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Laundry day ... women prepare to dry their saris on the ghats of the Ganges.

India

River of life and death

Although lined with funeral pyres, the Ganges is the lifeblood of Varanasi, along with its silk industry, writes Anthony Dennis.

World tour

Gurus for all and bikes to spare on road to happiness

You don't need a marital breakdown to eat, pray and love around the world, writes Belinda Jackson.

India

Eight metres for all women

Maria Visconti is rapt in a gorgeous garment capable of concealing a multitude of sins.

India

The mosh-pit matinee

At the movies in India, Megan Czisz soon claps, stamps and jeers with the best of them.

Map of Varanasi

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