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Language
English
Description
An eye-opening and courageous memoir that explores what learning a new language can teach us about distant worlds and, ultimately, ourselves.
After miraculously surviving a serious illness, Katherine Rich found herself at an impasse in her career as a magazine editor. She spontaneously accepted a freelance writing assignment to go to India, where she found herself thunderstruck by the place and the language, and before she
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Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
1930, Rajputana, India. Since her husband's death, 28-year-old photojournalist Eliza's only companion has been her camera. When the British Government send her to an Indian princely state to photograph the royal family, she's determined to make a name for herself. But when Eliza arrives at the palace she meets Jay, the Prince's handsome, brooding younger brother. Brought together by their desire to improve conditions for local people, Jay and Eliza...
3) Trishna
Publisher
IFC Films
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Trishna lives with her family in a village in Rajasthan and works in a resort to help pay the family bills. Jay is the wealthy son of a property developer. When Jay takes up managing resorts, he meets Trishna and wins her affection. They move to Mumbai, but problems arise when his deep family bond threatens their bliss.
4) Padmaavat
Publisher
Shemaroo Entertainment PVT. LTD
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
Hindi
Description
Set in 1303 AD medieval India, this is the story of honor, valor and obsession. Queen Padmavati is known for her exceptional beauty along with a strong sense of justice and is the wife of Maharawal Ratan Singh and pride of the Kingdom of Chittor, a prosperous kingdom in the north west of India. The legend of her beauty reaches the reigning sultan of Hindustan, Allaudin Khilji.
Series
Publisher
Bennett Watt Media
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Perhaps the most colorful region in India, Rajasthan is a land graced with impenetrable forts, spectacular palaces and waves of sand dunes and serene lakes. This region represents a mystique unequaled in the world for its amazing diversity in heritage, culture and desert expanse.
Publisher
EPF Media
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Hindi
Description
Among the once arid lands of Rajasthan, India, there is an oasis: a small town called Piplantri, where women are no longer afraid of giving birth to a girl. Since 2005, every time a girl is born, 111 trees are planted in her name to celebrate her birth. This film reveals the life of the women of Piplantri, and the positive changes that the community is making.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
In Rajasthan with her archaeologist parents Reeya Rai finds an ancient stepwell, with an underwater door bearing a mysterious symbol which may be the key to a legendary treasure--if she can come up with an invention and find it before her rival Elsie Acker.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Lonely Planet's Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Marvel at the Taj Mahal, visit the Hawa Mahal palace in Jaipur and explore the capital of Delhi; all with your trusted travel companion.
Publisher
Distributed by Questar
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Plunge right into northern India's intoxicating mix of riotous pandemonium and sublime beauty, from Old Delhi's teeming streets, pungent spices, and glorious jumble of shops to the magnificent man-made wonder, the Taj Mahal. Rajasthan beckons with its irresistible lure of brilliant colors, scorching days, ghostly twilights, and the fiery spirit of its people.
Publisher
Eros International
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
Hindi
Description
A five year old girl from Pakistan gets separated from her mother at an Indian railway station. Lost and hungry she finds shelter at the home of Pavan, an ardent devotee of Hanuman, who sets out on a quest to unite the child with her parents against all odds.
15) Udaipur
Series
Global treasures volume 208
Publisher
distributed by TravelVideoStore.com
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Set among an artificial lake and surrounded by picturesque mountains, Udaipur is one of the most beautiful cities in the Indian province of Rajasthan. Part of the Palace of Udaipur is still inhabited by the present head of the Mewar and other areas within it have been transformed into a luxurious hotel. In recent years innumerable gazebos, balconies and decorations have made the elegant almost playful eastern side of the palace into a popular backdrop...
Publisher
Globe Trekker
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Holly Morris explores the bustling Delhi Metropolis, the Chandi Chowk market, the Red Fort of the Mughal emperor and boats along the Yamuna River. Ian Wright explores Delhi old city, takes a metro to Jhandelwalan, then heads south to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal and learn about the Mughal Empire at the Red Fort. In New Delhi, he tours the President of India's house and stays at the Imperial hotel before riding a motorbike to Hariewar and bathes in...
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel, a division of Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Covering such destinations as Delhi, Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal, and Mumbai, this Gold Guide to India contains full-color photos, detailed maps, and illustrated features to provide visitors with much-needed information.
Series
On tour ) volume 133
Publisher
Distributed by TravelVideoStore.com
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
There are many ways by which one can travel across the state of Rajasthan in northern India but the train is probably the most fascinating. This journey explores the history of India's former maharajahs and mughals and begins in Delhi, India's great capital city. The streets of Delhi are full of life and even though there is much poverty the city is currently enjoying a degree of cultural and financial prosperity. Many historic landmarks such as the...
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