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Kantara
Kantara is a recent movie in 2022, that is nominated for the Oscars and took the cinema fraternity by storm. Kantara means mystic forest. The interior part of Karnataka is filled with such lush and thick forest surrounded by the Western Ghats. But, this article is not about the movie. It is more about the references and traditions around the movie and how this movie has sparked new interest in an age old tradition.
By Sankaran Somasundaram3 years ago in Wander
Rules of Law
How are the Rules of Law in the world? The rules of law vary widely across the world. Some countries have strong, well-established legal systems that provide a high degree of protection for individual rights and property, while others have weaker systems that are subject to corruption and abuse.
By yasir saleem3 years ago in Wander
Avoiding Trouble in Rome, Italy
Listen, I love Rome. I really do but now that we’re free to travel again, I have to fill you in on what to expect from the Eternal City. Masochists will love Rome. So will anybody else drawn to stress and anxiety. Don’t get me wrong, Rome has a lot of things going for it. Historical buildings, pizza, magnificent museums, pizza, stunning churches, pizza. Did I say pizza? Over nine million tourists a year visit the city and, for the most part, Rome is prepared. Yet there are a few trouble spots that can turn a Roman holiday into a Roman nightmare.
By John Thomson3 years ago in Wander
Tamil Nadu's Pongal festival in India : A celebration of nature, harvest and culture
Introduction Pongal is a four-day harvest festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, and by Tamil communities worldwide. It is typically celebrated in the month of January and marks the beginning of the sun's six-month-long journey northwards (known as Uttarayana).
By Rachel Green3 years ago in Wander
India's Heritage: A Celebration of Diversity
India is a land of rich cultural heritage, where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. From the majestic Himalayas in the north to the pristine beaches of the south, India is a melting pot of different cultures, religions, and languages. The country is home to a wide variety of monuments, temples, forts, palaces, and other historical sites that showcase the country's rich past and diverse heritage.
By Gautam Kumar3 years ago in Wander
Discovering Brothels, Bordellos and Burdels
Some years ago I spent a couple of winters in Sicily, living on my boat in the dock at Marina de Ragusa. It’s a wonderful Island with great wine and pizzas to die for. Just up the road is the old city of Ragusa which is a World Heritage Site. There’s plenty of other history too with amazing Roman ruins, at Agrigento for example. Then there’s an active volcano, Mt. Etna if you fancy visiting a boiling crater.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Wander
The Art of Revolution
My introduction to Cuban art was a surprise. The first mate and I were in Havana on a flying three-day visit to Havana having left our boat — our home — in Cayo Largo on Cuba’s south coast. We’d arrived there from Grenada via Bonaire and Jamaica, sailing west then north across the Caribbean Sea, 1300 nautical miles. Even in the air terminal art was everywhere to be seen, and during our month there the art turned up in the most unexpected places.
By James Marinero3 years ago in Wander
