Geographically, Kolkata (formerly called Calcutta till 2001, thanks to its British colonial past) is situated on the eastern bank of river Hooghly (a major river …
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I recently went to a handloom and handicraft fair where I purchased Sohan Halwa from a Rajasthani merchant. I hadnt intended to purchase it at …
Located about 30 miles north west of the nations capital; Islamabad, on the Grand Trunk Road lie the Wah Gardens in the old village of …
Lifestyles change, and with them change our means of living. With the growing times, there are certain professions that continue to be followed, but many …
The forbidden city is situated in Beijing, China. It is one of the most well preserved palaces in China, throwing light onto the royal heritage …
Until I was 13, I lived in New Delhi with my family. I grew up in Delhi and would come to Bangalore (now Bengaluru) to …
India is a country where you will find a plethora of stories. There are stories about the sites and sounds, and several urban myths that …
What is considered possibly the first of its type of architecture in the category of a public water tank of the ancient world is the …
Mt. Fuji has always been one of the biggest attractions in Japan. It has been a staple of Japanese art and culture since the 16th …