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Photos: The colours of India

Rediff.com's Akhtar Sheikh captures the many moods of enchanting India.

Children having some fun on Candolim beach in Goa.

Hariyali aur rasta

A cartload slowly makes its way in Punjab.

Lines of grace

A senior citizen of Rajmachi village in Maharashtra.

The taste of India

Mumbai's trademark 'cutting chai' parked on a pavement.

Fishing beauties

A fish market in Murud Janjira, Maharashtra.

Picture perfect

Little girls pose for the camera in Navi Mumbai.

Life is a beach

Tourists on a beach in Goa.

The school walk

Children on their way to school in Manali, Himachal Pradesh.

Nizam's savari

The city of the Nizams revving up for another day.

Once upon a time in Mumbai

Mumbai's crowning glory that will marvel us forever.

The day of the Rabbit

For Rs 20 tourists get to cuddle the rabbit at a bazaar in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The rabbit pictured here is an Angora rabbit, bred for its wool.

Why don't we write letters anymore?

The beautiful post office building in the heart of Shimla.

The riot of colour

A woman who sells Rajasthani silver jewelry at Anjuna Beach in Goa.

The Zoozooman

A Vodafone promotional event at a Mumbai mall.

Indian Beauty

Hajera Begum, 79, born in pre-Independent India. Mother and grandmother.