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A trail to discover

Mritunjay Kumar explores the best places to visit in Haryana and look what he suggests. It is said that, In Haryana, you hear the echo of the past everywhere. Its history is a rich tapestry of the ancient, the medieval and the modern. The highway of history, Haryana bears the footprints of kings and warriors, saint and sages, sufis & savants. The continuity of its rich past, has been unbroken through ages, with legends of the epic heroes and places of pilgrimage like temples, Sarovars and Dargahs. Pilgrim Tourism The pilgrim’s progress in Haryana is deeply rooted in devotion, legend ...
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Get Set GOA!

By far, India’s most politically stable and incessantly beautiful state, Goa truly reflects ‘Unity in Diversity’ in various forms: be it food, religions or passion! Beauty, beaches, beer, sun, shacks, shrines, sanctuaries, waterfalls you name it the state provides it! As compared to other Indian states, Goa has westernized more quickly than the rest; owing to the pervasive presence of the Portugal natives. Living a truly ‘tropical lifestyle,’ Goans aren’t very competitive and business-minded people. Living a jolly, relaxed and musical life is what Goans are all about. ...
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Bandel: a Pleasant Surprise

Sonya Gogna set out in a quest for the holy amidst the daily bustle of a small town, and was in for a surprise.  Bandel, a bustling small town of Hooghly district has been a major junction of the Eastern Railway. Sounds of the trains, engines, wagons and boggies in the railway yards for change track, cleanup or repair keeps the city dweller and travelers alike awake. Nearby Bandel thermal power plant, one of the largest in the region spews smokes in the air, shows off the importance of the town.  It was the kind of weather and time – ...
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ON TOP_OF_EVERYTHING
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ON TOP OF EVERYTHING!

On May 17 2010, Vasant Sinha Roy and Debashis Biswas attained the dream of a lifetime: along with a small team of mountaineers, they stood on top of the tallest mountain in the world. Tamasa Ghosh and Debarati Chowdhury record the experience of these adventurous mountaineers. “Great things are done, when men and mountains meet; This is not done by jostling in the street” – William Blake. If exploration has an ultimate and all-approval drive, it is definitely this: placing yourself in a condition where blunders won’t be able to be unavoidably recovered. In fact, the uncanny inclination that prevails ...
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Unraveling Buddhism in Gujarat

The state government is not leaving any stone unturned to promote Gujarat as the Buddhist destination. Satyavir Singh deciphers the traces of Buddhism in the state and observes the government’s effort to promote them. Every aspect of Gujarat has a strong Hindu identity be it history, places, beliefs, politics or people. But, probably, most of the people are clueless about the fact that Gujarat has been a significant place for Buddhism too. The recent excavation in Vadnagar has again thrown light on the strong links of Buddha with the state. Although, archeologists have unearthed many evidences earlier, the recent one ...
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Charming Chiang_Mai
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Charming Chiang Mai

Nestled amongst some of the highest mountains of Thailand, the city of Chiang Mai is a treat to the soul. Dr Beena Menon takes in the sights and senses of this little paradise. As the sun creeps over the deep blue line of the mountains turning the sky into a breathtaking blue-gold and the mists lift from the valley of Chiang Mai, another glorious morning dawns as a gift from the Gods. As I sit by my window and breathe in the fresh cool air, a cup of tea in hand taking in the magic of the dappled green-gold sunlight ...
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a repository of treasure at waterloo
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A repository of treasure at Waterloo

Dr Kumar Mahabir takes a tour of the Indian Caribbean Museum in Trinidad, the only one of its kind dedicated to the preservation of the material history of over one million descendants of South Asians in the Caribbean Islands. There are many types of museums in the world, and even within a single country. The major types include museums of art, science, sports and natural history. The Indian Caribbean Museum is a specialized museum like the Police Museum, the Money Museum, The Maritime Museum and the Angostura Museum of Trinidad and Tobago. Indeed, the establishment of such museums are important ...
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Copious Amounts of Color and Creativity

Ujjwal Khullar takes you on a Color and Creativity guided tour of the souvenirs of Rajasthani royalty. Renowned for its blue pottery, handcrafted Lac jewelry, mojaris, puppets, textiles, leather work, embossed Bajots and wooden furniture, Rajasthan is well and truly a shopper’s paradise. While all these are a great buy for one self, people also love them as gifts. Take for instance, mojaris, which are the traditional foot wear of the land. These exquisite hand crafted pieces, which once adorned the feet of kings and queens, are now mostly worn on special occasions. An interesting trivia about mojaris these are ...
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