Avocados's Guides

Holi- The Hindu Festival of Color!
Holi- The Hindu Festival of Color!

If you happen to be in India towards the end of Feb or in the month of March, you are likely to witness one of the most colorful celebration in the world...the Hindu festival of color- Holi. The festival of Holi which was originally a symbolic commemmoration of a legend from Hindu Mythology, is now a days more of an exuberant show of goodwill and cheer, with all classes of society mixing up and celebrating the festival by playing and putting color on each other, painting the town rainbow shades! Here's a look at the religious significance of Holi and how it is celebrated today: Read more »

Small Spaces, Big Ideas
Small Spaces, Big Ideas

Living in flats or apartments always means, looking for space saving options. There are a lot of things we avoid doing because our living spaces are small. So here are som good space curtailing tips and ideas, to get going with our parties and also make our houses look spacious, modern and in style. Read more »

Martial Art of Kerala - KALARI
Martial Art of Kerala - KALARI

'Kalari' or 'Kalaripayyat' is the exclusive martial arts legacy of Kerala. An old combat martial art originating in Southern India, Kalari is used as a defensive system. It's believed that Kalaripayyat may have been the inspiration for the many Asian martial arts we know today. Kalaripayattu is indigenous to the South Indian state of Kerala and derives its name from the Malayalam word ‘Kalari’ which literally means ‘battlefield’. In respect to this martial art, Kalari refers to the arena where training goes on and demonstrations are performed. Originally, the Kal... Read more »

The Magic of Parathas
The Magic of Parathas

Known as one of the best and popular breakfasts of India, 'Parathas'(Stuffed Bread) are a healthy, delicious and filling food. Anyone would agree that the best way to start a morning with a good appetite would be to indulge yourself into some steaming hot butter-dripping 'parathas'. Check out how this type of 'Indian bread' came to exist in almost every household. 'Parathas' can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner too... Read more »

10 Famous Fashion Designers and Fashion trends in India
10 Famous Fashion Designers and Fashion trends in India

Fashion is a huge industry in India. With globalisation Indian Fashion has got a wider platform to display their talents and introduce the 'Sari' to the world. India was always known as a country of jungles, snakes and poverty. But this has changed over the last decade. One of the reasons of India competing in the race among the leading countries of the world is because of its sudden burst of fashion exposure - both within and beyond the country. India is a diverse nation and does not have one particular style to call its own. However, fashion in India placed itself on the map creating ... Read more »

India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations around the World
India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations around the...

India celebrates its 62nd Independance Day on 15th August 2008. Half a century and more than decade later, India has come a long way. This year, we've witnessed many highs and lows in our country - terror attacks in Rajasthan and Bangalore, IPLs, winning the world cup in Cricket T20, the sensex soaring and falling, recession, getting our first individual Gold medal at the Olympics. Despite of all these trials and tribulations, the country moves forward to celebrate our Independance Day. And not only in India, Indians all around the world are preparing for a grand celebration on the 15th... Read more »

Independence Day Parade - All eyes on Red Fort
Independence Day Parade - All eyes on Red Fort

India Independence Day is on the 15th August. This year marks the 62nd year of India's Independence from British colonisation. On this day, the whole country tunes in to the live telecast from Delhi to watch the Prime Minister unfurling the Indian Flag at Red Fort. Related Articles: India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations around the World Independence Day: The Best of Bollywood's Patriotic Movies Read more »


Top 5 Heritage Village Resorts in India

Top 5 Heritage Village Resorts in India

Staying in the exact replicas of Indian village is a unique experience of its kind. Everything is similar to Indian village with the only...


Indian Food - Delicious Kashmiri Recipes

Indian Food - Delicious Kashmiri Recipes

Kashmiri Food is one of the most delicious cuisines of India. The food is rich and spicy mostly prepared in ghee (clarified butter) with ...

Bollywood's Best Debutants of 2008

Bollywood's Best Debutants of 2008

This year saw a lot of new faces making their presence felt in Bollywood. So here is a round up of "Bollywood's Best Debutants of 2008". ...

Slumdog Millionaire - a must watch film

Slumdog Millionaire - a must watch film

slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy had a limited release on 12 Novemb...

The Top 5 Best Restaurants in Delhi

The Top 5 Best Restaurants in Delhi

Delhi the capital state of India is famous for its mouthwatering cuisines. The place is dominated by north Indians and North Indian cuisi...

Top 5 Places to Take a Tribal Tour in India

Top 5 Places to Take a Tribal Tour in India

Incredible India is also a warehouse of largest tribal population of the world. Statistics says tribal population represents almost 10% o...

Top 10 Bikes in India

Top 10 Bikes in India

Bikes are ruling the Indian automobile sector since more than 50 years. In 1955, the Indian government needed sturdy and reliable motorcy...

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) A Vegetarian's Delight

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) A Vegetarian's D...

Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese very commonly used in Indian vegetarian cuisine. It's an un-aged, non melting cheese that is made by c...

Top 5 Indian Batsman in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

Top 5 Indian Batsman in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup is the most awaited and popular tournament in the world of Cricket. Millions of eyes glued to TV set all over the w...

Places to visit in Pune - Osho International Commune

Places to visit in Pune - Osho International Co...

Pune is a city with lots of history and culture, a city that has developed over the years. Today Pune is modern in true sense of the term...

The Unconventional Actors of B'Town

The Unconventional Actors of B'Town

The unconventional actors of Bollywood : Bollywood has always been ruled by Khans, Kapoors, Bachchans and other glamorous and high profil...

India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)

India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)

The Indian Papad or Papadum as it's also known can best be described as a type of tortilla, wafer or flat bread. Made from lentil, chickp...

Take a Tour of the 10 Beautiful Gardens of India

Take a Tour of the 10 Beautiful Gardens of India

Beautiful gardens in India talk about the country?s aesthetic richness. Emperors and dynasties that have ruled the Indian land had patron...

Integral Elements of an Indian Kitchen

Integral Elements of an Indian Kitchen

Indian cooking style and cuisine is always assumed to be a difficult one and because of which many people are reluctant and it is a misco...

Leave Applications as Never Seen Before

Leave Applications as Never Seen Before

Remember those days when we were in school and we learnt how to write letters and applications? Well I guess not many of us remember the ...

Bottom_strip