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	Kutch – The Trailer to Rajasthan's Main Feature Visitors will find that what Rajasthan has in preserved Mughal monuments, Kutch more than makes up for in its transcendent natural beauty. DAWN TAN
	I Love Bali Forever A hard look at a once-idyllic isle that tourism has transformed – for the worse. NICOLE LOW
	Fascinating Asia by Rail The most extensive is between Beijing and Moscow (in either direction), spanning almost 10,000 kilometres—one third around the world!—eight time zones, and a dazzling kaleidoscope of landscapes and cultures. If you only take one rail journey in your life, this has to be it. AUDREY CHEN
	Delhi to Gujarat: Encounters with Indian democracy on the BBC Election Train Karishma Vaswani looks back on the first leg of the journey on an Indian train, and the people she met. As India Votes 2009 Illustration: Vikash Sharma KARISHMA VASWANI
	The Dirt on Hotel Cleanliness Fell sick on your last trip? Your hotel room may be to blame. SIMONE VAZ
	Less Oil for Your Car, More Bang for Your Buck John Taylor has several impressive world records under his belt. His latest one is one he created with his wife, Helen. Together, they set a new World Record for fuel efficiency in 2006. Find out how to cut fuel usage by at least 10% so drivers have less money going into the fuel tanks and more into their pockets. SAKINA DHILAWALA
	Reaching for the Sky: Richard Branson and Tony Fernandes Tony Fernandes is all set to take AirAsia to greater heights. LEE HAN SHIH

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Carry On

Nepal's ever expanding city of Kathmandu is literally being built on the backs of Nepal's porters. Photojournalist Pushpa Adhikari tells the story of these whethered men. MORE>>
See You Tomorrow

In November 2012, a team of six eye surgeons from Nepal and Indonesia visited the cities of Padangsidempuan and Medan in Indonesia's North Sumatra, with the mission to help the blind see again. MORE>>
Write on the Wall

Street art on the walls of Kathmandu, wash the city's walls with colour and inspiration. MORE>>
No Ordinary Security Guard

Ram Bahadur has to work for each and everything. Most times, he stands at the gate, sometimes he has to fetch water, othertimes he has to go to the market to buy vegetables and fruits. He is no ordinary security guard. MORE>>
Government School

School is a place for learning about the ABCs and life. It is not merely an educational institution, it has become an essential part of childhood - a place we associate with early memories. These are memories from a student in one of Nepal's government schools. MORE>>
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