The Union Territory of Chandigarh is the capital of both Punjab and Haryana. This best-planned modern city of India was planned and designed by Le Corbusier, a famous French architect, and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret. The charming town referred to as the ‘paean to the urban planning’ is divided into several self-contained sectors, with its
Mumbai, the financial and commercial capital of India, is a modern metropolis as well as a living museum of the British era in India. It was originally a cluster of seven islands namely, Colaba, Fort, Byculla, Parel, Worli, Matunga, and Mahim, which have been linked through successive reclamations. In 1534, the seven islands were ceded
This major industrial center surrounded by delightful Dolma hills is India’s earliest planned city and the industrial house of the Tata’s. The idea of this Steel city was conceived by Jamshetji Nusserwanji Tata in 1907 and the work started in 1909. The city also has prestigious institutes like XLRI (Institute for Business Management and Labour
A. flood is a consequence of many factors. The vagaries of nature and human avarice are equally responsible for the devastation caused by floods. In theory, flooding occurs when the volume of water within a water body exceeds the carrying capacity of its channel. When the embankment is inundated with this excessive volume of water,
Cuttack is also referred to as the millennium city of Odisha. The city is more than a thousand years old. It is also called the Silver City because it is world-famous for its silver filigree work. Also, it is referred to as the business capital of the state. It was the previous capital of Odisha
Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, is known for its architecture and ancient temples. It is also a Buddhist and Hindu pilgrimage destination. The 10th-century Lingaraja temple, dedicated to Shiva, has been described as “the truest fusion of dream and reality.” The surface of the 55-meter high Lingaraja temple is covered with carvings. Sculpture and architecture
Gwalior, the ancient capital city has been a cradle of great dynasties and a living heritage of heroism. Its antiquity dates back to the 8th century, when Suraj Sen, a chieftain, founded the city and named it after Gwalipa, a legendary saint who cured him of a deadly disease. Gwalior, the city of palaces, temples,
New year in Prague is never a low-key affair. There’s a bit of snow, clear skies ready to display the most gorgeous fireworks, champagne bottles popping up in the bars and restaurants, midnight cruises, and a romantic feeling in the air. No matter what time of the year, Prague is always worth visiting but when
The new year in Hong Kong is as exciting as it sounds! This city knows how to celebrate every moment, especially the new year’s eve. The party vibes start to crawl in right from Christmas and last till the Chinese New Year, which is celebrated in February. Hong Kong becomes lit AF during the eve
Why would you choose a New Year break in Scotland? Well, no other nation in the world celebrates the New Year with quite as much revelry and passion as Scotland does, and it’s hardly surprising that the enormous celebration that engulfs the country is legendary the world over. Hogmanay is what we Scots call New