Hema
Narayanan
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Stories, photographs and essays published across magazines, journals and newspapers.
100+ FEATURES · 2007-PRESENT
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Travel Magazines
Travel + Leisure · Discover India · Travel Span
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Discover India | Sep-Oct 2021
Discover India | September 2020
Travel + Leisure | September 2025
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Travel + Leisure | February 2022
Newspapers
The Hindu · Deccan Herald · Deccan Chronicle · DNA
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The Hindu | March 2019
Shutterbug @Home - Covid-19 -->
Deccan Herald | April 2020
March 2015
March 2015
Photo Journals of
YPS - PSA - NYIP
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July-Dec 2021
The Sacred Pilgrimage: PSA -->
April 2021
Shutter of the Night: Drsti -->
December 2020
March 2018
The Hindu - DNA -
Deccan Chronicle
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March 2019
Photo Journal Stand
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Pride of Nagaland - Hornbill Festival in Kohima, Drsti journal for YPS, July-Dec 2021
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The Sacred Pilgrimage: - Varanasi - Journal, Photographic Society of America, April 2021
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Ring in the Magic - The Golden Hour and its importance in Photography- Drsti journal for YPS, January 2021 edition
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Festival of Festivals - Nagaland Hornbill Festival, PSA Journal, Photographic Society of America, Fall 2020
Travel + Leisure
Island in the Sun
Mallorca Islands in Spain- Travel & Leisure, India & South Asia, February 2022
- Shutter of the Night: - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, December 2020
- The Second Pillar of Photography: - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, November 2020
- What Aperture Affects: - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, October 2020
- The First Pillar of Photography: - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, September 2020
- The Big Bang of Photography: 2 - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, August 2020
- The Big Bang of Photography: 1 - Drsti Journal, Youth Photographic Society, July 2020
Newspapers
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Devarayanadurga Trek- Deccan Herald, Jan 2021
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Lockdown Shutterbug - Deccan Herald, Apr 2020
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Kashi Collage - Hashtag, The Hindu, Mar 2019
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Urquhart Castle - Deccan Chronicle, Apr 2016
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Lake Naivasha - Deccan Chronicle, Jan 2016
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Anjanadri Hills - Deccan Herald, May 2015
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Black Metal Magic- Deccan Herald, March 2015
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Bhoganandeeshwara - Deccan Herald, Oct 2013
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Kumbalgarh Fort - Deccan Herald, Aug 2012
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Badami Caves - Deccan Herald, March 2012
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Somnathpur - Deccan Herald, Feb 2012
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Chiklihole Reservoir - Deccan Herald, Dec 2011
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Tipu's Dungeons - Deccan Herald, Mar 2011
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Shrouded in Mystery- Deccan Herald, July 2010
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Thai Ancient City - Deccan Herald, Mar 2010
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Srirangapatna Obelisk - DNA, Jan 2009
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Rhode Island Blues - Deccan Herald, Aug 2009
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Bijapur's Black Taj - DNA, Mar 2009
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Romancing at Heidelberg - DNA, Jan 2009
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When in Rome - The Hindu, March 2007
Travel Magazines
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Island in the Sun - Travel + Leisure, Feb 2022
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Lord of the Festivals - Discover India, Sep-Oct 2021
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Festive Theyyam - Travel+Leisure, Oct 2021
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Knights of the Forest - Discover India, Sep 2020
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Lamayuru Moonscapes - Discover India, Apr 2017
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Ajanta & Ellora - Discover India, Apr 2016
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The TAJ Trio - Discover India, Jan 2016
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Hanoi Cyclos- National Geographic, Nov 2015
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The Salt Desert - National Geographic, Aug 2014
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Rann of Kutch Desert- Discover India, July 201
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Breathtaking Bhutan- Discover India, July 2012
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Great Wall of India - Discover India, July 2012
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Bangalore Cuisine - Discover India, May 2011
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Chiklihole - Discover India, April 2010
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Thrill of the wild, Discover India, Mar 2010
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UNESCO Hampi, Discover India, Feb 2010
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Masinagudi - Discover India, Jan 2010
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Alleppey Boat Race - Travel Span, Sep 2010
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Stones of Halebidu - Travel Span, Jan 2010
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UNESCO Pattadhakal- Discover India, Nov 2009
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Sunken Talakkadu - Travel Span, June 2009
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Bidriware Magic - Travel Span, March 2009
In-flight Mags
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Beyond the British - Spice Route, Mar 2016
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Monsoon Moments - Go Getter, Aug 2012
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Trek the Sarpass - Go Getter, Dec 2011
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Adventure in Goa - Go Getter, Dec 2011
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Bagdogra - Go Getter, Nov 2011
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Duck Tours - Jet Wings, July 2009
Interiors Mags
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Contrasts- VERVE, Nov 2015
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House of Travels - New Indian Express, Nov 2013
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Solitude in the city, Femina, Nov 2012
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Paradise Regained- Inside Outside, Apr 2012
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An Indian Recall- Inside Outside, Sep 2011
Journals & Blogs
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Photographing Water Diamonds - New York Institute of Photography, March 2018
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Silhouettes Speak - New York Institute of Photography, April 2016
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Periyar of Karnataka, CoorgTour.com, Jan 2017
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Nalnad Aramane, CoorgTour.com, Jan 2017
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Temple of Moksha, CoorgTour.com, Dec 2016
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Rustic in Nalaknad , Orange County, Jan 2011
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The Royal Tombs, Orange County, Mar 2011
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Karnataka's Periyar, Orange County, Aug 2010
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Go fishing at Coorg, Orange County, Aug 2010
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Talacauvery, Orange County, July 2010
Digital Mags
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Run with the Wind - Zafigo Online, April 2019
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An Ode to BRO - Himalayan Geographic, Dec 2016
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Top 10 of Masai Mara - Africa Geographic, Dec 2015
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Top 10 of Amboseli - Africa Geographic, Oct 2015
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Pushkar Photo essay - Boiled Beans, Mar 2014
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Rajyotsava: Cover - Boiled Beans, Nov 2013
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Karnataka Treasures - Boiled Beans, Nov 2013
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Camels of Pushkar - TravelMag UK, Dec 2011
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Paddle Power - TravelMag UK, Nov 2011
Cultural Mags
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Keep the Faith - Rangoli, Dec 2019
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Kumbalangi Village - Culturama, Mar 2016
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A New Dawn: Cover - Rangoli, Jan 2016
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Sarees: Cover - Rangoli, Sep 2013
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Nose Ring Special : Rangoli, May 2013
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Ladakh Monk: Cover - Rangoli, Oct 2012
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Nirona Artists - Culturama, Mar 2011
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Tomatoes: Cover - Rangoli, July 2012
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Alleppey Boat Race - Culturama, Oct 2010
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