60 years of India out of Rule Britannia

Radha making love to Krishna,
Miniature,Kangra late 18th century(national Museum,New Delhi.)Today India celebrates six decades of independence from British rule. For a long time known mostly for its poverty and spiritualism. Times have changed, the economy is booming, and the country reborn.http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/gallery/2007/aug/15/india
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/16/world/asia/16india.html
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Vendor_of_Sweets
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/1401
http://www.shobanarayan.com/articles/newspapers/articles_wsj_gatekeeper.htm
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