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80The Hillfolk of Kandbari-A Photo Essay
If I had to choose two words that define the ethos of the hillfolk I met during my brief sojourn in Kandbari, they would be simple and contented. This is the fifth in a series of ten Hubs on a holiday in Kandbari. Beauty abounds in the hills of...
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81Around Kandbari -Triund at 10,000 feet- A Photo Essay
This is the fourth in the series on Kandbari, a small hamlet at the base of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range in Himachal Pradesh in India. Triund is a grassy meadow perched at an altitude of 3,000 metres (~...
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76Kandbari Views-A Pictorial Essay
This is the third in a series on a holiday in Kandbari, in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh (region of snowy mountains). Kandbari lies at 1200 metres (4000 feet) in the foothills of the Dhauladhar...
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67The Day I Got Shot
In this violent world, getting shot at is a distinct possibility and something we must accept as a harsh reality. But to be a target twice in one lifetime should be enough to reinforce one’s belief in God...
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63Kandbari-A Flowerworks Display
This is the second in a series on a holiday at Kandbari in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This Hub consists of pictures of flowers from the area around Kandbari. The credit for identifying them goes to Sally's Trove. Image Courtesy...
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66My Unwritten Hubs
Unlike others who are prolific writers, the best I can claim to be is a prolific title writer. I churn out possible subjects to be written about at mind-boggling speed. Unfortunately, I am also remarkably slow at producing complete pieces. My...
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65Goan Sunrises - A Pictorial Essay
This is a collection of pictures taken from the terrace of my sister's home in Goa, India. These were taken towards the end of October 2009 around 0615 hrs. The fishing trawlers are about to return home. ...
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73Ten Days At Kandbari
This is the first in a series of Hubs on a holiday at Kandbari, a charming, little-known hill station in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Kandbari lays no claim to fame. In fact the vast majority...
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70On the Horns of a Dilemma
This is a rather weird question to start with but let me ask it anyway. Where would you rather be–on the horns of a bull or the horns of a dilemma? I guess both can be equally painful in different ways and...
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74Welcome to India
India can be bewildering. Not only for visitors, but also for Indians. Here are a few observations which may help you understand some of the cross-cultural differences and idiosyncrasies that make India...
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