Inked in Print: The Hindu and The Maharashtra Times

Arti July 16, 2013
"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."

This is how the past couple of months have been for me. Opportunities have popped in... all of a sudden, from somewhere bringing with them a lot of surprise, joy, honor and pride. To be more precise, there have been 2 so far and I am highly thrilled to share both of them here, with you.

My Yatra Diary... in 'Print'

1. The Hindu: Sometime in the month of April, I was contacted for a few of my quotes on how bloggers are today playing brand ambassadors for companies and voila! The next thing I knew was that I had been featured in one of the leading national daily newspaper of India, The Hindu along with none other than IndiBlogger - my favorite!

Following is a small snippet from the article:


It’s all about trust, and banking on this very factor of ‘credibility’, brands are now seeking out bloggers to try their products and write about them. In short they are the new brand ambassadors.

Please read the complete article here - Blogger Brigade

2. Maharashtra Times: A couple of months into The Hindu and I received a surprise call again, this time from a senior blogger and columnist, Mr. Makarand Karkare requesting me for a few details needed for an article he was writing on the review of My Yatra Diary... in a leading Marathi newspaper based in Mumbai, The Maharashtra Times owned by the Times group.


Scanned image of the Maharastra Times,
My Yatra Diary... was featured along with two other prominent travel bloggers - Desi Traveler and Bhushavali.


 Since the article is in Marathi language, please accept my apologies if you are unable to read it but what I can tell you is that Mr. Karkare has been very kind in all that he has written, even slipping in a mention for my little poem I had penned in honor of the Uttarakhand Jawans last month. The review is inspiring and highlights the soul of the blog in all its goodness stating why it was started, its purpose and why it should be read. I have no words to thank him enough for the kind appreciation.

Thank You!

It’s been a true delight and such a huge honor to see My Yatra Diary... taking its first baby steps in print during the past few months and all I can say is... I feel highly grateful and blessed about it. Thank you for all your continued love and blessings, which I trust and regard above anything and everything else to take me to places that have till now existed only in my dreams. Thank you... for helping me chisel my dreams into a reality.
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Posted by Arti

Hi there! I am Arti - constantly on the road, both figuratively and literally, unwrapping my unique gift called life. My blog, which focuses on spiritual journeys, is all about my love of sharing, exploring and learning; a continuous journey where I strive to seek the truth, discover myself, the world, my place therein and experience the real treasures of life along the way. I hope to help those planning to make a trip to these places or simply provide a virtual tour to the rest. If you have any queries, do leave a comment, I will be pleased to help! You can also contact me at - 22arti@gmail.com

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56 Comments

  1. rupam sarmaJuly 16, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Arti, Many many Congratulations , Great .
    Wish you all the best, Keep blogging :)
    ~ Dada

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  2. MartinaJuly 16, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Wow, Arti, that is so cool! Congrats to the features - you totally deserve it - you put your heart and soul in this blog, along with a lot of time and research. Hope your week is just wonderful!

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  3. ER RamachandranJuly 16, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    This is amazing stuff RR! You have made great strides in photography capturing some of the great shrines as well as places in US.Naturally, applause will follow chasing you! Here's 'cheers' for your efforts and let me say this. This is only the beginning.. more and more will follow..
    ERR

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  4. Prasad NpJuly 17, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Hi Arti: Thanks a lot for highlighting and sharing desi Traveler with My Yatra Diary and Bhushavali. It indeed really feels good to be in such August comapny.

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  5. Avada KedavraJuly 17, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    That's great Arti. Wishing you get many more such opportunities in future. Congrats! :)

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  6. Ginny HartzlerJuly 17, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Wow, this is so very exciting, now you will be famous!!! Congratulations!

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  7. Draffin BearsJuly 17, 2013 at 1:28 AM

    Hi Arti,

    Huge congratulations for having your blog in print - that is wonderful and so well deserved.
    I always enjoy coming to see all you share, thank you.

    Hope you are enjoying the week
    Carolyn

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  8. Divya ShivaramanJuly 17, 2013 at 1:54 AM

    nothing makes us happy than our dedication and efforts are appreciated....your works deserves so...way to go girl

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  9. Mareta KusumaningrumJuly 17, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Congrat dear Arti, This is the result of your consistency, patience and loyalty to write for all of us :)

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  10. cocominoJuly 17, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Congrats to your news Your articles always inspire me a lot

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  11. AngeliJuly 17, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    congratulations, Arti! i'm happy for you. :D

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  12. cosmosJuly 17, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Congratulations, Arti!　It's no surprise.
    Your sincere thoughtful well-described writing deserves to catch their attention and praise. Happy for you, Arti and
    hope you'll enjoy more fruitful role in blogging.

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  13. Rahul BhatiaJuly 17, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Great news Arti! So good to see you getting honored at forums where your blog deserves to be:)

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  14. Krishna/à´•ൃà´·്à´£July 17, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    congrats...

    thanks

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  15. NasreenJuly 17, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Hey congrats...

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  16. R Niranjan DasJuly 17, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Congratulations Arti!! Way to go...

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in/2013/07/the-orange-sky.html

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  17. Shilsagar BelekarJuly 17, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    woww congratulations :D

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  18. RajlakshmiJuly 17, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    This is so cool. Congratulations :D

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  19. Saru SinghalJuly 17, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    WOW! All I can say is you are one blogger I look upto. Happy to see you there. Great going and all the very best for future. We would love to see 'My Yatra Diary' going places...:)

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  20. betchaiJuly 17, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    oh wow, congratulations Arti, so very happy for you. You deserve all these recognition and honor, you write and express your thoughts so well

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  21. IndraniJuly 17, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Wow! Congrats Arti!

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  22. ZielonaMilaJuly 17, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Congratulations, Arti! Greetings

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  23. JeevanJuly 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Wow! Contrast Arti... will check the Hindu article :)
    My best wishes for winning more honors

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  24. RachnaJuly 18, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    That superb, Arti! Congrats and may your blog touch new milestones.

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  25. ShwetaJuly 18, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Congratulations Arti ! way to go :)

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  26. ArtiJuly 18, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Thank you so much, @Everyone! To receive all the love and adulation is a real humbling experience, feels so good to see all the wishes, all your wishes are simply 'Magic'! Thank you so much, truly appreciate each one of them. :)

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  27. zephyrJuly 19, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    Hugs, Arti. You and your blog deserve all the accolades. Go on, reach the sky!

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    1. ArtiJuly 20, 2013 at 3:16 PM

      Big bear tight hugs right back, Aunty. Blessings like your's are my only wings. Love you sooooooo much! :)

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  28. AnonymousJuly 20, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Well done you!

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  29. ashokJuly 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    wow..thats good news Arti!

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  30. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Congratulations on a job well done, Arti. We are all very proud of you and your blog.

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  31. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmJuly 22, 2013 at 12:23 AM

    Congratultions! That's wonderful!

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  32. Cloud NineJuly 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Wow!! Hearty congratulations, dear Arti!

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  33. Magia da InêsJuly 22, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    .·°°。♡♡
    Parabéns, amigo!
    Que bom que seu trabalho está sendo reconhecido e admirado!

    Boa semana!°°。°♪
    ♪♫ Beijinhos
    °。♪♪
    °

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  34. TeamgsquareJuly 23, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Wonderful Arti ji . Where is the treat ? and when are you going for your domain after doing so much of hard work , you should enjoy it also . Don't delay it .

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  35. Sallie (FullTime-Life)July 23, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    Congratulations Arti! I feel as if I know a celebrity author now! You deserve all the honors.

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  36. Felicity Grace TerryJuly 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Such exciting news, well done.

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  37. Minoru SaitoJuly 24, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Hi!Congratulations.

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  38. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Congratulation, Arti!
    thanks for sharing this sweet information.

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  39. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    Aha, Congratulation! Arti......really, you have a great account.

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  40. Icy BCJuly 24, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Wow..that's great, Arti, and congratulation!

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  41. Here I Am CarrieJuly 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    How wonderful that all you hard work and amazing blogs are getting recognized. So happy for you Arti.

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  42. TomokoJuly 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Hi, Arti
    Congratulations! it is a big news. I am so happy for you.
    Tomoko

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  43. SridharanJuly 29, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    WoW.. Many congratulations.. Keep it up.. Arti..

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  44. HemalJuly 31, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Oops! SO there were many things I missed..

    First up, congratulations girl!! truly a triumph!

    Second, I have got my subscription working, finally! :)

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  45. BGTAugust 6, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    Awesome Arti! You deserve this yaar :) Kudos. And let the celebrations continue :)

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  46. BushraAugust 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Hearty congratulations to you dear :) Way to go!

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  47. Karan SampatAugust 12, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Congratulations..:)

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  48. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Congrats Arti...Many more such feat to come your way I wish.. :-)

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  49. indu chhibberAugust 12, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Arti this is great news ,i am very happy for you .You deserve the best...many more milestones are waiting for you.

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  50. AditiAugust 12, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Great going!! Congratulations :)

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  51. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Congratulations Aarti !! Much deserved ! being recognized on Print Media is an achievement worth being proud about !!

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  52. AnonymousAugust 12, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Congrats Arti ! Great going..

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  53. deepAugust 12, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Great work. First of many to come. :)

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  54. RajeshAugust 13, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Congratulation to you.

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  55. C SureshAugust 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Congratulations Arti - truly well deserved. I have done a few trips with Bhushavali - the first of them being a shade before I became an active blogger. Been loving the virtual trips with you :)

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