Tag: india

Pride of India

Johnpaul Gonzo- September 25, 2017

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

Nazlee Salami- September 25, 2017

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

Georgia Clelland- September 25, 2017

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

Mia Knight- September 25, 2017

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’

Maegan Gillespie- September 25, 2017

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

Claire Norton- September 25, 2017

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

Hannah Palmer- September 25, 2017

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

Kate Cullen- September 24, 2017

  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

Kate Sheahan- October 31, 2016

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