World’s Most Populated City - Feature TCP

World’s Most Populated City

You have got to know how Tokyo, being the world’s most populated city, bears a phenomenal history and offers the best cultural effects, sportsmanship, and cuisines. Now, let’s have a look at other populated cities in the world. The list will help you to compare the city and its heritage with others.

Regiments in Indian Army - Feature - TCP

Regiments in Indian Army

There is a normal line of infantry. The light infantry came much later. The soldiers of the light infantry use lighter equipment and weapons, new tactics, and drills. Now, the new infantry can move around and get into combat freely. The regiments that you came across today are regular infantry. They are named according to the caste and state they belong to. Moreover, it is one of the youngest regiments in the Indian army. It comprises twenty-seven battalions. Created after the 1965 Indo-Pak war, the infantry battalions have greater mobility.

Longest Lake in India - Feature - TCP

Longest Lake in India

Have you heard about the ‘Rice Bowl of Kerala’? It is none other than Kuttanad. It is one of the few regions in the world where cultivation occurs below sea level and is located on the south of Vembanad. Moreover, the Popular Nehru Trophy Boat-Race takes place in this part of the world. Over 1.6 million people live on the banks of this lake. These people are directly or indirectly dependent on the lake for their livelihood.

Monuments Built by Mughals - Feature - TCP

Monuments Built by Mughals

We have come a long way through our discussions on monuments built by Mughals. Now isn’t it a good idea to have a discussion on some other instances of Mughal architecture? After all, the vast architecture of the Mughal period is not limited to the tombs, buildings, and mosques. There are many other masterpieces found in that era. However, they are not monuments by literal meaning. But, like monuments, they also present the rich heritage of Mughal Architecture. So, few words on them are a must in this discussion. Let’s start with one of the most interesting yet unexplored examples. It is Hammam or Turkish Baths.

Farmhouse in Bangalore - Feature - TCP

Farmhouse in Bangalore

Located in the abode of the Nandi hills amidst lush greenery, it is an eco-friendly property ensuring a peaceful stay for travelers. They specialize in scrumptious organic food made with ingredients grown in their own vegetable gardens. It is at a distance of 50km from Bangalore. There is a mini-golf course along with other indoor games such as darts, carrom, board games, etc. The hilly terrain of the place provides suitable trekking opportunities and it is also a favorite location for watching migratory birds. Guests can also explore nearby places of interest such as Nandi Village temples, Tipu Sultan’s mosque, Devanahalli Fort amongst others

Dancing Around India: Chapter 4 – Bharatanatyam

She is going to visit a very prestigious Bharatnatyam school there; named Kalai maṟṟum paṭaippāṟṟal (Centre for Art & Creativity). She already had breakfast at Chinamma’s house before leaving. Chinamma cared for her like a mother.

Dancing Around India: Chapter 2 – Mohiniyattam

 – (Reading Time: 12 min Approx) Next morning around, 11 o’clock Sunetra got down at Trivandrum Central, railway station. The cool breeze and greenery all around whispered to her ears – “Welcome, Sunetra! Kerala was waiting for you”.  She opened Read more

Bengal’s Castle Village – Dhanyakuria

A very prominent hamlet during British rule, in North 24 Parganas, on the Barasat-Taki Road, towards Basirhat, is the Bengal’s Village of Castles. While experiencing the Downtown Abbeys of Dhannyakuria, you will be compelled to admire and compare with the Architecture of Medieval Europe. Witness Real-life illustrations of Western folklore, the castles are decked in pointy towers and square turrets and boasts of gardens with ponds & cherubs. Dhannyakuria belonged to the Sunderban Area till in 1742; when Jagannath Das and his Family began living here. The unkempt ruins today charm you as you wonder in awe.