India
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Kaleidoscopic India by artist Natasha Kumar
Coca-doodle-do “IN INDIA, IF IT STAYS STILL long enough to be painted, it will be…” says Natasha Kumar, a distinguished UK-born artist who has explored and depicted her Indian heritage using her creative talent.
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There’s a tiger over there!
AS THE NUMBER OF WILD tigers is dwindling at a drastic rate, staring into the eyes of one of these majestic cats in its natural kingdom is a lifetime’s experience. “There’s a tiger over there!” exclaimed Durgesh, the Naturalist who had driven me into the forest. His startling remark diverted my attention away from the…
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HOT HOTELS: Mahua Kothi, India
What’s hot? Set in the surrounding area of Bandhavgarh National Park in Madhya Pradesh (central state of India), the tented lodges of this resort are designed to replicate traditional Indian village-style cottages, called Kutiyas.
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Smooth Criminals: The sophisticated tiger trade
The tiger trade is one of the largest criminal networks in the world, fetching around $10 billion a year. Comparatively, the cocaine trade is worth $70 billion, placing the two infamous industries on a similar scale. The tiger parts trade is extremely complex and highly sophisticated, making it a tricky trade to understand and eradicate. And…
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HOT HOTELS: Banjaar Tola, India
What’s hot? Named after the Banjaar Tola river, this safari lodge is located by the banks overlooking the tranquil forest of Kanha National Park, home to exotic animals such as tigers, deers and langur monkeys.
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HOT HOTELS: Royal Orchid Beach Resort & Spa, Goa, India
What’s hot? The intimate, 3-star Royal Orchid Beach Resort is located in South Goa – quieter and more idyllic than the north – and a stone’s throw away from Utorda Beach. This isn’t a beach you will find widely recommended in guidebooks or publicised in travel brochures. But it’s not crowded, has powder white sand…
Monica Sarkar 