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Bikaner Camel Fair
An enjoyable show involving the ship of the desert at Bikaner, Rajasthan, from January 9-10, 2016
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The puissant writings of W.G. Sebald
There is no way to summarize Sebald--s beautiful artefacts. They have to be read, individually and as a body
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Demon masks from the Emerald Isle
These demon masks from Sri Lanka were part of old dance rituals to ward off the evil eye
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Danish papercut mobiles
Each one of these carefully crafted Oda Wiedbrecht paper mobiles have a story to tell
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Taj Mahal from above
An aerial view of the Taj Mahal was one of the major attractions of the Imperial Airways-- Empire Air Routes (England-India-Malaya-Australia)
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Netaji's love for air travel
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose preferred flying to other modes of transport when in a hurry, even chartering a plane if required
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Birdie from Gujarat
This rubber bird, which flaps its wings and also squeaks, is a perfect accessory for your vehicle
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Grumpy Traveller The dragon's smile
What could be worse than a six-hour flight delay and then getting injured the moment you check-in to your hotel room and with no medical help available
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India Yoga Festival
For a healthy and spiritual start to the New Year, visit the India Yoga Festival in Goa (January 4-8, 2016)
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Island Tourism Festival
Enjoy the archipelago--s many attractions during the 10-day festival starting on January 5, 2016
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On a wine tour through Mallorca
See some of the best vineyards of this Spanish island and know about its wine-making business
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Vignette Ptanque in Pondy
Pondicherry still finds time to play the French game of boules (metal balls).
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The Soviet land, 1955
Jawaharlal Nehru had spent 16 days in the USSR, covering some 13,000km, on his first official tour to the country as the prime minister of India
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Show-piece tractor
The miniature hand-made tractor from Kapurthala is just the adorable collectible you would love to have
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The life of Pandit Ravi Shankar
Read about the 'sitar' maestro's journey--from the lanes of Banaras to the MGM lot in Hollywood--in his own words
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Brass take-away from Varanasi
If filling your own jar with Ganga jal is too much of an effort, then the brass jar that comes with the holy water is the answer.
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Stress-buster monsters
Perfect for throwing at your pesky colleagues at work, these sand-filled monsters from Thailand can also be used as paper-weights
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When in Myanmar, smoke a cheroot
No trip to Myanmar is complete without a taste of this all-important part of life, cheroot, even if you--re a non-smoker.
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Mark Tully on his life in India
In 1965, when Mark Tully moved back to India, Delhi was a city of bicycles. Hauz Khas was still a village with buffaloes and all of East Delhi was a jungle
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The extraordinary life of Joseph Conrad
From smuggling arms to the Caribbean revolutionaries to watching the Belgian republic's avaricious slave-and-ivory trade first hand, Joseph Conrad was much more than a wandering seaman with strange tales
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Heart of Arkness
A beautifully crafted pewter animal puzzle which, when solved, can be worn as a pendant
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World Heritage Site Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
The iconic and historic railway station, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Mumbai, is a Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Chola temples of Tamil Nadu
Brihadisvara temple and Airavatesvara temple are now part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
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World Heritage Site Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Gujarat
Visit Panchmahal district in Gujarat to experience the rich heritage of Champaner and Pavagadh.
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Eid in Hyderabad, 1938
Read to know how Eid was celebrated in the last decade of the Nizam--s time in Hyderabad.
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A box for all the spicy goodness
Take back a spicy souvenir--this rubberwood spice box from Kochi--s Jew Town.
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A Family Holiday Experience from Marriott Rewards
Marriott International--s loyalty program, Marriott Rewards, is launching MAX, a new and exclusive program for kids.