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Some Facts about Indian Music and Indian Musicians
Some Facts about Indian Music and Indian Musicians

India has got one of the oldest musical traditions and heritages in the world. One can finds its origin in the Vedas(ancient scripts). Known as 'sangeet' in India, the nation's music has got a unique and varied style as compared to other music forms in the world. In the earlier days, when Indian music was just coming of age, the music was devotional in nature. It was restricted only to temples and used for ritualistic purposes. It is said that the sound that pervades the whole universe, i.e. Nadabrahma, itself represents the divinity.Over the period of time each folk form has evolved in a ... Read more »

Interesting facts about The Landmark of Hyderabad - Charminar
Interesting facts about The Landmark of Hyderabad - ...

The city of Hyderabad well known for its famous Hyderabadi biryani is also famous for Charminar.? It is the Landmark of the city. It was erected in 1591 by Quli Qutb Shah when he shifted the capital from Golconda to Hyderabad. The monument is a perfect square shape building with Tall minarets at each corner. The monument shines to its glory in the night with colorful lights. ? The Charminar is a square monument with a measurement of 20 mtr on each side. The four minarets stand 48.7 mtr above the ground. Each minaret is 4 storey and the floors are divided by a gracefully carved ring around... Read more »

Interesting Facts about Gateway of India
Interesting Facts about Gateway of India

Located in the Financial Capital of India, Mumbai, is the monument of Gateway of India. The Gateway of India is visited by a large number of visitors year long and is one of the most treasured monuments of the country. When you are in Mumbai It is a must visit monument which is the best example of the richness of the city. The monument is constructed in Indo-Saracen style which is an architectural excellence. It was built in the year 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to Bombay. The Gateway of India is the first Monument that visitors see when they reach Mumbai th... Read more »

Interesting Facts about the Swiss Alps of India - The Himalayas
Interesting Facts about the Swiss Alps of India - Th...

The Great Himalayan Range or the Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. It is a massive mountain system in Asia that includes Karakoram, Hindu Kush and some minor ranges within itself. The lofty Himalayas are perhaps the most dramatic creations on Earth. A beautiful gift of Mother Nature, the mountain system is a boon for tourism. Check out some interesting and fun facts about Himalayas. ? Read more »


Quick Facts about Pune

Quick Facts about Pune

Located in the western state of Maharashtra, at an altitude of around 559 m above sea level, Pune is the eight largest city of India and ...


Darjeeling and Sikkim- Hill Stations In The Himalayas

Darjeeling and Sikkim- Hill Stations In The Him...

Darjeeling is a hill station located in the State of West Bengal in India and was a summer retreat for the British during their stay in I...

Eid ul Fitr Delicacies

Eid ul Fitr Delicacies

Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the Ramadan month and the holy fasting and commemorates the beginning of celebration and feasting.Id ul Fitr...

Top 10 Uncommon Honeymoon Places to Visit in India

Top 10 Uncommon Honeymoon Places to Visit in India

It's vital for the newly weds to understand each other well. As the initial days or the first year is considered very important for the c...

Udaipur : The City Of Lakes, India

Udaipur : The City Of Lakes, India

The city of Udaipur is also known as the city of lakes and is one of the most exquisite in terms of palaces and princely lakes. Situated ...

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Koregaon park in Pune has always topped the list of places to visit when in Pune. He is the most happening place in the cultural capital ...

Tata Nano: The People's Car Hit's Indian Roads!

Tata Nano: The People's Car Hit's Indian Roads!

Tata unveiled what will be the cheapest car to hit the road anywhere in the world: Tata Nano at the Auto Expo 2008. The small car, which ...

Upcoming Cars in India - The Giants on the Roads

Upcoming Cars in India - The Giants on the Roads

Do you get annoyed when a SUV overtakes your car? Or do you feel bad when you are on the side and SUV is in center of the road as if it r...

Vishakapatnam: The City of Destiny

Vishakapatnam: The City of Destiny

Vishakapatnam which is sometimes referred to as Vizag is a port city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India and is the ...

Stars who changed their Names

Stars who changed their Names

Be it superstition, numerology or just a sexy connotation- Bollywood stars are ready to change their names for any of these reasons. Let ...

Ranbaxy Sellout -  The Daiichi Acquisition

Ranbaxy Sellout - The Daiichi Acquisition

Ranbaxy, one of the success stories in India, started out as a distributor of medicine and turned into a multinational Corporation with g...

The Authentic Butter Chicken Recipes

The Authentic Butter Chicken Recipes

Ask any non-vegetarian while eating out, the first choice they make is Butter Chicken. In a recent gathering with friends, 9 out of 10 pe...

Thommankuthu Waterfall - A Seven Step Waterfall

Thommankuthu Waterfall - A Seven Step Waterfall

If you are a nature lover plus an adventure lover than Thommankuthu waterfall is a place you must visit. The waterfall is a beautiful sev...

The Making of Vodafone ZooZoo

The Making of Vodafone ZooZoo

After all the ZooZoo antics in the online and offline world, Vodafone has released ?The Making of ZooZoos? online for all to see. ? The...

What You Didn't Know About Sachin Tendulkar

What You Didn't Know About Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar is the most talked about cricket player in India and all over the world. He is one such player who is admired by all com...

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