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Different types of Sarees from West India
Different types of Sarees from West India

There is a wide variety of sarees worn across India. The difference is in terms of fabric, style of wearing and the pattern of the saree. Saree is a six yard wonder garment that originated centuries ago in the Indian sub-continent. There are different styles of draping a saree. Same is the case with the design and pattern. Like Kolkata cotton sarees is different from the Gadwal cotton saree of Pune, similarly Garhwal silk saree is different from South silk saree. The beauty, grace and elegance of a woman wrapped in saree is unmatched to any other woman dress in any dress. ? Let us have ... Read more »

Silk - Queen of Textiles
Silk - Queen of Textiles

The material 'Silk' always spells luxury, elegance, class and comfort. Everyone loves this shimmering fibre of unparalleled grandeur from the moment Chinese Empress Shiling Ti discovered it in her tea cup. It withstood many a daunting challenges from other natural and artificial fibres and yet, remained the undisputed Queen of Textiles since centuries. Exquisite qualities of Silk saris like the natural sheen, inherent affinity for dyes and vibrant colours, high absorbance, light weight, resilience and excellent drape etc. have made silk, the irresistible and inevitable companion of the ev... Read more »


Maharashtra - The Land of Marathas and Peshwas

Maharashtra - The Land of Marathas and Peshwas

Maharashtra, the literal meaning is "Great Nation", is a Western state of the Indian Peninsula. It is third largest state by area and sec...


Indian Athletes Competing in The 2008 Beijing Olympics

Indian Athletes Competing in The 2008 Beijing O...

Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics will be held during the last 10 days of the games, from August 15 to August 24, 2008, at the Beijin...

East Mumbai's Hottest Upcoming Residential Properties

East Mumbai's Hottest Upcoming Residential Prop...

The Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai includes areas like Chembur, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Powai, Vikhroli and Kurla. These area's are some of the fa...

New Bikes in India 2011

New Bikes in India 2011

2011 awaits several new bike launches in India. So you need to consider several factors out of which budget are the most important before...

Independence Day Parade - All eyes on Red Fort

Independence Day Parade - All eyes on Red Fort

India Independence Day is on the 15th August. This year marks the 62nd year of India's Independence from British colonisation. On this da...

Dahi Handi : The Merge of Spirituality and Unity

Dahi Handi : The Merge of Spirituality and Unity

Dahi Handi, also known as ?Gopal kala? is the popular ceremony celebrated on the second day during Krishna Janmashtami. The name Gopal Ka...

Mughlai Cuisine- From the Kitchen of the Royal Emperors

Mughlai Cuisine- From the Kitchen of the Royal ...

The Mughlai Cuisine comes from the kitchens of the ancient Indian aristocracy or the Moghul Emperors. This cuisine is dominates in the no...

Common Mutton Recipes found in the Indian Menus

Common Mutton Recipes found in the Indian Menus

We have heard a lot about chicken as the most favorite non-veg food item all over the world. But, there are a few people who always prefe...

Take a Glimpse of A gourmet Tour across India

Take a Glimpse of A gourmet Tour across India

The array of Indian cuisines can reel your mind with choices. ?Indian cuisines have been around for 3000 years and changed much over the ...

10 Things you didn't know about Haunted 3D

10 Things you didn't know about Haunted 3D

Starring Mithun Chakraborty’s son, Mahaakshay, and newbie Tia Bajpai, Vikram Bhatt’s ‘Haunted 3D’ is the first horror 3D movie in India. ...

Konkan the Beach Paradise of India

Konkan the Beach Paradise of India

The Konkan division of Maharashtra has superb scenic beauty. Here Land meets sea and their intersection i.e. the beaches are the most bea...

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian Cooking

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian ...

Dried legumes and their edible seeds, known as pulses, are classified into three groups - lentils, beans and peas. Legumes and Pulses are...

Where to stay when you are in Jaipur

Where to stay when you are in Jaipur

"Jaipur The Royal City of Rajasthan Below we have listed a few of the Jaipur Hotels

Vada Pav and Batata Vada - A Common Street Food of Maharashtra

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...

The Mumbai Blues - Monsoons

The Mumbai Blues - Monsoons

In recent years, Mumbai has been facing the most brunts of heavy monsoons in India. Right from the dark days of June 2005, the monsoons i...

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