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India, being a tropical country has most traditional dresses suited to hot climates. Be it the saree, dhoti,kurta, salwar kameez, these have all been designed to be airy, cool and comfortable.

For the fashion savvy modern India, although the western outfits like tops and trousers are a must wear, the kurtas do show a prominent presence especially in summers, when more than being trendy, girls want to feel comfortable. It is during these times that one can see the most attractive, classy, amd chic traditional kurtis that do the round of schools, colleges and offices.


These kurtis are usually made of cotton, the summer fabric, have short lengths, above the knee and can be worn with slacks, trousers, jeans, skirts and of course pajamas. So if you have just one smart kurti, you can mix and match it with any of the above mentioned bottom to be ready for some partying or the routine office or college day.

Sleeveless kurtis are worn more nowadays because that is how most shop owners sell these tops. The sleeves are also attached if asked for, when someone prefers a more conservative way of wearing the kurti.


Designer kurti are also available when you do want to show you are in vogue but still want to have the traditional look.

For summers in India, sleeveless kurtis are a wardrobe must have.
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If summer is the time for extremely hot weather in India, it is also the time to feast on some extremely cool fruits like the watermelon. This juicy, subtly crunchy, thirst quenching fruit is just so welcome in the scorching summer heat, that even the sight of piles and piles of watermelons on road side vendor shops is enough to send a soothing, cooling effect all through the body


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Here lives the Sun God

March 14th 2009 12:31
As the temperatures keep soaring in all parts of the country, I thought I will share information about a remarkable temple in Orissa that is dedicated to the God of heat and light – The Sun.

The Konark Sun Temple is an architectural marvel. It is built like the shape of a chariot with 12 pairs of wheels to carry the Sun God on his daily journey across the sky. Gods, demons, Kings, elephants and of course horses jostle for space on its walls with so many fascinating depictions that it can take an entire day to study each character carefully


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Slumdog Millionaire won 8 Oscars and Golden Globe and the BAFTA awards apart from other international awards this year. It seemed as if every award function had somehow indianised this year. So with the film becoming such a super hit across the world and with it being the story of an Indian, will this movie help increase tourism to India?

You know, people might get curious about Mumbai, the Taj Mahal ( which was shown in the movie) and India after watching the movie and may even plan a trip here. It is not a bad decision ofcourse, because at times when people are really considering intelligent spending choices, India is definitely the place to be. It is affordable, vibrant, unique and quite full of attractions for all kind of travellers – adventurer, leisure, historians or pure fun addicts


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India celebrates its republic day each year on 26th January. The year 2009 is when India the republic enters its sixtieth year and yet there are hundreds perhaps thousands of Indians who are clueless about the importance of this day. Somehow the confusion between Independence Day celebrated on 15th August and republic day keeps cropping up each year and left unresolved by most Indians who are happier enjoying the much sought after holiday on this day


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The day is January 14th and the place is Gujarat, India. If you are here and are just in the mood to look at the blue sky, you might not be able to do so. Perhaps, in glimpses and patches, but definitely not the clear blue sky you are used to watching every day with just clouds and birds. Because, on January 14th each year, the sky is flooded with rainbow of colours marking the remarkable day of Uttarayan – the Kite Festival


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Christmas in India like no where else!

December 24th 2008 06:48
Christmas with a banana tree!
Have you ever decorated a Banana tree instead of Pine on Christmas? Well, if not then come to India to witness such abnormalities during Christmas and also to be completely enchanted by the uniqueness of Christmas celebration here.

Christmas in India is more like another big occasion to splurge, have fun and celebrate. Although 80% of the population believes in Hindu religion here, that in no way dithers people from celebrating Christmas. Because the number of Christians may be few in this country but the spirit of Christmas can be seen in each and every person who waits in anticipation for this festival. Be it school kids or adults, you can see the whole country suddenly brimming with activity. Some are buying loads of gifts; some are eying the chocolates, some busy buying decorations and some cleaning their homes for the big party


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Terrorist killing my countrymen!

December 1st 2008 07:35
A special squad personnel aiming on the terrorist
The whole of last week I was totally apalled by the bloody massacre that few terrorist carried out in the financial capital of India, Mumbai. It all started on a late wednesday night when young, teenage men just disembarked from a boat and divided themselves into a group of 2 or 3. They then went to 4 different locations in the city, the Taj hotel, the Oberoi hotel, the Nariman house where jews from Israel live and the Victoria terminus station of Mumbai. These barbarians then started shooting using Ak47 at anything that moved! Children, men woman, stray dogs, cats. In all they killed almost 200 human beings and injured another 300...
The famed Taj Mahal hotel in flames

This included people from USA, UK, Canada and other nation citizen who had come to India


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I am in the mood for food this week and so I thought I will share some of the delectable recipes from India made with the principle ingredient - cottage cheese...

Indians are infact very much in love with cottage cheese which is called paneer here. It can be purchased from shops and also made quite easily at home. All you have to do is boil some milk, and add a few drops of lemon or vinegar into it. Once the cheese and water separate, seive using a musling cloth or a fine strainer. The solid left after the water is removed completely is the cottage cheese


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Metros of India - Kolkatta

November 14th 2008 07:06
India is a rapidly developing country and as the country discovers a new modern, techno savvy image everyday, the cities too get reincarnated into a bustling modern town. At a time like this, I thought I’d let you know of the four grand old pillars of India, the cities that keep on metamorphosing with the changing times.

After Delhi, is Kolkatta’s turn today.This city, the state capital of West Bengal and the largest cities of eastern India is a perfect blend of contrasts. Somewhere you will find Victorian architecture, somewhere typical Indian village type homes, somewhere modern trouser or skirt clad girls, somewhere a traditional Indian Bengali women with sari, vermilion and a big bindi on her forehead. Here you will find slums, traffic, and heat. But also find serenity, beautiful river side walkways, and most comfortable hotels in the world


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