Gandhi circa 1946
Gandhi Circa 1946
Seated on the floor next to a spinning wheel symbolic of India’s struggle for independence, Indian leader Gandhi contemplates his documents. Gandhi lived a life of exceptional ascetic commitment, entertaining the bare minimum of comforts and giving his entire life to his nationalist struggles for independence and unification. While Gandhi has become better understood as a symbol of nationalism that is less than ideal by today’s standards, he remains a founding father of sorts for India.
Grand Central Station, Back in the Day
Grand Central Station, Back In The Day
New York City’s Iconic Grand Central Station used to appear brighter as the sun could still stream in, back in 1929. That doesn’t happen anymore due to the enormous buildings surrounding it. But this beautiful picture (unedited) gives us a glimpse into what it looked like back then. We will never know just how heavenly the lighting of such iconic building was like today, given the enormous clutter experienced in today’s cities.
