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Meet the King - Mango

Mango is the King of fruits. India is the largest producer and exporter of Mangoes in the world. India produces some 10 million tonnes of mangoes annually accounting for 52 per cent of the world output. India grows the finest mangoes in the world. Andhra Pradesh is the second largest producer of mangoes in India next only to Uttar Pradesh. Although more than a thousand varieties exist, only around 20 varieties are grown on commercial scale.Each variety has a unique taste and flavour. Most popular Mango varieties are Banganpalli, Neelam, Dusheri, Totapuri, Kesar and delicious ALPHONSO MANGO.

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 November 2008 to critical acclaim and awards success. Set in India, it tells the story of Jamal, a poor young chaiwala(a office boy in a certain call center company) who becomes the biggest quiz-show winner in history, only to be sent to jail on accusations that he cheated. Narrated in the first person, the film then follows the life of the young boy from slum as he explains to police inspector, just how he managed to answer twelve random questions, by pure lu...

Funny side of outsourcing to India

With 65% of the world's CMM Level 5 companies are fast scaling up to match or surpass international quality standards and are ensuring that they stay ahead through stable quality systems and continuous quality improvement. But funny things happens when misunderstanding which usually takes place when the work is carried out thousands of miles away, culture clash etc.Here is the funny side of IT outsourcing in India to relax your mind and get back to attend the client call. Explore More Articles on Outsourcing to India IT Outsourcing to India BPO: Ground Realities Top 10 BPO's in India ...

Take a Ride : Mumbai Local Trains

MumbaiÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s local trains are popularly known as the lifeline of the financial capital of India.Carrying more than 6.1 million passengers daily, the local train is the fastest mode of transport available to you.It requires skill, technique and persistence to get in and out of a Mumbai local train.If you have not travelled in a Mumbai local, you have not visited Mumbai, you have not lived, you don't have any adventure spirit..

Apple's iPhone in India with giant carriers Airtel a...

Everyone is eager to grab the new iPhone in India.Two giant carriers Airtel and Vodafone are ready to get iPhone in Indian Market.Though the launch date and price is not revealed they started their marketing and sales campaign for iPhone. Vodafone/Airtel subscribers have a great reason to celebrate! Even before the end of 2008, you are very likely to taste AppleÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s appealing iPhones without even browsing nearby grey markets or visiting abroad.Vodafone signed a deal with ten countries including India. Airtel/Vodafone set to offer the Apple iPhone to its subscribers in India before 2...

ISRO - Pride of India

The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO, is India's national space agency. Indian space programme driven by vision of Dr Vikram Sarabhai considered as the father of Indian Space Programme. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) executes Space programme through its establishments located in different places in India. The prime objective of ISRO is to develop space technology and its application to various national tasks. ISRO has established two major space systems, INSAT for communication, television broadcasting and meteorological services, and Indian Remote Sensing Satellites ...

5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Mumbai

Mumbai is known as the financial and entertainment capital of India. Five star deluxe hotels in Mumbai host countless tourists all through the year. Whatever the purpose of visit, most of the domestic and international tourists prefer to stay at Mumbai five star deluxe hotels, lured by their extraordinary services and outstanding hospitality. To get soaked in opulence and a royal treatment, book yourself a room in one of the many five star deluxe hotels of Mumbai. After staying here once, you will feel like coming back time and again on a tour of Mumbai. These hotels have myriad options ...