culture. RailYatri has helped her to groom her online writing skills. Articles by her
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Mavis Pereira
Mavis lives life by the quote, “Never stop learning because life never stops teaching”. She believes that the challenge of not just learning but mastering a new skill makes life interesting. She studied Computer Science and has worked as a Training Manager for an MNC. She is now enjoying her role as a full-time mother of two kids. She likes reading, surfing (the online kind) and writing. Working with RailYatri complements her passion for writing, traveling and seeking new food experiences. Articles by her
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मनोज तिवारी
एक असफल क्रिकेटर जो अब पत्रकारिता में अपने शॉट और स्विंग की भड़ास कीबोर्ड से निकालता है। वर्तमान खेलों पर टिपण्णी रखने के साथ-साथ मिले मौके पर घुमने से नहीं चूकता। अब लिखने लगे तो हर विषय पर लिखना शुरू कर दिया है। खेल के बाद यात्रा और राजनीति पसंदीदा विषय जिस पर लिखना पसंद है। रेलयात्री डॉट इन के लिए लिखना किसी आनंद से कम नहीं है। Articles by him
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Niji N G
Niji is from Kerala and loves writing about obscure places, people, and food. He always wanted to work for the Indian Railways – either as a writer or as a lone guard in the last compartment of the goods trains (to read books, watch people & places). His favorite train is Chennai Mail which has helped him overcome the gripping melancholic nostalgia during sunsets while returning to Chennai after spending a short vacation at home. Articles by him
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Nimisha Shirodkar
Nimisha is a Medical Microbiologist who loves to cook, read, write, trek and travel. A freelance academic, content and creative writer-editor, she is also a die-hard foodie. She has a special interest in wines and spirits too! When not working, she spends time solo traveling. She is also a social media professional who loves her cuppa chai, chocolate, and kulfis. She loves sharing her food and travel stories and hence contributes to RailYatri. Articles by her
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Pratibha Goenka
Pratibha is a traveler with an innate interest in photography. She is someone who is always up for road trips, adventure and anything unconventional. She describes herself as a dreamer who is living her life moment by moment with a determined belief in the saying, “Work till the day you become your own inspiration”. She also describes herself as an over-thinker who is struggling forever to think less. Her passions include writing, reading non-fiction and trying out everything new that crosses her way. Articles by her
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Ranjani Sastry
Ranjani is a lifelong student of psychology. She likes art, poetry, travel, literature and interviewing people from different cultures. She is a vegetarian foodie always tempted to taste salads, teas, and desserts. She works as a reader, researcher, writer, and editor for creative projects in writing & documentation. She wants to spend her retirement sharing about psychotherapy, alternative therapies, biking, food, travel, and literature. Articles by her
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Punit Sharma
Punit is from Jaipur and lives in New Delhi. He keeps traveling to different places so his love with Indian Railways is ancient. He is passionate about writing, music, traveling and reading comics. He is a foodie and sleeps a lot! What started as a challenge has now become a passion for him. He loves to write for RailYatri as it gives him a platform to do something for his soul. Articles by him
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Samadrita Bhattacharjee
Samadrita is a young artist, photographer, designer; a travel, food, lifestyle, script and screenplay writer; and a dog lover. She’s a rock & roll, progressive and blues fan with a deep love for Kathak, salsa, and cha cha cha. She also has an interest in social and visual anthropology, literature, history, and psychology. She feels there is always an opportunity to learn, grow and create something better at RailYatri. Articles by her
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Saniya Pasricha
Saniya is a freelance journalist working with The Tribune. A crazy chai lover, a keen observer and a patient listener, she’s an alumnus of the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She is a hardcore Floydian and a TV series buff who loves traveling and tasting different cuisines. Working with Railyatri gives her artistic liberty and a platform to write about food, travel, and culture. She’s awfully indecisive and an over thinker, (yes, a Libran!). Articles by her
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Sanchay Sanyal
Sanchay is a digital marketing professional from Chattisgarh who loves writing. He likes exploring new places and pens down his travel tales during free time. Articles by him
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Shardul Sabde
Shardul is born and brought up in Mumbai. He lives in Hyderabad and has a strong passion for traveling. He is a part of the biggest rail network in India and actively participates in various rail fan meets and events, like a true rail fan! He is a passionate photographer, a state level hockey player and also a football enthusiast. He is a hardcore Arsenal fan (GUNNER) too! Articles by him
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Uditi Gupta
Uditi is an inspired writer, an avid traveler, and an obsessive reader. She was bitten by the travel bug when she and her husband took their first road trip to Udaipur. After that, there has been no stopping! What began as a passion has now turned into a love affair. RailYatri has given her a platform to share her travel experiences and inspire many others like her. She wanted to be a storyteller and RailYatri is the perfect way to do so. Articles by her
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Yashpal Sharma
Born and brought up in the Himalayas, Yash is an avid traveler who likes to pen down his travel experiences. Working with Railyatri is another happy journey he embarked on. He is passionate about writing on gadgets, technology, and of course, travel. You will find him working out in the gym when he is offline. Articles by him
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Yogesh Mankani
Yogesh is a blogger by profession and bike traveler by passion. His passion for travel blogging, giving words to his ideas and thoughts is what makes him fall more in love with his profession. Hardcore traveler by heart, he can write on any topic provided there is no chaos in his mind. He likes to travel to refresh himself. Articles by him
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