Udaipur The City of Lakes Udaipur is located 403km southwest of the state capital Jaipur and is home to some of the most enticing lakes in the country including Lake Pichola, Udai Sagar, Fateh Sagar Lake, Rangsagar, and Swaroop Sagar. Signifying the rich Rajputana culture of the state, Udaipur is known for its magnificent palaces, most of which have been turned into luxury hotels.   Read More...

Trained as a journalist, Anjali Gopalan is an LGBT (read: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) rights activist. She is also the first person to work in the area of HIV/AIDS in India, fighting against the disease. Founder and Executive Director of the Naz Foundation (India) Trust, which is an NGO devoted to spreading awareness about AIDS. Additionally, she also runs a private care-home for HIV positive children and women. Born on 1 September 1957 in Chennai, Gopalan studied in India and later moved to the US top get higher education. She ho... Read More...

The statement “What you see is what you perceive” holds immense importance. Considering a broader spectrum, interactive videos may encapsulate theoretical as well as practical knowledge in just one video. These videos include all sorts of interactive mediums into a single file that is used for learner representation of information. These interactive mediums generally include audio, effects of sound, narration with voice, static photography and graphical representation of information. With a running video, it is easier to grasp know... Read More...

Indian cuisine is known for its variety in taste, flavour and aroma. Throughout the country, a number of dishes which exude the traditional flavours of the region can be found. But one cuisine which has gained immense popularity throughout the country is the Mughlai cuisine. Characterized by thick gravies, mild aromas and exotic spices, the Mughlai cuisine offers a host of dishes that unique in flavour, texture, taste and aroma. Prepared by blending exotic spices, herbs and nuts, this cuisine has dishes that cover the spectrum of flavour. From... Read More...

Although it caters to a smaller industry, the South Indian film industry is a huge business. According to a report, regional movies contribute to about 90 per cent of the box office collections. Out of this about 30 per cent is contributed by the South Indian film industry, which comprises of the Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam film industries. The South Indian film industry has very talented actors and actresses. Many of the leading actors of the Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam industries have made their foray into Bollywood and have entertai... Read More...

Bollywood actress Simone Singh during the announcement of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in Mumbai. Simone Singh poses with a guest during the announcement of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in Mumbai. Aruna Raje, Simone Singh and Quasar Thakore Padamsee pose for the photographers during the announcement of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival in Mumbai. Aruna Raje, Simone Singh and Quasar Thakore Padamsee pose with guests during the announcement of Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film ... Read More...

Punjabi baingan bharta is one of the most preferred main course dish in North India and is eaten as an accompaniment to chapatis and naans. In earlier times, the brinjals were roasted in tandoor, which would instill a distinct aromatic flavor to them. Nowadays, we don't cook our food in tandoor so getting that charcoal infused taste is not possible, but the near best thing is to roast them in an open flame to get a smoky flavor. Ingredients: 2 large brinjals (baingan) 2 onions (finely chopped) 2 tomatoes (finely chopped) ... Read More...

McLeodganj Located in the Kangra district, McLeodganj is a suburb of Dharamshala and has an average elevation of 2,082m (6,831ft). Right in the lap of nature, this place is situated on the Dhauladhar Range and the highest peak of the range Hanuman Ka Tibba (5,639m) lies just behind it.   Read More...

From significant and compelling cinema to profound Bollywood masala movies, Konkana Sen Sharma is one actress who has impressed a variety of audience with her dynamic performances. Born on 3 December 1979 in New Delhi, she is the daughter of the very talented filmmaker and actress Aparna Sen. She made her debut with Bengali film Ek Je Aachhe Kanya in 2001, in which she played a negative role. And a year later, she was again seen in another Bengali movie named Titli in 2002. While her first movie as an adult was released in 2001, her debut as a... Read More...

Till a few years ago, sport in India meant only cricket. In a country of over a billion people, a majority of the population comprises of cricket fans. The adulation and patronization that cricket has received has made it the top sport in the country, but it had also sidelined many other sports that India has. The other sports stars were less recognized while cricket stars enjoyed the status of celebrities. However, with India winning a record number of six medals at the Olympics last year, there seems to be a rise in optimism in the field of I... Read More...

It is a well known fact that kids fuss a lot when it comes to food. No matter how much you want to feed them nutritious foods, they are always keen on eating fast food. So rather than cringing all the time when your child is bingeing on unhealthy foods, you can create your own fast foods or finger foods that are tasty, nutritious and filling. Here are some recipes: Roasted Paprika Pesto Pasta Ingredients: 4 cups boiled whole wheat spaghetti 1 1/2 tbsps olive oil 2 tbsps tomato puree salt to taste 1 tsp paparika ... Read More...

Deepika Padukone during the launch of Jabong's Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani collection in Mumbai. Read More...