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Photographing Tribals
Dr. Kamat on his difficulties and joys of photographing the primitive lifestyles of tribals during 1976-77.

Tropical Fruits of India
Pictures of exotic tropical fruit varieties of India; mangoes, jack-fruits, guavas, and jambosa.

Partition of India
The partition of India is perhaps the most painful one episode in the sub-continent. A summary of important considerations of partition with pointers to further study.

Problem at Ayodhya
Article discussing root causes of conflict in Ayodhya and chronology of events.

Arranged Marriages of India
Article discusses the tradition of arranged marriages in India and lists the process, criteria, and advantages.

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Photographs and Paintings


Swadeshi Advertisement
Detail from a 1940s picture postcard; artist unknown		 Swadeshi Advertisement
Salar Jung Museum
Mephistopheles and Margaretta
19th Century France, Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

Chamaraja Wodeyar (1863-94)
 Wodeyars of Mysore
Wodeyars of Mysore
Chamaraja Wodeyar (1863-94)

In The Family Business
Boy sells coconuts in a shop without electricity (notice the petromax lamp) while a sibling sleeps beside		 Working Children of India
Indian Boys
Village Boys
Boys sitting on a rice storage ball

Boy Climbing a Tall Coconut Tree
(Spot the boy half-way through a tall tree)		 Working Children of India
Salar Jung Museum
After Bath
Painting by M.N.Roy, Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad

A Tiger Attacks a Boar
Detail from Bhatkal Sculpture, 16th century		 Animal Motifs
Kamat Autograph Database
Handwriting of Mirji Annayara
See Also: Mirji Annaraya

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