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Book review: The Temple Tiger and Other Man-eaters of Kumaon by Jim Corbett

THE TEMPLE TIGER AND MORE MAN-EATERS OF KUMAON by JIM CORBETT. Rupa Publications. When I return to much-loved books, it`s usually PG Wodehouse or Georgette Heyer. However, this time it was to Jim Corbett`s The Temple Tiger and More Man-eaters of Kumaon (Rupa Publications). The book is  a treat for all Corbett fans, and we…

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Photo Feature: Paths…

Paths…..    All photos by Sheila Kumar. All images are subject to copyright.     These are tracks, bridle paths and trails I took on a recent holiday in the Kumaon foothills.            We each are on a journey Each journey has a path As we travel to our futures We…

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Travel: Jageshwar Temple, Kumaon

      Temples of solitude It is a hot April day, but not too hot. I am gazing at the cluster of stone temples that makes up the ancient Jageshwar complex, 125 temples devoted to Lord Shiva. In turn, I can feel someone gazing at me; the compelling intensity of the scrutiny is like…

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