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Hyderabad, India: Top Tourist Attractions
Hyderabad, India: Top Tourist Attractions

Hyderabad is a city located in the State of Andhra Pradesh in India and is also the State?s capital. One of the biggest and most populous cities in India, this metropolis also carries immense cultural and historical importance. The city has a plethora of attractions for tourists ranging from museums and planetariums to well maintained zoos and historical monuments. The place is also famous for its cuisine and the ubiquitous shopping malls that are scattered across it. There is heavy influence of Mughal architecture as the city was home to many Islamic rulers in the past. Ruins of some of th... Read more »

Interesting facts about The Landmark of Hyderabad - Charminar
Interesting facts about The Landmark of Hyderabad - ...

The city of Hyderabad well known for its famous Hyderabadi biryani is also famous for Charminar.? It is the Landmark of the city. It was erected in 1591 by Quli Qutb Shah when he shifted the capital from Golconda to Hyderabad. The monument is a perfect square shape building with Tall minarets at each corner. The monument shines to its glory in the night with colorful lights. ? The Charminar is a square monument with a measurement of 20 mtr on each side. The four minarets stand 48.7 mtr above the ground. Each minaret is 4 storey and the floors are divided by a gracefully carved ring around... Read more »

Metros - Cities that never sleep
Metros - Cities that never sleep

India is country full of a mixture of cultures, religions, languages and people from different strata of society.The climates vary from north to south and so does the food and the style of dressings. There is also a huge divide of rural and urban areas in the country. Still there are villages which do not have the basic amenities of electricity and on the other hand cities like Mumbai can blind you with huge, brightly lit billboards and streets. So in this land of contradictions, life continues to throb and people still pursue to make ends meet. Lets take a look at the famous cities in Ind... Read more »


Pookalam: The Onam Floral Rangoli

Pookalam: The Onam Floral Rangoli

Rangoli is one of the most popular traditional art form in India. It is a kind of decorative motif, usually a floor art using various for...


Top 5 Secret Escapes in India

Top 5 Secret Escapes in India

India has got many interesting places to visit. Ranging from The Taj Mahal, the Pink City of Jaipur, The Exotic Beaches of Goa, The Himal...

Dog Breeds of India

Dog Breeds of India

Dog breeds that you often see in India basically fall under any of the two categories. One category includes Indian Dog breeds and the ot...

Samosas: Fried Indian Vegetable Pastries

Samosas: Fried Indian Vegetable Pastries

In India, street pushcarts and roadside vendors sell their delicious samosas to passersby who enjoy immediate gratification from these sa...

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I)

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Te...

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 Orderi...

Pushkar - Oldest Cities In India

Pushkar - Oldest Cities In India

Pushkar is a small city located in the State of Rajasthan and is considered to be one of the oldest cities in India. The place has almost...

Success Story of the Slumdog Girl Freida Pinto

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; ...

Kheer / Payasam - Rice & Milk Based Pudding of India

Kheer / Payasam - Rice & Milk Based Pudding of ...

Kheer, the creamy, milky and the most delicious rice pudding prepared all over in India. It is believed to be in existence for more than ...

A Short Escape to Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

A Short Escape to Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

After the hassles of the entire week, relaxation and a weekend getaway is all you need. Infested with large flora and fauna Bangalore is ...

10 Incredible Temples of India! Pinnacle of Faith and Spirituality

10 Incredible Temples of India! Pinnacle of Fai...

India is synonymous with spirituality. The temples of India are popular across the world for their incredible architectural beauty. Some ...

Top 5 Most Visited War Memorials in India

Top 5 Most Visited War Memorials in India

A visit to the war memorials in India gives you the route to discover the heroic past of India. The memorials are dedicated to soldiers w...

Tips on Home Decor

Tips on Home Decor

Have you just purchased your dream house? Or looking to renovate your old one? You dont have to hire interior designers who charge you ...

Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm

Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm

Janamashtami is one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated across India. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitemen...

Daman in the rains

Daman in the rains

Daman in the rains! Had heard plenty of Goa in the rains, but Daman, well decided to check out this Goa wannabe and drove out the 200kms ...

The Best of Mumbai's Mid-priced Restaurants

The Best of Mumbai's Mid-priced Restaurants

Mumbai is a melting pot of a very diverse range of cuisines, both regional and international, catering to a very diverse population of pe...

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