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Defence against the dark arts

Strangers in a strange land

Warriors of the waves

Smelling like roses

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The farthest shore

The famili­es have had to beg for the ransom money while trying to keep hope alive.

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In search of the sacred

Go not far, Sasui, nor give up the quest,
walk not with your feet, yet sit not quite content,
All connection with joys of life snap,
Walk with your heart, that the journey may soon end. (Sur Sasui). PHOTO : ARIF SOOMRO

Usual hustle and bustle was more electr­ifying with prospe­ct of coming ‘urs’.

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Mines, misery and a miracle tree

(Top) Laying down their lives: The Khejri tree is firmly embedded in the mythology of Rajasthan. (Right) Sins of the fathers: Both father and daughter suffer from silicosis, an incurable lung condition. (Bottom) The King of the Desert: The Khejri tree.

Mining is one of major source­s of income for 66 millio­n people in Rajast­han, there are 11,000 mines in this state.

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