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Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Relationship of Knots
Karwa Chauth: A Festival to Strengthen the Relations...

Karwa Chauth is celebrated by the married women of North India. It is celebrated nine days before Diwali, on the fourth day of the waning moon in the Hindu month of Kartik, around October-November. The festival marks an auspicious fast observed by married women for long life, well being and prosperity of their husband. The women strictly adhere to the guidelines laid down for the fast and refrain from food and water for one complete day. The festival also provides an opportunity for socializing with family, relatives, friends and in laws. Karwa Chauth is symbolic of unflagging loyalty of... Read more »

Chatpata Gajar, Gobhi aur Shalgam ka Achar
Chatpata Gajar, Gobhi aur Shalgam ka Achar

The chatpata (spicy) Gajar (carrot) Gobhi (cauliflower) ka achar (pickle) is a popular specialty commonly found in North-Indian homes. The pickle is generally made in winter season because in India the best carrots and other vegetables are available in winters. The pickle is just a condiment with the Indian food but Gajar-Gobhi ka achar is consumed as a side dish. The best part of Gobhi-gajar ka achar is that it can be eaten as soon as its made. You don't really have to wait for days to get it ready and taste. Tip:If you wish to consume this pickle within 2 or 3 days, add only 2 tablesp... Read more »

Best places for Vada Pav in Pune
Best places for Vada Pav in Pune

Vada pav, the tangy, tasty India?s own burger is a delicious snack of bread with fried potato and chutney. This most loved street snack of the Puneites and the Mumbaikers has some political significance too, much to our surprise. It is said that the political party Shiv Sena worked hard on pushing this dish to deal with the influx of South Indian restaurants in Maharashtra. So vada pav stalls were started outside the factories so that workmen could have this local and inexpensive delicacy without looking for any alternatives. Best inexpensive option for the students coming from outside the ... Read more »

Uttapam / Uttappa - The Indian Pizzas
Uttapam / Uttappa - The Indian Pizzas

Uttapam is a popular dish originated in South India. It is also referred to as Uttappa. It is a rice based dish often consumed as breakfast or evening snack. Many people call it Indian pizza or Indian pancakes. The batter is made from rice and black lentil(black gram dal) that is rich in protein. Dosa batter and Uttam batter are similar but differ in consistency. Uttapam batter is little more thick than dosa batter. A thick layer of the batter is spread over the cooking plate (tawa). Then, you can sprinkle chopped vegetables of your choice and cover it for about 2 - 3 minutes with the hel... Read more »

Top 10 Heritage Cave Temples of India
Top 10 Heritage Cave Temples of India

Home to some of the world?s most magnificent structures, India deeply reflects the religious rituals to modern-day structures. India?s cave temples show early traces of human life and culture and the importance of Hinduism and Buddhism in the country's history. So far about 1,200 cave temples have been discovered in India, 1,000 of them are located in the western state of Maharastra. Others are located in the northeastern state of Bihar, Karnataka to the south of Maharastra, with a few scattered throughout other states. Centuries ago, Indian monks and artists took years to create the incred... Read more »

Mangalore: A Port City of India
Mangalore: A Port City of India

Mangalore is the chief port city in the Indian State of Karnataka and is not to be confused with Bangalore which is the capital of Karnataka. Situated on the west coast of India, Mangalore is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west and the Western Ghats on the eastern side. The city is the fourth largest in the State and is critical since it gives access to the Arabian Sea. The best months to visit this city are between December and February when the humidity and heat are at their lowest. Read more »

Revamping Bollywood - Bold is Beautiful
Revamping Bollywood - Bold is Beautiful

Gone are the days, when actors and actresses were hesitant to show too much skin or refused to wear 'revealing' clothes or changed hairstyles to get into character(instead wore quite obvious wigs!!). Also gone are the days when a hero or heroine gradually stepped into aged roles after crossing a certain age limit. And even with the new brigade of actors like Ranbir, Imran, Harman, Sonam, Deepika or Shruti, the superstars that ruled the Bollywood stage since more than a decade have not yet called it quits and are still sizzling hot. So, who dares say that Bollywood is filled with stereotypes. Read more »


Padma Lakshmi: From Model to Cookbook Author

Padma Lakshmi: From Model to Cookbook Author


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Dr. Manmohan Singh's Resume

Dr. Manmohan Singh's Resume

This is the best resume one can ever see in his / her life. The Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh is probably the most qualified...

Kairi Panha - Raw Mango Drink of India

Kairi Panha - Raw Mango Drink of India

Kairi (raw mango) Panha, is another summer drink of India. The summers in India are very hot and you need of some cool, refreshing and en...

Konark: Temples and Tourism

Konark: Temples and Tourism

Konark is a small town in the Puri District in the Indian state of Orissa and is located near the city of Bhubaneshwar. This may be a sma...

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na - First Look

Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na - First Look

Jaane Tu ... Ya Jaane Na is a forthcoming Indian Bollywood film that stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles. The film is d...

Salman Rushdie - An author, novelist, essayist and sometime critic

Salman Rushdie - An author, novelist, essayist ...

Anglo-Indian novelist, who uses in his works tales from various genres - fantasy, mythology, religion, oral tradition. Rushdie's narrativ...

Most common Paneer (Tofu) Recipes from India

Most common Paneer (Tofu) Recipes from India

Paneer / Cottage cheese / Tofu is the most popular ingredient used in vegan cooking in India. It is the most common food item that you?ll...

Tata Nano's Bumpy Ride in Indian Market

Tata Nano's Bumpy Ride in Indian Market

Tata Nano, world?s cheapest car was launched in India? in March 2009. It is? an inexpensive, rear-engined, four-passenger city car built ...

Best Fish Recipes from India

Best Fish Recipes from India

Indian fish recipes are well known all over the world. These recipes are delicious, yummy and li[p smacking. Fish is included in daily me...

Best Hotels in India

Best Hotels in India

Being a country where guests are treated like gods, India is a proud holder of some of the best hotels in the world.

India's animation capital - Pune

India's animation capital - Pune

First, it was information technology, then came biotechnology and now Pune's heavyweights want to make a mark in the animation sector.

Highest Quality Bike Manufacturers in India

Highest Quality Bike Manufacturers in India

Grabbing the market share with innovative products has been the mantra adopted by most of the bike makers in India. However the model tha...

Journey on a Wheel Chair

Journey on a Wheel Chair

Naga Naresh Karutura has just passed out of IIT Madras in Computer Science and has joined Google in Bangalore. You may wonder, whatâ€...

The National Insignia of India : Part 2

The National Insignia of India : Part 2

Here is the second part of The National Insignia of India where we'll know about the National Bird, National Animal, National Tree, Natio...

Magic of Parathas

Magic of Parathas

Known as one of the best and popular breakfasts of India, 'Parathas'(Stuffed flatbread) are a healthy, delicious and filling food. Anyone...

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