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PoW!: 20.03.10

Posted on: March 20th, 2010 in PoW! | 30 views

The cardinal principle of any modern zoo is to serve the needs of the creatures it exhibits. But zoos in India do just the opposite; they serve the needs of the visitors. While the lawns are manicured, the paths pebbled and the waiting areas equipped with modern facilities, the animals are housed in cramped, dingy [...]

Wild in the Concrete Jungle

Posted on: March 19th, 2010 in Around Bangalore, Bangalore, Experiences, Weekend Trips | 43 views

Location: Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore, India.
The Dangerous
The Not-So-Dangerous
The Docile

Winged Angels

Posted on: March 18th, 2010 in Bangalore | 47 views

Location: Bannerghatta Butterfly Park, Bangalore, India

Beach Tales

Posted on: February 19th, 2010 in Around Bangalore, Travel, Weekend Trips | 63 views

Location: Mahabalipuram (Mammalapuram) Beach, Tamil Nadu

The Most Impregnable Fortress in India

Posted on: February 19th, 2010 in Around Bangalore, Travel, Weekend Trips | 49 views

Gingee Fort also known as Chenji or Jinji in Tamil Nadu, India is one of the few surviving forts in Tamil Nadu, India. So well fortified was this place that ranked it as the “most impregnable fortress in India” and it was called the “Troy of the East” by the British.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gingee_Fort