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Touring Humility In Shantiniketan

2010-10-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Visva-Bharati

A recent tourism conference provides our India correspondent with a rare shot at renewed humility. The author’s experience as a travel consultation in India does not prevent her humanity from showing through. See how relating India’s tourists attractions can lead to self awareness.

Tags: Amartya Sen, Indira Gandhi, Kolkata, Poush Mela, Rabindranath Tagore, Shantiniketan, travel guides, Visva Bharati

Buxa Reserve – Bengali Natural Treasure

2010-10-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Buxa's lowland watering areas

India correspondent Buxaduar Forest relates her recent trip to one of Bengal’s most prominent wildlife parks, Buxa Reserve Forest. Home to some of Bengals largest tigers, this National Forest is a favorite nature getaway for city dwellers.

Tags: Alipur Duar, Bengal, Buxa Reserve Forest, Buxaduar Forest, India National Parks, India preserve, India travel, INdia wildlife, Indo-Bhutan, Kolkata, National Parks, New Jalpaiguri, wildlife preserve

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