Everything India!

There is a lack of good quality information on India in the internet world....if there is good information out there, it's very well hidden and not easy to find. We at indiamarks are aiming to put an end to that search by creating a resource of useful guides, experiences and tips on anything India....and we're looking for someone to help them find the right information. That "someone" is many of us.

Wikipedia has managed to get users to create an entire online encyclopedia about practically everything. We at indiamarks believe in the same concept, that if people share their knowledge, expertise and contribute to creating good useful content online....we won't have to have to search the web and sort through a whole lot of irrelevant sites that show up in our search results, advertisements and spam in order to find what we need. And while there is useful information about a whole lot of stuff about different countries on the internet we found that there is no single resource for quality information on anything and everything India, hence indiamarks!

Why should you care?
You should care because indiamarks will educate you about India like no other single resource - it is a collection of experiences and advice from everyone who has lived or been to India. indiamarks will help you avoid going to 10 pages of irrelevant search results on Google and get to the right information right away.

Why should you contribute to indiamarks?
Almost everyone is an expert on something! A housewife may be an expert in the kitchen or have some great decorating tips or how to throw a party, a college student may know the hot spots and hang outs around their college or which is the latest cell phone or gadget to hit the Indian markets...whereas some may have a keen interest in the stock market, business, IT sector, politics or even travel and bollywood.

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India is very famous across the world for its fabulous beauty. India is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Asia. India is popular for The Majestic Taj Mahal, Exotic Beaches of Goa, Goa Nightlife, Mumbai and the other Metro Cities, Kashmir - The Heaven on Earth. Apart from these famous tourist destinations India's got plenty of fabulous tourist destinations which are underrated. These destination are neither known to Indians not the travelers from other countries. These destinations are nowhere below the other destinations and they do have the potential to become a popular travel destination.

The secret Destinations which are not yet famous like Goa or The pink City Jaipur are as follows

• Cherapunji

• Daman and Diu

• Tarkarli Beach

• Auroville

• Wayanad

Click here to read more about Top 5 Secret Escapes in India

Honeymoon is a time when two people, after tying the knot, relax and enjoy sometime away from others. It's just the two of them spending all day long together. Honeymoon is the time when the newly wed couple gets to know each other better. Honeymoon is the beginning of their new life together. A honeymoon destination has to be such where you forget about the daily chores and whims and just rekindle the love. In India honeymoon is the first official outing for the bride and the groom, so it has to be a special destination to celebrate the occasion of being together and entering a new phase of life.

Click here to see the Best honeymoon destinations of India.

India is a land of beautiful people, diverse cultures and rich heritage. India is the largest democratic country in the world where its citizens follow different religion, speak different languages and have different lifestyles but have one nationality. India is a nation where people celebrate various festivals regardless of their religion. The major festivals in India are Holi, Diwali, Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul Zuha, Ganesh Utsav, Janamashtami, Christmas, Guru Purab, Ramnavmi, Rakshabandhan etc.

India is well known for its heritage, beauty and royal past all across the world. The heritage destinations of India are the most visited tourist destinations. The well maintained heritage sites attract tourists not only form India but across the world. Some of these destinations are listed in UNESCO's world heritage sites. These heritage destinations are the proof of India's rich and royal historical past.

Click here to read more about World Heritage Sites in India.

The mystic land of India is famous for various reasons. People across the globe talk about this land of "Unity in Diversity" for so many things like, travel, food, people, and economy etc. India is a favorite tourist destination for many travelers. For some it is the land where you can experience the best of spirituality, for some it is the land where Yoga and Ayurveda are best practiced, for some it is a land of great historic sagas, for some it is the land where the ancient architectural past is still live and for the rest India is a land of natural beauty, beautiful people and delicious food.

Read more about 20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part I)

Believe me there are so many fabulous places to see in India but to compile a list of only 20 best places was not an easy task. Still I tried my level best to cover the best of India. In my last article 20 Places to see in India Before You Die (Part I), I covered Leh Ladakh, Kashmir, Goa, Rajasthan, Bombay, Kerala, Ooty, Madurai, Uttaranchal and Kodaikanal. In this article I'll cover Golden temple, Akshar Dham, Taj Mahal, Khajuraho, Ajanta and Ellora Caves, Coorg, Lakshadweep, Tirupati Balaji, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Kanyakumari.

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What better way to beat the Heat of the Summer than with a cool refreshing drink! There are a host of traditional Indian beverages like Lassi, Nimboo Pani(lemonade),Masala Chaas, Kayree Panha and lots more to be enjoyed chilled as a hot-weather refreshment. So here's my list of the best Indian drinks to quench your thirst with recipes and more...

Mango Lassi (Yogurt drink)
Mango Lassi is a refreshing sweet yogurt drink perfect for a hot day. Traditionally Lassi is a Salty drink where yogurt is blended together with water, salt and spices until frothy but a more recent twist on the drink is it's sweet version either plain or flavoured by fruit. Mango Lassi is very easy to make.It's best made with fresh mangoes but can also be substituted by canned mangoes or even mango juice.

Mango Lassi Recipe:
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup mango pulp (fresh or canned)
1 cup crushed ice
3 table spoons sugar / Use sugar substitute if desired

Blend all of the above. Add a little water if the consistency is too thick. Keep refrigerated. Serve chilled. Garnish with a sprig of mint. Makes 4 servings. It's as Simple as that!...Get more Summer cooler recipes here...

Mehandi is a ceremonial art that originated in India but is practiced all over the world. Mehndi also known as Henna or heena is and ancient body art. It modern days it is used as skin decoration technique like tattoo. But Heena tattoo is a temporary tattoo. In India Henna has religious values and is part of special occasions like wedding and festivals. The art is usually drawn on palms and feet. But In the western world it is applied everywhere a tattoo can be drawn. Henna doesn't have any side effects. Henna, produces a red-orange dye molecule called lawsone. This molecule has an affinity for bonding with protein, and thus has been used to dye skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk and wool. It is usually drawn on the hands and feet, where the color will be darkest because the skin contains higher levels of keratin which binds permanently to lawsone, the colorant of henna.

Are you a samosa lover?
Have you ever wondered about the origins of this triangular piece of magic?
Would you like to know if the samosa is as ubiquitious in countries outside India?
Does it go by a different name in different parts of the world?
What does a samosa taste like in Korea or say in Peru?.....All this plus different samosa recipes and a video tutorial on how to make samosas!.....Read on


Read about the Origin of the samosa, the different types of samosas around the world, different recipes of Samosas, chutney's thats go with it and a video tutorial on making samosas!

The Exotic Beaches Of Goa

The Beaches of Goa are no doubt the best among the Beaches in India. This will help you know more about the umpteen choices available in Goa to enjoy the Goa Beaches. The fact is beyond doubt that the Beaches of Goa are paradise on earth in real sense. Know more about some of the famous beaches in Goa...Read More

The Andaman & Nicobar Emerald Islands

Located in the Bay of Bengal about 900km from India, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the few undiscovered gems that have escaped the clutches of mass tourism.While the eastern fringes of the Andaman Sea have now become the playground of the rich and famous in Phuket and Langkawi, the Andaman Islands still retain the original wild and untamed character of this pocket of South East Asia....Read More

5 Secret Destinations in India

India has a lot of interesting places to visit. Ranging from Taj Mahal, Jaipur, Goa to many exotic places like Ooty, Kanyakumari, Kovalam et al. But still many places have been largely unutilised and little known as a potential travel destinations. Here is a list of 5 places in India that is a must-see for all those passionate travellers looking for a unique experience...Read More

Best Bikers' Routes in India

India is home for a lot of adventure sports. One of them is Motor bike Expeditions. Here is a list of some motorbiking routes in India....Read More

Shopping the Streets of Mumbai

Mumbai (formally Bombay) is one of the shopping Hot-spots in India. It's one of those rare cities where you can buy some of the most expensive designer brands at plush-looking shops like Pierre Cardin and Louis Vitton and just a stone's throw away you can buy cheap knock offs of the same and more at a cheap roadside bazaar. The shops and bazaars offer a truly amazing diversity of goods, as well as being worth a visit in their own right....Read More

Which Streets to Shop in Mumbai

To Shop the Streets of Mumbai can be confusing to those new to the city but memorable and rewarding at the same time. Mumbai's streets, corners and pavements are lined with shops and virtually everything is available in it's bazaars and markets. Here are the specialties of some of the main shopping streets and areas of Mumbai...Read More

The Secret Beaches of India

If asked about the Best Beaches of India you'll hear of the most popular beaches in Goa like Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Colva Beach or even the Marina Beach, Chennai or Kovalam Beach in Kerala but are these really the Best Beaches in India??....I think not! They certainly are good beaches with a lot of people, excitement and things to do....but if you see some of the lesser known beaches that India has to offer you'd agree that they are not the Best of them....Read More

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Taste India with a Cup of Chai

Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world, second only to water. Tea's world consumption easily equals all other manufactured drinks in the world - including coffee, chocolate, soft drinks, and alcohol - put together.
Needless to say Tea is the most prominent drink of India, which is the world's largest producer, exporter and consumer of tea. "Chai" generic word for Tea in India and in much of the world, but for many English speakers, "chai" is always construed as "Masala Chai" or "Spiced Tea"....Read More

Butter Chicken Recipe and Video

Butter chicken or murgh makhani is an Indian dish from the Punjab region popular in countries all over the world that have a tradition of Indian restaurants. Known for its fiery red color the dish is not considered spicy on the contrary most places serve it slightly on the sweeter side but can be made hot as well. Murg Makhani is a dish that has wonderful flavor and a rich and creamy texture. If you haven't already, you will surely fall in love with it!...Read More

Biryani: Their Kings and Kinds

Biryani is surely a popular food dish in India as there are 26 different types of 'Biryanis' in India. Many have been fascinated by its taste and the sheer brilliance of its preparation.'Biryani', however has originated from Persia. Derived from the persian word 'Birian',which means 'roasted before cooking', biryani is a mixture of rice(basmati),meat/vegetables, yogurt and spices....

Meet the King of Fruits - The Mango

Mango is the King of fruits. India is the largest producer and exporter of Mangoes in the world. India produces some 10 million tonnes of mangoes annually accounting for 52 per cent of the world output....Read More

Tandoori Chicken-History,Recipe and Video

Tandoori Chicken is one of the most famous dishes in Indian Cuisine. It is a chicken dish that originated in Punjab region of India. The chicken is marinated in yogurt, and seasoned with tandoori masala. What makes Tandoori Chicken so special is in the way it is cooked. It is traditionally cooked at high temperatures in an earthen oven called a Tandoor...Read More

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The Khans of Bollywood

Introducing the only folks in the Indian Film Industry (Bollywood) who really matter%u2026The KHANS! Shahrukh, Aamir, Salman, Saif Ali Khan not a day goes by in Bollywood without the mention of one of these names. They rule Bollywood bringing in the highest Box Office collections everywhere they go. Each an accomplished actor in their own right, they have an endless list of movie titles to their name. So which one of these stars the real King Khan...I'll let you decide...Read More

Big B's Blog is a superhit

Amitabh Bachchan: Like his signature style he begins by saying, " I am still illiterate towards this medium and beg to be excused for any errors or expectations from me. But as time goes by and the systems fall into place, there shall hopefully be a more refined presentation. " ...Read More

Bollywood May Releases

Here's a guide to all the movies releasing in Bollywood this may including the highly awaited Boothnath and more....Read More

The Kapoor Family from Prithviraj Kapoor to Kareena Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor

Kapoor is considered to be the best brand name in Bollywood as they have been serving this industry for five generations. The Kapoor family have acted, directed or produced in the Bollywood industry, starting from Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor to Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor to Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor, Randhir Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor, Rajiv Kapoor to Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and now Ranbir Kapoor....Read More

New Stars of Bollywood

Move over the Khans,the Kajols,Ranis, Shilpas and Preitys. There is a new brigade in Town. They are multi talented and fresh with a passion for acting.These are the new stars of Bollywood and are here to stay.
They are young and bold with lot of attitude...Watch out for them...Read More

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Indian Premier League

* The Indian Premier League (IPL) (also known as the "DLF Indian Premier League"), is a Twenty20 cricket competition created by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The first edition of the Indian Premier League starts on 18 April 2008. Its tagline is-
"8 teams, without any players, only warriors " "IPL MANORANJAN KA BAAP" (Father of entertainment) "Cricket ka Karamyuddh"....Read More

IPL Facts and Trivia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) launched its first Professional venture in the form of Twenty20 league, which is called "Indian Premier League" (IPL). With this announcement the Board had definitely called the shots in reply to Zee group's promoted "Indian Cricket League" (ICL). This new concept was made public among the hot shots of World cricket at a press conference...Read More

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders is a franchise of the eight team Indian Premier League. It was bought on January 24, 2008 by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment in partnership with Juhi Chawla and her husband, Jai Mehta...Read More

Bangalore Royal Challengers

Bangalore Royal Challengers is the team that is going to represent the city of Bangalore in the Indian Premier League, the inaugural Twenty20 cricket tournament to be held in India. The team is owned by the Liquor Magnate Vijay Mallya, the chairman of UB Group. Charu Sharma is the CEO of the team and Rahul Dravid, the captain of the team...Read More

Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI Punjab : Team Mohali of the Indian Premier League was officially launched at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. A blend of youth and experience, 'Kings XI Punjab' is the youngest team with a core group of all-rounders. With eight proven international and eighteen domestic players, the team boasts of experience, leadership and talent....Read More

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Hottest Upcoming Residential Properties in South Mumbai

South Mumbai, also known as Town, is considered the most posh area of Mumbai. It has all the places of historical importance, wide and smooth roads, the most luxurious hotels, swinging bars, restaurants as well as some of the most popular and happening places. South Mumbai includes areas like Churchgate, Colaba, Marine Drive, Cuff Parade, Malabar Hill, Worli, Nariman Point, Breach Candy, Walkeshwar, Nepeansea Road and Prabhadevi....Read More

Upcoming Residential Projects in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai

With the Real Estate prices in the South of Mumbai soaring as high as it's skyscrapers a more affordable bet is to turn to the Western Suburbs of Mumbai. Western Suburbs include the areas of Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Juhu, Andheri, Kandivali and Borivali. The prices here for residential property as of February 2008 range from 3,800-6,300 per sq. foot in Borivali to 13,000-20,000per sq. ft in Bandra.....Read More

East Mumbai's Hottest Upcoming Residential Properties

The Eastern Suburbs of Mumbai includes areas like Chembur, Ghatkopar, Mulund, Powai, Vikhroli and Kurla. These area's are some of the fastest developing parts of Mumbai with it's burst of Malls, Multiplexes, Hotels, Restaurants as well as Commercial Projects. Needless to say the number of upcoming Residential projects is not to be ignored. So these Hot Properties coming up in East Mumbai could just be your New Home! Real Estate prices in the East range from Rs.4500-8000per sq. ft in Chembur to Rs.5500-14500 in Powai....Read More

Upcoming Residential Projects in Navi Mumbai and Thane

With Real Estate Prices soaring in Mumbai it's not such a bad idea to look for something a little away from the bustle of the city. Navi Mumbai- Thane are just the areas to look out for. Skyscrapers just as high as the ones in the city dot the skyline and with the rapid infrastructural development it is very well connected to both Mumbai and Pune City. You can expect to pay as much as Rs.2500-4800per sq. ft. in Thane to Rs.3500-6100per sq.ft. in Vashi....Read More

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