Janeu is a consecrated thread that is worn by each and every Hindu Brahmin of India. This holy thread of 'Janeo' suggests the development of a male, from a young boy to a man. It is believed that a ...

To understand the beauty of Urdu nazm, one should make a comparative analysis of a ghazal and a nazm. Both are complimentary to each other and both have many similarities. Yet, both have their own ...

Raunaq Singh was born in 1922. After initial struggle he went on to become a powerful figure in corporate India. At one point of time in his life he could afford only one paisa a day for meals and ...

Jantar Mantar of Jaipur claims the distinction of being the largest stone observatory in the world. It is situated near the City Palace complex and was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the year 1727.

Mulk Raj Anand was born on December 12, 1905 in Peshawar. He graduated with honors from Khalsa College, Amritsar in 1924. Mulk Raj Anand went to England and studied at University College London and ...

West Bengal is situated in eastern India and is bounded by Bangladesh in the east, Assam, Sikkim and Bhutan in the northeast, Orissa in the southwest and Nepal in the northwest. West Bengal has seen ...

Birdbaths are commonly used to decorate garden. It is an accessory as well. An ideal birdbath should be shallow, not deeper than 1 ½ inches. Change the water of the birdbath daily. The birdbath will ...

Trees and Shrubs are very useful in enhancing the look of your garden, as they add to the visual appeal of your garden and make it appear denser and well planted. The best part about growing trees and ...

Lawns are integral part of one's garden. They are basically an area of land planted between gardens covered with grass, and other low lying plants like clover plants, which generally do not require ...

Another perennial plant type that is quite famous all over the world is cactus. Cacti are also known as low maintenance plants. It is the best indoor plant type, as they require little attention for ...

It is not compulsory that people, who love gardening, have to live in plains. It is quite natural that people living in desert area would also like to boast of their beautiful gardens. Though growing ...