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Arrived in Goa, to the sounds of news channels whining about the railway traffic disruption in the region caused by the monsoon downpour. Rains in Goa are so dense that … Continue reading →

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A page from my ‘arm-chair’ travels…exploring the music and the dances of ethnic groups and tribes. Here, I am sharing videos from youtube that provide an authentic peep into the … Continue reading →

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Absolutely innovative design! Created a few centuries ago. As curious as cormorant fishing!In the sleepy town of Kochi. I saw these for the first time on a walk by the … Continue reading →

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It is my good fortune to have spent a lot of time with the members of this tribe, and to have the opportunity to  explore their memes or their psychological … Continue reading →

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Following is an excerpt from an article I wrote for Jozan.net. ‘Textiles, costumes & dress codes have played an integral role as announcers of significant life events, in some cultures … Continue reading →

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Travelling Godmen are wanderers that travel from village to village, restricting themselves to a particular geographical area (usually dictated by the language). They sell spirituality and its benefits in different … Continue reading →

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The feast of St. John the Baptist is celebrated with unspoilt ethnic Goan flavor on the 24th of June every year. Young men and boys of the village go as … Continue reading →

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Jaipur. 3 hours.  3 things on the TO-DO list. The Palace to feast on the architecture. The outstanding folk songs and puppet show – to feed the soul. And finally … Continue reading →

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