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“In Andhra Pradesh, the rural arts — Kondapalli, Nuzvid Veena making, Kalamkari which was covered so far — and organic farming practices are the most exquisite areas to learn about rural life,” he opines. “At the end of the day of my expedition, the distance travelled by bicycle may set a record (Guinness). On the other hand, I am documenting the everyday life of people from different walks of life in Indian society. Speaking to The Hindu on Wednesday during his visit to the textile town of Pedana on the 327th day of his mission to cover 21,000 km across India on bicycle, Mr.
Ankit, 29, said: “Aiming at learning about the real India, I have started the cycle expedition to cover 21,000 km in five months. I am planning to create an online ‘open learning source on India’ by documenting my experiences, photographs, videos, people engaged in different missions, rural life, arts and crafts and people associated with them”, added Mr.
Ankit..