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    The remains of the day: children play football in the distance on the river-bed at sunset while passenger ferry boats remain stranded in the foreground and background. THe other side of the river with the communication towers is where development has taken place. The opposite side is yet to see the benefits of technology. by: kolikal Views[205] The lack of developmental efforts in the region means that ailing patients have to be carried on strechers across the river on foot to the nearest medical facilities. by: kolikal Views[187] Returning Home: multitude of human forms cross the river at low tide. by: kolikal Views[162] Negotiating the low waters while returning home: crossing the strong currents on the mighty river bed with one's belongings to carry can be a daunting task at the very least. by: kolikal Views[166] At a time when the river is in full tide. by: kolikal Views[184]
     

    My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

    Monday, 7 Nov 2011 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

    The Matla is a river in the Sunderbans, the largest delta region in the world. True to its name, which means 'turbulent', it becomes so much so during the monsoons that it is almost impossible to ferry across. Being an estuarine tidal river, almost ... Read more >
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    Negotiating the low waters while returning home: crossing the strong currents on the mighty river bed with one's belongings to carry can be a daunting task at the very least.

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