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January / February 2006

Feature - Basmati - the King of rice

Over half of the world’s population has rice as its staple diet. India is the second largest grower of paddy rice in the world. In 2003 it produced over 132 million tons. Bangladesh is also one of the top producers, growing over 38 million tons. Pakistan produces over 6 million tons. Together, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh grow about 30 % of the global total of paddy rice. Read on...

Art - 7 Contemporary artists of Nepal

An exhibition of the works of seven contemporary artists from Nepal was held at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi in December 2005. The artists featured in the exhibition were Asha Dangol, Bhairaj Maharjan, Binod Pradhan, Erina Tamrakar, Pradip Bajracharya, Pramila Bajracharya, and Sunila Bajracharya. More ...

Heritage - Bhera - the town that time forgot

Bhera is an incredible town; so too are its people. Bhera is a town that time forgot, bypassing it and burying its memories. It is a study of an ageing classy urban elegance clothed in the blues of time. More ...

Lifestyle - Afghan teenager wins Miss England title

Hammasa Kohistani, 18, made history when she represented England in the Miss World championships in December 2005 in China. She was the first Muslim contestant to be crowned Miss England.

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