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Dances of India - Kathak Dance Anonymous writes " There is sculptural evidences from all parts of India that underlines the rich tradition of dance that flourished over a thousand years ago. Through this evidence, we see that in ancient India dance and music were not only seen as ways to celebrate, but also as offerings of worship and thanksgiving to the diety. Over the course of time, the dance forms practiced in different parts of the country were codified and development distinct identities according to the geographic, socio-economic and political conditions of each region. All dance forms were structured around the nine ‘Rasa’ or emotions. They are Hasya (happiness), Shoka (sorrow), Krodha (anger), Karuna (compassion), Bhibatsa (disgust), Adhbhuta (wonder), Bhaya (fear), Viram (courage) and Shanta (serenity). "

Posted by Mysterindia on Wednesday, September 01 @ 05:31:00 EDT (50 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Chitrakoot – Abode of the Gods Anonymous writes " Chitrakoot, the hill of many wonders,’ nestles peacefully in the northern spurs of the Vindhyas, a place of tranquil forest glades and quiet rivers and streams where calm and repose are all- pervading. This loveliest of nature’s gifts is also hallowed ground. Blessed by the gods and sanctified back the faith of pilgrims. For Chitrakoot’s spiritual legacy stretches back to legendary ages. It was in these deep forests that Rama and Sita spend eleven of their fourteen years of exile; here, that the great sage Atri and Sati Anusuya mediated; and here where the principal trinity of the Hindu pantheon, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh took their incarnations Sufferers and seekers, poets and visionaries, princes and nobleman have through the ages, sought an found solace in Chitrakoot, drawn inspiration from its sublime natural beauty, gained spiritual strength from its serene temples and, in turn, become part of the hallowed legend that is Chitrakoot. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Wednesday, September 01 @ 04:54:40 EDT (49 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

3 cheers: Relocated tigress gives birth for first time Anonymous writes " Triplets Of Panna Big Cat Boost For Dwindling Nos Bhopal: A translocated tigress has for the first time given birth to three cubs in Maden birth to three cubs in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna reserve, from where the big cats had disappeared. It’s a big boost to efforts to revive the tiger population in the country. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Thursday, August 26 @ 02:54:02 EDT (101 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Mumbai-born scientists jets into space history Anonymous writes " Mumbai: Even as the global space research community cheered the landing of the world’s first asteroid explorer- Japan’s Hayabusa – on Sunday, scientists in Mumbai broke into a quite celebration to mark the achievements of Matunga-born Shyam Bhaskaran. The 46-year-old scientists played a key role in navigating the spaceraft.   The capsule, a project of japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa), landed at Woomera in Australia after logging in more than two billion kms over the last seven years "

Posted by Mysterindia on Wednesday, August 25 @ 13:07:09 EDT (106 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Tailor of Gujarat now dressing Who’s Who in US Anonymous writes " New York :  An Indian tailor, who started off at his father’s clothing store in Ahmedabad as a combination salesman/janitor, has now become a favourite with New York’s big names. Custom tailor Mohan Ramchandani, 60, was just 10 when he began working for his father before moving to Hong Kong to learn the rag trade, and then immigrating to the US in 1972. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 06:34:01 EDT (159 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Apsara - India's first Holiday Cruise Boat Anonymous writes " Kochi : If you've been putting off Kerala for the longest, now is the time to reconsider the destination. The Park Group of Hotels has launched its first leisure gateway, comprising. The Park on Vembanad Lake, a 10-room luxury resort that will act as a docking station for the first luxure lake cruiser in the state, the Apsara. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 06:19:47 EDT (154 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

French couple 1st resisdents of Guj gay home Anonymous writes " Vadodara: A couple from France will be the first residents of the country’s first old age home for gays, which is being constructed on the banks of the Narmada in Rajpipla by gay prince Manvendra Singh Gohil. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 06:16:33 EDT (154 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Desi jet for feeder service on cards Anonymous writes " Bangalore : India will design and develop a civilian transport aircraft, which will be used for a feeder service connecting towns and cities across the country, a top scientist said here on Saturday. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 04:08:30 EDT (156 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

DMRC suggests 6 routes for Navi Mumbai Metro Anonymous writes " Mumbai: The Delhi Metro Railway Corporation (DM-RC), which had been appointed to study the development of Metro network in Navi Mumbai, has suggested six routes in the satellite township. “These will connect all of Navi Mumbai, where bus services are poor at present,” said a senior officer. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 03:18:53 EDT (150 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

Sr citizens can soon net ST tickets online Anonymous writes " Mumbai:  Senior citizens will soon be able to book state transport (ST) bus tickets online. MSRTC vice-chairperson and managing director Deepak Kapoor told TOI that he was keen on introducing this facility for those above 65 years of age and who already get a concession of 50 % on ST bus tickets. "

Posted by Mysterindia on Tuesday, August 24 @ 03:03:08 EDT (145 reads) (Read More... | comments? | TrackBack (0) | Score: )

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