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June/July 2004

Culture & Visual Arts

The Nagas and their cultural practices have enticed sociologists and anthropologists alike. Their customs, belief system, and mythology are unique to them, despite the influence of Christian missionaries. Author Vibha Joshi and photographer Aditya Arya explored and documented the colourful and mystical lives of the various tribes of Nagaland in their book The Land of the Nagas. Read on

Adventure & Leisure

Destinations are changing and changing fast .... holiday spots are becoming more and more exotic with adventure thrown in to add that touch of spice. The Himalayas offer more than just climbing and trekking.

Read on for more ..

Eclectic Himalayas

Music - Traditional & New

Gaurav and Shamaila - different beats and different genres

Playing the sitar in Athens at the inaugural ceremony of Olympics 2004 is not the only crowning glory of Gaurav Majumdar’s career. He is also the first and only Indian musician to perform exclusively for the Pope at the Vatican.

Pakistani singer Shamaila Khan is all set to rock the music world with her first big album Oi! that she has released in India.

South Asians in News

Coffee break covers them all and more

Kiran Bedi, Puma Dorje, Anoushka Kachelo, Simon Khan and many more