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Andaman and Nicobar islands – III

A Tropical Paradise This part contains some rare photographs of the Jarawas. I have devoted this part to the different tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Group of Islands because this is the only place in the world where the… Read more ›

February 21, 2008 122 Comments

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Islands and Beaches, Nature, Travel India, Wildlife

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands – II

The Volcano and some remote locations Some one asked me how many days can one spend in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The answer is simple. They are so good, you could spend your entire life time. I have written… Read more ›

February 20, 2008 4 Comments

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands – I

A Tropical Paradise – an overview Have you ever dreamt of a holiday in a tropical paradise amidst waving palms whispering to the oceans; laze around on numerous sun kissed beaches; watch beautiful and colourful marine life; see the only… Read more ›

February 19, 2008 7 Comments

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Forests, Islands and Beaches, Nature, Travel India

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Mangalore

the Gateway to Manipal University and Dharamstala Because of the similarity of names, many people confuse Mangalore with Bangalore.Mangalore is an altogether different city – about 357 kms from Bangalore.Recently, I received an invitation to visit Mangalore.

February 10, 2008 8 Comments

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Architecture, Cities, Islands and Beaches, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Gangasagar

The Holy Sagar Island When I was a young student in Calcutta, I often heard about Gangasagar (also known as Sagar Island, Sagar Deep or simply Sagar). There is a popular saying that you can visit all the places of… Read more ›

January 29, 2008 4 Comments

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Islands and Beaches, Nature, Temples and Pilgrimage, Travel India

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Travel India Rameswaram

The southern most of Adi Shankaracharya’s Four Dhams Rameswaram is a small town on Pamban Island – an island in South India – separated from the Indian mainland by the Pamban Channel. Rameswaram is the place used by Lord Rama… Read more ›

January 28, 2008 1,659 Comments

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