Kolkata – City of Extremes and the Railway Shantytown
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What can we learn from makeshift housing along active railway tracks about Kolkata, India and people’s lives?
Delhi – Street Scenes – December 2016
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Some urban scenes from amazing Delhi, December 2016.
Kolkata – Kumartuli idols and statues workshops
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A tour through the alleys of Kumartuli – a historical quarter in Kolkata where local artisans build majestic statues of idols, deities and festive figures
Kolkata – People and Street Scenes – Photo Gallery
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A collection of street scenes and people in Kolkata, from a visit in December 2016.
Micro Living and Working in Kolkata
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Join a visit to a neighborhood with a mix of small workshops, mainly for processing metal and creating various tools, and tiny dwelling units surrounding common courtyards where meeting and washing take place.
Living Root Bridges and Structures of North-East India Explained
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Villagers in North-East India developed an innovative technique to construct bridges and other useful structures out of living aerial roots of rubber (Ficus Elastica) trees. Watch a short documentary and an inspiring photo gallery showcasing root bridges and ladders, with commentary analyzing their structural principles. A must for any civil engineer, architect and designer!
Garo Hills Traditional Tribal Architecture – Meghalaya India
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“Where bamboo exists – No Worries!” – Magnificent structures for living and storage built by Garo people are not only functional structures but also aesthetic ones. An inspirational tour of fine vernacular architecture.
Garo Hills Meghalaya India – People and Rural Life
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A visit to rural areas of West Garo Hills in Meghalaya, India, where unique traditional life is still kept by Garo People.
Living Root Bridges of Nagaland India – Nyahnyu Village Mon District
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Root bridges are bridges made of living tree roots. It was believed that such bridges are unique to southern areas of Meghalaya, but here are some beautiful examples for root bridges in Nagaland state in India, around the village of Nyahnyu – Mon district.
Panoramas of Ladakh India – Presentation
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Ladakh in north India, a high altitude desert, is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. The strong Tibetan influence gave it the nickname “Little Tibet”. The extreme terrain and climate, as well as the unique way of life developed in Ladakh, form a magical magnet to travelers…
Delhi 2009 – Pahar Ganj area, Metro, Streets
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2009 Delhi is dazzling and enchanting as ever, but with a strong flavor of renovation. The fabulous Metro system, cellular everywhere, CNG operated rickshaws and even rumors about a Main Bazar face lift, bring a fresh sight to India’s vibrant capital.