Konark Sun Temple is a classic example of Orissan Temple with its grandeur popular in the whole world and marking the efflorescence in the architecture of Orissa. It actually serves a testimonial of unmatched imagination and extreme dedication and efforts of the artists to construct this monument. Sir John Marshall remarked ‘I think there is no monument in Hindustan that is at once so stupendous and proportionate at the same time like the black pagoda of Konark’.Some of the important points about the Konark Sun Temple can be understood under the following heads.ArchitectureThe symbolism and significance of the temple revolve ... Read More

Madurai is a vibrant city in South India which displays a blend of historical legends and modern trends. Each lane of this city has a popular eatery or a temple ranging from the small ones to large compounds. One can explore different places in Madurai owing to its religious, historical and cultural significance.But there are places that cannot be skipped for a worthy visit in this city such asSri Meenakshi Temple − Sri Meenakshi Temple of Madurai is the soul of the city which crowns its glory. Built in the Dravida style (of architecture), the complex of the temple with ... Read More

Mysore is truly a delight for any tourist and offers a series of sites of historical, natural or religious importance for the tourists. It is called the land of Tipu Sultan and one can truly feel History coming alive in Mysore.List of places recommended to a tourist in Mysore are:Mysore Maharaja Palace − Built in the Indo-Saracenic form of architecture, the Mysore Maharaja Palace brings in the combination of beauty at the macro as well as micro level. A visit to the palace gives a royal experience to the tourist at each step and in each corner. The royal durbars ... Read More

Qutub Minar located in the Qutub complex in New Delhi is one of the many historical and magnificent monuments in the capital city of New Delhi. It is located adjacent to the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and is considered as its name suggests is the pillar of faith. The site is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and the entry fee to the complex is Rs.10 and Rs.250 for Indians and foreigners respectively.Some significant aspects of the monument are −Highest tower − With a height of 72.5 meters Qutub Minar is the highest stone tower in India. It was constructed as ... Read More

In India, the tradition of excavating caves began during the period of Ashoka and the earliest examples of these have been the Lomasha Rishi Caves in the Barabar Hills. There are various sites like Ajanta, Ellora, Kanheri, Karla, Bhaje, Mangi-Tungi, Udaygiri-Khandagiri where one can find fine examples of Jain, Buddhist and Hindu Cave Architecture.The Elephanta Caves are considered to be a contribution by the Kalachuris and the latest rules to contribute were the Rashtrakutas. The caves are located about 10 kilometers away from Mumbai. It is one of the UNESCO recognized World Heritage Site in India.Elephanta Caves holds its significance ... Read More

Corruption in India is as old as the human civilization itself. In the Arthashastra, Kautilya mentions, “the fish in the water definitely drinks it, the man who touches the honey surely tastes it, an official amidst public money corrupts it.” Corruption in India exists in various forms and levels from bribe to scams and it is extremely deep-rooted in the system.While corruption cannot be removed from the system completely at one go, the following are the steps that can be taken to minimize corruption at the macro as well as the grassroots level:E-governance − With the setting in of Information ... Read More

Moral Education or Value Education is becoming an important subject these days in school both at the elementary and secondary level. Moral Education from an early age aims to teach values like respect, ownership, teamwork, empathy, humility, etc.These are the values that are being taught to the kids within the curriculum of the school.It is extremely important that this subject remains an indispensable part of the school learning for the kids due to these reasons:Importance in learning − Holistic learning is not just about academics, getting good grades, attractive jobs, and placements. It lies within the four walls of the ... Read More

Technology has become inseparable in our day to day lives and mobile phones are the most crucial part of this technology which will be used every day by every body. We can find an illiterate person but not a person without a mobile phone in India. Shashi Tharoor had written that how right from a working professional to an istriwaalah (iron man) or a nariyalpaamiwaala (one who sells coconut water) has a mobile phone these days. This era is also the era of smartphones with maximum users using Android or IOS.However, these SMART phones have also proven to be a ... Read More

E-commerce has brought in a revolution in the shopping culture of India. Each and every day, the social networking sites, the print as well as the electronic media are flooded with advertisements from various e-commerce websites like Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Snap-deal, etc. These websites open up a plethora of options and give the customers the ease of shopping at their own pace with great deals and discounts each day.However, while we enjoy the offers through online shopping, there are some negative aspects about them too which are:Shopping for socializing − One of the amazing aspects of hands-on shopping at stores, ... Read More

Delhi is till date the city of India that keeps the fervor of being the historical and political capital alive. Called ‘Dil-e-Hindustan’ (the Heart of India), each lane and corner of this city have a cultural spirit with it. Delhi has been etched as the important city for many turning points in the history of India.Considering all these facts about Delhi, there are some key places which one cannot miss out as a tourist in this wonderful city.Qutub Minar − Qutub Minar and the allied monuments in the Qutub Complex are the examples of intricate architecture that has resisted different ... Read More