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    Larger than Life - Reflection of the highway halogens on the rippling water. The man with his 'dingi-nouka' (canoe) waits at his workplace with his shadow as his company. Views[2035] Dusk - Men take charge at sundown. A man sits still on his makeshift bamboo lift-net, waiting patiently for his catch. Views[1964] Heading Home - After a hard day's work,women return home with their hand made fishing gear.The entire day's effort may have been worth just about Rs. 30-40(even less than a dollar). Views[2595] Kholui - 'Kholui' is the handmade fish basket in which the fisherwomen store their catch.They tie it to their head/waist. Views[2327] Fisherwomen, Birbhum, India - Teaming up for work at the start of the day.. Views[2491]
     

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    Clear-cutting the timberland - Villagers cut down the bamboo forests and other trees on the eroding riverbanks, and take away the timber to build huts or put it to commercial use, before the river devours their fertile agricultural lands and crops.

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