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Food Markets in Salamanca, Spain

March 4, 2017November 3, 2017

Salamanca has three food markets that are open everyday from Monday to Saturday. The oldest one is the Central Market, which is located in the …

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Cultural Conversations in Russell Market

March 2, 2017March 4, 2017

We live in an age of convenience. It is convenient to buy groceries from an online store or from a supermarket down the street. However, …

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The Magical Hands Behind Bell Metal Casting in Madhya Pradesh

February 26, 2017February 19, 2018

?The exceptional craftsmanship of a ?wavering community in Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh Indian crafts are famous for their authentic look of antiquity, with every piece suggesting …

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Benaras: Handlooms, Weavers and Sarees

February 25, 2017March 4, 2017

The handloom industry dates back to ancient times. It still thrives today among the artisans of our country.? The Evolution of the Indian Handloom: Indian …

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Chanderi Sarees: The glory of Bundelkhand

February 24, 2017October 14, 2017

A visit to the town of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh?which is?home to the famous handwoven fabric ‘chanderi’, popularized by the?chanderi?sarees? The beauty of women is …

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Tuna fishing: An act of ritual significance in Sardinia

February 23, 2017September 24, 2017

Fishing has been popular in Sardinia as a local industry since the 18th century. In fact, tuna is synonymous with Sardinia’s cultural milieu. The Fishy …

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Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market

February 19, 2017March 21, 2017

From a step-well to Asia’s largest spice market, Khari Baoli is a trove of exotic condiments. Trying to look at local economies within the city …

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Imagining the City and the Home for Modern India

February 10, 2017February 5, 2017

This article ?was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org,?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Charles Correa (1930?2015) was one of the most important …

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The Tejgadh Experiment: Culture and Development ?

February 8, 2017February 5, 2017

?This article ?was originally published on?www.sahapedia.org,?an?open online resource on the arts, cultures and heritage of India. Marginal Voices The economic marginalisation of communities and their …