Satyajit Ray Guides

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 a one liner to the kid. Satyajit Ray was one of the people he had named. (Parikshti Sahani is other name I remember). The dedication that was given to him was (as translated by greatbong) ? I have been gone everywhere, spent a lot of money?travelled to the mountains, seen the sea??.trying always to find beauty. I now realize that all the time I wandered the earth, I missed seeing the splendour that lay before me, just 2 steps from my door??a dewdro... Read more »


My favorite picks for Sweets of India

My favorite picks for Sweets of India

I'm sure the sweets listed below will make you drool if you have a sweet tooth like mine. I always crave for Indian sweets, the richness,...


Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) A Vegetarian's Delight

Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) A Vegetarian's D...

Paneer is an Indian cottage cheese very commonly used in Indian vegetarian cuisine. It's an un-aged, non melting cheese that is made by c...

Dhirubhai Ambani - A business Tycoon and Founder of Reliance Industries

Dhirubhai Ambani - A business Tycoon and Founde...

Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani, one of the leading Indian businessmen, was born on December 28, 1932 in Chorwad, Gujarat. Popularly known as ...

Rangoli -  Colors of India

Rangoli - Colors of India

Rangoli is basically floor painting using colored sand, flowers, clay lamps or rice. It is one such creative expression which is found in...

Where's the Party at in Goa?-A Guide to Nightlife in Goa

Where's the Party at in Goa?-A Guide to Nig...


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Kismat Konnection: First Look

Kismat Konnection: First Look

An out-of-luck architect and an out-of-love social activist find themselves connected in a strange way by kismat in director Aziz Mirzaâ...

Take a glimpse of the Golden Triangle Tour of India

Take a glimpse of the Golden Triangle Tour of I...

If you are wandering why a travel circuit is known as Golden Triangle Tour, then the answer is very simple but interesting. The triangle ...

Government's Lokpal Draft is Dangerous

Government's Lokpal Draft is Dangerous

The Government?s Lokpal Bill covers about 0.5% of public servants, yet it brings under ambit virtually ever citizen?s group and organizat...

Top 5 Value for Money Cars in India

Top 5 Value for Money Cars in India

Buyers looking for value for money want everything ? fuel efficiency, ride comfort, power, performance and reliability. Running cost need...

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...

Holi- The Hindu Festival of Color!

Holi- The Hindu Festival of Color!

If you happen to be in India towards the end of Feb or in the month of March, you are likely to witness one of the most colorful celebrat...

Azim Premji - The Power to Effect Change

Azim Premji - The Power to Effect Change

Listed among the top 30 Entrepreneurs, visionary, one of the top businessmen in the country, Azim Premji has been given many titles.Read ...

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...

Chhattisgarh - A Tribal Tourist Destination of India

Chhattisgarh - A Tribal Tourist Destination of ...

Chhattisgarh is the 26th state of India. Earlier it was a part of Madhya Pradesh but is now an independent state. The state was formed on...

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...

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