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Article: Billy built a circular summerhouse, which became known as Gran'scage, and in this the old lady sat with her knitting, while Tara prowled free outside
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- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- December 23, 1995
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At Tiger Haven, on the border of India and Nepal, they will be
celebrating Christmas much as we are. Billy Arjan Singh - big cat
specialist extraordinary - is a bachelor, but his tribe has
gathered at his white house on the edge of the jungle, and because
the family has English connections, proceedings strike a strongly
western note.
A blazing log fire in the sitting room will banish the chill of
the Indian winter: a tree will be decorated, and Father Christmas,
in full regalia, and fortified by a peg or two of whisky, will
distribute presents to the children after carols and supper. One
notable absentee will be the traditional dish of roast peacock, for
the birds are now protected - and ...
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Article: Manekshaw, Arjan Singh to get full salary.
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...Manekshaw, Arjan Singh to get full salary New Delhi, Apr 17 (PTI) In a rare gesture ... currently ailing at a military hospital in Nilgiri, and IAF Marshal Arjan Singh will be entitled to full salary and allowances equivalent to that ...
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