Kashmir is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term “Kashmir” denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range. Today, the term encompasses a larger area that includes the Indian-administered territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad KashmirContinue reading “40 Vintage Photos Showing Life in Kashmir, India During the Early 1910s”
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26 Stunning Photos of Indian Film Actress Madhubala in the Early 1950s
Madhubala (born Mumtaz Jehan Begum Dehlavi; 14 February 1933 – 23 February 1969) was an Indian actress and producer who worked in Hindi cinema. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she was predominantly active for a decade only but had appeared in over 60 films by the time of her death in 1969.Continue reading “26 Stunning Photos of Indian Film Actress Madhubala in the Early 1950s”
Amazing Photos of Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India, One of the Deepest and Largest Stepwells in the World
Chand Baori in Abhaneri village in eastern Rajasthan, India, is one of the most overlooked landmarks in the country. It is one of the oldest stepwells in Rajasthan, and is considered to be among the biggest in the world. Chand Baori looks like anything but a well. This incredible square structure is 13 stories deep,Continue reading “Amazing Photos of Chand Baori in Rajasthan, India, One of the Deepest and Largest Stepwells in the World”
Awesome Self-Portraits of George Harrison With a Fisheye Lens in India, 1966
George Harrison and his wife Pattie flew from London to Bombay (Mumbai), India in September 1966. The purpose of the visit was for George to take sitar lessons with Ravi Shankar, and for the couple to study yoga. The Harrisons stayed at the Taj Mahal hotel in Bombay, under the names Mr and Mrs SamContinue reading “Awesome Self-Portraits of George Harrison With a Fisheye Lens in India, 1966”
The London to Calcutta Bus Service, the World’s Longest Bus Route.
The bus service from London, England to Calcutta, India (now Kolkata) is considered to be the longest bus route in the world. The service, which was started in 1957, was routed to India via Belgium, Yugoslavia and West Pakistan. This route is also known as the Hippie Route. According to the reports, it took aboutContinue reading “The London to Calcutta Bus Service, the World’s Longest Bus Route.”
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