"At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom" Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, First Prime Minister of Independent India As the sun rises on the 15th of August, a wave of patriotism and pride sweeps across the vast...
Introduction:Urban India has undergone a remarkable transformation over the years, emerging as a dynamic hub that seamlessly blends tradition with modernity. From its rich cultural heritage to its cosmopolitan lifestyle, the urban centers of India offer a unique experience to both residents and visitors. Living...
About Chennai Chennai is the biggest industrial and commercial centre in Southern India as well as a major cultural, economic and educational centre. Chennai, sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to South India” is also Host to the Fourth-largest expatriate population in India after Delhi, Bangalore...
Legend has it an old woman served cooked pulses to the lost and hungry Hoysala king, Veera Balla. In gratitude the king, founded a city and named it Bendakalooru which means the town of boiled beans. About Bengaluru, previously known as Bangalore, is the capital of the...
TRYST WITH COIMBATOREMy association with Coimbatore began in 2007. My job then with the Indian Air force took me to the city. What made me feel good was that the city has a good blend of rural and urban cultures. People of Coimbatore will make...
Fortified with hills and abundance natural beauty, the city of Pune served as a capital of Maratha Empire & Monsoon Capital of the Bombay Presidency under the British Empire. Pune (also referred as “Poona”) has always been an important city both for historical and modern...
Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Having been a Portuguese territory for over 450 years, Goan...
A travelogue The holy city of Amritsar was beckoning me for quite some time. I am not a religious person. In fact, the only time I remember “The Almighty” is when I am feeling low about things in life. However, there is something about the sights...
History Nainital is a popular Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state. affectionately called Chhota Vilayat or Little England because of its likeness to the weather 'back home' finally received that honour.Formerly a British hill station it is situated at an elevation of 2,084...
Kerala is known as God’s Own Country due to the serene beaches, landscapes, food and rich culture the backwaters make this place where gods too must love to reside in this beautiful state that has the lowest population growth in India.Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the...