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India -the seventh-largest country by geographical area and the second-most populous country,  and the most populous democracy in the world. Bounded by the Indian Ocean on the south, the  Arabian Sea on the west, and the Bay of Bengal on the east, India has a coastline of 7,517  kilometers (4,671 mi).Picking 10 visiting places from thousands of tourists attractions all  over the countryt is really a tough job. Many of the tourist attractions of India are famous  all over the world and a number of them have been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO. we love many places in India but we are restricted to  post only TOp 10 visiting places.Based on the popularity on the net and off the net, we are  putting a list here.We dont say this is the official list – U too can add your list in  comments.

Taj Mahal (Agra)

 

 

 

 

 
No need to introduce – One of the seven wonders of the World, Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located  in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz  Mahal.

More info on Taj – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal

Red Fort (Delhi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Red Fort the principle land mark of Delhi, was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in  between 1638 A.D to 1648 A.D. A red sand stone monument, Red Fort was designated as a UNESCO  World Heritage Site last year. Red Fort extends over an area of about two kms and surrounded by  massive wall varying in height from 18 mts to 33 mts. Originally there were 14 gates to the  fort, but now only entrances have remained namely the Delhi Gate and Lahore Gate. Red Fort  complex houses a number of impressive structures such as Diwan-i-Aam, Diwan-i-Khas, Rang Mahal,  Khas Mahal, Moti Masjid and Royal Baths. Sound and Light Show is a modern attraction of Red  Fort that is organised in the evening and recreates history of India. Close to Red Fort, Jama  Masjid is another important tourist attractions. Built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Jama  Masjid is the biggest mosque of India.

More Info – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Fort

Tourist Spots in Kashmir

The state of Jammu and Kashmir is known as “Paradise on Earth”. The beauty of the snow capped  mountain peaks, the fragrant orchards and pine forests, and green meadows; attract thousands of  tourists to the state. The peace and normalcy, returning after two decades of insurgency, has  also been instrumental in increasing the tourist inflow to the tourist spots in Kashmir.  Kashmir abounds in tourist spots and attractions, from the temples and pilgrimage centers of  Jammu to the snow capped peaks at Gulmarg.
More info – http://www.tajmahaltourism..com/about-kashmir/tourist-spots.html

Goa Beaches

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goa is situated on the western coast of the Indian peninsula. Goa displays colonial heritage  that had been patronized by the Portuguese. India’s most popular beach resort lures ardent  tourists from all over the globe. Afternoon siesta and evening feista rule the way of life  here. Goa is a traveller’s ultimate destination for its scenic splendor, golden beaches,  rocking night life and scrumptious food and of course the good old feni.
Most of the Goan beaches offer excellent opportunities for water sports and you can also relax  on the beach side. You can also savour a variety of delectable sea foods in the beachside  eating joints.

More info – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goa

Backwaters of Kerala :

 

 

 

 

 

Backwaters are the most popular tourist attraction of Kerala. A gift of nature, backwaters have  formed due to the accumulation of sea water at beaches. Kerala backwater are inland lakes  connected by a network of canals. Some of the famous backwaters of Kerala are Alappuzha  Backwaters, Kuttanad Backwaters, Kottayam Backwaters, Kollam Backwaters, Kochi Backwaters,  Kumarakom Backwaters, Malappuram Backwaters, Kozhikode Backwaters and Trivandrum Backwaters.  Best way to explore the Kerala backwaters is to take on cruises on a house boat locally called  as Kettuvallam. A house boat cruise on Kerala backwater is once in a lifetime experience and  you will remember it for long time.

More info – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerala_Backwater

Darjeeling

 

 

 

 

Situated in the Indian state of West Bengal, Darjeeling draws tourists from all over the world.  One of the finest hill stations of India, Darjeeling is located close to Indo-Nepal and  Indo-Bhutan borders. Natural beauty of Darjeeling is truly mesmerising and you can feel the  nature at its best here. Darjeeling is surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan mountain ranges.  Besides, the rich flora of the place, breathtaking sunrise and sunset views and lush green tea  gardens make Darjeeling a captivating destination from all aspects. From Darjeeling you can  enjoy the splendid view of the Kanchenjunga mountain, world’s third largest peak. Some of the  major attractions in and around Darjeeling include Ghoom Monastery, Dhirdham Temple, Bhutia  Busti, Tiger hills, Batasia Loop, Zoological gardens, Natural History Museum and Observatory  Hill.

More info – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darjeeling

Golden Temple in Amritsar:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
The Golden Temple
is an important tourist destination of India. It is the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.  The temple is situated in a pool of water (better known as ‘Amrit Sarovar’) with a beautiful  golden summit.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Temple

Gangtok:

 

 

 

 

 

 

People who love trekking and exploring the natural richness can visit Gangtok, the capital city  of Sikkim. You can enjoy watching the glimpses of Kanchenjunga mountain ranges or visit  monasteries to experience the true enjoyment amidst calm and collective surroundings.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangtok

Ajanta and Ellora Caves (Aurangabad, Maharashtra) :

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last in the but not least – Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located close  to the Aurangabad city in Maharashtra. Discovered by John Smith, a British Army Officer in  1819, Ajanta and Ellora are visited by thousands of tourists every year from all over the  world. Ajanta and Ellora are cave shrines cut out of rock and considered as amongst most  outstanding specimens of ancient Indian architectural heritage. Ellora has 34 caves and  situated at a distance of 30 kms from Aurangabad. Ellora caves were carved between 350 AD to  700 AD and depicting the three faiths of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Ajanta is 100 kms away  from Aurangabad and has 29 caves, which describe the history of Buddhism, from 200 BC to 650  AD.

More info – www.touristplacesinindia.com/ajanta-ellora/

Elephanta Caves (Mumbai, Maharashtra) : Elephanta Caves are just 9 kms away from the city of  Mumbai. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Elephanta caves is a must visit place during any trip to  Mumbai. Elephanta Caves are thought to date back the Silhara kings of the 810 AD- 1260 AD. At  Elephant caves, Indian art has found one of its most perfect expressions, especially the  massive reliefs in the main cave. The caves site contains impressive reliefs, sculptures and a  temple of the Lord Shiva. A rock-cut temple, Shiva temple spreads over an area of 60,000 ft  comprises of a main chamber, courtyards and subsidiary shrines.

More info – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephanta_Caves

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Here is the list of top 10 indian software companies.This list was prepared in 2008.

These companies have one thing in common; they offer a variety of services. These services range from consultancy services to Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) units to customized solutions in the IT domain.

Rank	Names	Sales
		(in Rs mill)
1	TCS LIMITED	97,272
2	WIPRO LIMITED	82,330
3	INFOSYS TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED	71,297
4	SATYAM COMPUTER SERVICES LIMITED	35,209
5	I-FLEX SOLUTIONS LIMITED	11,386
6	TATA INFOTECH LIMITED	9,743
7	CMC LIMITED	8,074
8	MPHASIS BFL LIMITED	7,657
9	MASTEK LIMITED	5,670
10	NIIT LIMITED	3,984

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Top 10 most Popular Indian Hindu Male ( Boys ) Names

 Name In

 Amit
 Arjun
 Aditya
 Pranav
 Samir
 Nikhil
 Arnav
 Rishi
 Rahul
 Anand

Top 10 most Popular Indian Hindu female ( Girls ) Names

Maya
Tara
shreya
Arpita
Ekta
Kavita
Laxmi
Jyoti
Madhu
Aparna

If you are choosing name for baby, you must consider followings-

1. Name should be short.

2. Name should be easy to pronounce.

3. Name should be easy to remember for all.

4. Spelling should not be difficult.

5. Clarity in name.

6. Name should not be too rare.

7. Name should not be too common.

8. You Should feel proud with name. (Most important)

If you want to suggest Indian Hindu (popular) name, please comment here.

The above data is based on reports published on internet at various websites and our source is  HelloGiri

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Indian companies once again made a strong showing in the Forbes List of fifty top Asian  companies in 2008

A brief introduction to our top ten richest Indian companies

1. Reliance Industries

 The main business of Reliance is in the energy sector (oil and gas). However, it has strong  presence in garments and telecommunication sectors too. According to Forbes, annual sale of  Reliance is $18.0 billion. This company is very popular in the share market among investors.

2. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

 It is one of leading oil and gas companies in Asia and one of most profit making corporations  in India.. It is trying to become a global player.

3. State Bank of India Group

 It is the largest bank in India and of the largest in the world. It is also the oldest bank in  South Asia. Its history goes back to 1806. According to Forbes, it has $156.4 billion of  assets- very impressive!

4. Indian Oil

Again, an oil company. According to Forbes, its sales are $34.6 billion and thus it has the  largest sale for an Indian company.

5. National Thermal Power

 It is owned by Indian government and it made $1.3 of profit against sales of $6.1 billion.

6. Icici Bank

 It is the largest bank in the private sector. It is also a popular company in the share  market. In television channels, you can find their ads round the clock.

7. Steel Authority of India

 It is a public sector company and it has several plants in India. It is one of the fastest  growing companies in the public sector. Its profit figure of $1.6 billion is quite impressive  too.

8. Tata Steel

It is a company with a great heritage. It is a company in the private sector. It was India’s  first and largest steel company in the private sector.

9. Tata Consultancy Svcs (TCS )

Among the top ten companies, TCS is the only company related to Information Technology. It has  made its mark in outsourcing and its market value is $19.5 billion. It is quite impressive  considering the fact that it has only $1.9 billion of assets.

10. Tata Motors

Tata Motors came into the headline this year for its effort to build the World’s cheapest car .  These days; Tata Motors is trying to expand its business both in home and abroad.

This list shows that Indian companies are often neglected by the western media. Outsourcing to  India is causing a lot of jobs in the west and that is why the western media is interested  about Indian tech companies. It is time that the international media takes more note of the top  Indian companies.

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