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Rediff.com's Akhtar Sheikh captures the many moods of enchanting India.
Children having some fun on Candolim beach in Goa.
Hariyali aur rasta
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A cartload slowly makes its way in Punjab.
Lines of grace
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A senior citizen of Rajmachi village in Maharashtra.
The taste of India
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Mumbai's trademark 'cutting chai' parked on a pavement.
Fishing beauties
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A fish market in Murud Janjira, Maharashtra.
Picture perfect
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Little girls pose for the camera in Navi Mumbai.
Life is a beach
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Tourists on a beach in Goa.
The school walk
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Children on their way to school in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.
Nizam's savari
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The city of the Nizams revving up for another day.
Once upon a time in Mumbai
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Mumbai's crowning glory that will marvel us forever.
The day of the Rabbit
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For Rs 20 tourists get to cuddle the rabbit at a bazaar in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The rabbit pictured here is an Angora rabbit, bred for its wool.
Why don't we write letters anymore?
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The beautiful post office building in the heart of Shimla.
The riot of colour
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A woman who sells Rajasthani silver jewelry at Anjuna Beach in Goa.
The Zoozooman
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A Vodafone promotional event at a Mumbai mall.
Indian Beauty
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Hajera Begum, 79, born in pre-Independent India. Mother and grandmother.
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