[gallery link="file"] Please find the pdf - showing the list of indian government holiday - 2010 indian-government-holiday-list-2010
Read Full StoryThe British Raj is the name given to the period of British colonial rule in South Asia between 1858 and 1947. The British Raj extended over all regions of present-day India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. In addition, at various times, it included Aden Colony (from 1858 to 1937), Lower Burma (from 18
Read Full StoryHINDI LYRICS Jana-Gana-Mana-Adhinayaka, Jaya He Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata Punjab-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha- Dravida-Utkala-Banga Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga Ucchhala-Jaladhi Taranga Tava Subha Name Jage Tava Subha Ashisha Mage Gahe Tava Jaya Gatha. Jana-Gana-Mangala Dayaka, Jaya He Bharat
Read Full StoryThere were 565 princely states when the Indian subcontinent became independent from Britain in August 1947. Then new states were formed based on languages spoken. (Excluding Pak and Bangladesh) . States based on language spoken is quite ideal in a country like india - but from time to time there has
Read Full StoryKite flying is popular in india - especially 14th and 15th january in Gujarat is really electric!!... you will find everyone standing at their terraces flying kites. There is no age bar - you will find children, youths and elders flying with equal enthusiasm. 14th january is popularly known as utt
Read Full Story[gallery link="file"] Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the National Flower of India. It is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious symbol of Indian culture since time immemorial. The Lotus symbolizes purity, beauty, majesty
Read Full StoryDo you have any guesses which is the national tree of india. Yes the banyan tree (ficus bengalensis) i.e. indian fig tree. You can find this almost everywhere in india - especially at the center of each and every villages. Its the same people where people have conducted infinite meetings (panchayat
Read Full Story[gallery link="file"] The Jana Gana Mana was composed by Shri Rabindranath Tagore and first sung at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress on December 27th, 1911. Later on it was adopted as the National Anthem of India on 24th January, 1950 by the Constituent Assembly. The first stanz
Read Full StoryIndian Rupee - (as on oct 23rd 2009) 1 INR in INR American Dollar 0.0215008 46.51 Argentine Peso 0.082246 12.1587 Australian Dollar 0.0232399 43.0294 Botswana Pula 0.142013 7.04161 Brazilian Real 0.0368964 27
Read Full StoryHindi and English are the two languages used by central administration in india. Also other recognized languages are: Assamese — official language of Assam Bengali — official language of Tripura and West Bengal Bodo — official language of Assam Dogri — official language of Jammu and Kas
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West of Ghuar Mota near Sir Creek in Gujarat is the westernmost point of mainland India. Its Latitude/Longitide is 23.67 N/ 68.52 E. Ghuar Mota is in the Kutch region of Gujarat. Kutch has an extreme climate and the temperature ranges from 20o C in winter to 45o C in summers.Other cities located nea
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Ranking as compared to world cities. (Data as per 2002) Urban Area Rank City Pop Rank City Country City Population Urban Area Population 13 1 Mumbai (Bombay) India 12147100 12147100 8 8 Delhi India 10009200 16713200 16 29 Calcutta India 4670000 11387400
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Everyone must be aware of the indian railway website. http://www.indianrail.gov.in/ But these two links are the most important (For PNR Status) http://www.indianrail.gov.in/pnr_stat.html (For train inquiry) http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_metro_trns.html For reservation (online)
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The Barren Island, situated in the Andaman Nicobar chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, is the only historically active volcano along a volcanic arc connecting Sumatra and Myanmar. Its 135 kilometers (84 miles) east of Port Blair (india). This is part of the indian union territory. This island is
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This is the map supposed to be during the time of mahabharata - showing all ancient kingdoms. You will well have an idea it was spanning from afghanishstan (remember mama shakkunii) [gallery link="file"]
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very useful kolkata (Calcutta) suburban railway map - will all the detailing. Also include is the metro-rail map of kolkata (Calcutta)[gallery link="file"]
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If you want to go from andheri to churchgate or borivali to virar...anywhere in mumbai you would require the railway map. The railways in mumbai is basically divided into 3 zones 1) western -- the andheri, boriwali route 2) central - the ghatkoper, thane route.. 3) harbour - for navi
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Important population density statistics of india: (2001 census) * Indians Density (325 persons / Sq. Km) * State with Highest Population Density is West Bengal (903 persons / Sq. Km) -- bihar is second while kerela is third * State with Lowest Population Density (13 persons / Sq. Km)
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Check out these cool british india maps (recall old india) Now its all divided into india,pakistan and bangladesh [gallery link="file"]
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National Symbols of India[38][39] Flag Tricolour Emblem Sarnath Lion Capital Anthem Jana Gana Mana Song Vande Mataram Animal Royal Bengal Tiger Bird Indian Peacock Aquatic animal Dolphin Flower Lotus Tree Banyan Fruit Mango Sport Field hockey Calendar Saka River Ganges National Symbol
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The Barren Island, situated in the Andaman Nicobar chain of islands in the Indian Ocean, is the only historically active...
Check out these cool british india maps (recall old india) Now its all divided into india,pakistan and bangladesh ...
Hindi and English are the two languages used by central administration in india. Also other recognized languages are: ...
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