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The Emerald Islands of Andaman and Nicobar
The Emerald Islands of Andaman and Nicobar

Located about 900 km from India in the Bay of Bengal is the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. These islands are one of the few undiscovered gems that have escaped the clutches of mass tourism. There are no concrete-and-glass resorts offering all-inclusive deals, no nightclubs / discotheques, no shopping malls and no fancy restaurants. All you find here is gigantic trees, fresh air, natural surroundings, rich flora & fauna, clear blue water and delicious food. Read more »

Hillman's Wonders of India
Hillman's Wonders of India

Wonders of India listed in Howard Hillman's "See the World's top 100 wonders before you die" are at no. 3 - Taj Mahal, at no. 51 - Kashmir Valley, at no. 53 - The Golden Temple, at no. 55 - Meenakshi Temple, at. 69 - Varanasi and Ganges and at no. 87 - Ladakh. Over a million travelers across 217 countries trust the information provided by Hillman's 1100 page website. Out of his 100 wonders 6 are from India and are listed below. Read more »

Seven wonders of India
Seven wonders of India

NDTV on 25th August 2008 announced the launch of its nationwide campaign, "7 Wonders of India", in association with the Ministry of Tourism's Incredible India campaign. A first-of-its-kind initiative, 7 Wonders of India will uncover the seven best natural and man-made marvels in the country. This is the first time that a television network has joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism to celebrate India's incredibly rich heritage. Valuable support for this initiative has also come from India's two leading corporates - State Bank of India and Tata Indicom. Read more »

Reliance, India's most admired Business House
Reliance, India's most admired Business House

The Reliance Group has emerged as the 'most admired business house' for the third consecutive year in the 'Business Barons-TNS Mode Opinion Poll' opinion poll for 2003, while IT major Infosys Technologies has emerged as the country's most admired company. The results of the opinion poll appear in the latest issue of Business Barons. The Reliance Group was ranked number one in management quality, financial performance and returns to shareholders, the major parameters under which 'most admired business houses' were judged. Read more »

Lentils (Dal) The World's Healthiest Food
Lentils (Dal) The World's Healthiest Food

Lentils are to India as meatloaf is to America: the quintessential comfort food. Ranging from yellow and red to deep black, these tiny disc-shaped members of the legume family are eaten in some form at least twice a day in any self-respecting Indian household, says Kavita Mehta, founder of the Web-basedIndianFoods.Co. In fact, India is the world's biggest producer and consumer of lentils. Known as dal or daal, lentils typically are served at every meal with steamed rice or Roti/Chapati (Indian Bread). Read more »

Top 6 Places to Shop in Mumbai
Top 6 Places to Shop in Mumbai

Any trip to Mumbai is incomplete without shopping the local streets and bazaars of Mumbai. Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is one of the popular shopping hot spots of India. It is one city where you can get the most expensive designer brand and at the same time you might also shop something at stone's throw away prices. Mumbai is full of huge malls and showrooms, but shopping the road side market is the ultimate fun. But shopping the streets means you need to bargain. Let us see following Top 6 Places to Shop in Mumbai Read more »

Facts about Pune City of Maharashtra
Facts about Pune City of Maharashtra

Once the capital of the Maratha Empire, Pune, literally meaning ?virtue? leads as 'veritable heartland' of Maharashtra. It is the second largest state of Maharashtra after Mumbai and largest in Western Ghats and one of the most important IT hubs in India. Today, Pune is known for its educational facilities and relative prosperity. Being the cultural capital of Maharashtra, Pune has well-established manufacturing, and forging industries since the 1950-60s. The city is also known for its various cultural activities and job opportunities that migrants and students from all over India and abroa... Read more »


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 ...


Biryani: Their Kings and Kinds

Biryani: Their Kings and Kinds

Biryani is surely a popular food dish in India as there are 26 different types of 'Biryanis' in India. Many have been fascinated by its t...

Awadhi Cuisine's Culinary Terms You Should Know About

Awadhi Cuisine's Culinary Terms You Should Know...

Lucknow, the seat of Awadh culture reminds us of the tradition ?pehle aap?? which means ?after you?, the language blended with politeness...

The World's Hottest Chilli-Bhut Jolokia!

The World's Hottest Chilli-Bhut Jolokia!

One seed from a Bhut Jolokia(Hottest Chilli in the World) can sustain intense pain sensations in the mouth for up to 30 minutes before su...

New Wave in Bollywood - More Experimenting Less Formulae

New Wave in Bollywood - More Experimenting Less...

Bollywood film undergoes a change as the new breed of filmmakers are now experimenting with new genres of short duration film-making, rat...

A Guide to Backpacking In India

A Guide to Backpacking In India

In my previous post Backpacking Across India I wrote about the draws of backpacking across India- it's highs, it's lows and the typical t...

Monsoon Cravings

Monsoon Cravings

The rainy season is when certain foods make an appearance which everyone craves for on those glum days. With the Monsoon comes those Str...

Top 10 places to visit in India during Summers

Top 10 places to visit in India during Summers

The temperature is rising and summer is in full-swing, So its time to escape the scorching summer heat and go for a summer getaway with f...

Hyderabad, India: Top Tourist Attractions

Hyderabad, India: Top Tourist Attractions

Hyderabad is a city located in the State of Andhra Pradesh in India and is also the State?s capital. One of the biggest and most populous...

Pune Gearing Up for The 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games

Pune Gearing Up for The 2008 Commonwealth Youth...

Pune the Cultural Capital of Maharashtra and the proud hosts of the 2008 Commonwealth Youth Games is busy gearing up for this huge sporti...

Love Story - Narayana Murthy And Sudha Murthy

Love Story - Narayana Murthy And Sudha Murthy

Every man needs a woman to motivate him and to give him a reason to live....

Simply South : South Indian Delicacies and Recipes

Simply South : South Indian Delicacies and Recipes

When you talk about the South Indian food, the first thing that comes to our mind is Dosa, Uttapam and Idli Sambhar. Apart from these few...

Top 16 Royal and Heritage Palaces of India

Top 16 Royal and Heritage Palaces of India

The royal palaces of India truly represent the Golden Era in India. Replicating the legendary past of the Kings and Maharajas who once li...

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 an...

What is Yoga?

What is Yoga?

The word yoga means "union" in Sanskrit, the language of ancient India where yoga originated. In reality it's a very general term that en...

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