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Food Served in Indian Trains #ShatabdiExpress
My seat was booked in the Executive Class of Shatabdi Express and I was anticipating great food. Hell yeah, I was right!
Glimpse of India- Who Invented ZERO?
Ever wondered who invented zero? Let’s find out:)
Glimpse of India- Yoga and Meditation
Curious to know about the history and development of Yoga? Read this.
Glimpse of India- eXplore India in this Lifetime
places in India you must visit in this lifetime.
Glimpse of India – Vedas and Upanishads
Let me take you on a brushing-up journey to the ancient texts:)
Glimpse of India – United We Rock
United We Rock I’m trying to connect with the citizens of my country as well as the world through my ‘Glimpse of India’ posts. India, as all of you know, is a vast country with 130 crore people living here. Indian people 🇮🇳 Diversity is the flavour of India. Colours of contrasting landforms, cultures, religions…
Glimpse of India – History of Science and Technology in Indian Subcontinent
Read to know about the development of science and technology in the Indian subcontinent.
Glimpse of India- Land of snake charmers?
Land of snake charmers? Ask westerners and they can tell you that India is a land of Snake Charmers. Though a huge number of Indians have not spotted a single charmer in their lifetimes, the foreigners have an assurance that these mysterious persons are quite a common sight in India. I’m sure many people reading…
Glimpse of India- Beauty of Rural India
Beauty of Rural India Most of India’s population lives in villages. The whopping proportion of 2:1 with urban areas defines the difference. If you want to experience raw, untouched India, head to its villages. There are farms, cattle, mud houses and a whole lot of simple people who toil night and day in farms to…
Glimpse of India – Qissa Kursi Ka, The Political Drama
source The largest democracy in the world, India elects its leaders after every five-year via national-level polling. The elected leaders form the government and control the working of the nation on a set of regulations. India has a multi-party system where many political parties run for general elections and have a capability to come into…
Glimpse of India- Parents Who Pamper, Preach And Expect
Parents Who Pamper, Preach And Expect The other day, I was writing on the importance of family bonding, sacrifices and blessed togetherness. Indian family values teach a person virtues of patience, sympathy and empathy naturally. These values have an ancient connection when it was necessary for people to stay together. Family became the smallest unit…
Glimpse of India – Om- Wisdom Decoded
It is clear that OM has spiritual meaning in all religions.
Glimpse of India – (Non)Violence that led to Free India
(Non)Violence that led to Free India How India was colonised is a long story. I’m summarising it for quick reference.British came to India in the 17th century on the pretext of making it their colony. India was a strong nation at that time under the rule of Jehangir. After the death of Aurangzeb, the Mughal…
Glimpse of India – “One Masala Chai Please”
Rich masala chai is famous all around the globe, here’s an interesting post on how to make a cup for yourself:)
Glimpse of India – Languages We Speak
Glimpse of India – Languages We Speak With each post in ‘Glimpse of India’ series, I make an effort to introduce my country, India to the world and remind my fellow citizens of the rich culture and diversity we are blessed with. Ours is a country of population more than 130 crore where people from…
Glimpse of India – Kings and Kingdoms of India
A journey through India’s royal heritage: Kings and Kingdoms who changed India’s face as per their intellect.
Glimpse of India – Joyous Ride through food lanes of India
Joyous Ride through food lanes of India Inspired by rich heritage and magical herbs, Indian food is nutritious and health-oriented when cooked with passion 💕 source The inviting aroma of Indian food is due to the herbs and spices used to cook the meals. Spices are an integral part of Indian recipes. Cardamom, coriander, turmeric,…
Glimpse of India – ISRO and its Achievements
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is on a mission to provide space-based services to mankind.
Glimpse of India-Home is where Family is
(Wikimedia Commons) Home is where Family is The richness of being Indian lies in strong family bonding. Our lives are inseparable from our families. We create moments of togetherness and cherish forever. It’s a common practice in Indian households to sit together and relish sumptuous meal. Chatting, laughing, playing are so instinctive that unreal modes…
Glimpse of India – Land of Gods
Glimpse of India – Land of Gods India is a land of multiple religions and diverse cultures. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhism, Jainism; I’m not doing justice by missing some religions here. About 80% of citizens follow Hinduism and most of them bow their heads before a God or Goddess. In our homes, we don’t…
Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore
Glimpse of India- Festivals Galore Festivals give us good reason to break the monotony and celebrate the occasion called life. Many festivals are linked with our religious faiths with a strong sense to perform the associated rituals. We have many religions and as many festivals to celebrate our stay on Earth. These remind us that…
Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars
Pic Credit- Glimpse of India- Exploring Buzzing Bazaars If you want to absorb the true essence of India, visit its Bazaars brimming with enthusiastic people. Those who are unaware, Bazaar is the name given to markets which sell goods at a relatively low price. We get more variety in Bazaars that translates into more choice….
Glimpse of India- Diversity Enriching Lives
The diversity of India prepares a flavourful recipe for harmonious living.
Glimpse of India – Crazy for Cricket
You can find people listening to cricket commentary by bunking office, college or school during the season. This is India.
Glimpse of India- Bollywood Bonanza
A glimpse of the history of the World’s largest cinema, Bollywood!
Glimpse of India- Atithi Devo Bhava
As an Indian, I believe in ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’. Read to know what it means!