Barcelona The capital city of Catalonia, Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain (following Madrid) and the one of the major tourist attractions. Most of the city buildings are designed by famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi and his prominent work is the Church of the Sacred Family. The famous tourist attractions are the Port Vell, Park Guell, Casa Batllo, Ice Tower, the Arc de Triomf, Casa Vicens, Torre Agbar and Castell dels Tres Dragons, amongst others.   Read More...

An eminent political and social activist, Aruna Roy is the founder and head of the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathana, one of the most important civil rights movements in India, which cites legislation of Right To Information (RTI) as its major achievement. Honored with the prestigious Ramon Magsaysay Award, Roy has also served as a member of the National Advisory Council. Born on 26 June 1946 in Chennai, Roy joined the administrative civil service of India, Indian Administrative Service (IAS), in 1968 and served for six years. As she was motivat... Read More...

Ingredients: 6-8 slices of white bread (crust removed) 1 cup bread crumbs 2 large potatoes 1 medium red onion (finely chopped) 2 green chillies (or more as required) 1/2 tablespoonful of red chilli powder 1 sprig cilantro (finely chopped) 1/4 cup green peas 1/4 cup peanuts (optional) 1 tablespoonful garam masala Salt to taste 2 cup water Vegetable oil for deep frying Method: Rinse and wash the potatoes thoroughly. Empty them in a pressure cooker along with green peas and 2 c... Read More...

Kings Canyon Part of the Watarrka National Park in Northern Territory of Australia, Kings Canyon is one of the most impressive attractions. Located about 323km from the Alice Springs, the canyon sits at the western end of the George Gill Range. It has picturesque vertical red sandstone walls which seem larger than life.   Read More...

The accomplished contemporary dancer and choreographer, Anita Ratnam has been trained in different dance forms including Bharatanatyam, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Tai chi and Kalarippayattu. A deep insight into that many dance forms have helped her come up with one-of-a-kind dance form, known as Neo Bharatanatyam. Born on 21 May 1954 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Ratnam was drawn towards dancing from a very young age. She started training in 1969 under Adyar K. Lakshman, a prominent dancer and teacher of the Bharatanatyam dance style. After her initial... Read More...

Olive oil is one of the most essential components of a healthy diet due to the balanced composition of vitamins, monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that it contains. Some of the best dishes prepared with this oil are: Recipe 1: Warm Potato & Vegetable mix Recommended to be beneficial for health, warm potatoes can be even more effective when cooked with vegetables in olive oil. This dish can be an appetizer for the family and is quite easy to prepare: Estimated Preparation Time: 30 Minutes No. of Servings: 6 Ingredients: Half ... Read More...

Ingredients: 2 cups of whole milk 5 extra large eggs (yolk only) 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 2 tablespoonful cocoa powder 1/2 cup dark chocolate (grated) 1/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoonful unsalted butter (melted) 2 teaspoonful vanilla extract Method: Take a medium sized saucepan and heat it over medium flame. Pour milk in it and let it heat for 2 minutes or until small bubbles start forming around the edge. Ensure not to bring it to a boil. Remove from the heat and set aside. Take a lar... Read More...

Cappadocia The one-of-a-kind landscape of cave hotels and houses in Cappadocia makes it the top tourist destination in all of Turkey. The weirdly-shaped volcanic rock formations located within the Goreme National Park are about 4,000 years old. At the Derinkuyu Cave Complex, you will have an amazing experience and while you are there, don't forget to take the hot air balloon ride over the complex to get a panoramic view of the area.   Read More...

Although primarily active in South Indian film industry, actress and model Trisha Krishnan is well-known across the country. Her excellent acting skills have won her three Filmfare Awards for Best Telugu Actress for movies like Varsham (2005), Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana (2006) and Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2008). Born on 4 May 1983 in Chennai, Trisha did her schooling from the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai. After that, she studied at the Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai and earned a Bachelor of Business ... Read More...

Ingredients: 350g Calasparra paella rice (or short-grain rice) 2 tablespoonful olive oil 1kg chicken joints 1 large onion (coarsely chopped) 1 red pepper (deseeded and coarsely chopped) 110g Spanish chorizo (pork sausage) 2 cloves of garlic (peeled and crushed) 1 teaspoonful paprika 1/4 teaspoonful cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoonful saffron strands 3 tomatoes (skinned and coarsely diced) 12 raw and defrosted tiger prawns (4 with heads and 8 without) 50g fresh shelled peas 1 lem... Read More...

Namrata Dutt is the lesser known of the Dutt siblings. While Sanjay Dutt established himself as a Bollywood actor and Priya Dutt went on to become a Member of Parliament of the Congress Party, Namrata Dutt has been the silent force behind the family, standing as steady as a rock by her hapless brother who has been fighting a lawsuit for two decades. Very few know about Namrata, who is married to actor Kumar Gaurav. She has been spotted at Bollywood functions and by her brother’s side after the Supreme Court gave its verdict. Namrata assu... Read More...

 Bangkok, Thailand The splendid city of Bangkok seems as if it has emerged straight from a fairytale because of it's porcelain-laid spires with a timeless appeal, alluring golden palaces and eye-catching floating market. Unwind and rejuvenate yourself in the picturesque gardens of Dusit, the Wat Arun temple at Thon Buri and the Wat Pho temple of the Reclining Buddha at Phra Nakhon. If you are looking forward to indulge in a shopping spree, go to Siam Square. Read More...