Raksha Bandhan has approached now. This is the celebration of divine relationship between sisters and brothers who always wish joy and happiness for each other and want to stand by one another if need be. The ritual has that sisters tide a Rakhi thread to brothers' wrist as a sign of this pious bond between the two but this is a much stronger emotional bond in fact. This festival is a tribute to the good parenthood that the children are nurtured...more
Salwar Suits are the ethnic costume of India. Feminine look get an extra glaze when they put on Salwar Suit. When one think of Indian dress, saree and salwar suits strike the mind. However, saree is mostly preferred by married women in India but salwar suit is favorite costume of all feministic groups. Salwar suit is believed to be one of the most comfortable dresses. Salwar suit is gaining popularity across the border also. Even the women of...more
Kia is thriving in the U.S. auto market. Apparently we have finally embraced this Asian brand that we were a bit leery of only a decade ago. Kia Motors announced that is had the best May sales ever with 31,431 units. This is more than a 20 percent increase over May 2009 and even surpasses the previous sales record set in May 2008 with 31,047.Indianapolis Kia dealers are also excited that the all-new Sorento has year-to-date sales which are up 14.6 percent and it was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Sorento had sales of 8,166 units, the compact Forte a record 7,299 and the Soul urban passenger vehicle 6,134.Group President and CEO of Kia stated, Mays record-breaking sales results were once again led by Sorento, which is a clear indication that its combination of distinctive design and standout modern technology features is attracting new consumers to the Kia brand. As if thats not complement enough, he adds, Our continued brand growth in the U.S. supports an aggressive launch schedule of several all new, dramatically styled Kia vehicles that will build on eye-catching models such as Sorento, Soul and Forte that have created emotional...more
After a two hour drive out of Aurangabad you crest a rise and glimpse the enormity of the dramatic Deccan Plateau before descending into a spur of the hills.Here, over 2,000 years ago, people dug into the Sahyadri Hills to create what is now a World Heritage Site. Cut into a horse-shoe shaped hillside, silent but for birdsong and the rippling...more
This article is part third in the series of articles on temples of India. Let us know about two more important Indian temples.Golden temple - The Golden temple is the place of worship of Sikhs. It is one of the oldest Gurudwaras (temple of Sikhs). It is located in the city of Amritsar in Punjab, India. The temple is also known as Harmandir Sahib....more
This article is part four in the series of articles on temples of India. Let us know about two more important Indian temples.Vaishno Devi - The Vaishno Devi temple is one of the holiest temples of Hindus. The temple is located in the Trikuta hills of Shivalik mountain range. This is approximatly 13 km away from Katra in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India. The temple is dedicated to Shakti - Goddess Vaishno devi. It is the a very popular place of worship for Hindus. Around 8 million people from all over the world visit the temple every year. It is the second-most visited temple of India after Tirupati Balaji temple in South India. There are three statues of the goddess which are called Pinds. Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Mahakali and Goddess Sarswati. The temple is situated inside a cave. There is one more temple near the cave which is dedicated to Bhairav. It is believed that all devotees who visit the Vaishnodevi temple must visit the Bhairav temple because without visiting this, the pilgrimage remain incomplete. You can visit this temple any time through out the year except in harsh winter when due to excessive snowfall, the road to visit the place closes down. You can go there...more
Over the years, Indian Bollywood themed events have become very popular and have grown significantly as an entertainment source for parties and other special occasions. When hosting Bollywood themed events there is plenty to consider and as with...more
Kerala is referred to as Gods own land for no coincidence, adorned with culture and blanketed in lush vegetation one must admit that God did spend a little more time here. The fertile soil is evident through the greenery, paddy fields, spice crops,...more
The Animation Industry in India though a late starter, is considered as one of the fastest growing segments of the entertainment and media industry. The Animation Industry in India gained significance as an outsourced destination for animation work...more
With the policy of globalization, new doors have opened for Entrepreneurs in India who are keen to take the Indian economy forward. But to compete with the world, Indian entrepreneurs need to know how to manage their wealth and save enough for future...more
Be there is some occasion or not, gifts are always connotative of our innate goodness and promote a feel-good factor to both the giver and the receiver. It is not the gift of the lover, but the love of the giver that is believed to be encompassed...more
India is a land of incredible attractions, exhibiting civilization of rich cultural heritage of thousands of years old.This marvelous country is blessed with a range of stupendous landscapes, sky high mountains, vast magnetic blue seas, enigmatic...more