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Places to See in India : Badami Cave Temples, Karnataka
Places to See in India : Badami Cave Temples, Karnataka

Badami caves are located in the Southern state of India, Karnataka. The caves are famous for their carved temples, magnificent surroundings and an artificial lake. The mountain, on which the Badami caves are located, is a stand-alone structure in the middle of the farmland. In between 4th ? 8th century the Village was once an important city and capital of Chalukya empire. Today, the place is a historic tourist destination where you can find various historic monuments and temples. Read more »

Top 10 Richest Indians
Top 10 Richest Indians

These are painful times for India's richest as the ongoing global turmoil drastically reshapes their fortunes. The country's once soaring stock market fell 48% in the 12 months, the rupee depreciated 24% against the dollar and gross domestic product growth is expected to slow down to 7.5%, partly owing to double-digit inflation. All of this conspired to knock 60% off the combined fortunes of the nation's 40 wealthiest. Their total net worth fell $212 billion, to $139 billion, down from $351 billion a year ago. ? Read more »

Lehenga Choli or Ghagra Choli, An Indian Wedding Dress
Lehenga Choli or Ghagra Choli, An Indian Wedding Dress

Traditional Indian Wedding Dresses are believed to be the most glamorous and most colorful wedding dresses in the whole world. The red dresses are customary for the Indian Brides but since taste is changing over time, nowadays many brides like to consider different colors for their wedding. The wedding dresses worn by Indians are very different from the western style of wedding dress. Actually Indian bride is expected to sparkle on her special day, so the Indian wedding dresses are usually very colorful with intricate designs and embroidery. If you are Getting Married in India you should de... Read more »

Taste India with a  Cup of Chai
Taste India with a Cup of Chai

The most popular drink, tea has and continues to play an important role in almost all world cultures and customs..... Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. Tea's world consumption easily equals all other manufactured drinks in the world ??????? including coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, and alcohol ??????? put together. Needless to say Tea is the most prominent drink of India, which is the world????????s largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea. "Chai" generic word for Tea in India and in much of the world, but for many English speak... Read more »

Top 10 Bikes in India
Top 10 Bikes in India

Bikes are ruling the Indian automobile sector since more than 50 years. In 1955, the Indian government needed sturdy and reliable motorcycles for its Army and police to patrol the rugged border highways. The first batch of 350cc Bullet were received from the Royal Enfield Company of UK and assembled at Chennai. Since then, bikes have been flourishing in India in the segment of two-wheelers. India is the manufacturer of some of the best bikes in the world. Hero Honda, TVS Motor, Kinetic Motor, LML India are some of renowned bike manufacturers in India. Ever year, a series of latest bike laun... Read more »

Southern Dosa Delights
Southern Dosa Delights

A very popular Indian Dish, is a South Indian original. Similar to a crepe, it is served with a variety of fillings that will offer you the most authentic and tantalizing flavors of South India. from an anytime snack of crisp paper thin wafers to a filling meal with wholesome stuffing, and served with chutneys and a dollop of butter, the dosa has made a place in the heart of connoisseurs of food in spite of the current pizza, French fries and burger fast food culture. The Dosa is also known by different names like Dosai, Thosai, Dhosa and Dosay across India...but Dosa is the most popular. Read more »

You Know you're watching a Bollywood Movie when...
You Know you're watching a Bollywood Movie when...

When comparing Hollywood and Bollywood there are more differences than similarities here's a are a few peculiarities of Indian Cinema I like to call - You Know you're watching a Bollywood Movie when... Read more »


Dalhousie: A Beautiful Hill Station In India

Dalhousie: A Beautiful Hill Station In India

Dalhousie is a hill station located in the State of Himachal Pradesh in India which is a very good option for retreats and travelers who ...


Top 10 Most Googled Indian Actresses

Top 10 Most Googled Indian Actresses

Google's 2010 India Zeitgeist List covers the most frequently-searched terms for the period across many categories like Bollywood Celebri...

Sudha Murthy as an individual

Sudha Murthy as an individual

Have I lost my identity as a woman, in Murthy's shadow? No, I might be Mrs Narayana Murthy. I might be Akshata and Rohan's mother. I migh...

Meghalaya - Abode of Clouds

Meghalaya - Abode of Clouds

Meghalaya is a Sanskrit word which literally means ?Abode of Clouds?. It is a small state situated in the north-eastern part of the India...

Famous Water Parks and Resorts in and around Pune

Famous Water Parks and Resorts in and around Pune

Pune has always been a fabulous city to live and wander around and so is for the visitors. Each year thousands of visitors visit the city...

Konkan the Beach Paradise of India

Konkan the Beach Paradise of India

The Konkan division of Maharashtra has superb scenic beauty. Here Land meets sea and their intersection i.e. the beaches are the most bea...

Jaisalmer, Travel Guide For The Golden City Of India

Jaisalmer, Travel Guide For The Golden City Of ...

Jaisalmer is a town located in the State of Rajasthan and is also called the golden city; famous for its royal palaces, the town is a maj...

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Cannot Take Back to India

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Ca...

Now when you have decided to move to India, the next big thing to decide on is to what you can and cannot bring back to India. These item...

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 ...

Places to See in India : Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Places to See in India : Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Ra...

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, one of the most beautiful monuments of India and a landmark building of Jaipur built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap...

Diwali - The Tradition of Lights

Diwali - The Tradition of Lights

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most popular Hindu festival celebrated all across the nation. It is known as the festival of lights as ...

Leh Palace, Ladakh : A forgotten Monument

Leh Palace, Ladakh : A forgotten Monument

The majestic palace rises from the edge of a hill overlooking rest of the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh. The mesmerizing palace is locate...

Bodh Gaya: The City of Sanctum Sanctorums

Bodh Gaya: The City of Sanctum Sanctorums

Bodh Gaya or Bodhgaya is a religious place in the Gaya district in the state of Bihar in India. This is an immensely important place for ...

Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian Delight

Chhole Bhature - A Tangy and Tasty North Indian...

I guess everybody knows what Choole Bhature is (at least everybody in India Knows about Chhole Bhature). Well, if you don?t know then her...

You know you've met an Indian when...

You know you've met an Indian when...

Visiting India for the first time can a curtural shock. India is a country with many diversities that makes it different from other count...

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