Tennis legend Roger Federer has a huge fan following, even in India. So when he requested his Indian fans to suggest some good places which he could see on his short visit to India, his fans more than obliged. Its just that they made the images funny! Some of them were so hilarious that Federer […]
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V-Day Special: Billion Dollar ‘Love Industry’ Wants You to Fall in Love
Valentines Day: The entire shopping industry wants you to fall in love these days, after all its a multi-billion dollar industry only in the US. Read more to know why the ‘Love Industry’ wants you to fall in love. Have you seen advertisements lately where love products make promises to make your bond stronger? Hoardings, […]
Kochi-Muziris Biennale: International Contemporary Art Exhibition Puts India in the Global Map
Its common to see large contemporary art exhibitions held in places like Venice, Istanbul and Berlin. However, even India now has a reason to smile because of the resounding cultural success of its international contemporary art festival – the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (the word ‘Biennale’ means its held every two years), which was held in Fort […]
Ganesh Chaturthi Festival in Mumbai Now Attracts Foreign Visitors
Ganesh Chaturthi festival, in India, is celebrated to mark the birth of the Hindu elephant-headed Lord Ganesha. Its one of the biggest festivals in Maharashtra and the celebrations last for 11 days. Lord Ganesha is known for his wisdom (the big, elephant head signifies that) and that’s one of the reasons people seek his blessings […]
Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) Festival, India
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 Venue: Celebrated all over India About Rakhi Festival Raksha Bandhan, also known as the Rakhi festival is one of the most famous festivals in India. Depending on the Hindu calendar, every year its celebrated usually in the month of August (on the auspicious Purnima day in Shravana month). The festival […]
Champakkulam Boat Race, Kerala
Kerala is famous for its backwaters, and also the several native boat races that are held in various parts of the State during the harvest season. The Champakulam boat race is the first popular race during the season. On this day, the gracefully flowing waters of the river ‘Pamba’ become a track on fire once […]
Surajkund International Crafts Mela
Surajkund International Crafts Mela showcases some of the most exquisite handlooms and handicrafts of India, making it an an eye catching display for visitors. Its an effort to provide a platform for craftspersons and wavers to display their skills and also to directly market their wares. Traditional artists, painters, weavers and sculptors from all parts […]
