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The Seven Vows of a Hindu Marriage
In Hinduism it is believed that rituals and customs are the true ingredients for a happy married life. The seven vows taken at the time of a Hindu marriage are the seven promises sworn by the bride and the groom. These vows are sworn during the pheras taken around the sacred fire called the havan kund. The sacred fire is the witness of the vows sworn by the groom and the bride. The priest continuously chants the vedic mantras during the pheras. The bride and groom then pledge their commitment to take care of each other in any circumstances throughout their life. Following are the vows: Read more »
Celebrating Teachers Day
Teachers play influencing role in our lives and celebrating Teachers day or Teachers Appreciation Day is a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers to the society. In India, Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th September, the birthday of great teacher Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who was a renowned diplomat, a firm believer of education, scholar and President of India. When Dr. Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962, he was approached by some students and was requested to allow them to celebrate his birthday. In reply he said, "instead of celebrating my birthday separatel... Read more »
Butter Chicken, Anyone?
Butter Chicken, Ahh! my mouth is watering already, and guess same is with you. The dish originated in the North Indian State named Punjab, the place where you get a variety of chicken dishes but the "must-try" is the Butter Chicken. Small pieces / chunks of bonelesschicken cooked mildly spiced thick, red and smooth gravy is what Butter Chicken is. Known for its fiery red color the dish is not considered spicy on the contrary most places serve it slightly on the sweeter side but can be made hot as well. Murg Makhani is a dish that has wonderful flavor and a rich creamy texture. If you ha... Read more »
A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms &...
In my previous post- A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need to Know Before You Order I started you off with the basics of Ordering from an Indian Menu, the components of an Indian Meal and how it's served to access how much to order. In this post I'll cover roughly what some of the names you may come across on an Indian Menu and their meanings which will help you decide what you'd like to Order the next time your at an Indian restaurant. Read more »
Fiat Car Prices in India
Fiat is an Italian automaker manufacturing cars since as early as 1899. Fiat is an acronym for Fabbrica Italino Automobilo Turino (which means Italian Automobile Factory of Turin). A group of investors including Mr. Giovanni Agnelli formed the company and today, Fiat is Italy?s largest carmaker. Fiat India Automobile is a 50 -50 joint venture between Fiat Group Automobiles and Tata Motors which was incorporated on 2nd January, 1997. The agreement between the two companies was signed on 19th October, 2007. Fiat India?s production plant is set up in Ranjangaon, Pune, Maharashtra and has over ... Read more »
Old and Popular Eating Joints of Pune
Pune is a city which is culturally alive. From mid-week entertainment, Friday night dinner to Sunday movies, the city has it all. Apart from the entertainment and culture Pune is also famous for its delicious cuisines; especially popular are the food joints which were established during the British Raj. City has several oldest of the joints where tradition and taste have been preserved carefully. These authentic food joints are a must visit place to get a taste of the authentic style of food perpetration blended with modern ambiance. Read more »
10 of the Most Important Landmarks of India Not to Miss
India is a land of rich cultural diversity making it one of the world's greatest democracies. Home to a diversified canvas of ethnicity, religion and languages, India is a major tourist hub around the world. Indian Architecture is one of the unique examples of fusion of Indian culture as it depicts some of the best testimony of different styles of architecture. These architectural landmarks are now synonymous with India which combined elements from numerous of the country and abroad. Forts, palaces, temples, tombs and cities developed by several dynasties are the living lessons about the cu... Read more »
India! The Latest Champion of ICC World Cup 2011
Cricket World Cup is the most awaited event in the world of Cricket. It is by far the biggest event for every cricketer and all cricket f...
10 Things you didn't know about Haunted 3D
Starring Mithun Chakraborty’s son, Mahaakshay, and newbie Tia Bajpai, Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Haunted 3D’ is the first horror 3D movie in India. ...
'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...
Audi Cars in India
As, we all know that Audi is one of the world's leading high-quality luxury car manufacturer. Audi is one of the most admired car maker a...
Vijender Singh Win's India it's 3rd Medal at th...
Boxer Vijender Singh won another medal for India at the Beijing Olympics when he out punched Carlos Gongora of Ecuador in the quarterfina...
Armed Forces Medical College Pune
The educational center of India, Pune, is a world-renowned educational hub for people across the globe. Pune houses various prestigious I...
Mumbai Airport -The best airport in India
Mumbai airport has been voted the best airport in India in a survey conducted by the Airport International Council, a body of operators w...
MTV Splitsvilla - Episode 6
This girl, a self-proclaimed poet, came across as a narcissist. In front of the camera, she is always so energetic, hyper, attention-crav...
What is Yoga?
The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. In reality it's a very general term that en...
10 Best Scenic Lakes in India
Tranquility, scenic nature and peace ? these are the three attributes for some individuals who make lakes more popular than vast oceans a...
Top Business Schools In India
The last decade has seen exponential growth in the economy as well as in the field of technology. This has brought about a major change i...
M Night Shyamalan - Successful Indian in Holly...
Being compared to the famous sci-fi Hollywood Director, Steven Spielberg, M Night Shyamalan has come a long way since his first movie, 'P...
Lentils (Dal) The World's Healthiest Food
Lentils are to India as meatloaf is to America: the quintessential comfort food. Ranging from yellow and red to deep black, these tiny di...
Munnar - A Hill Station in God’s Own Country (I...
Munnar is the most picturesque hill station of Kerala. Munnar is a honeymooner's paradise, lover's spot and a place to relax and enjoy th...
Top 6 Rally Cars of India
Rallying is an extremely challenging sport ? a true test of man and machine. These are events that are held on roads, closed to the publi...

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