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• National Emblem of India: The Four Lions of Sarnath

  In Culture / 29 September 2010 / 3 comments

  

  To the newbie Indian tourist, reading that the “National Emblem of India is an adapted version of the Lion Capital of Maurya king Ashoka at Sarnath” means virtually nothing. So let’s break down the historical [...]

• 25,000 Reasons to see Jama Masjid, the Largest Mosque in India

  In Destinations, Religion, Temples / 28 September 2010 / 0 comments

  

  The final and fitting end of the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan’s extravagant building era can be seen in the magnificent Jama Masjid; A massive complex comfortably taking the title as the largest mosque in India. Properly [...]

• EAT: Nahar’s Sidewalk Cafe, Ooty

  In Food, Tamil Nadu Restaurants / 27 September 2010 / 2 comments

  

  Inevitably every tourist reaches a point where they can’t muster excitement for another Indian meal. This ‘wall’ can hit rather fast, surprising even the tourist themselves. And when this happens, it’s best to give into [...]

• The Tea Factory, Ooty, Tamil Nadu

  In City Landmarks, Destinations / 27 September 2010 / 11 comments

  

  Previous to my journey through the southern states of India, I had only driven past small plots of tea farms in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Near Ooty, a famous hill station of Tamil [...]

• As Dusk Would Have It: India’s Obsession with Light Skin

  In Video / 25 September 2010 / 0 comments

  

  Al Jezeera has produced a video that tackles the growing obsession with lighter skin in India. Tourists traveling about the country can’t help but see the countless billboard advertisements, magazine ads and constant rotation of [...]

• COOK: Vegetable Biryani

  In Cook / 25 September 2010 / 1 comment

  

  Have a hard time getting veggies into your diet while traveling? Try the savory flavor of vegetable biryani, a meal which only recently became a favorite. I found myself craving the comfort food goodness of [...]