My stay in India in 2007 included the holiday of Diwali. As Wikipedia describes it: One of the most popular festivals of Hinduism, it spiritually signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair. Its celebration includes millions of lights shining on housetops, outside doors and windows, … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #92: India, Part 3
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A Blast of the Past #90: India, Part 1
Today's blast of the past is going to be more of a travelogue, with multiple photo plates, instead of one big photo plate. I had the privilege of travelling to India for two weeks for work in 2007. My destination: Mumbai -- the Bollywood of India, and its financial center. I traveled with an officer … Continue reading A Blast of the Past #90: India, Part 1