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Parliament-Functions and Powers
Parliament-Functions and Powers

Parliament is the supreme legislative body of India. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses-Lok Sabha(House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha. The Constitution of India came into force on January 26, 1950. The first general elections under the new Constitution were held during the year 1951-52 and the first elected Parliament came into being in April, 1952, the Second Lok Sabha in April, 1957, the Third Lok Sabha in April, 1962, the Fourth Lo... Read more »


Independence Day: The Best of Bollywood's Patriotic Movies

Independence Day: The Best of Bollywood's Patri...

On the eve of India's Independence Day (15th of August), I have put together a list of the Best Patriotic Movies in Bollywood. Bollywood ...


Mumbai is Mumbai Because of the Following 5 Things

Mumbai is Mumbai Because of the Following 5 Things

Maharashtra, The land of Marathas and Peshwas, is one of the most beautiful states of India. Maharashtra is home to two major and importa...

Ras Malai - A Milk based Dessert of India

Ras Malai - A Milk based Dessert of India

Ras Malai is by far the most preferred milk based sweet in India. Though there are plenty of them but Ras Malai tops the list. In India m...

The Latest mobile phone updates

The Latest mobile phone updates

The new mobiles being launched are from Sony Ericsson, Nokia and the latest one Virgin Mobiles.

India at Beijing Olympics 2008: The Opening Ceremony

India at Beijing Olympics 2008: The Opening Cer...

The Olympics kicked of today the 8th of August, 2008 at Beijing with it's Grand Opening Ceremony. India's small contingent of 98 includ...

Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Relationship of Knots

Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Rela...

Karwa Chauth is celebrated by the married women of North India. It is celebrated nine days before Diwali, on the fourth day of the waning...

Top 10 Theme Parks in India

Top 10 Theme Parks in India

Theme parks or adventure parks are the life lines of Metros and big cities of India. These parks being one of the best family weekend ent...

My Favorite Chicken Recipes from All Over India

My Favorite Chicken Recipes from All Over India

Indian chicken dish are famous world over for mouth watering tandoori varities, curries, tikkas and gravies. Chicken tikkas and pakoras a...

Must See World Heritage Sites in Delhi

Must See World Heritage Sites in Delhi

Delhi, the capital city of India, is one of the fastest growing city in the country. Delhi is one of the oldest city in India and is loca...

The Gateway to God - Haridwar

The Gateway to God - Haridwar

Haridwar, the name means Gateway (Dwar) to Lord Vishnu (Hari)!? In other words, it can be said that Haridwar is the place from where you ...

All the Scoop on the Off Stage Gossip at the IIFA  Awards

All the Scoop on the Off Stage Gossip at the II...

The 2008 IIFA Awards in Bangkok , displayed as much of a Show off-stage as it did on. The Rumours and gossip of backstage celebrity coupl...

Top 10 Fruit Capitals of India

Top 10 Fruit Capitals of India

India is a land of diverseties in terms of culture, cuisine, language and climatic conditions. These diverse climatic conditions are apt?...

Top 10 Romantic Weekend Getaways from Delhi

Top 10 Romantic Weekend Getaways from Delhi

For a Delhiite the number and range of options for a short romantic weekend getaway are staggering. If noise, traffic jams, dust, hectic ...

Palace on Wheels: A Picture Gallery

Palace on Wheels: A Picture Gallery

Palace on Wheels, as name says is truly a running Palace on Wheels. If you are thinking of a luxurious vacation in India and have about a...

The Top Onscreen Moms of Bollywood

The Top Onscreen Moms of Bollywood

In India theres no place that reveres mothers more than Bollywood. Mere paas Maa hai a line from Deewar remains the most quoted dialogue ...

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