Tag: india
Pride of India
Thread by thread and knot by knot, history is being made in India. The Indian textile industry now accounts for 14% of industrial production, and ... Read More
Mirror mirror on the wall: the Sheesh Mahal is the fairest of them all
In the 16th century, the general of Akbar, Maan Singh, built a fort around a city which he later ruled. The city became named Amer. ... Read More
Jaipur, sparkling centre of the global gemstone trade
Jaipur is the global hub for gemstone manufacturing, reporter Georgia Clelland investigates the history of the diamond industry. https://vimeo.com/238513736 Jaipur, sparkling centre of the global ... Read More
Snake charmers of Jaipur
Snake charmer Kahnu Nath and his cobra, Raju play for hours at a time, entertaining tourists and locals on the streets of Jaipur. Read More
The Cracks in ‘Gem City’
The scams that undermine Jaipur's gem production trade. How local street sellers use the popularity of Rajasthani gems in an attempt to exploit tourists. (more…) Read More
Abandoned by the highway
Travelling from Brisbane to Jaipur, a comedy of errors led our journalism group to discover the magnificent country side of India. From Delhi to Jaipur, ... Read More
Rich in Age and Rich in Culture
India’s home of culture, Jaipur, has become the perfect destination for middle to senior aged travellers as the city is abuzz with life and filled ... Read More
When tourists become the attraction
Jaipur is home to many insta-worthy sights but Indian tourists are coming to the Pink City for more than pictures with the brilliant architecture, ... Read More
Stories of Mumbai
By Kate Sheahan In a city of 12 million people, addressing some of the world's most polarising issues might seem like a huge task. These ... Read More