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Tiger – a national symbol of India since Indus Valley Civilisation

Posted on 03/09/2011 by website administrator

Bengal Tiger The Bengal tiger, or Royal Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris), is a subspecies of tiger native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. The Bengal tiger is the most numerous of the tiger subspecies — with populations estimated at … Continue reading →

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National Crafts Museum – New Delhi

Posted on 03/09/2011 by website administrator

National Crafts Museum New Delhi Ministry of Textiles, Government of India Pragati Maidan Bhairon Road New Delhi http://nationalcraftsmuseum.nic.in Madhubani tribal art 2010 stamp Introduction The institution of the museum, aimed at housing objects of antiquity, is of Western origin.  Indians themselves … Continue reading →

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