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F.W. Baker
F.W. Baker (active 1850s–1875s), moved to Kolkata, then Calcutta, India as an employee of Appleton...
John Edward Saché
John Edward Saché (1824-1882), born in Prussia as Johann Edvart Zachert, reached Calcutta from Unites...
Frederick Bremner
Fred Bremner / Frederick Bremner (1863–1941) was a Scottish photographer, born in Aberchirder, Scotland. He...
Hurrichund Chintamon
Hurrichund Chintamon / Harishchandra Chintaman, was a pioneer of photography in India and who setup...
Robert Gill
Robert Gill (1804 – 1879) was a British military officer, antiquarian, painter and photographer in...
Harriet Christina Tytler
Harriet Christina Tytler (1828 to 1907) was a British artist, writer, and a pioneer woman...
Edmund David Lyon
Edmund David Lyon (1825 – 1891), retired Captain from British Army arrived in India from...
Eugene Clutterbuck Impey
Eugene Clutterbuck Impey (1830 – 1904), was born in Paris and joined 5th Bengal Native...
John Burke
John Burke Posing the Afghan Amir Yaqub Khan, 1879. John Burke (1843 – 1900), landed...
Book Review – Land to Die For: A Journey of Friendship, Tragedy, and Resilience by Arun Kohli and Stefan Rau
Reviewed by Madhavan Pillai / 2024
“Land to Die For: A Journey of Friendship, Tragedy, and Resilience” by Arun Kohli and Stefan Rau is a compelling narrative that blends personal growth, travelogue, cultural exploration, and the resilience of the human spirit. The author embarks on a journey that transcends the physical act of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, weaving in tales of friendship, loss, and the complexities of cross-cultural aid. Read more…