Hindustan Times
The 300 odd-km long Andaman Trunk Road, marked on maps as National Highway 223, sums up the conflict that is at the core of the Islands themselves — a tension between moving forward and standing still; between catering to the needs of the majority and preserving the character of the minority; between growth and conservation. Read more
(5 votes, average: 3.8 out of 5)
Loading ...Posted by Neha Dara on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Filed under Travel · Tagged Andaman Trunk Road, core of the Islands, maps, Mayabunder, Middle Andamans, National Highway 223, Port Blair
This week, I’m going to interrupt regular programming to talk about maps. I have nothing against the tried and tested Indian way of navigating – asking for directions. Stopping to ask a passerby doesn’t deal body blows to my ego and, more often than not, tapping the ‘local talent’ has yielded advantages like traffic tips and shortcuts. But start talking about a road trip and I run to nearest map. Read more
(5 votes, average: 4.2 out of 5) Loading ...Posted by Neha Dara on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Filed under Travel · Tagged Eicher book, Google Maps, GPRS, maps, municipality maps, road trip, shortcuts, traffic tips
