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How to Quit Smoking this No Tobacco Day | Stop Smoking
So you’ve been blowing out wisps of smoke without even sparing a thought for the fact that these very wisps could make you go up in smoke some day… World No Tobacco Day seems just the right time to quit the butt! WHO has chosen to observe World No Tobacco Day on May 31st [...]
About Buddha – Photos, Teachings | Buddha Purnima
About Buddha: The founder of Buddhism, Lord Buddha is popularly known as the “Light of Asia.” Lord Buddha’s (like Mahavira’s) date of birth and the date of death were the same. He is considered as the 9th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu by some and the principles of Buddhism which he propounded were offshoots of [...]
Photos of India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) 2013
About IIJW: India International Jewellery Week (IIJW) is an initiative to showcase India’s finest in jewellery, be it design or innovation supported by top of the line craftsmanship, technology and quality to the customers around the globe. India with its ability to create most intrinsic & inspired jewellery has made bold statements across the globe [...]
Wholesome Holi Celebrations…
About Holi Festival: Transatlantic India is known as a country whose traditions & values blend seamlessly or rather amazingly. The fairs & festivals of India present a incongruous sight altogether. The moment when spring arrives & the fresh scent of newly bloomed flowers intoxicates everyone…India celebrates festival of colors, Holi. Holi is celebrated on a [...]
Somebody Seems Sleepy | Sleep Deprivation
Here’s proof that YOU are sleep deprived. Here’s why YOU should be concerned. Here’s what YOU can do. How many of you walk into work cursing your television set for stealing your night’s sleep by playing that Oscar nominated movie? Or do you run to catch the metro for your 8 am meeting while [...]
Republic Day SMS, Quotes & Greetings | Happy Republic Day | Images
28 states 1618 languages 6400 Castes 6 Major religions 6 Ethnic Groups 29 major festivals 1 Country! Proud to be an INDIAN… Happy Republic Day About Republic Day: Each year India celebrates the adoption of the constitution on 26 January as the Republic Day. The constitution of India is the longest written constitution [...]
Amitabh Bachchan creates traffic awareness amongst the Mumbaikars
At an event at Thane on the outskirts of Mumbai…another Traffic Police function for the awareness of Traffic, a topic that has been of great interest for me. Young children from schools had been taken in by this campaign and they were there in all military order, doing a march past [...]
A day in Rashtrapati Bhavan…now possible for commoner
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the imposing presidential palace spread over 130 hectares in the heart of this capital city, has become a more accessible place for tourists and common people of India. Pranab Mukherjee, who became the 13th President of India on July 25 last year, said his mission was to make the place as “open as [...]
Makar Sankranti & Pongal SMS, Greetings & Wishes | Pictures
Makar Sankranti is one of the most auspicious Hindu festival celebrated in all parts of India with great devotion & fervor. On this day, the sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn. It falls on the 14th of January every year according to the Solar Calendar. Makar Sankranti festival is known by various names such [...]
Lohri Festival 2013 Celebrations & Events in Delhi NCR | Harvest Festivals of India
Lohri festival celebrates the end of winter and heralds the onset of spring. Lohri is celebrated on 13th January every year. Lohri celebrations are marked by grand bonfire parties, dance, songs, wearing new clothes, meeting family & friends, sending Lohri greetings and feasting with your loved ones. On the auspicious occasion of Punjabi Lohri [...]
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