The Portuguese Influence, Panjim

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Panjim's Sao Tome district is one of many reminders of Goa's unique Christian heritage, a survivor from the days of Portuguese rule. © L. Birch 2007

Hampi Moments

November 10th 2007
Gunfire rattled up and down the darkened streets. From our vantage point up on the rooftop, we could hear the sharp retort of - what sounded like - a gun somewhere down below, to be followed seconds later by rapid retaliatory fire from an automatic - further up the street. Periodic shouting broke out in the smoke filled streets and alleyways of the town while overhead, a starshell exploded with ... read more

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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 in... ... read more

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