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The Wiring of India
Photographic exhibition of how low-tech workers are building a high-tech India

Kamat in Karachi
Kamat writes about his visit to Karachi and the warmth of the Pakistani people.

The Mahales of Honavar
A junked copper inscription reveals the genealogy of a once prominent family and explains the root of a local tradition.

The Christians of Karavali
Kannada language article on the Konkani speaking Christians of Indian West Coast

History Potpourri
Social and political history of India; includes history of freedom struggle, history of drinking, history of education, dynasties, and religious movements

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How to Balance Bicycle, a Can of Milk and an Umbrella
Milk is delivered to door everyday in India. Just because it rains, doesn't mean your child should go without milk.
Real Jobs
Real Jobs
Laboror Carrying Heavy Weight
The narrow roads of the great Himalayan valley pose a special challenges to carry large loads.

Long Before Kitchenmate, There Was the Grinding Stone
Woman hand grinding spices to make curry. The town of Honavar
Real Jobs
Real Survivors
"How many bricks can you carry?"
Laborer in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Farmer Carrying Plough to the Fields
The Village of Plassey, West Bengal
A Farmer Goes to Work
Indian Fishermen
Casting the Net
Fisherman casting his net.

Keeping a Nation Clean
Uniformed city janitor hand-cleaning the streets of India
Real Professions
Traveling Vegetable Vendor
Mobile Vegetable Vendor
A push cart is his mode of transportation

Cover Kamat's Book -- Traveller's Tales
Pravasiya Prabhandagalu -- in Kannada, Shrivari, 2000
Cover of Kamat`s Book
Erotica of Bhatkal Temple
Birth of a Child
This Bhatkal temple has beautiful social themes carved on its panels (14th century)

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