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Varanasi: The Oldest Continuously Populated City
Varanasi: The Oldest Continuously Populated City

Varanasi which is also known as Banaras, Benaras, and Kashi is one of the oldest continuously populated cities in the world. It is also regarded as the holiest city by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains; especially due to the presence of the river Ganges which runs through it and is considered to be sacred among Hindus, Buddhists as well as Jains. This city has been the center of culture, art, and religion for thousands of years and many artists and religious leaders have called this place home since times bygone. The sanctity of the city draws pilgrims and foreigners alike and almost 1, 000,000 ... Read more »

Cars between 25 - 30 Lakhs
Cars between 25 - 30 Lakhs

In 25 - 30 Lakh price range, all we have are the luxury sedans, SUVs and MUVs. These are high-end four-wheelers packed world class features, latest technology, luxuries and class. They are more of a status symbol than a car. Following is the list of 8 cars that are Under 30 Lakhs and Above 25 Lakh price in India. Read more »

Maharashtrian Dishes - A Culinary Delight
Maharashtrian Dishes - A Culinary Delight

Maharashtra, one of the popular and strong state of the Indian subcontinent and is home to various people from all across the nation. Everybody residing in Maharashtra regardless of the city has at least tasted these popular Maharashtrian Dishes. These dishes include the famous snack Vada Pav, Misal Pav, and some of the main course items like Pithla Bhakhri, Chicken curry, Usal, and desserts like Puran Poli, Shrikhand, Amrakhand, Aam ras and Modak. Here you will find strong aromas of spices (like black Maharashtrian masala)as well as garlic and ginger in abundance. Maharashtrian cuisine... Read more »

Top 10 Enjoyable Drives in India
Top 10 Enjoyable Drives in India

If you think driving in India is a tormenting experience, then drive out of the metros and take a glimpse of the scenic roads across the country. India is a land of vast landscapes and there are roads which are relatively traffic free and passes through some of the scenic and spectacular areas. Driving through the pristine hills, dense forests, cloud covered mountains, exotic flora and fauna and enchanting hills and green vegetation is enough to maximize your traveling experience amidst the nature.? Take our your car and set go for an enjoyable drive away from the hustle and bustle of city ... Read more »

If not a Celebrity, what they would have been?
If not a Celebrity, what they would have been?

With college admissions in full swing, let's have a look at the celebrities who earned their degrees, but bucked convention and followed their dreams. ‘Education is the key to everything in life. It opens all doors. You can be a model, actor or do anything else to follow your passion, education is what will stay with you forever. You can always fall back on your education.' - Preity Zinta Read more »

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, which is a hybrid pepper created in England by British Chili farmer named Gerald Fowler. It?s hybrid created by crossing two of the world?s hottest chillies namely Bhut Jolokia and Trinidad Hybrid. In February 2007, Guinness World Records published that the Naga Jolokia was the hottest chili pepper ever submitted for judgment. Read more »

Deleted Scenes From Rang De Basanti
Deleted Scenes From Rang De Basanti

Deleted Scenes of Rang De Basanti . The last one is the best. Looks like they deleted the best scenes from the movie. Rang De Basanti is an Indian drama film that was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, co-produced by Mehra and UTV Motion Pictures and featured an ensemble cast comprising of Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Siddharth Narayan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten besides veteran actors Waheeda Rehman, Om Puri, Kirron Kher and Anupam Kher in supporting roles. The film depicts the story of a group of youngsters who become determined... Read more »


Saree - Six Yards of Sheer Elegance

Saree - Six Yards of Sheer Elegance

A Saree is a long piece of cloth of sheer elegance and grace. The 6 yard piece is the most popular and widely worn ladies dress across In...


MTV Splitsvilla - Episode 6

MTV Splitsvilla - Episode 6

This girl, a self-proclaimed poet, came across as a narcissist. In front of the camera, she is always so energetic, hyper, attention-crav...

Indian Criminal Politicians

Indian Criminal Politicians

Although India is the largest democracy in the world, the politics still remains dirtier than before and many criminals have found their ...

General Elections 2009

General Elections 2009

It takes a month to elect a new leader in the world?s largest democracy. India is currently holding general elections?the largest democra...

Wildlife at It's Best-Jim Corbett National Park

Wildlife at It's Best-Jim Corbett National Park

Extending over a tract of 520 sq km, the Park is a large valley with forest ridges running through it. The magnificent Ramganga River win...

Google launches YouTube India

Google launches YouTube India

The world renowned popular video sharing site YouTube has got its own Indian website now. Google has launched YouTube India, the url for ...

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...

The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes

The 10 Most Popular Maharashtrian Dishes

The mid-western state of Maharashtra in India is home to popular cities like Mumbai (Bombay) and Pune. This state has a beautifully merge...

The Colorful Indian Delicacies

The Colorful Indian Delicacies

Most of you would agree with me if I say that Cooking is an Art, and Indian cooking is something like a canvas painted by an artist in br...

Leh Palace, Ladakh : A forgotten Monument

Leh Palace, Ladakh : A forgotten Monument

The majestic palace rises from the edge of a hill overlooking rest of the Ladakhi Himalayan town of Leh. The mesmerizing palace is locate...

Holi - The Joyous Festival of India

Holi - The Joyous Festival of India

Holi is one of the most colorful Hindu festival celebrated in India. It is a spring festival celebrated with a zeal & enthusiasm. Its u...

Top 5 Most Haunted and Spookiest Places in India

Top 5 Most Haunted and Spookiest Places in India

You might have heard of various haunted places across the world and surprisingly there are a lot of such ghostly places in India as well....

Best Lounge Bars in Pune

Best Lounge Bars in Pune

Ben Franklin once said, "There cannot be good living if there is not good drinking"! The list below is my selection of the best bar loung...

A List of Cheap Budget Hotels in Pune

A List of Cheap Budget Hotels in Pune

Pune , the cultural capital of the state of Maharashtra is a blend of history and modernism. Pune offers both luxurious and affordable ac...

Classical Dance Forms of India

Classical Dance Forms of India

Indian is a diverse country in many senses; diverse climate, diverse language, diverse religion, diverse cuisine, diverse art forms and d...

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