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Oriya Song – Jibane Jaichhi Beeti

February 22, 2009 by  
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A meaningful oriya song with simple music The Oriya language is very close to Bangla…     

Varanasi – India

February 9, 2009 by  
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The History of Varanasi Varanasi also known as Benaras, is one of the most ancient living cities of the world. The earliest descriptions of Varanasi are found in the Buddhist scriptures along with great Hindu epics like the Mahabharat. and also in the epic, ‘Mahabharat’. Varanasi is also known as Kashi and is believed to [...]

Mumbai – India

February 9, 2009 by  
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Mumbai, earlier known as Bombay is the business and financial capital of India. It is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of more than 13 million, and constantly increasing because of large influx from the neighbouring states. It is a truly cosmopolitan, busy and fast city with every one [...]

Kolkata – India

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Kolkata, earlier called Calcutta is the cultural capital of India. The people of Bengal, called the Bengalis are artistically inclined and even in this modern age and era they have retained their traditional values and aesthetic senses. According to history, there was a cluster of three small villages near the river Hoogly. Gradually, this village [...]

Jaipur – India

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The History of Jaipur Jaipur also known as ‘The pink city’ is the capital of Rajasthan. According to legend, it was Raja Sawai Jai Singh who had his capital in Amber, and felt the need for more security and so shifted his capital to the newly built city of Jaipur. Jaipur was first planned and [...]

Goa – India

February 9, 2009 by  
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The very word Goa, conjures sun kissed beaches and fun filled holidays. Amidst the traditional India, Goa is one place where you forget all the cares, all the traditions, all the worries of daily life. You just let yourself free and soar in the sky with the wind. It is THE tourist place in India [...]

Delhi – India

February 9, 2009 by  
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Delhi is the capital of India. It has been the seat of power since historical times. It is situated on the banks of the river Yamuna and has a massive population of 13 million. The city of Delhi has 3 coterminous census towns attached with it; they are New Delhi, built by the British, Delhi [...]

Chennai – India

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Earlier known as the city of Madras, Chennai is also known as the ‘Gateway to the south’. It is Tamil Nadu’s capital, which is a state in south India. In 1522, the Portuguese arrived here but the present day city was founded only when East India Company was granted a piece of land to build [...]

Bangalore – India

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The History of Bangalore Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka was built when the king of Vijayanagar gifted Kempagowda, the Yelahanka Prabhu chieftain with a big portion of land. He utilized the huge revenue gained from that land to develop a new town. He encouraged artists, foreign merchants and other artisans to settle in this newly [...]

Agra – India

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Agra is the most romantic city in India. Babar, who is considered the creator of the Mughal rule in India, built a beautiful garden on the banks of river Yamuna, called ‘Arambagh’. Its literal meaning is ‘the garden of relaxation’. His son Akbar built a new city near Agra, and called it Fatehpuri Sikri. It [...]

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