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BARIPADA RATH YATRA
A new slant to women’s lib? For the female devotees at Baripada, Orissa, it is religion at its best. Read on to know more.
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Chained Hanuman
There is a small temple dedicated to Hanuman the monkey-God in Puri, which is the source of a fascinating legend involving Hanuman, Lord Jagannath and Varuna the Sea God.
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All Men Are My Children
The life and importance of the Emperor Asoka, who helped create Buddhism as a faith of international standing.
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Household Textiles: Handmade Floor Coverings
Introduction to textile floor coverings and where to get them.
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The Partition of Bengal
Why did Lord Curzon want to partition Bengal at the beginning of the twentieth century and what happened next?
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Festival of the Chariots
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa
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The Brahmananda Purana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
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Sex and Desire I
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
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TEAM FOR CHALLANGER, PROBABLES FOR AUSSIE TOUR ANNOUNCED.
Aussie tour will be the most toughest home series for India in recent years. Have a look at the probables for the series.
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Doing business in India
The largest democracy in the world, India has shed its image as the exotic land of holy men and breathtaking temples to assert its position as an economic power house.
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Intolerance in India
Hindus and Christians have helped break the tolerance bubble in India, but neither they nor the government seem to be prepared to act. They need to do something quickly.
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Planning a Trip to India
Planning what to see on a trip to India can be a daunting experience especially when you have to choose between the south, north, the east or the west.
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King Ashoka
Brief history of King Ashoka, an early proponent of Buddhism.
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Travel and Adventure in India
White water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, coracling, snorkeling, scuba diving - a host of exciting options are opening up for visitors to India.
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Cooking Perfect Basmati Rice
Cooking basmati rice sends sweet-smelling fragrance to diners around the world. The fragrant rice intermingling with piquant notes of spices instantly whets the appetite.
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India Facts - Part One.
In this article I have given information on the some salient facts about India. They are the national flag, the national anthem, the national song and the national emblem.
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