Interesting Stories of Offbeat Indian Temples and Unusual Offerings to Deities
Among the most interesting stories of India are stories of the few offbeat temples which are known for unusual offerings to the presiding deities. The unusual …
Ugadi Pachadi: Culinary Tidbits of Ugadi Celebration in Telugu Community
Ugadi is a festival of the Telugu-speaking populace in the states of South India. Ugadi is celebrated to welcome the Telugu New Year which ushers in a season …
India to Get Longest Ropeway in Vizag for Thrilling Rides and Views over Bay of Bengal
Indian Tourism is scaling up with several new and upcoming attractions such as the longest ropeway over sea in Mumbai, Vistadome train coaches with glass …
These California Indian American Girls Recite 700 Gita Slokas Nonstop from Memory
It is often said and remarked that NRIs (in general) are out of sync with their cultural identity and heritage. But, the reverse is true. Being thousands of …
Andhra Pradesh Gets India’s First Vistadome Train Coaches with Glass Ceiling, Rotating Chairs, Luxury Lounges
The tourist train between Visakhapatnam and Araku Valley has got the long-awaited European makeover in form of Vistadome glass coaches, which are somewhat …
India-born Tech Entrepreneur Hanu Karlapalem in Election for Mayor of Madison City, Alabama
Indian American entrepreneurs are on a roll whether it is PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi who hit headlines as biggest alumni donor for Yale School of Management or it …
8,369kg Maha Laddu in Andhra Pradesh Sets a Guinness World Record
In 2015, the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been in news for its ‘Laddu’ offerings to the deities. One single ‘Maha Laddu’ weighing 8,369kg was …
History and Culture of Amaravathi: New Capital of Andhra Pradesh
The foundation stone of the new capital of Andhra Pradesh was ceremoniously laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. The new capital city Amaravati is …
Infographic: The Journey of Kohinoor from India to England
The wealth of India was the envy of many in the bygone eras. That is why the Arabs, the Turks, and the Afghans invaded and looted the treasures of kingdoms in …
Date Migratory Birds at Best Indian Bird Sanctuaries
Winter is the high time of tourism in India not only for festivals and road trips but also for bird watching. India receives the highest number of foreign …