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The marvellous Sun Temple of Modhera

The marvellous Sun Temple of Modhera

January 13, 2017

The Sun Temple of Modhera, a sandstone temple dating back to the 11th century, located on the Tropic of Cancer, is a spectacle of architecture in Gujarat, India.

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Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong

Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still...

January 12, 2017

Pottery is associated deeply with the Indian history and the fine art of terracotta is still alive and well. This ancient craft shows understanding of various art forms in India and the art not only survived through ages but has also stood out with time.

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Four lip-smacking Gujarati street snacks

Four lip-smacking Gujarati street snacks

January 12, 2017

Gujarati food is an interesting gastronomic experience and the street food in particular is gratifying for food lovers

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Swami Vivekananda: The monk who represented the ‘real India’ abroad

Swami Vivekananda: The monk who represented the â€...

January 12, 2017

The strength of the youth and the iron mettle of character that Swami Vivekananda was so vocal about are perhaps still connecting the Indians situated abroad - a tribute to the mystic yogi who exhibited the finer aspects of the Indian culture to the world.

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PBD: Connecting the diaspora with the culture of their roots

PBD: Connecting the diaspora with the culture of t...

January 11, 2017

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) tuned in to the psychic strings of the overseas Indians not only through the plenary sessions and redressal of their issues, but also provided an opportunity for the diaspora to witness the traditional dances and music of India and connect with the c...

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India condemns the UN Security Council for being ‘outdated’ and ‘frosted’

India condemns the UN Security Council for being â...

January 11, 2017

As the Security Council of the United Nations had its first debate session after the new Secretary-General took his office, India made its stand clear by urging the Council to reflect on the new world realities in terms of conflict prevention and sustaining peace in the world.

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India witnesses world’s largest street light replacement programme

India witnesses world’s largest street light rep...

January 9, 2017

As global bodies on energy efficiency discuss imperative measures to make an impact on the carbon footprint, India is set to witness the world's largest street light replacement programme (SLNP), today.

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Offbeat destinations in India to attract European tourists

Offbeat destinations in India to attract European ...

January 9, 2017

With the E-visa facilities, more tourists from Europe visited India last year besides the economic slowdown. With the launch of a direct Air India flight to Madrid, India hopes to receive more Spanish tourists in the coming years.

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Connecting with diaspora youth for transforming India

Connecting with diaspora youth for transforming In...

January 8, 2017

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), which has become a key rendezvous for the Indian diaspora, has flown into its 14th edition and on the first day focussed on the diaspora youth with a view to redefine engagement between India and millions of people of Indian origin in the world.

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India’s Expatriate Evacuation Operations discussed

India’s Expatriate Evacuation Operations discuss...

January 7, 2017

FICCI, in partnership with Carnegie India, launched a report to bring awareness in India’s evacuation operations for its diaspora abroad. As the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) 2017 is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, in Bengaluru, the Federation of In...

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