"While their story is almost always overlooked, the 1.5 million Indian soldiers who served the British Empire in World War I played a crucial role in the eventual Allied victory. Despite their sacrifices, Indian troops received mixed reactions from their allies and their enemies…
"A beautifully evocative account of one man's odyssey to discover authentic and unbroken magical traditions in the East and reawaken them in the West. Details the author's encounters with the Naga Babas, his initiation into their tradition, and his experience at the Kumbh Mela, …
"A beautifully evocative account of one man's odyssey to discover authentic and unbroken magical traditions in the East and reawaken them in the West. Details the author's encounters with the Naga Babas, his initiation into their tradition, and his experience at the Kumbh Mela, …
"The tiny Kingdom of Bhutan, at the eastern end of the Himalayas, nestles between the giant nation states of China and India. Often called the 'Land of the Thunder Dragon, ' it remained secluded until recent times--the first ever 'tourist' set foot in Bhutan in 1974 and was foll…