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! I am continuously building a list of the movies I have watched which can be found here.
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:
India
Odisha (home state)
- Baleshwar (home town)
- Chandipur Sea Beach
- Emami Jagannath Temple
- Panchalingeswar Temple
- Bhubaneswar
- Nandankanan Zoological Park
- Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
- Dhauli Shanti Stupa
- Regional Museum of Natural History
- Odisha State Museum
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteshwar Mahadev Temple
- Rajarani Temple
- Kedaragauri Temple
- Puri
- Shree Jagannatha Temple Puri
- Shree Gundicha Temple
- Sun Temple, Konarak
- Baripada
- Similipal National Park
- Bāliḍihā Dam
- Cuttack
Kerala
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Alleppey
- Munnar
- Ponmudi Hill Station
Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- Davanagere
- Hampi
- Chitradurga Fort
- Jigani
West Bengal
- Kolkata
- Kharagpur
- Digha
Delhi
- New Delhi
Tamil Nadu
- Rameswaram
- Madurai
- Kanniyakumari
United States
Indiana (current state)
- South Bend (current town)
- Indianapolis
- Indiana Dunes State Park
- Michigan City
- Potato Creek State Park
- Potawatomi Zoo
- Heatherwood Equestrian Academy
Illinois
- Chicago
- Champaign
Michigan
- Fernwood Botanical Garden
Ohio
- Columbus
Wisconsin
- Madison
Missouri
- St. Louis
- Springfield
- Joplin
Oklahoma
- Oklahoma City
- Norman
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.