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Relic on wheels
Originally known as Jin Riki Sha, the rickshaw was first introduced in Simla in 1880.


GRAND HERITAGE
On the banks of the Niranjan
Emperor Ashoka built the first temple at Bodh Gaya in the 3rd century B.C.
Santa's wish
When Santa made his wish, little did he know that Wanda was listening.
WORLD OF SCIENCE
Intuitive knowledge
Many of Shakuntala Devi's books encourage children to love mathematics
Nature at its best
A trek in the Himalayas is refreshing and rejuvenating.
Yuletide greetings
The general air of jubilation during Christmas is vividly expressed in a set of four stamps issued by the postal administration of Hong Kong, China, in 2002. They feature special perforations in the shape of a Christmas tree, an ornament, a ...
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Angel of peace
It was Christmas Eve, 1914, and in the fading twilight, something magical happened.
Monster mania
The adventures of a `monsterminator' are unparalleled.
Animals and friends
Stories about animals as they want to be and naturally are.
Booknook
Cairo Jim on the trail to Chacha Muchos, Geoffrey McSkimming, Walker Books, Rs. 208.80 The Ever After by Jodi Lynn Anderson, Simon & Schuster, Rs. 175 Mao's Last dancer by Li Cunxin, Puffin, Rs. 360.30 Fly By Night ...
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  • Stars by the stars
  • Telltale signs of time
  • Trapped to survive
  • Sheep and shepherds
  • Run away alligator

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