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Get your gear and set out for your Monsoon getaway
Get your gear and set out for your Monsoon getaway

The first rain brings joy and happiness and washes away all the stress. The heat and dust of the summer is swept away with the drizzle and smell of wet ground is just as alluring. You don?t feel like going to college or to work and just want to sit and enjoy every drop of rain with a hot cup of Masala Chai and some spicy delicious pakodas / bhajiye. It?s not the time to dress up and head for any gathering or parties rather it?s time to get drenched and enjoy the rain with friends and families.? ? Monsoon is the perfect time to enjoy long drives, sipping cutting chai in a tapri (smal... Read more »

Dapoli - Mahabaleshwar of Konkan
Dapoli - Mahabaleshwar of Konkan

Dapoli can be best described as a place where a hill station and a beach come together Situated at a height of 800feet above sea level in Ratnagiri District, on the west coast of Maharashtra, India. Dapoli is blessed with natural beauty and cool climate throughout the year having a long coastline surrounded with forest and is a home for various migratory birds and animals. Dapoli also known as “Mahabaleshwar of Konkan” is a perfect place to spend time with friends and family for weekend or for holidays. Read more »


The Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

The Festival of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi is the day when Lord Ganesha was born.? Lord Ganesha is son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. It is believed that on this auspi...


Mumbai Monsoon in Pictures

Mumbai Monsoon in Pictures

July is the month when Mumbai encounters heavy rainfall. Water clogging, traffic jam, umbrellas, drenched people are the common sights. T...

Ten Unusual and Unique Temple Prasad in India

Ten Unusual and Unique Temple Prasad in India

Prasadam is the sacred food offering of the Lord. Most of the Hindu temples have their own special Prasad.Most of the Indian temples are ...

Satyajit Ray: Truth and Trivia

Satyajit Ray: Truth and Trivia

During Tagore?s days it seems many mother would go to Tagore and get their newborns named by him. He would give them a name and dedicate ...

Vodafone ZooZoo Commercials

Vodafone ZooZoo Commercials

Haven?t you seen the ZooZoos? Now, they are the most popular thing in India. People love ZooZoos and all the stupid things they do. If yo...

Top 6 Rally Cars of India

Top 6 Rally Cars of India

Rallying is an extremely challenging sport ? a true test of man and machine. These are events that are held on roads, closed to the publi...

The Swiss Alps or The Himalayas?

The Swiss Alps or The Himalayas?

The Swiss Alps or the Indian Himalayas?? Both breathtakingly beautiful and picturesque it's a tough choice for any mountain lover. These ...

Soup - A Healthy Appetizer

Soup - A Healthy Appetizer

Soups are an important part of a meal all over the world. In India the trend is not so common though. But now the Indian households have ...

Fabulous Indian Recipes

Fabulous Indian Recipes

Indian cuisine is renowned the world over for its unusual spices and preference for an eclectic range of vegetables. Hence, it is not at ...

Top 5 Electric Cars in India

Top 5 Electric Cars in India

India is a leading and probably the biggest electric car manufacturer in the world. The first electric car launched in India was Reva. A ...

Abhinav Bindra strikes Gold at 2008 Beijing Olympics

Abhinav Bindra strikes Gold at 2008 Beijing Oly...

India won its first individual Gold medal at the Beijing Olympics today. Abhinav Bindra won the prestigious medal at the 10m Air Rifle e...

Top 10 Luxury Cars in India

Top 10 Luxury Cars in India

More than 5,000 luxury cars were sold in India in 2006. Demands for vehicles priced at Rs 20 Lakh and above have increased. Car loans hav...

Little Known Facts about Amitabh Bachchan

Little Known Facts about Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, the name that doesn?t need any introduction, has enjoyed immense popularity and stardom in the silver screen since earl...

Water Parks and Resorts in Pune

Water Parks and Resorts in Pune

Pune is a cultural and historical capital of Maharashtra with many places of tourist attraction in around the city. It is very difficult ...

Jhansi: Historical Wonders

Jhansi: Historical Wonders

Jhansi is a city located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India and is of great historical importance which has found its way into textbo...

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