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Major powers meet for Iran's nuke snub China overtaking India in English usage: study Mirwaiz free to travel anywhere he wants: Krishna One year after 26/11- Kasab's lawyer wilts under harsh spotlight 8 militants killed in US drone attack in Pak tribal belt Obama interacts with Cuban blogger, assures increased respect for human rights Pakistan has nothing to fear from India: Manmohan UP wooing expatriates with 'Discover your Roots' scheme Union Commerce Ministry will not force SEZs in Goa: Kamat PM, Advani to choose new Information Chief today New deal for sugar cane farmers US reopens probe into Watergate scandal PM's state visit to showcase strong Indo-US relationship Air Canada begins in-flight internet service Cross border fertilisation of terrorism in Pakistan: Hillary Clinton BBMP deploys IT for solid waste management Shankaranand passes away

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When art defies physical deformity

Avinash Godbole conquers his disability through art and looks on at his own paintings.

Despite losing his right hand and leg to a stroke, this artist paints with ease using his left hand

Egged on by a mountain of passion

Tusi Das, the determined mountaineer who plans to scale the Everest

A young mountaineer in downtown Kolkata sells eggs to fulfil her dream -- join an all women's expedition to the famed Mt. Everest.

Cemetery of communal harmony

Hindus performs customary rites for their ancestors on colourful graves at KGF, (right) A Hindu family performs puja at KGF for their ancestors who are buried at the cemetery on Kallarai Thirunal. pix Susheela Nair

The KGF continues to remain secular in outlook despite religious cleavages rocking different parts of the country

Breaking into a male preserve

Today the gender divide has really become blurred with women breaking into almost every male bastion from flying airliners to becoming soldiers.

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