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Background: The Indus Valley civilization, one of the oldest in the world, dates back at least 5,000 years. Aryan tribes from the northwest invaded about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture. Arab incursions starting in the 8th century and Turkish in the 12th were followed by those of European traders, beginning in the late 15th century. By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan. A third war between the two countries in 1971 resulted in East Pakistan becoming the separate nation of Bangladesh. Despite impressive gains in economic investment and output, India faces pressing problems such as the ongoing dispute with Pakistan over Kashmir, massive overpopulation, environmental degradation, extensive poverty, and ethnic and religious strife.



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September 23rd 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
Hello blog readers, I'm absolutely gutted because I did an amazing blog 2 days ago in Goa and just as I clicked publish I got onto a screen saying I'd logged out and the blog hadn't been published. ... [full story]

77 days ago: Megzi published a blog
Varkala
July 21st 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
Heyhey, well... went to a pretty little beach close by today called Varkala. It is about 40km north of Trivandrum and was exactly what I needed, tranquil and sunny. The sea was too rough to be swimm ... [full story]

#35 - Varkala, petit bijou du sud de l
April 15th 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
Et pour finir notre séjour indien en douceur, nous décidons de passer nos deux dernières nuits dans un petit village au bord de la côte, donnant à pic sur une falaise. Ce petit joyau, prénommé Vark ... 8 photos [full story]

Welcome to the land of bobble heads
May 2nd 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
After a little flight confusion (and leveraging my Marriott points from the work-days of yesteryear for a night at the cushy JW Marriott Bangkok) we made it to Bangalore a week early. We met a really ... 16 photos [full story]

More chilling....
176 days ago: Cockle published a blog
More chilling....
April 11th 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
Ive been on the move for the last 10 days or so now, so its time to chill out again, hit the beach and wind down for a couple of days. Varkala isn’t very big, its actually one of the smallest ... 10 photos [full story]

Big Trouble In Little Varkala
177 days ago: Daz_Crawford published a blog
Big Trouble In Little Varkala
April 12th 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
We have arrived at the cliff side hippy/backpacker hideaway known as Varkala. All of the shops, bars and accommodation line the edge of the cliffs surrounding a secluded beach. There is more Bob Ma ... 3 photos [full story]

197 days ago: Olliep published a blog
Varkala
March 14th 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
AFter an eventful night, Dale was absolutely convinced he had seen a massive great spider just wandering up the bed!, we headed out for breakfast and the beach. After a litle while in the sun we went ... [full story]

March 23rd 2008  Asia » India » Kerala » Varkala
It’s raining very hard here in Varkala at the moment. It’s supposed to be summer and drier than a popcorn fart, but it’s raining like a bugger. Monsoon does not usually start here ... [full story]


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Kathakali - wird als eine der aeltesten Tanzformen angesehen
Floating Cottages
Cliffs
Akhila and Anandou
Fishing with nets
View from the cliff
toller kaefer
Coconuts drying in the sun
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