Indian Dinning Etiquettes Guides

Places to See in India - The Monuments of Mahabalipuram
Places to See in India - The Monuments of Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a small tourist village in Tamil Nadu. The town is famous for its stone carvings made during the Pallava dynasty in 7th ? 9th century. ?This historical site is also listed in UNESCO?s World Heritage Sites. These monuments and temples are located about 58 ? 60 km away from Chennai the capital city of the state. Read more »

Ganesh Chaturthi Delicacies
Ganesh Chaturthi Delicacies

Ganesh Chaturthi, the birth of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated with great religious fervor throughout India. It is a major festival in Hindu calendar and celebrated in a grand way every where especially in Maharashtra. Dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha, the festival continues for 10 days. Celebration reaches its peak at the last day of celebration when shrines are erected and huge idols of Ganeshji are carried in grand procession for submerging in water. Lord Ganesha, The Remover of Obstacles, is known for his inclination towards sweets. Therefore a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha inc... Read more »

Slumdog Millionaire: A Real Look into Mumbai's Slums
Slumdog Millionaire: A Real Look into Mumbai's Slums

City of Dreams . ? The recent success of the movie Slumdog Millionaire ), takes part in the Indian version of ?Who wants to be a Millionaire?? and wins, only to be accused of cheating and while being interrogated, the movie highlights events from his life history and his childhood in a slum of Mumbai are shown, which explain how he knows the answers. While the movie portraying slum life in Mumbai has hardly been sugar coated for its audiences, it brought on strong reactions from the residents of Mumbai and even some of its slums describing the movie as being "exaggerated" and crit... Read more »

Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India
Phulkari - The Traditional Embroidery of Punjab, India

The word Phulkari literally means ?flower-embroidery?. The art of Phulkari originated in 15th century AD in Punjab, a north Indian state in India. Most of the women in small towns and villages are busy creating amazing Phulkari shawls, dupattas and other garments. Phulkari is basically created on shawls and dupattas that cover head whereas Bagh is created on the garment that covers the whole body. Today Phulkari has become an integral part of day today life of women in Punjab. ? The embroidery is very simple but the color combination, stitches and the pattern makes it look spectacul... Read more »

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 for its magnificent monuments, breathtaking tourist attractions, pleasant climate, historical sites and various other things. One advantage of visiting Pune is that, in just one vacation you can experience various things. For e.g. you can plan a visit to hill-stations near Pune, can spend few days at beaches around Pune or just spend some time at the resorts and water parks in and around Pune. These resorts and water parks are perfect of a picnic with fam... Read more »

India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)
India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)

The Indian Papad or Papadum as it's also known can best be described as a type of tortilla, wafer or flat bread. Made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour the papadum or papad as is it known in the North is a very popular appetizer or snack among most Indian. ? The crispy thin crackers Papadums are a crucial accompaniment in most South Indian meals and is eaten mostly as a snack or appetizer in the North. They can come in a variety of types- spices flavored, plain or made of different lentils. Here?s a closer look at the Indian Papad and how to cook them.?? Read more »

Guwahati, India: City Guide and Attractions
Guwahati, India: City Guide and Attractions

Guwahati is a city located in the Indian state of Assam and is one of the bigger ones in the state. The city is also said to be one of the fastest growing in India and has developed incredibly in the last decade. Situated on the banks of the river Bramhaputra, this city has many attractive places and offers recreational activities for tourists as well as residents. The city also has immense historical importance and was witness to many wars and skirmishes since it was established in the 6th century CE. Read more »


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...


Maruti Cars in India

Maruti Cars in India

Maruti Cars are truely made for India and Indians. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is the largest automobile manufacturer in South Asia. There a...

Trains of India

Trains of India

Indian railway is the third largest network in the world.Tracks run well over 60,000 kilometers and connect about 7500 stations, ferrying...

Popular Snow Ski Destinations in India

Popular Snow Ski Destinations in India

Skiing is an adventure winter sport popular all over the world has made its way to India as well. This sport was brought to India by Euro...

 Alternate Cinema - Movies, Directors and Actors

Alternate Cinema - Movies, Directors and Actors

Bollywood, acclaimed to being the biggest industry in the world, produces over 1000 films every year. This figure combines a large variet...

Mercedes-Benz Car Prices in India

Mercedes-Benz Car Prices in India

It was 1994 when Daimler (now known as Mercedes Benz) entered Indian market. Later, the merger between Daimler and Chrysler lead to the f...

Audi Cars in India

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...

Top Places to See in India in the Month of October and November

Top Places to See in India in the Month of Octo...

The majestic land of rich cultural heritage and historic sagas best define India. It is the seventh largest and second most populous coun...

Mysore: Cultural Delights

Mysore: Cultural Delights

Mysore is a city located in the state of Karnataka, India and is the second largest city in the state. It is also one of the cleanest cit...

Honeymoon - A Beautiful Start of the Second Inning

Honeymoon - A Beautiful Start of the Second Inn...

Marriage is the second inning in an individual?s life. What better way to start new life than to spend some alone time with your partner....

Ruling Khans of Bollywood

Ruling Khans of Bollywood

We all know that the Khans are the undisputed kings of Bollywood and now one more Khan has joined them. We take a look at the kings who r...

The Latest in Wedding Fashion - Choli and Saree Blouse Styles

The Latest in Wedding Fashion - Choli and Saree...

With Wedding season in full swing it's time to pull out your traditional party wear or better still shop for the seasons latest styles. W...

Top Fashion Designing Institutes in India

Top Fashion Designing Institutes in India

A career in Fashion Designing is what many youngsters aspire after finishing their 12th class board exams. It is a career, which involves...

10 of the Most Important Landmarks of India Not to Miss

10 of the Most Important Landmarks of India Not...

India is a land of rich cultural diversity making it one of the world's greatest democracies. Home to a diversified canvas of ethnicity, ...

Khandani Rajdhani

Khandani Rajdhani

Rajdhani is the world’s most loved & successful thali restaurant chain which has served 6.2 million traditional vegetarian Indian ...

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