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 Queen of the Hills: Shimla
Queen of the Hills: Shimla

Once the summer capital of India (during the British rule) and currently the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla is easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Country. ? The spectacularly cool hills accompanied by the structures made during the colonial era create an aura, which makes it very different from other hill stations. Set atop a mountain in the Himalayas at an altitude of 2,159m (7,083ft) only makes this the journey to this Indian destination all the more exciting. ? Here?s a look at Shimla as your next vacation destination: Read more »

Rock in India !!
Rock in India !!

Rock culture has quite few takers in India. But there is a selective fan-following of Rock Music. Right from the 90's when MTV beamed the international music scenario into our living rooms, Indians have been exposed to some extremely popular pop, jazz and western classics. Even in the 70's many of the popular bollywood hits numbers have their tunes music derived from top-rated billboards charted songs. But that is whole another topic of discussion. Though not many, India has got some good Rock bands, who have maintained their passion and devotion to music. In recent times, many rock ba... Read more »

A Guide to Backpacking In India
A Guide to Backpacking In India

In my previous post Backpacking Across India I wrote about the draws of backpacking across India- it's highs, it's lows and the typical trails chosen by backpacker to discover this vast and diverse country called India. Here's a practical guide to backpacking in India, that will help you plan and prepare for effect travel in India can have. Read more »

5 Highest Individual Match Scores by Indian Batsman in ICC World Cup Cricket 2011
5 Highest Individual Match Scores by Indian Batsman ...

World Cup Cricket is the most awaited event in the world of Cricket. It is by far the biggest event for every cricketer and all cricket fans. The ICC World Cup Cricket is the premier Championship of ODI (One Day International) cricket. The tournament is held every four year. It is the fourth largest and fourth most viewed sport event. Millions of eyes glued to TV set all over the world to watch their favorite team win and shine through tournament. India was the main host of ICC World Cup Cricket 2011. It was a 49 ODI match tournament played in 42 days between 2 groups of 7 teams each in 3 c... Read more »

Upcoming Bikes in India 2012
Upcoming Bikes in India 2012

The Indian two wheeler market has caught a boom now and India has become a preferred market for bike manufacturers around the world. Now all the existing players have tightened their socks to hit the best they can, whereas various new players too has joined the league. Everyone is trying to provide the best they can to attract new customers and survive against all the competitors. With the various new launches in 2012, the upcoming bikes in India will surely be more comfortable, powerful, and equipped with latest features and specifications. The upcoming bikes in India are going to include ... Read more »

Getaway to Diveagar Beach near Pune
Getaway to Diveagar Beach near Pune

The picturesque Diveagar Beach is located on the shore of meautiful Arabic sea. Diveagar Beach is one of the cleanest beaches with intense natural beauty. Tender sands below the feet and coconut tree cultivations at the backdrop add to the pristine beauty of the beach. The beach is easily accessible from Pune and therefore is great weekend destination near Pune. So if you are looking for some relaxing moments in the lap of nature then Diveagar Beach is a perfect destination to soothe yourself in the intoxicating natural air. Lord Suvarnaganesha temple is the main attraction of tourist visit... Read more »

Fabindia - The Success Story
Fabindia - The Success Story

In 1958, well before American companies were sourcing from India, John Bissell left his position as a buyer for Macy’s New York to work as a consultant for the Ford Foundation in order to develop India’s export potential in its emerging textile industry. What Bissell discovered was a village-based industry with a profusion of skills hidden from the world. Determined to showcase Indian handloom textiles while providing equitable employment to traditional artisans, Bissell established Fabindia in 1960 in order to fuse the best aspects of East/West collaboration. Fifteen years ... Read more »


Mercedes-Benz Car Prices in India

Mercedes-Benz Car Prices in India

It was 1994 when Daimler (now known as Mercedes Benz) entered Indian market. Later, the merger between Daimler and Chrysler lead to the f...


Revamping Bollywood - Bold is Beautiful

Revamping Bollywood - Bold is Beautiful

Gone are the days, when actors and actresses were hesitant to show too much skin or refused to wear 'revealing' clothes or changed hairst...

The Best 125cc bikes in India

The Best 125cc bikes in India

India is one of the huge and fastest growing for automobiles. It ranks next to China. Indian customers prefer feature-packed bikes that w...

Onasadya: The Lavish Onam Feast

Onasadya: The Lavish Onam Feast

Onam is the state festival of Kerala, celebrated throughout the state, country and world wide with great religious fervor and enthusiasm....

The National Insignia of India

The National Insignia of India

Insignia is the plural of Latin word “insigne” which means emblem, symbol, is a symbol or token of personal power, status or...

The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes

The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes

The mid-western state of Maharashtra in India is home to popular cities like Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune. This state has a beautifully merge...

Honeymoon - A Beautiful Start of the Second Inning

Honeymoon - A Beautiful Start of the Second Inn...

Marriage is the second inning in an individual?s life. What better way to start new life than to spend some alone time with your partner....

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Koregaon park in Pune has always topped the list of places to visit when in Pune. He is the most happening place in the cultural capital ...

'Splitsvilla' at MTV after Roadies 5.0

'Splitsvilla' at MTV after Roadies 5.0

The guys incidently have been participants of Roadies. One of them is Varun, contender in the latest Roadies 5.0. The other one is Vishal...

Salman Rushdie - An author, novelist, essayist and sometime critic

Salman Rushdie - An author, novelist, essayist ...

Anglo-Indian novelist, who uses in his works tales from various genres - fantasy, mythology, religion, oral tradition. Rushdie's narrativ...

Kingfisher Airlines- A Class Above the Rest

Kingfisher Airlines- A Class Above the Rest

A 5 Star status recognizes an airline with the highest standard of product across several stringent quality assessment categories and one...

First time in India?- A guide to Indian social etiquette & customs

First time in India?- A guide to Indian soc...

India is such a complicated mix of old and new traditions, customs and outlooks, that it is difficult to sum up Indian culture in one art...

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Top Rated Spas in Koregoan Park

Ayurveda is recognized by the World Health Organization as an effective health science, one of the oldest bodies of knowledge in human cu...

The Four Fountain Spa Review

The Four Fountain Spa Review

Spa, the most relaxing word one can ever hear. We all relax a bit the moment we hear somebody saying Spa. We visualize spa as undergoing ...

Discover The Top 5 Exceptional and Underrated Places in India to Visit

Discover The Top 5 Exceptional and Underrated P...

Many of us have traveled through the length and breadth of the country and might have skipped some of the exceptional places in India to ...

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