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FROM RAGS to STITCHES – As it turns 50, Bangladesh is doing well, despite its politicians. But the prospects for the next few years look troubling. Economist March 27, 2021 In colonial times, the eastern half of Bengal was one … Continue reading →

MEGHALAYA (pop 3,220,000 – Shillong, West/East/South Garo Hills, Khasi Hills) (“abode of clouds”). Meghalaya was formed by carving out two districts from the state of Assam: the United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills in1972. Area 22,430 square kilometres, with a length-to-breadth ratio … Continue reading →

MEGHALAYA (pop 3,220,000 – Shillong, West/East/South Garo Hills, Khasi Hills) (“abode of clouds”). Meghalaya is formed of the Khasi Hills, Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills. Bordered to the south and west by Bangladesh and to the north and east by Assam. … Continue reading →

Assam is one of the seven Northeastern states, a land of blue hills, green valleys and a red river. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it is surrounded by the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, which together with Assam are known collectively as the seven … Continue reading →

Assam is one of the seven Northeastern states, a land of blue hills, green valleys and a red river. Situated just below the eastern Himalayan foothills, it is surrounded by the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Meghalaya, which together with Assam are known collectively as the seven … Continue reading →

Afghanistan May 30-June 14, 2024 Afghanistan is a landlocked country of mountains and valleys in the heart of Asia. Afghanistan has been the centre of many powerful empires for the past 2,000 years. However, in the last 40 years, the country … Continue reading →

Afghanistan is a landlocked country of mountains and valleys in the heart of Asia. Afghanistan has been the centre of many powerful empires for the past 2,000 years. However, in the last 40 years the country has been in chaos due … Continue reading →

SEE Spring is the time when Kashmir bursts into a riot of colors and millions of flowers carpet the landscape. Experiences Bhuddist chanting Diwali Experience a Hindu wedding (at least 3 days!) Experience Holi Krishna Janmashtami Kumbha Mela Pilgrimage Play field … Continue reading →

Understand Kashmir is a land divided between the northern half of the northern-most state of India, Jammu and Kashmir and the district of Kashmir in Pakistan. Torn by war, terrorism and violence since 1948 by Pakistan militant groups, this beautiful valley has long been … Continue reading →

Bangladesh March 7-17, 2023 Bangladesh is the eighth-most populous country in the world, with over 165 million people in an area of 148,460 square kilometres making it among the most densely populated countries in the world. It shares land borders … Continue reading →