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‘Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life’ said Buddha. This quote perhaps describes the realization of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, who after the bloodshed of the Kalinga war, realized its futility and chose the spiritual path of Buddhism. Situated on the hill of Sanchi are the dome-shaped Buddhist […]

‘Our cultural and natural heritage are both irreplaceable sources of life and inspiration. They are our touchstones, our points of reference, our identity.’ This quote is courtesy the UNESCO World Heritage information kit. It aptly describes a treasure trove of heritage sites located in the state of Madhya Pradesh, which dates back to the prehistoric

The Historic City of Ayutthaya in Thailand, located in proximity to China, India and Persia (Iran) was an ideal port in the 16th Century to trade wood, silk, ivory and numerous crafts.  Merchants from Europe, China and Japan claimed it was a magnificent city and called it the “Venice of the East”. Thirst to see

St.Peters Basilica, Vatican @Rafiq Somani

Colosseum, a Flavian Amphitheatre,, Rome @Rafiq Somani

Baptistery, Cathedral and Leaning Tower of Pisa @Rafiq Somani

Gandola Ride, Venice

View from Hill at Greenwich Park @Rafiq Somani