The Tibetan inhabitants of Amdo are referred to as Amdowa (Tibetan: ཨ་མདོ་པ།; amdo pa) as a regional distinction from the Tibetans of Kham (Khampa) and U-Tsang (Central Tibet), however, they are all considered ethnically Tibetan. Today, ethnic Tibetans predominate in the western and southern parts of Amdo, which are now administered as various Tibetan, Tibetan-Qiang, or Mongol-Tibetan autonomous prefectures. (source: Wikipedia.org) Amdowa
Blue eyed Rastafarian
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Extreme poverty and Monsoon floods affecting millions of people in the State, constitute a major workforce to build the new shining India. Biharis are those pulling cycle rickshaws, driving the Delhi elites' cars, building shopping malls, new houses and flats in expanding middle class suburbs, as well as India's dams all over the vast country. But those migrant workers have very little support in other states and live very precarious lives, yet accused of stealing jobs. Historically, Bihar has been a major centre of learning, home to the ancient universities of Nalanda (established in 450 CE), Odantapurā ( established in 550CE) and Vikramshila (established in 783 AD). Unfortunately, that tradition of learning which had its origin from the time of Buddha or perhaps earlier, was lost during the medieval period when it is believed that marauding armies of the invaders destroyed these centers of learning. The Builder from Bihar
In a series of images about the lives, work, values and aspirations of Tibetans living in exile, due to the Chinese occupation of their homeland, the hope is to help all of us to put a more human face on one the most pressing human rights issues of our time and inspire us to recommit ourselves to human rights and freedom all over the world. These wrinkles tell many tales
Lobsang, is a musician living in Dharamsala, HP, India. Invaded by China in 1949, the independent country of Tibet was forced to face the direct loss of life that comes from military invasion and, soon after, the loss of universal freedoms that stemmed from Communist ideology and its programmes such as the Cultural Revolution (1966-76). However, it is erroneous to believe that the worst has passed. The fate of Tibet’s unique national, cultural and religious identity is seriously threatened and manipulated by the Chinese. China’s policy of occupation and oppression has resulted in no more or less than the destruction of Tibet’s national independence, culture and religion, environment and the universal human rights of its people. Time and time again, the infliction of this destruction sees China break international laws with impunity. (source: www.tibet.com) In a series of images about the lives, work, values and aspirations of Tibetans living in exile, due to the Chinese occupation of their homeland, the hope is to help all of us to put a more human face on one the most pressing human rights issues of our time and inspire us to recommit ourselves to human rights and freedom all over the world. Musician in exile
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Hard working woman
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My friend Chocho's furry dog, named 'Lucy'. Lucyfur
Himachal Pradesh, a state in India, which was once a major producer of the soft Angora rabbit wool production in India, has seen a huge drop in recent years. This drop in production in Angora wool has been largely attributed to the Open General Licence Policy, which is forcing farmers to abandon Angora rabbit rearing. Mill owners in the country now prefer to import much cheaper Angora wool from China, South Korea and Australia. State animal husbandry department officials say that from over 200 Angora producers in the state less than a decade ago, the number has reduced to 36. Himachali woman with Angora rabbit
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The Solitary Sweeper
Street hawkers are very common in India. They can be found here, there and everywhere. There is hardly any village, town or a city without street hawkers. A street hawker is a petty trader. He works very hard to earn his living. His income is meager. He carries his heavy load either on his head or on a bicycle. His absence is very much missed by the customers. They usually wait for his arrival for making their purchases. He is often on good terms with his customers as he is a daily visitor. A thing can be returned to him if found defective or not satisfying. He willingly exchanges things bought from him when found defective. He tries hard to satisfy his customers. The conditions of the hawkers are very bad. They somehow manage to keep their body and soul together. They are also exploited by policemen municipal authorities and other officials. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/1284260 Honey Hawker
We all have our dreams. Sometimes from our childhood years these dream accompany us. Dreams of what we want in life. Dreams. Often life does not follow our dreams, and the dreams seem impossible to reach. Still they seem to stay somewhere on a hidden place, where only the most inner part of our soul can hear them whisper. Dreams
Don't complain; just work harder. The Dock Workers