Konkana Ray

New Delhi

Freelance Writer at Freelance

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Articles

How to capture stunning night sky photos on your smartphone

1 week ago | cntraveller.in | Konkana Ray

The stars spilled across the night sky like silver dust on an endless canvas, each one a quiet echo of something infinite. I was in Kanakchauri, Uttarakhand for Nakshatra Sabha, an astro-tourism initiative by Starscapes and Uttarakhand Tourism. The constellations shimmered, the sky felt alive, surreal. In a world that moves too fast, where moments slip through our fingers like sand, these rare instances make us pause.
Love in the age of algorithms

1 week ago | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

It’s the age of love. Or, is it? AI chatbots are seizing the language of the fluttering heart to craft perfect conversations, ensuring every text sparkles with digital charm. Every notification is a modern serenade as cutting-edge technology helps lovers navigate beautiful chaos with a yearning for a deeply personal connection. Psychologist Dr Ishita Mukerji observes, “Everybody these days, single or married, says love has changed.
Heard Of The Blue Mind Theory? Here’s Why Travel Enthusiasts Are Seeking Water-Centric Experiences

1 month ago | travelandleisureasia.com | Konkana Ray

Home Trips Heard Of The Blue Mind Theory? Here’s Why Travel Enthusiasts Are Seeking Water-Centric Experiences As the first light of dawn bathed the Ganges River, our small wooden boat glided gently through the water, transporting me into a realm where time seemed to dissolve. Varanasi’s winter air was thick with the scent of incense and the distant hum of morning prayers, yet the river remained an oasis of stillness—a liquid lullaby for a restless mind.
Game of throning

2 months ago | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

When Tanvi (name changed), a 29-year-old successful event planner from Delhi, started dating a rising influencer, she was charmed by his confidence and charismatic personality. Initially, their relationship felt exciting - lavish dinners, exclusive parties, and countless high-profile events. But over time, she noticed a pattern - her partner’s interest lay more in showcasing their relationship online than nurturing it.
The shape of now

2 months ago | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

Photo taken from the Maha Kumbh 2025It is the best of times, it is the worst of times, it is the age of wisdom, it is the age of foolishness, it is the epoch of belief, it is the epoch of incredulity. A generation comes of age in an India of their ownIndia’s greatest spiritual show on earth is being recontextualised by a generation different from its predecessor, being at ease with renewed traits, tools, and attitudes.
Give hormones a shot: Diet to lose stubborn fat

Dec 21, 2024 | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

Meera Sharma, a 36-year-old marketing executive from Hyderabad, struggled to shed the stubborn weight she had gained after delivering her first child. She turned to every diet she came across, but nothing worked. Frustrated, she decided to try the Hormone Diet. “Within weeks, I noticed subtle changes: better sleep, less bloating, and renewed vitality,” says Sharma. Encouraged, she adopted this holistic diet plan, which combines clean eating, stress management, and lifestyle tweaks.
Train smarter, not harder

Dec 7, 2024 | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

Imagine harnessing the power of a full-strength workout with just half the effort. Blood flow restriction (BFR) training, a cutting-edge fitness technique, is rewriting the rules of strength and recovery. It’s exactly what it sounds like—strategically restricting blood flow to muscles to enhance results; making light weights feel heavier and short workouts immensely impactful.
Shaping imaginations one clay pinch at a time

Nov 10, 2024 | indulgexpress.com | Konkana Ray

It was at one such fair that her life took an unprecedented turn. Her work caught the eye of the West Bengal Craft Council’s then-secretary, Nandita Palchoudhuri, who invited her to exhibit her products at Park Hotel, Kolkata. There she was proffered the opportunity to showcase her pieces at the Royal Museum of Scotland, in 2001. Kundu blends traditional terracotta elements with contemporary flair.
Getting dirty with it

Nov 9, 2024 | newindianexpress.com | Konkana Ray

Some influencers on social media are encouraging people to eat dirt. Yes, you read that right. They claim that consuming dirt offers a wide range of health benefits, from improving gut health and reducing acne to preventing wrinkles, reversing signs of ageing, and even lowering body fat. An online community known as “crunchers”, particularly in the USA, is advocating for eating dirt as a remedy for various health issues.
A Taste Of Tradition: Discover The Hidden Treasures Of Jharkhand's Cuisine

Jul 29, 2024 | travelandleisureasia.com | Konkana Ray

Home Dining A Taste Of Tradition: Discover The Hidden Treasures Of Jharkhand's Cuisine As you drive through the lush green fields and rolling hillocks from Ranchi to Khunti, take a right at Hutar Chowk to reach the village of Ghasibari. A few more kilometres ahead, you’ll find yourself in an enchanting pastoral alcove that hosts a stunning agro-tourism project.