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Wagah Border : Berlin Wall of Asia
Wagah Border : Berlin Wall of Asia

The Wagah border was created with the inception of Pakistan as a new nation and saw the massacre of thousands of people in the greatest human migration that ever took place. Millions of people were displaced, their homes plundered, and many became victims of violent riots. The Wagah border can sometimes be a grim reminder of the history of anguish and atrocities of people who were rendered homeless and forced to migrate. Read more »

Wagah Border - The Ceremonial Border between India and Pakistan
Wagah Border - The Ceremonial Border between India a...

The Wagah Border is also referred to as the ?Berlin Wall of Asia?. The Wagah Border is known as the ceremonial Border between India and Pakistan because each evening thousands of visitors across the nations gather to witness the Retreat ceremony also known as the ?Lowering of flags?. At the time of dusk, when the ceremony starts, a great enthusiasm and energy flows through the crowd. The most attractive feature is the energetic parade by the BSF (Border Security Forces) Soldiers of both the nations. It may seem slightly aggressive and even hostile to foreigners, but it really is just grand ... Read more »


Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Weekend Break to Places near Pune

Pune is the city of legendary Maratha leader Shivaji and has the history of being the alternative capital of British. Being one of the po...


Jimmy Choo Opens in India it's First Exclusive Store in Mumbai

Jimmy Choo Opens in India it's First Exclusive ...

Known for its stylish and suave shoes and bags, Jimmy Choo has opened its first ever stand alone store in Mumbai in India. Tamara Mellon,...

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Top Celebrity Chefs of India

Indian cuisine is well known all across the world for the amount of spices used in cooking which is much more than any other cooking styl...

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...

Gujiya / Karanji - A Popular Indian Sweet Dish

Gujiya / Karanji - A Popular Indian Sweet Dish

Karanji / Gujiya is a famous sweet dish in India. In northern states of India it is popular as Gujiya whereas in Maharashtra and Karnatak...

Wedding Sarees

Wedding Sarees

Sarees or saris are perhaps the most beautiful costumes for Indian women. They are traditional Indian garments worn by most of women in I...

Sleek, Smart and Sporty - Hyundai Hatchback Cars in India

Sleek, Smart and Sporty - Hyundai Hatchback Car...

Chung Ju-Yung founded the Hyundai Engineering and Construction Company and later in 1967 founded Hyundai Motors limited. Hyundai as a wor...

Most Common Potato Recipes from India

Most Common Potato Recipes from India

Potato is kid?s favorite food item. Be it in the form of French fries, cutlet or with any other vegetable. Potato is amongst the most pop...

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...

Wedding Fashion: The Latest Choli and Saree Blouse Styles

Wedding Fashion: The Latest Choli and Saree Blo...

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...

Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune

Big Fat Sunday Brunches in Pune

Sunday is the most sought after day of the whole week. Plans are made for days in advance. So what if you haven?t made any plans, or if l...

A Compact Bundle of Technology - Mercedes Benz C-Class

A Compact Bundle of Technology - Mercedes Benz ...

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a compact executive car produced by the Mercedes Car Group division of Daimler AG. First introduced in 1993 ...

Best Bikers' Routes in India

Best Bikers' Routes in India

So take a break, throw caution to the winds, set out on your bikes. Ride the high ways, deep valleys and enjoy the lush greenery around y...

Slumdog Millionaire - a must watch film

Slumdog Millionaire - a must watch film

slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Simon Beaufoy had a limited release on 12 Novemb...

The Magnificent Waterfalls of India

The Magnificent Waterfalls of India

During Monsoon (Rainy Season) India receives plenty of rainfall in the tropical regions and thus the foothills of different mountain rang...

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