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10 of the Most Important Landmarks of India Not to Miss
10 of the Most Important Landmarks of India Not to Miss

India is a land of rich cultural diversity making it one of the world's greatest democracies. Home to a diversified canvas of ethnicity, religion and languages, India is a major tourist hub around the world. Indian Architecture is one of the unique examples of fusion of Indian culture as it depicts some of the best testimony of different styles of architecture. These architectural landmarks are now synonymous with India which combined elements from numerous of the country and abroad. Forts, palaces, temples, tombs and cities developed by several dynasties are the living lessons about the cu... Read more »

India at Beijing Olympics 2008: The Opening Ceremony
India at Beijing Olympics 2008: The Opening Ceremony

The Olympics kicked of today the 8th of August, 2008 at Beijing with it's Grand Opening Ceremony. India's small contingent of 98 including 56 athletes looked good from far, as the male members decked out in off-white sherwanis. But as they came closer, things looked hardly impressive with the female members of the contingent making it a veritable go-as-you-like with their contrasting outfits that made them look completely misfit for the occasion. The tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Sunitha Rao , attired in black trousers and practice jackets, looked completely out of sorts and the contra... Read more »

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh

? Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India since May 22, 2005, is the only Prime Minister not elected to office. He was the only suitable candidate in the Congress-led coalition party when they won the elections in 2005. An Economist by profession, he has held the post of External Affairs Minister, Finance Minister as well as the Governor of Reserve Bank of India before becoming the Prime Minister. He is known as one of the influential persons in the history of India and has also won the award of 'Outstanding Parliamentarian' in 2002. His claim to fame was when he introduced the Liberal ... Read more »

My Favorite Chicken Recipes from All Over India
My Favorite Chicken Recipes from All Over India

Indian chicken dish are famous world over for mouth watering tandoori varities, curries, tikkas and gravies. Chicken tikkas and pakoras are served as starters. While butter chicken, chicken curry, chicken chettinad are served in main course or an accompaniment. India is so large, every region has it's very own style of cooking even though the basic spices are the same. Due to religious reasons, a lot of people in India do not eat beef. For the very same reason, a lot do not eat pork. This makes chicken a very popular meat indeed. Some of India's most popular foods are chicken based. Here ar... Read more »

This is HOW Amitabh Bachchan became AURO in PAA
This is HOW Amitabh Bachchan became AURO in PAA

Paa, the long awaited R. Balki movie released on 4th December 2009. The movie is about a 12 year Progeria infected kid who is living with his Maternal Grand Mother and gynecologist Mom played by Vidya Balan. Paa is a flick where people go with a mindset to watch Amitabh Bachchan in a completely different role and after watching the movie they realize ?Amitabh Bachchan? is actually missing from the movie. Rather it is Auro, a 12 year old kid who has taken over Amitabh Bachchan. ? Amitabh Bachchan is truly the "Star of the Millennium". It is hard to imagine a 67 year old actor to actu... Read more »

The Unconventional Actors of B'Town
The Unconventional Actors of B'Town

The unconventional actors of Bollywood : Bollywood has always been ruled by Khans, Kapoors, Bachchans and other glamorous and high profile actors. The leading league either belongs to a high profile family or are the son / daughter / relative of someone known in Bollywood or have been the established models in the previous career. ? Apart from the above listed actors there are some actors who are known because of their acting skills and struggle they have gone through. They have not inherited acting from any relative rather it is the result of the hard work they have put in. These a... Read more »

5 Differences Between Draft Lokpal Bill 2010 and Jan Lokpal Bill
5 Differences Between Draft Lokpal Bill 2010 and Jan...

After 42 years the lokpal bill is still pending in India. The first Lokpal Bill was passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969 but could not get through in Rajya Sabha, subsequently, Lokpal bills were introduced in 1971, 1977, 1985, 1989, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2005 and in 2008, yet they were never passed and its pending. ? Read more »


Hindu Deities- All about the Goddesses

Hindu Deities- All about the Goddesses

Hinduism as a religion is called as `apauruseya` which means of impersonal origin. Hindu Gods are also known as such, they are eternal de...


Weekend Getaway to The Mini Mahabaleshwar - Dapoli

Weekend Getaway to The Mini Mahabaleshwar - Dapoli

Dapoli, a beach town on the west coast of Maharashtra at a height of 800feet above sea level in Ratnagiri District, is a very popular rec...

Upcoming Bikes in India 2012

Upcoming Bikes in India 2012

The Indian two wheeler market has caught a boom now and India has become a preferred market for bike manufacturers around the world. Now ...

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need to Know Before You Order

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need ...

...If your unfamiliar with Indian cuisine and the terms used in preparing Indian food, it's always difficult ordering food off an Indian ...

Places to Visit in India - The Top 10 Sweet Capitals of India

Places to Visit in India - The Top 10 Sweet Cap...

India is one big nation in terms of culture, traditions, land, population and cuisine. The food map of India has a long list of culinary ...

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...

A byword for comfort, safety and elegance - Mercedes Benz E-Class

A byword for comfort, safety and elegance - Mer...

For over 60 years now, the letter E has been synonymous with comfort, safety and elegance. It????s a tradition which the new-generation E...

Bhut Jolokia Is No More The World’s Hottest Chili

Bhut Jolokia Is No More The World’s Hottest Chili

Until 3rd December 2010, World?s hottest chili was Naga Jolokia popularly known as Bhut jolokia. Now the title is with Naga Viper pepper,...

Gulab Jamun Recipes - The Yummiest Dessert of India

Gulab Jamun Recipes - The Yummiest Dessert of I...

Gulab Jamun?. Oh my God! My mouth is already watering thinking of a garma garam gulab jamun melting in my mouth. Gulab Jamun is by far my...

Upcoming Residential Projects in Navi Mumbai and Thane

Upcoming Residential Projects in Navi Mumbai an...

With Real Estate Prices soaring in Mumbai it's not such a bad idea to look for something a little away from the bustle of the city. Navi ...

Lassi Recipes - The Traditional Summer Drink of India

Lassi Recipes - The Traditional Summer Drink of...

Summers are just here, and what better way to cool you off than a glass of chilled Lassi. The easiest homemade drink which is not only de...

Fascinating Facts about India and Indians

Fascinating Facts about India and Indians

India is a country that leaves one spellbound with its alluring contrasts and striking features in all that it beholds! India is a 34,000...

Do you know other names of Puran Poli?

Do you know other names of Puran Poli?

Puran Poli in Maharashtra, Poli or Vedmi in Gujarat, Obbattu / Hoorna Holige in Karrnataka, Boorelu or Bobbattu or Bobbattlu or Poley or ...

Cars Above 40 Million and Below 50 Million

Cars Above 40 Million and Below 50 Million

The number of cars that cost? between Rs. 4 Crore to 5 Crore are only three. And these super luxurious and the most expensive cars come f...

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...

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