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The curious case of Costa Rica: What makes it unique

By Anand Kulkarni As the festive season draws closer, aspirations for a happy 2017, beaches, wildlife and entertainment beckon. Except for ardent tourists, unheralded Costa Rica, a middle-upper income country may not be a preferred destination. However, a closer look … Continue reading →

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New England Climate:Seasons

 The climate of New England varies greatly across its 500-mile (800 km) span from northern Maine to southern Connecticut: Interior Maine, New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts have a humid continental climate (Dfb in Köppen climate classification). In this region the winters are long, cold, and heavy snow is common (most locations … Continue reading →

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New England Region:An Introduction

New England is a geographical region situated in northeastern United States. The region comprises six states of the: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.]It is bordered by the state of New York to the west and south, … Continue reading →

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Beware. Vardah is Coming

Cyclone Vardah is  headed towards Chennai and the weather department has issued warning for a very heavy rainfall alert in three districts, Chennai, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur for the next two days. Cyclones are huge revolving storms caused by winds blowing … Continue reading →

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