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India : about sorcery and witchcraft

Posted on January 18, 2013 by travelerreport

The unknown, the unexplainable has always aroused fears in man. This is were the occult fills the bill. For many people in India ( most of the time illiterate people), magic and superstition serve as a ready substitute for knowledge … Continue reading →

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Shamanism in Nepal

Posted on December 21, 2012 by travelerreport

More ancient than any religion, shamanism is followed in diverse ways throughout the world by peoples fortunate enough to have been overlooked by the institutional religions. Variously described as medicine men, witch doctors or oracles, shamans perform mystical rituals to … Continue reading →

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India : many Indians become indebted because of medical expenditures

Posted on August 14, 2012 by travelerreport

Lack of access to quality public health services and a rapidly growing unregulated private sector have led to a situation where an increasing number of people are getting trapped in debts or slipping into deeper poverty due to the expenses … Continue reading →

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