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Visit the largest religious gathering in the world, the Kumbh Mela and catch the glimpses of the richness of Indian culture. Celebrated with great enthusiasm and faith, the Mela is considered the holiest Hindu pilgrimage. Its sheer religious and mythological significance draws millions of devotees and tourists from all parts of the globe. This world famous Mela is celebrated at four main religious sites namely Haridwar, Allahabad (Prayag), Ujjain and Nasik after every 12 years. And the Ardh Kumbh Mela is held after every 6 years at Allahabad and Haridwar. This year the Kumbh Mela is being held in Haridwar from 14 January 2010 to 28 April 2010. The Indian astrologers say that due to change in the...

The extremely sacred Amarnath Yatra is a Hindu devotee’s trip to the Amarnath Cave, given the name after the Mount Amarnath at the height of 5,486 m. Owing to the high elevation; the cave is enclosed with snow for nearly all part of the year. It is only for a short period in summer that devotees are able to embark on a journey up to the cave. Though the cave of Amarnath is placed at a very great height where temperature is quite low and the journey is grueling and difficult nothing seems to dishearten the pilgrims from roving there. Beyond doubt, holiness is the means of support of the nation in India. Currently, Amarnathji Yatra is an indispensable part of the Hindu pilgrimage and though the way...

India Travel, land of assortment having a hefty number of travel destinations. India having a large quantity of travel destinations to pick and choose from. You can plan to travel throughout the year, as India, a land of all seasons having a choice of travel destinations for every time of year. Today India is an extremely prominent Travel Destination for travelers around the world. India, well known as a land of all time of year having lots of renowned tourist desirability includes Rajasthan, Goa, Agra, Delhi,Varanasi, Mumbai and many more, famous for old historical monuments as well as recent developed look. Travelers come to India for its prosperity of places of interest, cultural spirits...

India has been preferable for the tourist from the past many years and it deserves the attentions of tourists from all over the world. There are a number of gorgeous places to see in India as like Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, Delhi, Agra, Kerala, Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, etc which are very famed among tourists and vacationers. If you like to see closely one of the richest culture and civilization of the world you must travel in India. The elaborated extravagant art and craft that was patronized by the emperors and kings can be seen in the fine architecture standing erect even today. The Taj Mahal, Agra fort, Fatehpur sikri, the Konark Sun Temple, Khujuraho temples, Ajanta and Ellora caves, are few examples...

a country rich in culture, heritage, monuments, architecture, temples and natural beauty, is one of the most sought after tourist destination of the world. There are numerous reasons that make India one of the hottest travel and holiday destinations. The warmth and hospitality rendered by the people of India towards the tourist is amazing as people of India believe “Atithi Devo Bhawa”, guests are like God. The country has various shades in terms of culture, tradition, cuisines, languages, landscapes, religion that a trip to India is mesmerizing. The saying Unity in Diversity really holds true while talking about India. India has number of holiday spots and travel locations offering a whole lot of...

 In Hindu Tradition, Margazhi Nonbu ( penance observed in the month of Margazhi ) is observed by maids and lasses in the name  of Lord Shiva. If the  penance is observed with sincerity and in earnestness, the lasses will be blessed with blissful married life with ideal husbands. Here Thiru Vasagam and Thiruppalliyezhchchi are so composed as though sung by lasses observing Margazhi penance. Walking up early, fresh morning during the Month of Margazhi to worship the Lord, will definitely invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. Interestingly Thiru Annamalai is one of the five shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva representing Fire. Now a days people throng in more and more numbers in this shrine and make...

The North Eastern States of India are marked with attractions, that pumps up the heartbeat of holidaymakers here. Ranging from adventure activities, hill-stations, wildlife, temples, gardens and museums, this mesmerizing part of the country has it all. Check out some major places of visit and plan a trip to your kind of destinations. Kamakhya Temple Located about 7 km from Guwahati, the getaway to North East India, Kamakhya temple is one of the major attractions here. It is situated at Nilachal Hill and has great historical and archaeological significance. The sacred temple is dedicated to Goddess Shakti(Kamakshya) and is one of the oldest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Assam. Kaziranga National...

Anna Pavlova (1881 - 1931) was a Russian super star who put her life and soul into the interpretation of classical ballet. She is remembered still for the emotions she was able to communicate through her dancing. Anna danced virtually all of her life. As a small child, she danced in the fields near her home with the butterflies, able to feel as she thought a butterfly might feel. When Anna was eight years old, her mother took her to see Tchaikovsky's "Sleeping Beauty" at the Mariansky Theatre in St. Petersburg. The dance moved Anna so much, she decided to devote her own life to ballet and was, two years later, enrolled in the Imperial School of Ballet in the Czars' Court in St. Petersburg. Pavlova...

Culture and heritage tours in India are a wonderful way in which to have a wonderful family vacation that may even spark some educational benefits for the children. Once they can see many of the historical buildings, artifacts, and more, there love for learning may be go in second gear. Taking part in these tours will bring history to life so much more than reading the facts in a history book. A few of the most popular culture and heritage tours in India include Palaces, Forts, & Temples of North & Central India; Classical India; Heritage of Rajashtan; and Spiritual South India. The Palaces, Forts, and Temples of North & Central India will take you on an enchanted journey through Delhi...

It's really hard to go to a birthday these days and not join in on a rousing chorus of "Happy Birthday to You," arguably the most popular birthday song in history. But did you know that you're violating copyright with your "public" performance of this classic? Yes, it's true. 'Happy Birthday to You" is still under copyright protection. In fact, Warner Communications owns it. In 1988 they bought the rights to it and a bunch of other songs for a cool $25 million. According to Time magazine, it is one of the three most popular songs in the English language, along with "Auld Lang Syne" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." The history of the song is pretty interesting. It was written by the Hill sisters...

The first half of 2009 has been sordid thanks to the invasion of the recession, terrorism and new health concerns that have left many key industries across India and the rest of the world in a lurch. The ghosts of 2008 just refuse to die down and continue to haunt the world economies! While the global tourism industry and the Indian tourism industry in particular is no exception to this, experts see this as an opportunity in crisis. The key lies in identifying the problems, fixing them and this is just the right time to do it! However, it will take a concerted effort by India, the winner of three awards of the United Nations World Tourism Organization including Asia's favourite tourist destination...

Business culture in India mostly connected to the old aged customs and beliefs. Another factor affecting the business in India is the major political influence, which cannot be avoided in establishing the business centers. You should know thoroughly about the plural society and multi political system in India, if you plan to venture out for doing business in India. It is advisable to understand the local beliefs and customs followed in the region, before you start discussing or meeting with people. Mostly people believe in good auspicious time to start any business, start any meeting or to initiate any discussion. For example in astrology, there is a 90-minute period in every day called "Raghu Kal...

over the years. The Taj Mahal and other examples of Islamic Architecture are left over from the Mughal Dynasty that ruled between 1526 and 1857. India is made up of a large variety of people. There are a large number of different languages, cultures and religions. Education in India has been improving dramatically in recent years and is a source of great pride for the families of young people who attend the universities there. Traditions that have survived for centuries are held sacred by families here and should be respected when traveling there. There are many religious ceremonies and festivals held in public in India that you shouldn't miss during your trip. Harvest festivals for many of the...

It was a cold evening. The sun was about to set. The round ball of sun, crimson red in color was gradually going down the horizon. Nature was creating her magnum opus painting with various shades of red on great canvass. The beauteous colorful top dome of the famous high altitude temple Tungnath on my right side was shining - bathed in all deep pink, looked stunning. Standing beside the temple I was greedily gulping the sublime natural beauty... I was on the trek to Tungnath. Situated at an altitude of 3680 meters from the sea level, this shrine is the highest among Hindu shrines and is one of the five "Kedars" - abode of Lord Shiva, revered by millions. The rest four are "Rudranath", "Kalpeshwar...

The Lakshmi Shrine Bangkok is located in Gaysorn Plaza, an up-market shopping mall opposite the Erawan Shrine at the Ratchaprasong junction, an area famous for shrines of Hindu gods and goddesses. Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess for good fortune, wealth and prosperity. Her name in Sanskrit means aim or goal. She was created during the churning of the ocean of milk and became Vishnu's consort. It's believed that Lakshmi was reborn each time Vishnu was reincarnated. In 7th reincarnation of Vishnu to Prince Rama in the Ramayana epic, Lakshmi became his Princess Sita. In October, Deepavali or Diwali (rows of lighted lamps) the Hindu festival of lights is celebrated. Hindu homes are prepared to welcome...

If work on the road to four lanes of the 125 ,6-km-long road to JalandharMadhopur Jammu and Kashmir, the border was supposed to be completed nine months ago, the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI ) can take four more years to complete the task. The delay and increased traffic on this narrow road which has made him a killer zone to become accidents of the day. This is the only land for pilgrims to Amarnath and Vaishno Devi or to reach Jammu and Kashmir. Lakhs of the journey of pilgrims during the summer, increasing traffic density multiple. The delay is attributed to a dispute between villagers Dasuya and Mukerian subdivisions and NHAI over disbursement of compensation for land acquisition...

There are cheap tickets to India from USA, but if you are going nonstop, expect a long flight. India Airlines has started to make non-stop flights from many American cities to 8 different cities in India. Flights from New York City to Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Cochin, Hyderabad or Trivandrum are only $399. These prices are exclusive of taxes and fees. The date's available for travel is 10/01/09 till 10/30/09 and is open for week days only travel. Air India also has flights to India from America and just like India Airlines the advertised price is enticing, but the $435 in taxes and fees take some of the glamour away. If you are going to travel to India, book well ahead...

ilates Method is a fitness system that concentrates on health and core fitness. Pilates instructors concentrate on teaching the "contrology" (the ability to know exactly what your body is doing) of Pilates, encouraging your mind to achieve a total fusion with your muscles. The Pilates method focuses on a few repetitions of a perfect movement rather than repeating the same movement many times, the way more traditional exercise programs do. Pilates principles: Though there are over 500 different Pilates exercise moves and several various Pilates machines, the organizing principles for all exercises are exactly the same. (1) Precision. All Pilates exercise moves are carried out carefully and with full...

The hypnotic eye or the third eye is something that evokes a lot of predominantly Asian images and far-flung superstitions. Most people relate it to Extra Sensory Perception (ESP), clairvoyance, precognition visions and other esoteric or mystical concepts. All of these are very far from the truth however; as the hypnotic eye is actually something that is both significant in eastern and western teachings. In eastern teachings, the hypnotic eye or the third eye holds a very significant place in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is considered as the "inner eye" which often refers to a particular chakra or energy point located in the brow and is considered as the gate that leads to inner consciousness. To...

India was waiting for some wonder like this. A pan-Indian train that traverses across the major destinations in the country, Maharajas' Express is one of the recent additions of feathers in the grand cap of Indian luxury trains. Operating successfully since January, 2010, a journey aboard this luxury rail is almost a dream come true for the global traveler. Maharajas' Express is the brain child of IRCTC and Cox and Kings India Ltd. No wonder, the traditional hospitality and warmth that guests are treated with is impressive and unparalleled. The Tour There is not 1 but 4 distinct itineraries offered by the Maharajas' Express. The names are inviting and definitely offer an insight into the surprises...

If barely a day goes in Iraq or Bosnia without military attacks and car bombings, you can assume that it is a peaceful day for them. India, one of the peaceful countries is the world is suffering from the highest number of terrorist attacks and bombings the country has ever seen in 2008. Flashback to the serial bomb blasts on March 12' 1993 in Mumbai which gave rise to the term 'serial blasts'. Since then intermittently, there has been terrorist attacks in various parts of the country, mainly in Mumbai, the commercial capital of the country, the second biggest one being the one on July 11, 2006 where bombs exploded in the first class compartments of suburban Mumbai trains, resulting in heavy loss of...

The Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi annually conducts the pre-medical entrance examination, the BHU PMT, for admission to the various bachelor's degree medical programs offered at the Institute of Medical Sciences (by the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Ayurveda). These courses include - MBBS (which has 63 seats), BDS (28 seats), B Pharma (28 seats), BAMS (57 seats), and B Pharma Ayurveda (has 30 seats). To appear in this medical entrance test, you need to have passed the 10+2 Board Exams with a minimum of 50% in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together (minimum 40% for SC and ST category students). Those in the 12th standard can also apply. You should also have completed...

Ever wondered what a luxury train journey could be like? Well! It is definitely a must-try-out for all globe trotters and travel enthusiasts, at least once in a lifetime. A complete luxury sojourn; Royal trains surely make one very comfortable amidst the luxury environs and offers a new angle to look at the age-old destinations and attractions of the place. Indian luxury trains promise to offer all that and lots more. What started out as an experiment and a single venture; today there are 6 luxury trains in India that ferry guests across the different destinations in the sub continent with several alternatives that one can choose from. A number of luxury amenities, impeccable services by the staff...

Traveling magnifies all human emotions and refreshes one's mind and rejuvenates him to get of pressure and depression. There are so many tourist spots across the globe that lets you to carry memorable moments apart from refreshing your mind. However, with so many travel destinations in the world, deciding a tourist place is very difficult. India adorns an outstanding place in the world map of favourite tourist spots. India has so many wonderful tourist spots under various categories such as hill stations, backwaters, sea beaches, gardens, world heritage centers, preserved monuments, pilgrimage centers, shrines, historical places, temples, churches, mosques and so on. India is a country of vibrant...

Are you thinking about tours and travel in India. Travel in India mentally prepared. It has more than a tourist can ask for which will surely surprise with its unparalleled treasures. India is a land of tourism escapade and an oldest & greatest civilization from where every tourist has the will of tour through. Every year a large folk of tourists come for India travel tours at cheap flights to India from USA and other countries.. They come to travel in India for its prosperity of sights, heritage monuments, cultural excitement and diversity of picturesque backdrops. They come to India in the hunt for extraordinary something and an extra punch that only India tour offers and promises. Explore India...

India is the home to the oldest civilizations of the world that has witnessed architectural grandeur since past centuries. It is also known as paradise on the earth as India is bestowed with Mother Nature's never ending love. The land is decorated with picturesque landscapes, exotic sunny beaches, snow capped mountains, dense forests and golden deserts. While on India tour, you will be filled with great surprises. Nowhere in the world you can find such diversity. Taj Mahal, the greatest symbol of love and most famous amongst the seven wonders is located in Agra, India. India is also home to numerous ancient forts and monuments that are the landmarks of the bygone era and are architectural...

India is a land of rich and diverse culture, enigmatic traditions and dynamic lifestyle. The India tour packages offers you a visit around such a land, which although was ruled by the Britishers for over more than a century, did not lose its identity. As you travel from one place to another, you will only be opening a new door to heaven. You can choose from the various tourist destinations that India travel packages have got to offer. These places include Manali, Shimla, Goa, Nainital, Munnar, Kanyakumari, Corbett, Ooty, Kodaikanal and more such exotic places. The India tour packages offer you the chance to visit Corbett, where the Corbett National Park is located. The zoo is rich in different...

Reader Views is very excited to talk with Heather and Verne Thomas, co-authors of “The Path: A Spiritual Journey.” Their novel explores some the world’s great religions within the context of a great adventure story. Thank you for talking with us today. Heather and Verne Thomas are being interviewed by Juanita Watson for Reader Views. Juanita: You have co-written a very unique story in “The Path: A Spiritual Journey.” What was your inspiration for writing this book? Verne: I taught Comparative Religion at the high school level for fifteen years, and it was always one of my favorite subjects. Then, when I first got involved in writers’ groups, I always heard that your...

The Indian Hindu guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who is credited with setting the Beatles and other 1960s stars on the path to spiritual enlightenment, has died. He was believed to be 91 years old. His spokesman Bob Roth said the Maharishi died peacefully late Tuesday at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, apparently of natural causes. Last month, the Indian mystic stepped down as the head of his organization, the Global Country of World Peace. His close adviser said the Maharishi had planned to retreat into near silence so that he could concentrate his energies on contemplating mystic literature. The guru is said to have taught his transcendental meditation technique to six million students around...

A Downward Spiral into Evil Maya, brilliant, and successful in her academic pursuits became enmeshed in a search for truth and false enlightenment that led her to the brink of darkness. As a result of meeting with Cha Ma, a Hindu guru, the direction of Maya's life changed directions. In the midst of her doctoral program Maya decided to put it on hold, relinquished the lease on her Boston apartment, abandon her faith, and leave her family behind in an attempt to find truth through the study Hinduism. She traveled to South India to the ashram of Cha Ma, in the hope of finding truth and of moving to a new level of enlightenment. Jones describes encounters with angelic beings, in a battle to influence...

Self-Motivation-The Key To Success      Self-Motivation  Plays A Very Important Role In Today's Competitive World.If One Is Properly Motivated In An Organisation His Works Will Be Qualitative And He Will Be In A Position To Motivate Others By Setting Examples.Self-Motivation Works More At The Individual's Psychic Level.So The Individual ,It Is Advised Should Know Many Techniques By Which He Can Motivate Himself For A Particular Job And Subsequently Motivate Others.Self-Motivation Is The Art Of Thinking All Positive Things Towards Self And Utilise All The God Given Inner Potential To A Fuller Extent,So As To Achive Maximum Of Organisational Goals And Objectives And There By Setting Examples For...

"If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. That strain again! It had a dying fall: O, it came o'er my ear like the sweet sound That breathes upon a bank of violets, Stealing and giving odor!......" Thus starts the Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Twelfth Night", with the love-struck Duke Orsino ordering his musicians at his palace to feed him with music all the night, as he desires to have the sweet strains feed his appetite for romance. The bard makes him describe the music played as an energizing "food of love", and in the following lines makes him pour forth sweet words of passion, all of which originate...

Situated at a height of 3,133 meters from sea level, Badrinath is one of the highest points for a pilgrimage center. The holy town is like an abode for Hindu devotees who flock to this place during the festive seasons. The place is unequaled in sanctity when compared to other pilgrimage centers. The Badrinath temple is perched in a picturesque valley surrounded by the two mountains; Nar and Narayan. The temple is exactly located on the banks of the river Alaknanda. There are a lot more interesting facts and myths about Badrinath. Read on to know more! The Badrinath temple is divided into 3 parts namely, the darshan mandap where the prayers are held, the sanctum sanctorum and the sabha mandap where...

Balaji properties helps you to find the property of your choice in this beautiful city (Jodhpur) of Rajasthan. Spelling the traditional ethnicity of the place, the properties in Jodhpur both residential and commercial properties, are a highly lucrative investment option. Many people have made this city their dream home destination as well. A major tourist’s magnet, Jodhpur enjoys commercial potential that is still not fully explored.  Finding a decent property to buy, sell, or rent can be nuisance. Balaji Properties come to your aid and help you find one. We guide you about all the legal formalities related to any property dealing including: Property Registration Property Taxes Land Laws Home...

Red Fort Delhi's most magnificent monument, the Red Fort, was built by Emperor Shah Jehan, in 1638 A.D. Enclosed in this glorious Fort is Diwan-i-am, the hall meant for public audiences; Diwan-i-Khas, where private audiences were granted; Rang Mahal, the water cooled apartment of the royal ladies; the Pearl Mosque, a lovely, ornate dream in white marble.The Prime Minister of India addresses the nation from this age old Fort, on the auspicious day of India's Independance. An undying symbol of love that has braved the tests of time, Taj Mahal at Agra is truly the epitome of beauty, elegance and wonder rolled into one. Regarded as the seventh wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal has been highly...

    Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is a Bollywood film directed by Milan Luthria and starring Ajay Devgn,[1] Emraan Hashmi,[2] Prachi Desai,[3] and Kangana Ranaut.[3] The film is produced by Balaji Telefilms and Popcorn Entertainment. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai is scheduled for release on 30 July, 2010.[4]Seen through the eyes of a police officer, ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai' traces the changing face of the Mumbai underworld. The film, set primarily in 1970 Mumbai, follows the rise of Sultan (Ajay Devgn), and his eventual fall, when his protégé Shoaib (Emraan Hashmi), challenges his supremacy, and usurps power to rule the murky underbelly of Mumbai. The film is treated in an avante garde...

SUCCESS STORY OF  MINI DALL MILL OF BALAJI GRIHA UDYOG, RISOD DISTT:- WASHIM (MAHARSHTRA) P.P.Shelke, SMS (Agril.Engg) - 1. Name of the Farmer:- Shri Agrawal - 2. Address:- - i) Village:- Risod - ii) Post:- Risod - iii) Tehsil:- Risod - iv) Distt:- Washim - v) State:- Maharashtra - 3. Contact Details:- Mobile No. 09370308505 •4.          Details of the Farm (Size, Location, Water availability etc.) Size :- The capacity of the mini dall mill is 1 Tonne per day Location:-  Minis Dall Mill is located at Risod Water availability:- Scarce(in summer)  to medium (round the year) Balaji Griha Udyog Risod is a small scale industry owned by the family of Shri Agrawal.  They are maintaining...

Punjab – the land of five rivers – is the place which just refuses to fade away from your memories, if you have been to it even once. Known to be the homeland of the Punjabis or shall I say Sikhs, Punjab is mainly known for its food, festival and warm inhabitants who welcome you with open arms and a smile on their face. Located on the northern fringes of India, Punjab shares its borders with Pakistan and Indian states of Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan and is easily accessible through air, rail and road. Punjab Airports The state of Punjab has three major airports – Amritsar International Airport, Chandigarh Airport and Ludhiana Airport. The first of the Punjab...

"> India is a country where all the religions of modern world have their good presence. This had made India a liberal playground for erecting huge monuments by the people following all the faiths on earth. The Hindu religion and Hindu philology extend from approximately 100 BC to AD 1800. This marks beginning of the modern period. As religion cannot be meaningfully separated from the culture of people following it, the temples are representatives of different cultures prevailing in different periods. So the religious places, the temples and monasteries, tell the journey of Indian civilization. If we look at the list of the religious places in India, we can see how harmoniously the people of India...

Amritsar is a much sought after tourist destination in the state of Punjab in India.It is a colorful milieu of different cultures and philosophies.The place has a rich glorious past and is on the way towards a brighter and better future. The history of the place can be traced right up to the Indus Valley Civilization.Numerous archaeological sites have been discovered near Amritsar and other parts of Punjab.It is also said that the area was home to many saints and sages in the Vedic Period and that RIshi Valmiki had his ashram here and that the sons of Lord Rama, Luv and Kush, were born here. The word Amritsar is composed of two words, Amrit and Sar."Amrit" means Nectar and "Sar" means Reservoir.Thus...

Amritsar is a city located in north western India. This city is located in the state of Punjab. The meaning of Amritsar is 'The Pool of Immortality'. This city is located very close to western border of India with Pakistan. Tourist Places in Amritsar: Some of the famous tourist places in Amritsar are as follows: Golden Temple: Amritsar is the home to Golden Temple which is considered as a pilgrimage place for not only for Sikhs but for people of every religion. It is most important tourist attractions of India after Taj Mahal in Agra. This temple is the spiritual center for the Sikhs and around one million visitors visit this temple every year. This temple is also called as Harmandir Saheb which...

If you ever wish to perceive the real meaning of diversity, visiting India would be the most useful for this purpose. You get to know not only the diversity and but also the implied beauty in every aspect of the country. Whichever direction you go to, you find this trait as a common factor. India is a country with a multitude of ancient and modern heritages. Monuments, buildings and several stunning architectures leave an indelible impression on your mind. Even some of the hotels also feature the same characteristics. They are heritage hotels in india which impart a new meaning to the words ‘luxury’ and ‘hospitality.’ India is the largest democracy in the world with so many rhetorical tags...

Puri is one of the famous pilgrimage places in India which is located in the state of Orissa. It is also known by the name of Jagannath Puri and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern India. Located on the beach of Bay of Bengal, Puri is famous for its temple dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Subhadra and Balbhadra. It is located at a distance of 60 km from Bhubaneshwar, the capital city of Orissa. History of Jagannath Puri It is one of the cities of Govardhan Matha which was established by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. Puri also has some other famous holy institutions related to various sects of Hindu religion (Mathas). It is one of the ancient cities of India and believed to be a holly place for cremating...

A herb can be any plant that cannot produce tissue that is persistent and woody and whose lifespan is limited to a particular season when it attains the full growth and ultimately dies. Moreover, a herb can be medicinal or a seasoning plant - a herb having aromatic qualities and grown on pots even in households to accentuate the savory sense of the dishes. In the hippy culture and parlance, herb can be the marijuana plant. Mentionably, some herbs are pests. Since the days of yore and much before the march of modern medical sciences, mendicants foraged the forests to collect all forms of herb to make magical concoctions that served as panacea for human ailments. In fact, such herbal medications were...

If you are one of those people who hasn't been blessed with great height, you may be interested in trying out Yoga for height increase. As you may know, Yoga is an ancient exercise technique/philosophy that originated in India centuries ago. It was developed by Hindu holy men in accordance with the practices and philosophies of traditional Indian medicine (Ayurveda) that sought to bring together the body and mind in unison. The holy men also used Yoga to meditate and keep themselves fit. Yoga has taken the world by storm in the past 10-20 years. Thousands of varieties have been developed that incorporate everything from heavy weights to roller blades. It is arguably one of the most popular exercise...

Different groups of tribal people as the Nagar group, the Luchai Kuki group and the Bodo group are living in different parts of Assam. The Rabhas whose gits as well as the folk-dances play an important part in the culatural history of Assam belong to the Bodo group of tribal people. However, most of the Rabhas of Assam are living in the districts of Barpeta, Nalbari, Kamrup, Goalpara, Darrang and Sonitpur. The Rabhas are of several divisions of which only the Rongdani, the Pati and the Maitory groups or divisions form the real “Rabha Samaj.” The Rabha do not have any national festival of their own. Of course, their different groups celebrate their ritualistic festival relating to their own...

Delhi, the national capital, is the hub of cultural, commercial and political activities is a multicultural cosmopolitan city. Located in Northern India, it is bordered by areas like Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Noida in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Delhi is a lodestone for professionals as even being an economic center itself, it is surrounded by industrial and commercial hubs in NCR.   Real estate in Delhi has become unaffordable for the middle income group with property prices reaching the skies. Various kinds of commercial, residential and retail setups have been burgeoning in the national capital. Among the administrative subdivisions of the Central Delhi district, Karol Bagh...

Sometime back, in one of my editorials, I had written that in the forthcoming Parliamentary elections, the formation of a third front is quite a possibility, given the current state of political affairs in the country. In fact, the very idea of a third front was put forward when the CPI(M) General Secretary, Prakash Karat announced he was working towards it. Though there is no doubt that both the big national parties – Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) – cannot form a government on their own, as it has been quite evident over the past few years, for both these parties have seen a sustained erosion of their national appeal and those are the regional parties which have been eating into...

It was a massive rally. Dais was shared by the two stars—a Jawan and a Kisan—Rahul Gandhi and Mahendra Singh Tikait. "You will have to come forward. Look at what the state government has done for you. They have not done anything for you. We can together do it. The development of the state can only be done from Uttar Pradesh and not from Centre", was what Rahul Gandhi said while addressing a massive rally at Sisauli, which was attended mostly by farmers and youngsters. "The state government is doing nothing. The only thing which is flourishing in the state is Lawlessness, nothing is being done in the positive direction. We need to change this. You have been cheated for the last 15 years, you have...