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“India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country.” quote by Anita Desai — Download Open image

“India is a curious place that still preserves the past, religions, and its history. No matter how modern India becomes, it is still very much an old country.”

Anita Desai

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