Mahatma Gandhi is the central figure in the Indian independence movement who protested peacefully against British colonial rule. The teachings and principles of Gandhi define the identity of India until now. His simple self-woven dress, sandals, and round glasses gave him an unusually puritan look. He repeatedly went on a hunger strike fighting for the …
Western tourists won’t fully appreciate Karni Mata temple! But it is still an important religious site that helps to understand better the Hindu culture. Take a train from Bikaner, the city well-known for its palaces and forts, and for one of the world’s largest camel research and breeding farms to the small town called Deshnok …
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If there is something that can forge this multilingual, multicultural Indian nation, then it is cricket. It seems that the cricket enthusiasm is everlasting. Cricket is in their blood. Even a lost match does not keep spectators away from the television screens. An average of 400 million spectators follows the matches of the national team. …
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It is unbelievable. The otherwise dirty cities of India, with garbage piling up everywhere, have become visibly cleaner. Plenty of new public washrooms have been built everywhere. The change is visible within only a few months. It seems that India is undergoing some huge transformation. But what happened actually? In 2014, Indian Prime Minister Narendra …
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Indira Gandhi, prime minister of India, abolished the title and privileges of maharajas in 1971. Even without a title, most royal families are still wealthy and respected members of their local society. After the country’s independence in 1947, royal families struggled to cover the maintenance costs of the royal residences. They decided to convert them …
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“I was treated like a dog, but I became a queen.” Phoolan Devi was married at the age of solely eleven when she had little idea what it meant. She was just needed as a maid for the house, nothing else. She was beaten, molested by her husband and many others for being just a …
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Sounds like a crazy, life-changing experience! The longest bus tour in the world, from Delhi to London, is about to start in May 2021 (provided the health situation allows it). This one-way journey would work as an organized tour. Passengers buy a package that includes bus transport, admin fees, accommodation, meals, and tour guides at …
India is a country like no other. You cannot describe the smell, the noise, and the colors of this country. This is something you have to experience yourself. It is a far cry from any other Asian country. India makes an impact on you. It can mean a lifetime of love or discomfort. Whichever it …
You must visit the Akshardham temple when you are in the capital of India. It is not a simple house of worship. It is a big cultural, spiritual, and entertaining complex. Indians usually spend the whole day here with their families. In 2007 the temple was registered in the Guinness Book of World Records as …
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Museums are an excellent way to get a better understanding of the local history and culture. Delhi is home to some of the best museums in India. I highly recommend visiting some of them if you have some extra time. The best two-week itinerary including the Golden Triangle The best museums to visit in Delhi …