Portuguese India

Rock’s Rugged Whisper What took me to Arcot, the city of Nawabs, was the photograph of a Rock Cut temple at Vellore Museum. Though not at par with Ajanta and Elephanta Caves it was a beautiful sight and reminded me of Bagh Caves. Flanked by a carpet of green grass it seemed to represent the romance of ancient nomadic-spiritual life. Finding it was going to be difficult. First, the caption hardly gave any idea about its exact location and second, I didn’t understand Tamil. The problem…

informed, he demonstrates that they looked to stay away from badgering and harassement of the general population, concluding: "What they could not afford was to alienate the Indian public on a substantial scale. The maintenance of British rule in India depended upon the acquiescence and participation of the…

Places that Prove Azad Kashmir Is a Real Life Fairy Tale Regular magnificence is unmatched. Pakistan has world most delightful spots for visit, particularly getting it done in northern ranges of Pakistan and Kashmir district. This some piece of the nation is renowned all around the globe as a result of high as can be mountains, lavish green valleys, powerful waterways, delightful lakes, and astonishing untamed life. Azad Kashmir is the Pakistani-controlled part of Kashmir, lying west of…

The medieval city of Fatehpur Sikri Introduction Fatehpur Sikri is a town located in Agra, India. This complex palace was built by Mughal emperor jalal'ud-Din Muhammad Akbar son of Humayun. Fatehpur Sikri is a famous monument in India that attracts a lot of tourist from all over the world. It is located 120 miles away from the Delhi which is the capital of India. After the Mughals invaded India in the 16th century, they captured a large area of the country and ruled it for more than 300 hundred…

(Alexandersson, 2009). It is anticipated that the market volume decline, being the most influential factor in this circumstance the fall in transport demand, from the effects of the economic and financial crisis. In Asia, the governments of China and India are investing heavily in the railroad to make it the backbone of transport services. And, despite the crisis, they are devoting significant funds to this objective. Award activities have resulted in growing markets grow, not only in the…

To talk about how the English language is related to social status and economic power in ESL countries, I will instantly think of Hong Kong, as the English language has marked significant influence in Hong Kong educational system and it represents a status of power. Basically, Hong Kong has a colonial history, it was occupied by the British army and then subsequently ceded to England as a colony in the mid-19th century. So in ESL countries, the British cultural influences keep on featuring…

6 BEST HOTELS IN MOUNT ABU The quaint hill station amidst the arid deserts of Rajasthan is a visual treat in itself. The rugged mountains adorned ancient temples, tranquil lakes and the enthralling and lush green forests match the description of Mount Abu as “an oasis in the desert”. Situated at a height of 1220 meters above sea level in the Aravali range, Mount Abu offers majestic tourist attractions including the magnificent Dilwara Jain temples, the placid Nakki Lake, the exotic Wildlife…

considered a shrub or vine, most closely related to the olive family. There are around 200 species scattered around warm or tropical regions of the globe. Jasmine originates from the Far East, namely India and China. In the Himalayas it was considered sacred throughout the region, especially in India where it is the sacred flower of Kama, the god of love. Jasmine are recognized by a characteristic showy, flowering bud whose fragrance can easily envelop an entire room or garden. Jasmine are…

September or October in the commonly known Gregorian calendar. There are many legends and stories concerning how the holiday, Navratri, originated and why it is celebrated. Although, most of these legends differ in various parts of India. In North India, there is the legend of an eternal demon named Mahishasura who randomly started to kill people in order to win the three lokas (realms). Some of the gods approached the god Shiva and asked for a way to get rid of Mahishasura because of…

distinct form. Fire encircles him in a ring while he stands on a man. This is commonly attributed to overcoming darkness/negativity and ignorance. This beautiful illustration of Shiva’s dance is one of the earliest examples of theatrical arts within India. There are also India’s Bollywood hits, however, India’s theatrical history is extremely lush and abundant with a culture that is far reaching into the nations history, not just…