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“In the distance I saw the pagodas for which it is renowned. They loomed huge, remote and mysterious, out of the mist of the early morning like a vague recollections of a fantastic dream” said Somerset Maugham in his famous essay, ‘Visit to the Pagodas’. Myanmar is a sovereign country located in Southeast Asia. It is predominantly inhabited by Buddhists. The majority of the population in Myanmar is of Buddhists. As a result you will find many Buddhist temples, monasteries or Pagodas. Pagodas are tiered structures for Buddhist religious purposes. Hence Myanmar is referred to as the Land of Golden Pagodas. Golden because of the fact that they are painted gilded white with golden. The tourist attraction: Though Myanmar doesn’t attract millions of tourist every year, people do visit it mainly for the pagodas. Some other tourists spots are Yangon and Mandalay; religious sites in Mon State, Pindaya, Bago and Hpa-An; nature trails in Inle Lake, Kengtung, Putao, PyinOoLwin

Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, Opel- you name it, Germany has them all. Yes, Germany a major economic and political power of Europe is also one of the largest car makers in the world. The automobile industry here is one of the largest employers and has a labor force of 866,000 working in this industry. Currently, it has the third highest automobile production in the world and fourth highest total motor vehicle production (after China, United States and Japan). History : Germany is home to many pioneers of the automobile industry like Karl Benz, Nikolas Otto, and Gottlieb Daimler. They developed the combustion engine and the world’s first car was developed by Karl Benz which became the modern day car. By 1901, Germany started producing 900 cars per year. Made in Germany  : Today this country is home six most important car manufacturers namely; Audi, BMW, Borgward, Mercedes, Opel, Porsche. Today it produces over 6 million vehicles every year. The company Volk

“Shades beautified tobe protective…” Sunglasses are a form of protective eyewear designed primarily to prevent bright visible sunlight and also UV Rays from damaging or discomforting the eyes. Sunglasses are often referred to as fashion accessories. They are commonly associated with the celebrities who primarily desire to mask their identity. You would be wondering now on how to select the right sunglasses for your eyes. Here are a few tips: 1)Look for one which protects your eyes - The harmful ultraviolet rays damage your eyes and also cause cancer and cataracts. Buy pairs which block 99% of UV Rays and 95% of UVB Rays. 2) Wear a shade which suits your taste and preferences - Sunglasses come in varied shapes and sizes; Mirror shades, Aviators, Wayfarers/Spicolis, Tea shades, Wraparounds andOversized glasses. 3)Make sure you are comfortable wearing them - When you wear any glasses, you have to make sure whether they are comfortab

As winter subsides, The Nature wakes up for a new life; The spring rings in positivity For a glorious long life!  Ugadi is a festival of New Year for all the Hindus.  Ugadi means starting of a new Yuga or age. This is an auspicious day for the Hindus. Mythology goes, that Lord Brahma, the creator, began a series of wonderful creations, including that of the earth and all the life forms that live in it.   It is also said that the Mother Nature wakes up from her slumber and gives birth to new plants and trees for a green blanket on this Earth. This festival is celebrated across India in different names. The main aspect of Ugadi is to forget the past and start a new and healthy future with positivity. Sweetness and bitterness is a part of life and hence people offer neem and jaggery. Obbattu with mango rasayana (milk with pulp) and mango rice are the common dishes prepared by all. As this festival fast approaches, people go shopping for new clothes and

So summer is finally here and it’s time to change your interior designs for a while. Letus take a quick tour so that you can be aware of what is new and exciting. Living Room Décor : Blue and White are the hues which are the current colour trends for your summer and spring home decor. The blue colour can range from Azure blue to Zaffre Blue this season. This season the looks could be a bit beachy but yet it has to be sophisticated with shimmering accents and with a touch of modernity. This trend is applicable from art as wall décor to cushions for your couch. The blue and white trend is applicable to your living room. Standard décor is a necessity and the upcoming trend is in dramatic over-sized lanterns. There are 5 must have Summer-spring Home décor- 1) Sculptural lamps with unique stones or shimmer. 2) Modern Mirrored Bar 3) Statement plain couch with printed cushions 4) Sea shell Candles 5) Outdoor Brights Bedroom Décor : Now throwing light on the bedroom dec

A place which may be a chapel, church or a temple reserved for orations and prayers is widely identified as a monastery. It is a complex of buildings or just a building comprising the domestic quarters or workplace of the monastics, whether monks or nuns. Monasteries redefine history which is a mystery to all. Let's look into the top 10 best monasteries, the world houses: The Stone Forest Meteora: Meteora means "suspended in air" in Greek. It is perched atop 1200-ft tall crags of Thessaly’s “Stone Forest”.  Taktsang also known as the “Tiger’s Nest”: This is one of Buddhism’s holiest and most beautiful places. Legend says that it was constructed in the 8th century by a holy man who flew to the site on the back of a flaming tigress. Pechersk Lavra Monastery at Kiev: Kiev Pechersk Lavra or also known as the Kiev Monastery situated in the city centre of Ukraine’s capital. Kiev, is a spectacular monastery in the true sense. A huge complex of buildings with g

India is indeed blessed with nature’s most adorable gifts. India is filled with such alluring spots. One such beautiful spot is Dandeli, located in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It is one of the most loved spots of nature lovers and adventurers. There are large forests with its rich flora and fauna that distinguishes this place from all the others.  The Enchanted Beauty: It is a very small place but large in terms of beauty. The climate is tropical highland climate and is temperate throughout the year. The summer prevails from March to May. It receives heavy rainfall during August and November. The best season to visit Dandeli is October to March.  Located on the banks of river Kali, it becomes a dream spot for all campers and rafters. Not only that, many other adventure sports like Mountain biking, cycling and trekking can also be tried here. Apart from these, nature walking, boating, bird watching, crocodile spotting, angling etc. are other activities that can be d

          India – where women have been given the supreme position of that of mother is also a country where women have been subjected to atrocities for centuries. On one hand, where women are worshipped in the form of ‘Shakthi’, on the other hand they are subjected to the harassment of dowry, society, male counterparts etc. Despite all the oddities, some women have indeed made their presence felt, achieved stupendous success and are really a great inspiration for generations to come. We salute these women. The following are a list of women who were the first ones to shine in the respective fields. President                                                               : PratibhaPatil Prime Minister                                                        : Indira Gandhi First Graduates                                                       : KadambiniGanguly and ChandramukhiBasu, 1833 First woman Honours Graduate                                : Kamini Roy, 1883

        As the winter subsides, the spring harvest begins leading to an excitement and anticipation in the people of India. Holi, the festival of colours dawns upon us for an exciting day. The word Holi derives from the word ‘ Hola ’ - this is a “thank you to the Almighty for the harvest”.  People of all ages celebrate this cultural festival by throwing colours on each other, dancing under water sprinklers and by having parties. Originating in India,Holi has now become a global festival, celebrated by thousands around the world. Irrespective of the religion, culture or nationality, Holi finds its place with its revelers. While everyone focuses on how people celebrate in India, here are some examples to know how this spectacular festival is celebrated around the world. Los Angeles : In LA, this festival revolves around music and art. Along with what is known as ‘Colour Throws’, there are also bands playing, yoga classes, mantras, dances and cuisine.The organisers of the fe

        The much awaited World Cup is back! A gripping game with people from all over the world including the participating countries like India, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand etc.,  supporting their teams and praying for their victory. This time it can’t get any better - the action is double and extra. Check out some interesting facts of World Cup 2015 that could leave to stumped 1) The opening ceremonies of the world cup 2015 were held in two different venues i.e. Christchurch’s North Hagley Park in New Zealand and the other in Melbourne in Australia. 2) This time the Afghanistan team will make their debut, having played three T-20 world cups before. 3) The fielding restrictions have been altered where there will be 4-5 fielders outside 30 yard circle and there will be two blocks of power play. 4) New Zealand will host one quarter final in Wellington and one semifinal in Auckland. 5) The total prize money has been increased by 25%. The prize amount has been raised from