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Anirban Mandal & Pael Basu

Total Vote(s) : 238 | Total Testimonial(s) : 4

We are Pael & Anirban. We're an energetic couple who believe in living life to the fullest. We met online via Orkut and now plan to get married and settle down together. Pael works with British Airways while I have a business in Delhi. I'm a photographer by hobby and soon will be taking it up as an additional profession. Nature photography is what I love to do. But, now portraits also find a way into my forte. Peal is the one who mostly does the spotting while I do the shooting. I got into motor sport because of my hobby to goto places where nothing else could take me other than a Gypsy and with it came a legacy of offroading. Recently took part in Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm as an official and right now helping in conducting another rally in Rajasthan. We both are planning our next Gypsy together and have plans to take part in Desert Storm 2010 as competitors.

We are the best candidates because...

We might not be the best but we're not the least. We've got the "Never Say Die" attitude and no matter what situation is thrown at us we never bog down and put the feet down and stay. We can stand and smile in the worst situations life puts us through and still have the courage to come out of it. Sharing thoughts and feelings we're like fire and ice. Together we can do it.

Our Travel Plan

We plan to drive to places which are less known. Everyone visits the famous places. There's more beauty hidden in the quite and serene places rather than the jostling crowded places. Would love to visit some jungles and hills. Maybe camp outside and cook. Things like that. We both are outdoor people and have no issues with that. So, looking forward for a great time on the road and in between.

Our Travelogue

Pael has travelled a lot in UK and I've done a lot of traveling both in Europe and India. I've taken part in wildlife census in Corbett National park and was among the first civilians who took part in the census other than wildlife officials. Trekking and wading through the jungle and crocodile infested rivers was a fantastic experience of life I have had. Also have been into quite serious trekking. Having trekked to an altitude of 10,000 feet in Triund was my highest trek till now. Have done other treks in both the Himalayas and Garhwal Himalayas. Truind, McLeodgunj, Chakrata, are a few of the memorable treks I have completed till now. This February 2009 I took part in Maruti Desert Storm as an official and it was my first rally event. I drove 3800 kms in 7 days almost entirely single handed. This July I'm taking part in another rally and then down in September taking part in Raid de Himalayas. Trekking is a passion we both share and want to pursue till we can.

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Mohua Gopalakrishnan

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Testimonials

Praveen

Anirban and Pael are the great enthusiasts, and experiments in life are another snacks for them. Anirban has a great flick with camera and always hungry for getting more out of life...... I think they are the best couple deserving the first place in the contest.

Kalikinkar Sengupta

Hi...I saw your profile and liked it very much. You can join the Cedia great driving challenge community in orkut to gain more votes and testimonials. http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Community.aspx?cmm=91293176

Sahaya George

Anirban is best known for his challenge seeking attitude. When we looked for a job after our graduation, he wanted to become a business man. Astonisingly he did it successfully. Unlike others, he has not completely sunk into the business. He is well managing his time, and still affording to enhance his extra curricullar activities like driving and photography. These unique behaviours of Aniraban certainly makes him not only to participate, but to win also in this contest. All the best Anirban.

shaswati sen

hii Anirban and Payal.i hv become fan of ur photographs.Keep up the gr8 work.start collecting more votes now

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