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Potato cutlet as a starter


Potato cutlet as a starter
I recently went to a restaurant called “Rajasthan” in Patna (capital of Bihar ) and took this photo of a plate of “potato cutlets” or potato chops. They are a…
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Can a woman pee like a man - female urination devices for your travels to India?


Can a woman pee like a man - female urination devices for your travels
to India?
India is great fun but the fun can fizz out if you see some of the toilets India has to offer. The toilets in your hotel room will most likely be western style…
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Picture of the week - an old cow herder


Picture of the week - an old cow herder
Do you feel sorry for this old man who almost looks like Mahatma Gandhi? Mahatma Gandhi upon arrival from South Africa to India in 1901 decided not to wear cot…
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Excavations at Kumhrar in Patna


Excavations at Kumhrar in Patna
If you are a student of history then you must visit the excavations at kumhrar (also spelled as Kumrahar) in Patna , the capital of Bihar . The capital of the …
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Arriving at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport


Arriving at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi will perhaps be the entry point for most foreign travellers to India . I have always wondered why this airport wa…
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Domestic Airlines in India


Domestic Airlines in India
Often the best way to travel to any destination within India, especially for foreigners is by flights. I prefer the trains as there is no other way to see Indi…
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Picture of the week - walking on the rope street performance


Picture of the week - walking on the rope street performance
The first “picture of the week” is a photo of a young girl performing “walking on the rope” trick in the city of Leh in Ladakh . I think the performance requi…
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Pictures of India Gate


Pictures of India Gate
India Gate, originally known as the All India War Memorial was erected in 1931 in the heart of Delhi to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in World War I…
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Traffic in India - what to expect


Traffic in India - what to expect
When you arrive in India for the first time, you are in for a big culture shock depending on which part of the world you’re coming from as far as traffic in In…
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Pictures of the Golden Temple of Amritsar


Pictures of the Golden Temple of Amritsar
The Harmandir Sahib or the Darbar Sahi is more commonly known as the Golden Temple situated in the city of Amritsar, Punjab. It is the holiest temple (called G…
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Seasons and climate of India


Seasons and climate of India
India is a big country. Painting with a broad brush, the average climate of India is said to be of tropical monsoon type. This, however, doesn’t take into cons…
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Roundup of travel safety tips for India


Roundup of travel safety tips for India
It is generally accepted that India is a safe country to visit but one cannot be too safe. Here’s a round-up of safety precautions and tips when travelling to …
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