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Anticipating a ‘Normal’ Kharif Season
Wheat crop’s per acre yields may face challenges in 2023. Wheat is a major Rabi crop and its…
Holi 2023: India Celebrates Festival of Colours
Millions of Indians are celebrating Holi – the festival of colours – at home and around the world.…
Woman Swims from Bangladesh to India to Marry Internet Boyfriend
They say love does not ask why, and it also does not think twice. Indeed this was proven…
Ceylon
The story of Britain’s acquisition of Ceylon, one of the strangest in the history of imperial expansion is…
The Ancient Rock City of Sigiriya: Fit for a King and Built by the Gods
Rising majestically 650 feet (200m) above the Sri Lankan landscape, Sigiriya is an ancient city built on a…
The Nomads of Mongolia
With a population of around 3 million and the area of 1,566,000 square km (605,000 sq mi), Mongolia is the…
Famous Bengali Dishes, Desserts and Breads You Should Know About
Bangladeshi food is well-known for its fish from the Ganges, bhuna style of slow-cooked curries, especially with mutton,…
Turkmenistan Country Profile
Known for its autocratic government and large gas reserves, Turkmenistan has been an island of stability in restive…
The Fishing Communities of Sri Lanka
While attempting to photograph early morning rush hour in Galle bus station, a chance encounter led me to an extraordinary group…
Dance
Dance has been an important part of most cultures from their earliest times. Throughout the world, as part…