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I believe Mallory and Irvine did reach the top of Mt. Everest

July 10, 2010
By Nagarajan
I believe Mallory and Irvine did reach the top of Mt. Everest

Recently I read Jeffry Archer’s ‘Paths of Glory’ which is based on the true story of a British mountaineer Mr. George Leigh Mallory. This kindled my interest to know more about Mallory and his attempt to reach the top of Mt. Everest, the highest mountain peak on the earth standing at 29,028 ft. For...
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Science City at Kolkata

June 15, 2010
By Nagarajan
Science City at Kolkata

  The Science City is located on a 50 acre plot at the Eastern Metropolitan (E.M.Bypass) by pass Park Circus junction connector.  This was constructed by National Council of Science Museum.  This is a good place for entertainment and learning of science.  Following are the main features of Science City: Space Theatre – A...
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North Sikkim pictures

May 11, 2010
By Nagarajan
North Sikkim pictures

(All pictures by Sanjay Krishnan) ——- ———
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Pictures of Zero Point in Sikkim

May 11, 2010
By Nagarajan
Pictures of Zero Point in Sikkim

(All pictures by Sanjay Krishnan, Coimbatore) ——————– ———- ———
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Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar

March 27, 2010
By Nagarajan
Nandankanan Zoo in Bhubaneswar

Nandankanan zoo in Bhubaneswar is one of the finest zoos in India. It is also unique in that it is combined with botanical garden spread over 173 acres and Kanja lake that spreads over 66 hectares.  The zoo also provides for wild life safari for white tigers and lions. Nandankanan bioligical park is also...
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