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Friday, 10 October 2008

Indian drinks


A glass of faloodaOpens in a new browser window

Frothy Madras Filter CoffeeOpens in a new browser window

Metal South Indian coffeeOpens in a new browser window filter disassembled

A cool glass of LassiOpens in a new browser window

A cup of Chai.Opens in a new browser window

A boy in India preparing Chai.Opens in a new browser window

ChaiOpens in a new browser window (Tea) is a staple beverage throughout India. The less popular coffeeOpens in a new browser window is largely served in South India. Other beverages include nimbu pani (lemonade), lassi,Opens in a new browser window and coconut milkOpens in a new browser window

Thursday, 9 October 2008

Wednesday, 8 October 2008

Lothal


An ancient well, and the city drainage canals at Lothal.Opens in a new browser window

Archaeological site of Lothal.Opens in a new browser window

The dock, with a canal opening to allow water to flow into the river, thereby maintaining a stable water level.

The main well.

Friday, 26 September 2008

Kathak


Padma Vibhushan Birju Maharaj and his disciple Saswati Sen
KathakOpens in a new browser window is one of the classical dance forms of IndiaOpens in a new browser window

Thursday, 25 September 2008

Panchatantra


A page from Kelileh va Demneh dated 1429, from Herat, a Persian translation of the PanchatantraOpens in a new browser window derived from the Arabic version - Kalila wa Dimna - depicts the manipulative jackal-vizier, Dimna, trying to lead his lion-king into war.

A page from the Arabic version of Kalila wa dimna dated 1210 CE

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Shimla


ShimlaOpens in a new browser window from south
ShimlaOpens in a new browser window formerly Simla, was the summer capital of the erstwhile British Raj in India.

Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Indian rupee


1000- rupeeOpens in a new browser window note

Coins of various denominations