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Hindustani Classical Vocalist Vilayat Hussain Khan Related to Fayyaz Khan of Baroda, his son Younus Khan was also a great singer.

Vocalist Siddheshwari Devi (1903-1977) One of the four pillar of Tumri and Khayal, she learnt from her aunt Rajeshwari Devi, whose royal patron was Shayajji Rao Gaikwad, the Maharaja of Baroda.

Pictures of Freedom Movement Pictures of India's Freedom Movement

Epigraphist S.R. Ritti Ritti served as the Chairman of the Epigraphic Society of India

Family Planning Stamp Indian campaign to limit the size of the family to four

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Stamp marking the 67th birthday of Subhas Chandra Bose

Bathing Ghats of Varanasi Detail from an Indian Postage Stamp

Folk Artists as Ramayan Characters Actors dressed as Rama, Lakshaman, Sita and Hanuman

Archaeologist A. M. Annigeri Picture taken at an Archeology luncheon, Mysore, 1985

Elephant Carrying Water Pot A sculpture in stone, Town of Sibi, 1982

V. N. O'key and Jayantrao Tilak

Portico of Narasimhaswamy Temple, Sibi, 1982

Vijay Tendulkar, Signed Portrait Portrait by V.N. O'key

Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru Cover of Bhavan's Journal designed by V.N. O'key

Pu. La. Deshpande A Coverpage designed by V.N. O'key for University of Mumbai

Joseph Mazzini (1805 -1872) Portrait by V.N. O'key for Bhavan's Journal

A Havyak Priest You can't miss the generously applied vibhuti on his forehead

Description of a Battle Notice the usage of both modern and ancient weapons

Competitors and Friends Photograph shows two young vegetable vendors bonding

Friends and Admirers Meeting with the Char family, 2000

Vishnu as Trivikram Spanning the Earth and the Sky Tiruppavai illustration shows Andal and friends singing Vishnu's praises

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The Muslim Girls and I
Essay on the subtleties of caste and religion, of boys and girls, and the gap in between.

The Ants and I
Kamat narrates his experiences of living with ants in a rural town of West Bengal.

A Konkani Book of 1904
Digital scan of a rare Konkani book containing Konkani renditions of Purandaradasa's devotional songs.

India Trip 2005
Notes, anecdotes and pictures of Vikas Kamat's India trip during the year 2005.

India Trip 2006
Pictures and tales of visit to India during February of 2006.

Jog Falls, 1947
Kamat's adventure and photography began long before the www.kamat.com website.

Karnataka 50
Special feature honoring the state of Karnataka as it celebrates 50 years of its formation.

Taj Mahal, 350
Enjoy these beautiful pictures of Taj Mahal on the famous building's 350th birthday.

How I wrote 'Gita-Rahasya'
Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak writes that "Gita does not preach renunciation". He says Gita preaches action, and asks everyone to study Gita for its philosophical beauty.

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