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Some Uncommon Indian Festivals
Dance, music, frolic, gorging on delicious food, mingling of different races and religions, and having a gala time – this is just how festivals are celebrated. India is a land of festivals. Every season is filled with lovely festivals. It is as if throughout the year people worship, spread happiness and colours. This is only possible in India. There are…
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8 Endangered Languages of India Heading Towards Extinction
India is a country whose linguistic richness plays a key role in maintaining its social and cultural diversity. Languages of India trace their roots back to several language families. The major ones being the Indo-Aryan languages spoken by 75% of Indians and the Dravidian languages spoken by 20% of Indians while other languages belong to the Austroasiatic, Sino-Tibetan, Tai-Kadai, and…
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These Quirky Facts About Howrah Bridge
The moment you mention traveling to Kolkata, the first recommendation you receive is to see the Howrah Bridge. And of course, no one travels to Kolkata and does not visit the Victoria Memorial. This Steel Cantilever bridge spanning over the river Hoogly has stood tall for the past 66 years and can be rightly considered an emblem of the city…
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