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Jalebi through the years

June 17, 2018June 16, 2018

Jalebi through is a sweet popular in regions such as South Asia, West Asia, North Africa and East Africa. It is made from deep-fried maida …

Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

The mysteries behind Saint Basil’s Cathedral

June 16, 2018June 12, 2018

Located at Red Square, Moscow, Russia, Saint Basil’s Cathedral has also functioned as a museum. There are several mysteries associated with the structure. Discussing its …

Nature, Travel, Travellers

A daring globetrotter? Travel to these 7 eccentric places around the world!

June 15, 2018June 12, 2018

If traveling is a passion of yours that can’t be quelled, there won?t be many amazing places left for you to explore. You might have …

Africa, Asia, Built Heritage, Heritage, World Heritage Sites

Egyptian Gardens in comparison with Colonial Gardens and the Post Independence Gardens of Pakistan

June 14, 2018June 10, 2018

Description of Egyptian Gardens A comparison of Egyptian Gardens with Colonial Gardens and Post Independence Gardens in Pakistan is pretty much necessary to trace the …

Asia, Built Heritage

Chennai?s vanishing Art Deco architecture

June 13, 2018June 12, 2018

Chennai has always been a favorite for Indo-Saracenic architectural masterpieces. Be it the Chepauk palace or the Madras High Court or the Ripon building, there …

Africa, Intangible Heritage

The Intangible Heritage of Egypt

June 12, 2018June 10, 2018

Wherever you go all over Egypt, you will find many of dazzling handicrafts. Along the River Nile, an array of handicrafts represented the daily life …

Asia, Built Heritage

Surveying the Shalimar Gardens

June 11, 2018June 7, 2018

The Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan built the Shalimar Gardens in 1637. Akin to all previous Mughal landscape architecture, I found this architectural marvel to also …

Asia, Built Heritage

Hoysala Architecture

June 8, 2018June 6, 2018

Hoysala Architecture is an architectural style that was developed by the Hoysala Empire between the 11th and 14th centuries, particularly in the region now known …

Asia, GIP Jan - June 2018, Religious

Diwali; the festival of light

June 7, 2018June 4, 2018

India is a country of varied heritage in the realm of dance,?music, and?festivals. Over the years it has become a?dwelling?of love and pain, light and?shadows. …