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Online Shopping Trends in India
Online Shopping in India is in its nascent stages. However, more and more people are gaining confidence about purchasing products online. Consequently, online shopping trends are improving and promise a bright future. Read more »
The Top 20 Business Schools in India
Indian business schools (B-Schools) such as the IIM’s (Indian Institute of Management) at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, XLRI are world famous for the quality of students it churns out year on year. IIMs have historically the highest number of students who become enterpreneurs in their professional life. The demand for these B-School students has consistently grown over a period of last few years. These are the schools that are generally regarded as the top B-Schools in India (in no particular order): Read more »
Bollywood's Unconventional Actors
Bollywood has always been the domain of the ruling Khans, the Bachchans, the Kapoors and various other glamorous celebrities who venture into movies after their stint in short-lived Modelling careers. On the other hand, there are many talented actors who are not so glamorous nor do the fit the bill of being 'Item' numbers. These are the people who are struggling to find a foot hold in Indian Cinema which is being crowded by senseless movies, which are basically adaptations of famous Hollywood flicks. And every ones in a while, there seems to be appearing a bunch of good quality-oriented... Read more »
Karwa Chauth Delicacies
Karwa Chauth marks the celebration by married women across India. The festival is observed in great religious fervor and involves a tradition where married women keep a day long fast for long life and good fortune of her life partner. The festival adheres to stick religious guidelines and any deceive may endanger the life of one's partner. Married women begin their fast from the morning of karva chauth and stay without food and water throughout the day. They break their fast after seeing the moon and then taking the first bite of food and water from their husbands. This festival signifies t... Read more »
Bhopal: The Lake City
Bhopal is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and although it has been in the news for the wrong reasons, it has many places of interest for visitors and residents alike. The city was witness to the world?s worst industrial accident in which almost 25,000 people died and many are still suffering. The leaking of toxic gases in lethal amounts which initially killed 9000 people at once and many more later has perhaps cast a grim shadow over a city that has much to offer in the form of education, culture, sports and many attractive places. Read more »
New Hatchback Cars Soon to Launch in India
The global automobile giants are now eyeing India as a hot spot to sell there machines. Be it a small car section, hatchback section, Sedan section or SUV section these giants are very keen to launch their products in India. ?This is the result of the economic boom in the automobile industry in India. In the last decade, the population that can afford a four-wheeler has increased drastically. Earlier it was only the upper middle class and elite class who could think of buying a four-wheeler buy in today?s scenario even a middle middle-class individual can have one. Read more »
Durga Puja: A Festival of Traditions and Joy
Durga Puja, also known as Dussehra and Navaratri in other parts of India, is one of the main festivals of the Hindus. The puja is dedicated to deity Durga who is the Goddess of divine power against all evils.?It is the celebration of joy, culture, tradition and customs, more than just a festival. Much awaited Durga Puja is the time of reunion and rejuvenation, a share of joy and care. It is also one of the biggest festivals in the state of West Bengal. It is celebrated in the month of September/October every year. The festive moods build up as ?dhakis? (drummers) gather near the city. The b... Read more »
Demystifing Indian Desserts and Sweets
It's not uncommon to see huge crowds at Sweet stores across the Country. And with the variety and sheer number of sweets available it's n...
Ten Best River Cruises and Boat Rides in India
India is increasingly becoming a central location for luxury travel and river cruises. Luxury River Cruises in India are all the more spe...
Interesting Facts About Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal has been attracting visitors all across the world. The Taj Mahal is a symbol of Love recognised all over the world. Read more...
Backpacking Across India
While extravagant vacationing in India is possible backpacking seems to have it's own appeal for those willing to rough it out. The idea...
Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food...
Wada pav and bata wada are the two most common street foods in Maharashtra. The basic content of the to snacks are same and the main thin...
Commercial Airlines in India
Indian Airlines is the only state-owned airline in the country.Liberalisation of the aviation sector has meant that a number of private a...
India's Best Shooters at The Beijing Olympics 2008
Shooting competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing will be held from August 9 to August 17, at the Beijing Shooting Range Hall ...
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 l...
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 ...
The Evidences of the Architectural Past of India
Ajanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra, India. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree ...
The Majestic Taj Mahal
For centuries, the Taj Mahal has inspired poets, painters and musicians to try and capture its elusive magic in word, colour and son. Sin...
Sherwani - The Indian Groom's Wedding Attire
Sherwani is the most traditional of Indian garments. It is a close fitting jacket of knee length or longer with a Nehru collar with tight...
Durga Puja: A Prominent Festival in India
Durga Puja is one of the auspicious occasions celebrated in almost every parts of India. Major celebrations are observed in Bengal, where...
Popular Picnic Spots in and around Pune
Travelling around Pune is a fun activity. Pune boasts of a rich legacy of history and culture and several attractions in the city have ea...
Upcoming Small Cars in the Indian Market
The Indian car industry has recently seen a boom in the small car segment. The launch of the Tata Nano has not necessarily got other car...
