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It is now the end of February and I have booked my flight to Sri Lanka for March 13. As…
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Kolkata (pop 20 million) is the capital of West Bengal State and the third largest city in India. It was…
INDIA - History Through thousands of years of great civilizations, invasions and the birth of religions, understanding Indian history can…
Crossing the border from Nepal was easy with no hassle. Arriving at night, I stayed in Sunauli, just on the…
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