Ross Island can look like a Ghost town to some, and some will travel back in time with a great story ! Some will relive the Indian freedom struggle and perhaps uncover the World War II connection, while others will get to know the journey about India national Army (INA) here. Did you know that...
The KudaKkallu are ancient umbrella shaped burial sites in Kerala Kerala is located in the southern part of India. Stunning natural beauty, beaches and a very relaxed way of life typify this land. For this reason, it has become a staple for tourists visiting South India. Many other things make it a much-visited place. For instance,...
‘Tree climbing Lions’ – much of a marketing hype is made by the Parks and Tourism boards to attract tourists to places where Tree climbing Lions are prevalent. Two destinations that have made the most of it are Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda and Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania.
India and mathematics go a long way and Jantar Mantar can be called as one of the Mathematical places of India. The name Jantar Mantar is derived from the Sanskrit word Yantra meaning instrument and Mantra meaning calculation. Jantar Mantar can be called as an instrument for calculating time. Long before the invention of watches, ancient...
Fatehpur Sikri, is a beautiful, historical town near Agra. It has unfortunately been overshadowed unjustly by its more famous neighbor, the Taj Mahal. On my maiden visit to see the Taj Mahal in Agra, I was quite unimpressed with it. Strange? Maybe, but true. Don’t get me wrong – it is indeed beautiful and awe-inspiring. But...
India is a country of many religions and many a belief when it comes to worship! Idol worship in Hindu temples is common and normal; however there are some strange and mysterious temples of India which stand out. To know what they are, continue reading ...
To quote Arthur C Clarke, humanity will be judged on how we behave towards other intelligent creatures of his own world. And with regard to Chimpanzees, we are faring quite poorly. Chimpanzees are our closest living relatives and we share 98.7% of our genes with them. However, humans have been very cruel to them resulting...
