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Charles Shepherd

Charles Shepherd (?–1912) was an English photographer and printer who worked in India during mid-to-late...

Robert Melville Clarke

Robert Melville Clarke (1834 – 1878), arrived from London to Calcutta (Kolkata) in 1852 to...

John P. Nicholas and James Perratt Nicholas

John P. Nicholas and James Perratt Nicholas were the founders of the earliest studio in...

John Henry Ravenshaw

John Henry Ravenshaw (1833 – 1874), was an employee of the Bengal Civil Service, a...

William Brooke O’Shaughnessy

William Brooke O’Shaughnessy (1809 -1889) was an Irish physician and one of the strongest applicants...

Richard Banner Oakeley

Richard Banner Oakeley (1834 – 1914), was an architectural writer and photographer, from England, travelled...

Maurice Vidal Portman

Maurice Vidal Portman (1860 – 1935), an officer in the Royal Indian Marine, self-fashioning anthropologist...

James Robertson

James Robertson (1813–88), was an English engraver, artist and photographer who was active from 1853...

Josiah Rowe

Josiah Rowe (1809 – 1874) moved to India sometime before 1839 and began making daguerreotypes...

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…