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Bhavya Dore

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A clock shop in Chor Bazaar in Mumbai.

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The Long History of 'Bombay Time' and Resistance to Colonial Rule

For decades the city of Mumbai operated by two—or more—different clocks.

By Bhavya Dore
The collection comprises volumes from all over the world, including this handwritten holy book, composed on parchment in an Ethiopian monastery.

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The Belgrade Book Collection That Survived War, Fascism, and Neglect

One family has kept it going—and growing—since 1720.

By Bhavya Dore
A worker uses a gas cutter to dismantle a disused vessel at Alang Shipbreaking Yard.

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A Unique Bric-a-Brac Market Sells Salvaged Goods From Broken Ships

At Alang on the western coast of India, you may find second-hand doors, lifebuoys, and light bulbs.

By Bhavya Dore

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