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Success Story of the Slumdog Girl Freida Pinto
This Mumbai Girl made her film debut in Danny Boyle?s Slumdog Millionaire . She is at no. 10 in FHM's list of 100 Sexiest Women Of 2009; the list includes Cheryl Cole, Megan Fox, Jessica Alba, Britney Spears, Keeley Hazell, Adriana Lima, Elisha Cuthbert,? Kristin Kreuk and Anna Friel..? It took a very short time of six months for Freida Pinto?s rags-to-Oscar story to get itself unfolded. Not so long back this girl was trying her luck at studio auditions. Seems like Freida is now regular on the ?Sexiest Women?s List?. Read more »
Shopping the Streets of Mumbai
Mumbai (formally Bombay) is one of the shopping Hot-spots in India. It's one of those rare cities where you can buy some of the most expensive designer brands at plush-looking shops like Pierre Cardin and Louis Vitton and just a stone's throw away you can buy cheap knock offs of the same and more at a cheap roadside bazaar. The shops and bazaars offer a truly amazing diversity of goods, as well as being worth a visit in their own right. Everyone can shop at regular stores and malls in Mumbai where there's no searching for that one of a kind piece or haggling to get a good price. But to tr... Read more »
History of Indian Teachers Day
In India Teacher?s Day is celebrated on 5th of September as a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers towards the community. Since 1962 the day commemorates the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan, a great teacher and a staunch believer of education, known for his contribution towards the education system of India. According to Dr Radhakhrishnan, "teachers should be the best minds in the country". The birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakhrishnan came to be celebrated as Teachers Day when some of his students requested him to allow them to celebrate his birthday ?5th September?. Dr... Read more »
Nainital - The glittering jewel in the Himalyan neck...
Tucked away in the Kumaon foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1,938 meters, Nainital is one of the most charismatic hill stations that India harbors. Its enchanting panorama, sprinkled with natural resplendence in the form of varicolored coppices and dazzling almond-shaped lakes has earned it the well-merited moniker of ‘Lake Paradise’. The garlanded beauty of the place beckons day-trippers, nature-seekers, and travel enthusiasts all across India. Especially, for North Indian denizens, Nainital holds an inimitable charm and forms the perfect retreat from cacophony and ... Read more »
Bringing Joy to Street Children - The I-India Shower...
This little jewel of a video perfectly expresses a truth few people understand: If you have never brought joy to a child in need, you have missed one of life’s greatest opportunities for happiness. The shower bus visits each of I-India’s School on Wheels street centres twice a week and provides the children there with an on-the spot shower. Soap, shampoo, anti-lice lotion, combs and toothpaste are also provided, as is hygiene education. This service may be the only proper wash a child will get all week. In the long hot season from March to November when temperatures can reach... Read more »
Chatpata Gajar, Gobhi aur Shalgam ka Achar
The chatpata (spicy) Gajar (carrot) Gobhi (cauliflower) ka achar (pickle) is a popular specialty commonly found in North-Indian homes. The pickle is generally made in winter season because in India the best carrots and other vegetables are available in winters. The pickle is just a condiment with the Indian food but Gajar-Gobhi ka achar is consumed as a side dish. The best part of Gobhi-gajar ka achar is that it can be eaten as soon as its made. You don't really have to wait for days to get it ready and taste. Tip:If you wish to consume this pickle within 2 or 3 days, add only 2 tablesp... Read more »
What You Didn't Know About Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital city of Indian state of Maharashtra and financial capitl of India. It is also the largest metropolitan city in India. It is the richest city in India and has the highest GDP of any city in South, West or Central Asia. Mumbai alone generates 5% of India's GDP and accounts for 25% of industrial output, 70% of maritime trade (Mumbai Port Trust & JNPT) and 70% of capital transactions to India's economy. Mumbai is home to bollywood, which produces a large number of movies each year. The financial city is also home to important institutions like Reserve Bank of India, the Bo... Read more »
The Andaman & Nicobar Emerald Islands
Located in the Bay of Bengal about 900km from India, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the few undiscovered gems that have escaped...
The Painted Floors of India
Rangoli is one of the most colorful, pleasant and beautiful art forms of India. It is the art of making designs and patterns on the floor...
Big B's Blog is superhit
Like his signature style he begins by saying, " I am still illiterate towards this medium and beg to be excused for any errors or expecta...
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...
Fenugreek / Methi - A Wonder Herb
Methi, the wonder herb is a very popular vegetable in India. It's seeds are an important ingredient in Indian Kitchens. The seeded form o...
A Guide to Traveling by Train in India
India is such a geographically vast country, the best way to reach the innermost regions of the country is through trains. The Indian rai...
Journey from Childhood to The Father of The Nation
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi or Bapu and the Father of the Indian Nation, was born on the 2nd October, 1869...
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...
If not a Celebrity, what they would have been?
With college admissions in full swing, let's have a look at the celebrities who earned their degrees, but bucked convention and followed...
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, Kalar...
The Wagah Border: An Icon
The Wagah border came into existence at the time of India?s Independence and partition. Pakistan became a new nation and Wagah, a small v...
Bike Modification in India
India has now become the favorite market for all bike manufacturers. There are more bike enthusiasts then anywhere in the world. That may...
Skoda Rapid - The New Sedan Car Launched in India
Recently launched Skoda Rapid is a new entrant in the C+ sedan segment. The car will be manufactured in the same plant where Vento is man...
Top 10 Googled Indian Bollywood Celebrities
As the year comes to an end, internet giant Google, reflects on the year's Top searched people, terms, the most popular sites and so on c...
Most Adventurous Places to Visit in India
Let?s quickly remind the phrase ?if you don?t find it in India, You won?t find it in the world?. India is a storehouse of adventure and s...
