for my school we have a competition between the grades. we decorate the halls with different countries. our country is india. what are some ideas to decorate with? (other than the taj mahal, elephants) oh and it can be anywhere in India
Answer :
Take theme of state and leader and some specifics of selected states.
1. Gujarat...........put Gandhi, show classic pic of Garba,, if possible put some cloths of Chaniya choli, some oxidize jewellery, some guj food snaps.
2. Punjab........... Shahid bhagat sing pic........freedom fighter, keep some snaps of typical Punjabi cloths and some Punjabi dish pics.
3. Take rajasthan, ... put pics of their typical tradition, put Rani laximibai's pic, Show typical dance type and their dressing.
4. Kolkata, Put Rabindranath Tagore's pic... who made national song and different way of saree wearing and classical way of dressing in White saree with red border,,,,,,,, Durga goddess also.
other theme is showing different festivals of india,
Navratri, Durga puja, Diwali, holi, Kite flying, Ganesh festival, Dashera, pongal, .... some pics of god and some typical picularities of each festival
try to to do all........ if not posible select 2 states and merge them ... i hope u liked my idea..........Mail me if u require any help...
Answer :
Many ideas can be worked out but first of all, accept my best wishes as I am from India so I like to present themes-india.
1. Unity in diversity-different religions/dresses
2. Classical dances-Katthak, Bharat natyam etc
3. Wild life-asiatic lion, white tiger etc
4. Architecture-mughal, Rajputana, south indian, british monuments & buildings
5. Prominent personalities-Gandhiji, Sardar Patel, Indira Gandhi etc
I have chosen topics such that you should easily get photographs. Text requirement is minimum. Any further help, if required then mail me.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Want advice on fun activities to do when travelling to india in october?
Hey - i'm going on holidays to India at the end of October for two weeks. We're backpacking and we're going to Delhi, Dharamsala, Agra, Jaipur, Mumbai and Goa. Does anyone have suggestions of must do things in these locations (asside from the standard visit taj mahal etc) or anything a bit out of the ordinary?
Does anyone have any other useful travel tips for india? Especially as its just me and my friend (both blonde females) a bit worred about being harrassed!
Answer :
Hi,
Delhi is the capital of India, so you can definitely find many tourists destination over there. You should visit all the historical places of Delhi and try to explore the food taste of this city. Delhi is famous for it varity of taste available. There are places like "Chat Bazar", " Chandani Chowk", "Paratha Gali" and many more where you can find dishes from all around the world, but you should go for Indian tasty one.
Dharamshala: Dharamshala is a hilly area, so in the end of October you will find little bit cold over there. If you are lucky than you can also get some snow fall. Enjoy the nature walk in sight seen in this place as adventure activity like trekking will not be possible at that time.
Agra: Agra is also a beautiful place to visit. You can go for world famous "Taj Mahal" and Historical building " Agra Fort".
Jaipur: Jaipur is also known as the "pink city". It is the capital of Rajasthan. Here you can visit Historical places like "Amber Fort", "Jaigarh", "Nargarh", "Jantar Mantar" and many more historical places. You can also enjoy different variety of food in this city. You should try "Biking Trip" to explore the in and out of this city as well as near by places of this city like "pushkar". Hot air ballooning is also one more option available in this city. You can also enjoy the "camel safari" adventure in Pushkar.
Mumbai: This is a dream city to visit. You can enjoy many tourist destination here like " Juhu Chopati", " Haji Ali", "Sidhi Vinayak" many beaches, clubs, night parties, film city, bollywood and many more things. This city is the economical hub of India and one of he best place to visit in India.
Goa: Goa is world famous for its beaches. Thousands of tourists come to this place to enjoy the beach activities as well as world class water sports activities. October is the best time to visit this place.
Answer :
Delhi --must see all the places like Kutub miner,Delhi fort (light and sound programme on Indian History on Mugal period ) ,and other places
Dharamsala --you must enjoy the Toy train journey from Pathankot to Dharam sala .Come pathankot by train from Delhi and catch the toy train for Jogindernagar and get down at Dharamsala(4000ft) .while in toy train ,enjoy the zig zag journey from a good hight passing through oldest tea garden in India at Palanpur .I advise to get down at palanpur and trek to Dharamsala (always carry one local guide whereever you visit--it is available in any tourist spots ) .At Dharamsala ,visit Tibetian Gov in exsile where Dalai Lama can be met at Macleodganj
Agra--Tajmahal.Jaipur --fort,Hawa mahal,Mumbai--Marina beach,Elephanta cave (1 hour steamer journey on Arabian Sea ),national Park at Borivly(see kanheri cave ) ,and finally at Goa
I think people visit goa to see only temple ,sea beach ,church ,good food ,fenny but real Goa lies in wild life ,There are 4 to 5 wild life sanctuaries which I am sure if you spend a night will never be forgotten
1.Cotigao wild Sanc,86 sq km , canacona(south goa--from margao 30 km towards paolem sae beach,one of the lovely beach in GOA _)--Asstt conservator of forest ,panaji 0832-2229701 ,or ccf 0832-2224747--for booking of cottage Rs 400 to 500
2.Bhagwan mahavir sanc ,240 sq.km,molem (from Ponda 20 km ),nearby Dudhsagar water falls --room Rs 500 to 800 ,0832-2612238 /2612319, mob no--09822130330
3.Bondla wild Sanc --20sq. km (from Usgaonkar ,south Goa 10 km --booking CCF-0832-2224747 /2229701/2610022
4.Netravali wild life sanc extreme south of goa --21 sq.km --
You can find easily big python,King cobra,leopard ,wild bores and varieties of birds and never forget to hire local guide and finally during rain and winter it is one of the most enchanting ,unforgettable experience in life --abboral@gmail.com
Apart from Sea beaches ,you must visit wild life in Goa which you cannot find anywhere in the world
Does anyone have any other useful travel tips for india? Especially as its just me and my friend (both blonde females) a bit worred about being harrassed!
Answer :
Hi,
Delhi is the capital of India, so you can definitely find many tourists destination over there. You should visit all the historical places of Delhi and try to explore the food taste of this city. Delhi is famous for it varity of taste available. There are places like "Chat Bazar", " Chandani Chowk", "Paratha Gali" and many more where you can find dishes from all around the world, but you should go for Indian tasty one.
Dharamshala: Dharamshala is a hilly area, so in the end of October you will find little bit cold over there. If you are lucky than you can also get some snow fall. Enjoy the nature walk in sight seen in this place as adventure activity like trekking will not be possible at that time.
Agra: Agra is also a beautiful place to visit. You can go for world famous "Taj Mahal" and Historical building " Agra Fort".
Jaipur: Jaipur is also known as the "pink city". It is the capital of Rajasthan. Here you can visit Historical places like "Amber Fort", "Jaigarh", "Nargarh", "Jantar Mantar" and many more historical places. You can also enjoy different variety of food in this city. You should try "Biking Trip" to explore the in and out of this city as well as near by places of this city like "pushkar". Hot air ballooning is also one more option available in this city. You can also enjoy the "camel safari" adventure in Pushkar.
Mumbai: This is a dream city to visit. You can enjoy many tourist destination here like " Juhu Chopati", " Haji Ali", "Sidhi Vinayak" many beaches, clubs, night parties, film city, bollywood and many more things. This city is the economical hub of India and one of he best place to visit in India.
Goa: Goa is world famous for its beaches. Thousands of tourists come to this place to enjoy the beach activities as well as world class water sports activities. October is the best time to visit this place.
Answer :
Delhi --must see all the places like Kutub miner,Delhi fort (light and sound programme on Indian History on Mugal period ) ,and other places
Dharamsala --you must enjoy the Toy train journey from Pathankot to Dharam sala .Come pathankot by train from Delhi and catch the toy train for Jogindernagar and get down at Dharamsala(4000ft) .while in toy train ,enjoy the zig zag journey from a good hight passing through oldest tea garden in India at Palanpur .I advise to get down at palanpur and trek to Dharamsala (always carry one local guide whereever you visit--it is available in any tourist spots ) .At Dharamsala ,visit Tibetian Gov in exsile where Dalai Lama can be met at Macleodganj
Agra--Tajmahal.Jaipur --fort,Hawa mahal,Mumbai--Marina beach,Elephanta cave (1 hour steamer journey on Arabian Sea ),national Park at Borivly(see kanheri cave ) ,and finally at Goa
I think people visit goa to see only temple ,sea beach ,church ,good food ,fenny but real Goa lies in wild life ,There are 4 to 5 wild life sanctuaries which I am sure if you spend a night will never be forgotten
1.Cotigao wild Sanc,86 sq km , canacona(south goa--from margao 30 km towards paolem sae beach,one of the lovely beach in GOA _)--Asstt conservator of forest ,panaji 0832-2229701 ,or ccf 0832-2224747--for booking of cottage Rs 400 to 500
2.Bhagwan mahavir sanc ,240 sq.km,molem (from Ponda 20 km ),nearby Dudhsagar water falls --room Rs 500 to 800 ,0832-2612238 /2612319, mob no--09822130330
3.Bondla wild Sanc --20sq. km (from Usgaonkar ,south Goa 10 km --booking CCF-0832-2224747 /2229701/2610022
4.Netravali wild life sanc extreme south of goa --21 sq.km --
You can find easily big python,King cobra,leopard ,wild bores and varieties of birds and never forget to hire local guide and finally during rain and winter it is one of the most enchanting ,unforgettable experience in life --abboral@gmail.com
Apart from Sea beaches ,you must visit wild life in Goa which you cannot find anywhere in the world
Monday, August 16, 2010
Social studies help 10 points best answer?
What religion did India's Mughal conquerors follow?
* Hinduism
* Christianity
* Islam
* Judaism
8.
The emperor Akbar is remembered for
* destroying Delhi.
* taking India's riches.
* building the Taj Mahal.
* supporting the arts.
9.
Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire? (1 point)
* Shah Jahan was overcome by grief after his wife's death.
* Tamerlane invaded.
* Aurangzeb tried to force Hindus to convert to the Muslim faith.
* The emperor became a Hindu.
10.
What is one lasting result of the early Muslim invasions of India? (1 point)
* All Indians read and write in the same language.
* India is still ruled by a Muslim king.
* Religious differences still divide Hindus and Muslims.
* India is a Muslim country.
Answer :
7-Islam
8-building the Taj Mahal.
9-Tamerlane invaded.
10-Religious differences still divide Hindus and Muslims
* Hinduism
* Christianity
* Islam
* Judaism
8.
The emperor Akbar is remembered for
* destroying Delhi.
* taking India's riches.
* building the Taj Mahal.
* supporting the arts.
9.
Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Mughal Empire? (1 point)
* Shah Jahan was overcome by grief after his wife's death.
* Tamerlane invaded.
* Aurangzeb tried to force Hindus to convert to the Muslim faith.
* The emperor became a Hindu.
10.
What is one lasting result of the early Muslim invasions of India? (1 point)
* All Indians read and write in the same language.
* India is still ruled by a Muslim king.
* Religious differences still divide Hindus and Muslims.
* India is a Muslim country.
Answer :
7-Islam
8-building the Taj Mahal.
9-Tamerlane invaded.
10-Religious differences still divide Hindus and Muslims
Monday, August 9, 2010
Security still lacking one year after Mumbai attacks?
Mumbai remains a target one year on from a deadly militant attack, experts say, calling for more to be done to improve security in the city and elsewhere in India to prevent another strike.
"Can 26/11 happen again? Yes, any time," warned retired Major General V.K. Datta, India's most decorated army officer, referring to the November 26 attacks that killed 166 people and injured more than 300 last year.
The acting head of Maharashtra state police, A.N. Roy, said greater vigilance and better counter-terrorism measures were vital because Mumbai, the state capital, played a key role in India's economy.
His counterpart at Mumbai police, D. Sivanandan, said improvements have been made since the force was found lacking training, equipment and manpower against the 10 heavily armed Islamist gunmen who stormed the city 12 months ago.
More police in Mumbai and other Indian cities would provide a more effective first response to any future attack, analysts said, also calling for greater use of technology and better coordination between central and state agencies.
"We have not improved our preventive capability," Datta told India Today magazine earlier this month.
Home Minister P. Chidambaram, praised for pushing security up the agenda since his appointment late last year, also warned that India is just as vulnerable as before, calling the response to the Mumbai attacks "mixed."
In Mumbai itself there have been noticeable changes.
Luxury hotels such as the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, which was targeted by gunmen, has introduced tougher baggage screening and searches, while sandbagged machinegun positions appeared at key locations.
A new base for 250 elite National Security Guard commandos -- one of four around the country -- opened in Mumbai after criticism that they only arrived from their north India headquarters 10 hours after the first shots were fired.
Both the Maharashtra and Mumbai police have also set up their own rapid reaction forces as part of a 1.3-billion-rupee (28-million-dollar) state government investment in training and equipment.
The Mumbai police central control room is being modernised and security cameras installed around the city, Sivanandan told business leaders earlier this month.
"As far as the police is concerned, whatever is possible is being done. We have got a long way to go. Give me another 100 crores (one billion rupees) and I will do a lot better than this," he said.
Some experts say that after a spate of bombings across India in 2008, the fact there has been no attack in the country in the last 12 months is proof the measures have been effective.
But some plans, including a promised improved coastal security system -- seen as vital because the gunmen arrived undetected by sea -- are yet to materialise.
Others believe Pakistan's intelligence agency and army, which New Delhi blames for supporting the attacks, are focused on gathering unrest at home rather than sponsoring assaults on their neighbour.
Ajai Sahni, executive director of the Institute of Conflict Management and editor of the South Asia Intelligence Review, called the changes in homeland security "nothing more than symbolic."
"In terms of actual capacity, response or overall security, there's been no significant change," he told AFP, blaming a lack of political will to tackle the problem effectively.
Maharashtra state police's Roy, though, said more had been done than after previous attacks on the city.
But he added: "Whereas the terrorists have access to the latest technology, communications and resources, we still are many, many, many steps behind. We are at a very nascent stage."
Sahni said boosting police capacity was vital as forces across India are severely understaffed, particularly of experienced senior officers.
Currently, enforcement of security measures is difficult because Mumbai has only 48,000 officers for an official population of about 14 million, he added.
The central government has said it will recruit 150,000 low-ranking police officers across the country by next March, though some experts say quality police using modern technology should be the biggest priority.
Roy told a security conference this month: "Today, we feel much more confident than we were one year ago -- but there is still a long way to go."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i4eo2nX0_KwX7N0qaXl9f2MZpZow
What do u think about security concerns in india?
Answer :
Whereas the terrorists have access to the latest technology, communications and resources, we still are many, many, many steps behind. India are at a very nascent stag
Answer :
Very poor.
They should not hold the Asian Games or the OLYMPICS
Cheers from DOWNUNDER
"Can 26/11 happen again? Yes, any time," warned retired Major General V.K. Datta, India's most decorated army officer, referring to the November 26 attacks that killed 166 people and injured more than 300 last year.
The acting head of Maharashtra state police, A.N. Roy, said greater vigilance and better counter-terrorism measures were vital because Mumbai, the state capital, played a key role in India's economy.
His counterpart at Mumbai police, D. Sivanandan, said improvements have been made since the force was found lacking training, equipment and manpower against the 10 heavily armed Islamist gunmen who stormed the city 12 months ago.
More police in Mumbai and other Indian cities would provide a more effective first response to any future attack, analysts said, also calling for greater use of technology and better coordination between central and state agencies.
"We have not improved our preventive capability," Datta told India Today magazine earlier this month.
Home Minister P. Chidambaram, praised for pushing security up the agenda since his appointment late last year, also warned that India is just as vulnerable as before, calling the response to the Mumbai attacks "mixed."
In Mumbai itself there have been noticeable changes.
Luxury hotels such as the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, which was targeted by gunmen, has introduced tougher baggage screening and searches, while sandbagged machinegun positions appeared at key locations.
A new base for 250 elite National Security Guard commandos -- one of four around the country -- opened in Mumbai after criticism that they only arrived from their north India headquarters 10 hours after the first shots were fired.
Both the Maharashtra and Mumbai police have also set up their own rapid reaction forces as part of a 1.3-billion-rupee (28-million-dollar) state government investment in training and equipment.
The Mumbai police central control room is being modernised and security cameras installed around the city, Sivanandan told business leaders earlier this month.
"As far as the police is concerned, whatever is possible is being done. We have got a long way to go. Give me another 100 crores (one billion rupees) and I will do a lot better than this," he said.
Some experts say that after a spate of bombings across India in 2008, the fact there has been no attack in the country in the last 12 months is proof the measures have been effective.
But some plans, including a promised improved coastal security system -- seen as vital because the gunmen arrived undetected by sea -- are yet to materialise.
Others believe Pakistan's intelligence agency and army, which New Delhi blames for supporting the attacks, are focused on gathering unrest at home rather than sponsoring assaults on their neighbour.
Ajai Sahni, executive director of the Institute of Conflict Management and editor of the South Asia Intelligence Review, called the changes in homeland security "nothing more than symbolic."
"In terms of actual capacity, response or overall security, there's been no significant change," he told AFP, blaming a lack of political will to tackle the problem effectively.
Maharashtra state police's Roy, though, said more had been done than after previous attacks on the city.
But he added: "Whereas the terrorists have access to the latest technology, communications and resources, we still are many, many, many steps behind. We are at a very nascent stage."
Sahni said boosting police capacity was vital as forces across India are severely understaffed, particularly of experienced senior officers.
Currently, enforcement of security measures is difficult because Mumbai has only 48,000 officers for an official population of about 14 million, he added.
The central government has said it will recruit 150,000 low-ranking police officers across the country by next March, though some experts say quality police using modern technology should be the biggest priority.
Roy told a security conference this month: "Today, we feel much more confident than we were one year ago -- but there is still a long way to go."
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i4eo2nX0_KwX7N0qaXl9f2MZpZow
What do u think about security concerns in india?
Answer :
Whereas the terrorists have access to the latest technology, communications and resources, we still are many, many, many steps behind. India are at a very nascent stag
Answer :
Very poor.
They should not hold the Asian Games or the OLYMPICS
Cheers from DOWNUNDER
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