"INDIA AT LAST" India by mariocibelli

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August 15, 1947:

Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially. At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long supressed, finds utterance. It is fitting that at this solemn moment we take the pledge of dedication to the service of Inida and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity.

Punjabi Convent Girls Roadtrip 2005

Wild Convent Girls

Pros and Cons

Pros:Not enough space here ... ask me!
Cons:Period of adjust ment needed, never enough time!

Last visit to India: May 2005
Intro Updated Jun 8, 2005
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Mango Burfi Local Customs (7)

Anyone who thinks you go to India and lose weight has another thing coming. With all the faloodas, burfi and Kheer and... more travel advice

HINDI LANGUAGE SCHOOL in Mussorie - India

HINDI LANGUAGE SCHOOL in Mussorie Local Customs (7)

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FIRNI Local Customs (7)

Another Mughal inspired recipe, every country from Afghanistan to India claim it as it's own. Amount /Ingredients 1... more travel advice

RASGULLA (dessert!!) Local Customs (7)

Rasgulla is another favorite, are not they all! Amount Ingredients 1/2 litre Milk 2 tsp Refined Flour (Maida) 1/4... more travel advice

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SLLiew Jun 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Holi sounds like a lot of fun. Great local food tips. Cheers, SL :)
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PierreZA Feb 11, 2008 at 1:48 AM

I agree with the Gulabs!!! Pierre
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Rupanworld Feb 7, 2008 at 4:56 AM

Hi Rene, nice page here. You seem to be a great fan of Bollywood movies
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mallyak Aug 29, 2007 at 4:34 PM

Wonderful Rene.You have romanced the Indian railways which i too love.Check out my Nilagiri mountain railways.
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zumodemango Nov 16, 2004 at 12:47 PM

interesting views!
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vaticanus Sep 23, 2004 at 6:47 PM

Wonderfully helpful desert tips. I found food the most diffcult part of India- unreadable menus and too many bus/train stations. All your pages are great pleasures to read.
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BarbaraForza Sep 21, 2004 at 9:19 AM

...I must look for those ingredients and try few recipes you suggested!!!
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butterfly_girl Sep 21, 2004 at 6:10 AM

India looks fascinating! great page.
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mapakettle Sep 19, 2004 at 11:29 PM

Rene, great pages. I'd rather read about local foods and drink, than about buildings that I can find in any travel guide. Thank you. Pa
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DanielF Sep 10, 2004 at 11:25 AM

I could name quite a few other desserts that I prefer, but gulab jamun is SPECTACULAR!!