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What is the significance of Rani ki vav?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:56:03

Rani-ki-Vav (literally translated as Queen’s step-well) is a UNESCO world heritage site located in Patan which is about 140 kilometers from Ahmadabad City. Rani-ki-Vav is an example of magnificence in architecture with equal importance given to intricate details. Today, Rani-ki-Vav attracts a major footfall of tourists from India and aboard.Rani-ki-Vav ... Read More

What is the significance Mahabalipuram Monuments?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:50:33

Mahabalipuram is located about 55 kilometers from Chennai. The historical coastal site derives its name from Mamallapuram. Narasimhavaram I of the Pallava dynasty is considered to be the architect of this city who contributed to the construction of the Shore Temple and other architectural structures. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) is mentioned in ... Read More

What is the significance of Konark Sun Temple?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:47:47

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 ... Read More

What are the best tourist places in Madurai?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:44:05

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 ... Read More

What are the best tourist places in Mysore?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:40:16

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 ... Read More

What is the significance of Qutub Minar?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:35:50

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 ... Read More

What is the significance of Elephanta Caves?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:32:04

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 ... Read More

How can we remove corruption from India?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:28:57

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 ... Read More

What are the benefits of listening to music?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:26:04

“Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” said Plato, the great Greek Philosopher.His quote actually summarizes the beauty and essence of Music. Music has been an important part of fine arts for many generations. In today’s generation music is ... Read More

Should moral education be made a compulsory subject in schools?

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Published on 28-Dec-2018 10:22:38

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 ... Read More