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National symbols of India depict the country’s image and have been chosen very carefully. The national animal, tiger symbolises power; the national flower, lotus symbolises purity;the national tree, banyan symbolises immortality, the national bird, peacock symbolises elegance and the national fruit, mango symbolises the tropical climate of India. Similarly, our national song and national anthem were a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle. The national emblem of India depicts four lions standing back to [...]
Eid al-Fitr that is also known as the Feast of Breaking the Fast, the Lesser Eid or the Sweet Festival marks the end of the Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan. On the day of Eid, the new moon is sighted. The sight of a new moon generally falls on two dates as some people go by the seeing the moon and others wait for an announcement from Mecca. This big day falls on the [...]
India is a multilingual country and it is clearly visible in the name of its staes, since most of the names are in the states native language. Also, many of the states have their origin in Sanskrit words, which was once the main language of India. History, language, rulers etc of a particular region have also contributed to the names. Check out different state names and their etymology. Andhra Pradesh – The Sanskrit meaning of [...]
The states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in India are fighting over the Kaveri (Cauvery) River water, while India needs a solution to many other social problems. Rivers, without knowing and unintentionally flow between these two states, because neither God nor water knows any kind of boundary or difference. He must be astonished to see his creation and thinking that on one side Indians worship water and on the other hand fight over it as [...]
Splash – The Water Park, a one-of-its-kind amusement park in North Delhi, is a perfect place to retreat and enjoy a day with family and friends. This park offers fun and entertainment in the form of water slides, wave pools, rides and simulated rain dances. Splash is a well-maintained park where one can enjoy a day out in meticulously clean waters. Key Highlights of Splash-The Water Park • The Water Park has two sections of [...]
Summer vacations are no longer what they used to be. Gone are the days when kids used to stay at home and do their holiday homework. Parents nowadays are more interested in putting their children in hobby or summer classes during summer vacations. Things have definitely changed, but what has led to this change? Is it a change in lifestyle, modernisation or changing family structure? The concept of summer classes has transformed the holiday period [...]
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, has been planned as per the guidelines of Vastu Shastra. While designing Chandigarh, Le Corbusier applied the principles of Vastu Shastra with modern architecture. Many modern projects like Vidhan Bhavan in Bhopal and Gandhi Smarak Sangrahalaya in Ahmedabad have been constructed as per Vastu. Most of the business houses consult Vastu experts to stay on the other side of loss. But, how does adhering to Vastu Shastra help your business? [...]
India, at global level, is talked about for its poor air quality, especially, in its metropolitan cities. Burgeoning population, overuse of limited resources, increasing number of vehicles and industries are leading to a rise in particulate matter pollution and deteriorating air quality. The World Health Organization had conducted a study and collected average PM2.5 level for 1600 cities across the world in 2014 including 124 cities from India. The study found out that Delhi, which [...]
The development of cities and increasing urbanisation in India has transformed the Indian society and culture. A change in terms of occupation, living standards, thinking, education, culinary preferences etc is apparent. Cities, which are the hub of trade and commerce, attract everyone as growth rate here is higher as compared to small towns and villages. The wish to live a better life results in internal migration. People migrate from town and villages to cities and [...]
Educational institutes are meant to impart knowledge and learning becomes more enjoyable when these campuses are well-structured, have high-quality infrastructure, hi-tech facilities, reading halls, playgrounds, open-air theatres, auditoriums and stadiums. Here is a list of a few beautiful campuses in India. IIT, Guwahati IIT Guwahati is one of the greenest and well-planned campuses in India. The campus is located on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra and that adds to the aesthetic feel of [...]
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