Beyond Academics
Welcome to a glimpse into my life outside my PhD studies! While my research is a significant part of my journey, I believe in fostering a balanced life. This page shares some of my personal interests and activities.
I enjoy engaging in activities that offer a refreshing break from my academic work. My primary interests include:
Exploring Diverse Cinematic Works:
I love watching movies from across the globe, ranging from critically acclaimed international films to hidden regional gems. This passion has helped me understand diverse cultures and perspectives, constantly expanding my worldview. I am always open to movie recommendations, so if you have any favorites (especially regional or lesser-known titles), please feel free to share them! Below is a glimpse of some movies I have watchedโspanning different cultures, languages, and storytelling styles.
Fitness and Recreation:
To maintain an active lifestyle and unwind, I regularly engage in various physical activities. I play badminton on the Notre Dame campus, incorporate gym workouts into my routine, and often run 5Ks around the scenic campus lakes. If you are an ND student interested in badminton, gym workouts, or group runs, feel free to connect, I would be happy to join!
Travel and Cultural Exploration:
Traveling is another passion of mine. I enjoy exploring different cultures and landscapes. Traveling allows me to broaden my perspective and appreciate the diversity of our world. So far, my travels have taken me to:
Traveling is another passion of mine. I enjoy exploring different cultures and landscapes. Traveling allows me to broaden my perspective and appreciate the diversity of our world. So far, my travels have taken me to:
๐ฎ๐ณ India
Odisha (Home State)
- Baleshwar (Hometown)
- Chandipur Beach (famous for its receding sea)
- Emami Jagannath Temple
- Panchalingeswar Temple
- Bhubaneswar (The Temple City)
- ๐ National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER)
- ๐ Utkal University
- Nandankanan Zoological Park
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa (Peace Pagoda)
- Regional Museum of Natural History & Odisha State Museum
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Kedaragauri Temple
- Puri
- Shree Jagannatha Temple
- Shree Gundicha Temple
- Golden Beach
- Konark
- Konark Sun Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Baripada & Mayurbhanj
- ๐ Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCBDU)
- ๐ MPC Autonomous College
- Similipal National Park (Tiger Reserve)
- Bฤlidiha Dam
- Cuttack (The Silver City)
- ๐ Ravenshaw University
Kerala
- Thiruvananthapuram
- ๐ IISER Thiruvananthapuram (IISER TVM)
- ๐ Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST)
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple (richest temple in the world)
- Ponmudi Hill Station
- Alleppey (known for houseboats and backwaters)
- Munnar (famous for tea gardens)
Karnataka
- Bengaluru (The Silicon Valley of India)
- Jigani
- Hampi (UNESCO World Heritage site with ancient ruins)
- Chitradurga
- Chitradurga Fort
- Davanagere
West Bengal
- Kolkata (City of Joy)
- Kharagpur
- Digha (seaside resort town)
Delhi
- ๐ Jawaharlal Nehru University
- New Delhi (Capital of India)
Tamil Nadu
- Rameswaram (pilgrimage center on Pamban Island)
- Dhanushkodi
- Madurai (famous for Meenakshi Amman Temple)
- Kanniyakumari (southernmost tip of mainland India)
๐บ๐ธ United States
Indiana (Current State)
- South Bend (Current Town)
- ๐ University of Notre Dame
- Potawatomi Zoo
- Potato Creek State Park
- Heatherwood Equestrian Academy
- West Lafayette
- ๐ Purdue University
- Indianapolis (State Capital)
- Michigan City & Chesterton
- Indiana Dunes State Park (sand dunes along Lake Michigan)
Illinois
- Chicago
- Millennium Park (famous for "The Bean" sculpture)
- Willis Tower (glass Skydeck offering city views)
- Navy Pier (waterfront destination with rides)
- Chicago River Architecture Tour
- Field Museum
- Adler Planetarium
- Shedd Aquarium
- Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
- Chicago Riverwalk
- Champaign
New York
- New York City
- Statue of Liberty (iconic symbol of freedom)
- One World Observatory (tallest building in the Western Hemisphere)
- Times Square (famous commercial intersection)
- Niagara Falls (world-famous waterfalls)
New Jersey
- Jersey City
- Liberty State Park
- Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
Missouri
- St. Louis
- Gateway Arch National Park (tallest arch in the world)
- Springfield
- Joplin
Michigan
- Niles/Buchanan
- Fernwood Botanical Garden
Ohio
- Columbus
Wisconsin
- Madison
- ๐ University of Wisconsin-Madison
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City
- Norman
- ๐ University of Oklahoma
I am always looking to expand this list and discover more of the world in my free time!
Connect:
While this site focuses on my academic journey, I am also active on social media. Feel free to connect with me on Facebook or Instagram.
Thanks for visiting this section! If you would like to learn more about my professional background, research, or projects, please explore the other pages on my site.