Historical

Chittaurgarh Fort, an enigma with a thin line between history and mythology -I

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“यह है अपना राजपूताना, नाज़ इसे तलवारों पे, इसने सारा जीवन काटा बर्छी तीर कमानो पे, यह प्रताप का वतन पला है आज़ादी के…

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Namprikdang Of Dzongu, North Sikkim

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Having grown up amongst the same type of houses and among Lepcha neighbours and friends in Kalimpong, it was indeed heartening to connect with the ancient times at Namprikdang. Of course there was the official reception of VIPs in the traditional ways, the forgettable speeches after speeches, with clear and present hints to “vote for me”.

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Shimla to Kaza – A Road Review

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On the way, you see some of the huge falls, portions of roads which have never seen two vehicles side-by-side ever, since their width can’t accommodate them (ok ok.. poor joke, move on) , tall huge rocky mountains, a LOT of clear Sun and occasionally a snow-peak. I am not a sun-glass guy but sometimes its so bright that you better use them.

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