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...rare objects such as a 5th century sandstone head of the Hindu god Shiva and a 13th century Buddhist plaque from Burma, above. Pilgrim mores often included leaving behind a symbol of a request-like eyes fashioned out of silver for better vision. And, like tourists, pilgrims have been keen to bring home souvenirs, such as a 19th century miniature ivory stupa (Buddhist shrine) or a 17th century collapsible model of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre...
...quarter century Summits of Style Esoteric treatments in a minimalist setting A Starflyer Is Born In-flight comfort with an internet connection in every seat Take a Hike Destinations to restore your sense of wonder eyes fashioned out of silver for better vision. And, like tourists, pilgrims have been keen to bring home souvenirs, such as a 19th century miniature ivory stupa (Buddhist shrine) or a 17th century collapsible model of Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The museum has set up an altar for members of a Hindu sect wishing to venerate one of the manuscripts on display...
...Good Life (Knopf; 368 pages) a better book? McInerney's eye is indisputably keen--witness such period moments as the dinner where the party favors are prescriptions for the antianthrax drug Cipro. And the book isn't starved for R-rated action: the two couples respond to the crisis with vigorous spasms of partner swapping...
...finding a hotel room in delhi or bombay these days and the chances are that, unless you booked weeks in advance, you will be turned away. India's cities are packed with international businessmen keen to sell in one of the world's most important emerging markets. Multinational conglomerates eagerly seek local partners. And nearly every corporate head of consequence makes the now-obligatory pilgrimage to Bangalore to pay homage to the country's booming software industry. As far as the urban middle class is concerned, there has never been a better time to be Indian. After decades of being...
...Currier House’s Cole M. Crittenden is now keen on being a dean...