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Ranthambore National Park in Swai Madhopur, Rajasthan one of the places which reminds you of the glimmering era of the Rajputs. Located at the Aravalli and Vindhya Hill ranges, with a huge fort, water bodies in Ranthambore has been declared as the wildlife sanctuary in 1957 and in 1974 it gained the protection of the Project Tiger. The Project Tiger is a Tiger reservation movement which helps conserve the National Animal from extinction. Well this side seems to be an ideal one. But the picture is bit different.

India left with only 1411 tigers or may be the number is less who knows, the government is not taking the necessary steps to protect the National Animal, Tiger. Read in the Times of India, Monday edition March 8, 2010 on the front page “Two tigers cubs found dead in Ranthambore”. The investigation shows that villagers must have killed the wild cats to take revenge from the cubs as they killed the live stock. The officials of the Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan says that the Tigers often go towards the jungle. The reason the officials give that the National Park can only locate 30 animals and their are already 39 in counting. The officials find it very difficult to keep an eye on every animal.

If this is the excuse the government is giving then it is not possible to save our tigers any as this can’t be expectable. This way we won’t save neither Tigers nor Nature. Lets understand our responsibility and take pledge to protect the National Animal, Tiger and save them from dying unnaturally.

India is known for its rich historic culture, art and architecture. But do we know fun facts about India? I hope the interesting facts about India will help you to increase your Trivia or Tickle you a bit. We are a bit different from rest of the world.

. India buys gold more than any other country in the world. But still our country has credit left with the World Banks.

. Australia’s entire population is less than the number of births occur in a year in India.

. India is the only country who is home to 200 million cows, and it is also the only country in the world which has a Bill of Rights for Cows. Is that the reason we see them   more on road !!!

. Bengalooru (Bangalore) has more than 1500 software companies and they export 90% of the software to the world. A lot of brain storming I guess !!!

. 1200 species of birds are in India, that’s why we hear Nightingales.

. India had no plastic bags till the year 1985 and now we don’t know how to dump it !!!

. In 700 BC, the first university was established in Takshashila. Still the literacy rate in India is not 100%.

. India produces most number of movies than any other country and there are 3 million people who watch them. Wow thats a huge number, how many have you seen?

. More than 2.5 million users are adding in on mobile network every month in India. The world is connecting !!!

. The finest quality of Tea is produced in India but its  mostly exported !

. Decimals, number system, Pi was invented in India. And the world started calculating.

. India has 15 major languages and 800 dialects. Still we speak English!!

. About 50 % population is under 25. Many of us will grow old together.

. 30,000 devotees donate about 6 million dollars at Triupati, the Vishnu Temple, in India every day.

. There are 300,000 mosques in India more than the Muslim Countries. The Christians and Jews are staying in India since 53 A.D. And 200 B.C. Respectively.

. Yoga originated 5,000 years ago in India. It was known as Yog then !!

. The organization with the most number of employees in the world is our own Indian Railways with 1.6 million people. They transport about 5 billion people annually. Still it gets derailed. Strange huh!

When winter draws its wings from the Indian sky and summers are about to knock your doors. India Holi the cheer starts, dipped in the hue of love and trust. The fun and frolic festival reminds you of bright colours, water balloons, lavish gujiyas and melodious Holi songs. Still we associate Holi with Rang Barse as the charm of the song can never fade away just like the festival.

All festivals of India teach us that good always wins over evil. We should be kind, sharing, respectful towards our elders and loveable towards the younger ones. But Holi has another significance attached to it, the significance of colours. Colors bind us together. If you are in anguish with someone go to them and play your Holi and you will see the magic happening. India being a vast country Holi festival is celebrated in different ways in the different parts of the country but with the same spirit.

In Uttar Pradesh, Holi is one of the most famous and celebrated festivals. It is called the Lath mar Holi. In Barsana, in the Radha Rani Temple thousands gather and they celebrate festival of colors. The tradition goes that women beat men with sticks and men can protect themselves with shields. People around them throw flowers, colours and water on them. They all sing folk songs or take God’s names.

At Krishna’s birth place Mathura and in Vrindavan, the place where Krishna spend his eventful youth, Holi celebration are for 16 days. There are cultural programmes as the localites dress themselves like Gods and Goddess play with colours, flowers sing folklores and dance.

In Bihar Holi is called Phagwa Dahan, wherein heaps of hays are burned and the next day Holi is celebrated. People go to there family, friends and neighborhood to play holi with them, share sweets and more.

The color day in Bengal is called ‘Dol Jatra’, ‘Dol Purnima’ or the ‘Swing Festival’. The idols of Krishna and Radha are be seated in a decorated palanquin or a swing and they are taken on the streets. Women sing and dance and men throw colours, flowers and water on them.

Sikhs celebrate Holi and they call it Hola Mohalla in which the community gets together and celebrate it on a grand scale. In Anandpur Sahib is it followed by a fair in which they show their valour, play colours, the trading of animals and crops also happen.

The Northeastern side of India, Holi is celebrated for 6 days. The festival is celebrated by burning hays and twigs and children collect gifts form their elders. The youth the folk dance ‘thaabal chongba’ with rhythmic folksongs.

In north people celebrate Holi with the Indian Security officials. It brings them closer as they play colors, share sweets, sing and dance together. The soldiers don’t miss their family as well.                                                                                                               

In Nepal Holi is one of the main festivals, as many Hindus reside their. It is celebrated in a traditional way followed by the bonfire and the next day celebrated with colours. In U.K. , U.S.A, South Africa it is celebrated among the Indian communities more. They organize functions in their clubs or houses wherein family and friends get together and celebrate it as if they are in India.

Holi brings color of joy, color of happiness, color of friendship, color of love to paint your life.

Holi helps to bring you closer to each other. Wherever you celebrate it and whom so ever you celebrate it with. If wishes are rainbows, the brightest one is for you. Wish you a very Happy Holi.

A gift is pure when it is given from the heart person at the right time  and at the place, when we expect nothing in return.

Bhagavad Gita.

Best 10 Romantic Gift Ideas For your Valentine.

If it has been a long time and you have not expressed yourself to your loved one, the right Day is Here. Right a hand written note and hide it in a file or a wallet and let them find it at the most unexpected time.

Candles express alot, especially when it is gifted by your Valentine. Perfume candles are in vogue and its fragrance will express your love all around you.

Once asked from a billionaire what is the most precious thing you possess? He replied with great intensity in his eyes , it is a gold ring given by my wife and inscribed in it is “Forever Yours”. Give your beau customized jewellery such as Ring, Bracelet or a Pendent. Say what you want to with your idea.

Some of the best moments captured just lie in your albums in dust. Lets take them of collect the best moments with your loved ones, Frame it and gift it. It will be a nostalgia and you will be ready for the new once.

Its is great when you have the collection of your favourite songs especially gifted by your loved one. So what are you waiting for start collecting and present it on this Valentine’s Day. And also write a short love message for them.

Best way to show off your love. Print your beaus photograph on a T-shirt or a Mug and use it. Rest will be said and done on your Valentines Day.

Those three magical words said a lot of times, Lets try something different. I have an Idea.  Right a poem or select one which your beau likes and read it to them. See who it works.

Be yourself and prepare a meal whatever you like. You know sometimes Popcorn even works. and Enjoy with your Valentine.

Pets are always your best friend and what good if given by someone who loves you more than you. Like a Fish aquarium or A Pup anything. Just see the expressions. Your love will be out and blossoming.

You can also prepare cards just for you loved one. Show them for much they mean to you. It will bring a smile on your face, seeing them happy. Enjoy with these Ideas on your Valentines Day.

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.

Bhagavad Gita.

Only 1411 Tigers are left in India! The National animal (Tiger) is at the verge of extinction before it becomes a passe’, we need to save the Tigers. They symbolizes Power, Elegance, Grace and Charm. Tigers are important as it maintains the ecosphere. It is a vicious circle which evolves and depends on one another. If we want to save the Tigers, forests should be protected. If we maintain forestation herbivorous animals will increase and with that water will also be restored.

We can save Tigers from extinction.

By educating and spreading awareness to People about how Tigers greatly affect our lives.

We should take measures to completely stop Tiger trafficking.

Children can take special interest by opening clubs in schools, locality and help in alerting and acknowledging us about the importance of the Tigers.

Buying merchandize from the NGO’s and Government institutions which supports the cause and will also help financially.

Government is taking measures especially at the tiger reserves such as Bandipur, Corbett National Park, Kanha National Park, Manas, Ranthambore, Simalipal,       Surdarbans are being watched over, so that tiger smugling can be stoped. Tigers are killed mainly for their Skins and Bones. Skins are smuggled and an individual can earn six times what he earns in one year. Bones are used to make medicines.

Saving Tigers will greatly prevent Global warming. If we secure Tigers we can save our planet as well.

I hope the coming generation won’t see Tigers in pictures or in the Jungle books as the chum of Tarzan and Jane. It will be a great shame if in Zoo we have Plastic Tiger in the den.

Why Godse always comes as a hitch. He killed Gandhi, the father of the Nation, he should be hated by all of us. Killing anyone is a heinous crime but if some one does that to the Father of the Nation, it sure accounts to a question Why?

Born in Baramati, Pune district, his father Vinayak Vamanrao Godse was a post officer and his mother Lakshmi, a housewife. After 5^th he went to an English school at Pune and Gandhi ji was his IDOL. He started a Marathi newspaper called ‘Agrani’ later it was renamed as “Hindu Rashtra”. He also had political career an activist of RSS. Gandhi was the mentor of Godse and his team. They obeyed Gandhi but when the country was in splits and Gandhi decided to fund Pakistan with 520 million rupees, Godse and his team turned hostile towards their IDOL. Godse also believed that it has ignited the fire between Hindus and Muslims.

Gandhi was assassinated on 30^th January, 1948, Godse walked towards Gandhi after his evening prayer and he shot him thrice. Gandhi’s last words “Hey Ram”.

Godse never made an attempt to escape after the assassin or denied any charges on him.

While I was researching for this blog there were numerous questions popping in my head one of them is why Godse never made an attempt to prove himself? Well probably he was not guilty of what he did even to his Idol. Godse’s emotions were on a high,he must have thought about it millions of times. Then I came across this speech http://shaunak.wordpress.com/2005/09/27/nathuram-godses-speech-in-court/ (Please forgive us if this speech offends anyone) which broaden my views.

After going through Godse’s words I realised the biggest thing in human is his brain, it develops all the time. What is right? What is wrong we don’t know?

India has always fascinated the world. It has always been on the travel map of Tourist. Its sometimes explored, sometimes invaded, sometimes captured, and a lot can be still done with it!!

A country, known from its culture and people, is India. The 5,000 year old civilization which still stands tall, is only because the people of the country have always grounded themselves with the soil of India. Indians innate the value system since birth. The males reflect the valour, strength and stamina. The females are known for their patience just like mother nature, charm and aesthetic beauty. India is such a vast country with every turn of the boundary the dressing of people might change but the love for the nation will never change.

From Himalayan ranges in the North to the Peninsula of South, from the Deserts of West to the Deltas of the East, cool and hot regions of the Central Plateau all have different cuisines, cultures. The lifestyle and people signifies its culture, tradition. Indians are rimmed by religion and family. The families still stay together, parents are still looked upon, education is supported by parents and children feels the responsibility to take care of their parents in their old age. It is still believed “Blood is thicker than Water”.

Indian culture is very rich, the festivals, events in the family are shared not only with family or relatives but with communities of all kinds. The sweets are distributed on occasions, pleasantries are exchanged, respect is payed to the aged members of the community. As the country is a secular nation it celebrates numerous festivals which binds them together.

People of India are knitted together with the spirit of giving to each other and the love and affection. Though we all speak different language, follow different customs, religion, eat variety of food but still we are cheek by jowl. The beauty of India and Indian lies in the ethnicity, value system and love for the mankind.

Who is to be thanked ? You or Me ? Or our Ancestors ? Well, what I think ” Each one of us” has been contributing to it. Sometimes people Like Mahatma Gandhi who change the whole country and then the world, or a common man teaching and gifting our culture to his children or I may say the next generation.

Jai Hind.

A teacher of mine once said “ if you want to feel the spirit of true India, visit the Parade of 26^th January. The valour of the soldiers, our country’s new technology. We witness the richness of our country.” This has stayed with me since then. I have never got a chance to see the parade at Rajghat but I do make it a point to watch it on television. Thought I often get distracted but still I feel for India alot. Then I forget!!! Today I am finding a reason, why I forget it!! Do I lack patriotism or Am I one of those who will leave India and be an NRI and give some currency for donation and forget about it. Or I am the next generation youngster who believes in “Let Go” ? Or I will be an Indian.

Oh! so many questions…anyways let see..

If I am talking about myself that when would I like to see my Republic Day?

It will be when the Parade will showcase that India is 100 % Literate , education to all.

When everyone is having a decent Living, equal right to earn.

Then when it will also exhibits, 100% corruption free, I don’t have to pay extra.

My country is least responsible for global warming and taking measures to curb it, we our greatly contributing to the health of our earth.

And the last but the most important my country is “The Golden Bird” again.

Is this a long wish list or I am talking sense. Well I am another person and still figuring myself in this world but my expectation with my country is not only mine, but of each and every individual.

I am sure when the day will come…India will have all of the Indians for the Parade because all the Indians will be present to salute the country, with tears of happiness and pride in the hearts.

Jai Hind.

“GEETANJALI”

RABINDERANATH TAGORE

http://www.iluvuindia.com/

Pakistan cricket players are not auctioned in the teams of the most awaited event of IPL. The news is everywhere but is it a political move or a business deal? A lot of thing are going around this as Pakistan cricketers are fuming, fans burning an effigy of the IPL commissioner in Lahore, Lalit modi over the other hand shrugs off every controversy; quoting that he don’t owe any explanation, BCCI Board members pulling off from the matter, Bollywood Glitzy and Business tycoons of India giving interviews here and there about their look over at the matter from the behalf of respective teams owned by them, but for what? What this all fuss is about? It was supposed to be cricket and entertainment, but looks like IPL is sinking in the roots of politics and business. Whereas, Pakistan is turning this issue into a national insult after the snubbing of the country’s players in the IPL auction, but does it really count that way? Giving a fact, the way whole world is affected by frequent terrorist attacks and usual migration of troops from across the border of India, and to other parts of the world from the land of Pakistan, wasn’t it so obvious that it has to pay back atleast in some way? Though, nothing suffers more than the cricket itself, fan following is badly disheartened as there’s no discrimination in their spirit of game and key players of Pakistan will be missed this time. Yet, there’s more to this form of cricket which makes me think about the whole existence of these seeming to be exiting, a short lived cricket series with units of international players performing beyond their usual form, It is that, has it reduced to become an organization who earns for entertainment and pays to the entertainer and in case they are not sure of the proposed profits they can drop the performers like they just did with Pakistan cricket players, the winner team of last time’s T20 world cup.

There may be fire or fumes or the spirits affected but Nobody’s there to stop the massive attack on the sports spirit, getting churned in destruction by politico-business moves, which might be anything but definitely, not so cricket.

We have come far away from where we started. The time has just begun with a new ray of hope. India is celebrating its 60^th Republic Day as the Constitution of India came into existence on 26^th January 1950. After India gained Independence, the constitution was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The date was intentionally chosen because it would have been India’s Independence Day, as decided earlier. It’s a nationwide celebrations with Parade, cultural programs and prize distribution followed with community activities all over the country. Delhi being the national capital, here it is celebrated by inviting a foreign delegate showcasing the valour and remembering the martyrs of the country. The Government has always thought about its nation and its people. The diversity of the nation is not easy to maintain with the 6,000 year old civilization and the National Integrity. The true spirit lies in the heart of the people, Men in India are known for their bravery and Women for their aesthetic beauty.

Coincidentally, 26^th January is Australia’s Anniversary Day too. The day also known as the Foundation Day, or Survival Day and is celebrated because in 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain and the first Governor of New South Wales, arrived at Sydney. The day is Australia’s 174^th Australia day and celebrate it by organizing programs such as State Awards, National Awards are distributes, Fairs and festivals for the public. Australian are known for working hard and partying harder. They believe in closeness but enjoys their personal space too.

Well I am surprised to know that the two countries are progressive and promising; where one celebrates the Present achievements and the other one is still clinched with the Past. Well! Why is this contrasts? Do Indians expect more or Australians expect less? Probably, In India, people celebrates it because they are happy and are not under the rule and Australians celebrates probably they are still grateful. No doubt there has been progress in the countries but what’s better being in the cocoon or flying. Well it is India’s 60^th Independence Day and when India will celebrate it’s 174^th Independence Day, it will again rise and shine as the ‘Golden Bird’.

To the Forefathers of the Indian Nation.