The elephant executioner tower at Fatehpur Sikri

Beard today, gone tomorrow - Old Delhi and Agra

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December 19th 2014
Another typical Indian experience: As promised and to the whole family's relief I had my beard shaved off at the barbers opposite the Old Delhi Zostel. Apparently I now look younger. And we are no longer in Central Asia where 'grey beards' are respected. So I agreed 150 rupees for the shave and haircut. Before I knew what was happening I was having a face massage as well and lo and behold that was ... 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