In the name of goddess! There are interesting customs and traditions in Nepal among which is the practice of choosing a living goddess. Vimala Murthy goes further on these practices and wonders if these customs would stay since monarchy is shown the door by the people.
Beyond the ghettoes Sprawling over 420 acres, Dharavi is undoubtedly the biggest slum in Asia. A tour through Dharavi is now possible, thanks to Reality Tours, says Antony Kuriakose
Demonstrators shout slogans during an anti Myanmar government rally on Saturday outside the Myanmar embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. The group was protesting both against the referendum vote as well as lack of emergency aid to Cyclone Nargis victims.
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