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The Indian subcontinent is a large section of the Asian continent consisting of countries lying substantially on the Indian tectonic plate. These include countries on the continental crust ( India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan), an island country on the continental shelf ( Sri Lanka), and an island country rising above the oceanic crust (the Maldives). The term subcontinent signifies "having a certain geographical or political independence" from the rest of the continent, [1] or "a vast and more or less self-contained subdivision of a continent." [2]Although the term Indian subcontinent is often used geographically, it is not entirely a geographical term. The approximately equivalent but more geopolitical term is, South Asia or Southern Asia, however, sometimes includes territories found external (but proximal) to the Indian Plate—including Afghanistan, Tibet and Myanmar (formerly Burma). The subcontinent is surrounded by three water bodies the Bay of Bengal, the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Geographically, the Indian subcontinent is a peninsular region south of the Himalayas and Kuen Lun mountain ranges and east of the Hindu Kush mountain range and Balochistan region, extending southward into the Indian Ocean between the Arabian Sea (to the southwest) and the Bay of Bengal (to the southeast). It covers about 4,480,000 km² (1,729,738 mi²) or 10 percent of the Asian continent; however, it accounts for about 40 percent of Asia's population. Geologically, most of this region is a subcontinent it rests on a tectonic plate of its own, the Indian Plate (the northerly portion of the Indo-Australian Plate) separate from the rest of Eurasia, and was once a small continent before colliding with the Eurasian Plate and giving birth to the Himalayan range and the Tibetan plateau. Even now the Indian Plate continues to move northward resulting in increase in height of the Himalayas by a few centimeters each decade. On its western frontier, the Indian Plate forms a conservative boundary with the Eurasian Plate. In addition, it is also home to an astounding variety of geographical features, such as glaciers, rainforests, valleys, deserts, and grasslands that are typical of much larger continents.
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1. SHIMLA (7 PICTURESQUE HILLS)
August 20, 2008
State Himachal Pradesh,India Location: The seven picturesque hills of Shimla are in southern Himachal Pradesh, 347km N of Delhi. Route from Delhi NH1 to Ambala via Panipat and Karnal; NH22 to Shimla via Zirakpur (bypassing Chandigarh), Panchkula, Kalka and Shoghi. Shimla owes its character almost wholly to the British, who turned this stopover on the way to the temple of hill goddess Shamla into the summer capital of a subcontinent. The rest of its make up is courtesy the governments of independent India. From part-time capital of India to full-time capital of a state, Shimla took it all ... (read more)
Author: ravinderjeet singh
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2. Online Reporting Software For Pharamceutical Companies From M R Repoaring
July 23, 2008
M.R. Reporting is a state-of-art secured software for complete Online and Offline Administration of Market Representatives. This is a territory-wise hierarchy based software that works online and enables the market representatives to remain connected with their organization anytime and anywhere. Power packed features such as SMS alerts, E-Mail alerts, online reports to managers make this the only software of its kind in the Indian subcontinent. Special security features are provided to safeguard the precious databank of the respective companies. A Dynamic and Secured Web Service with an uptime... (read more)
Author: Edwin Donald
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3. Diwali: The Festival of Light
July 18, 2008
India is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent, bordering Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar; while Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia lie to the South-East in the Indian Ocean. It is the seventh largest country in the world by area and is second only to China in terms of population, with over one billion people. As a result, India is an extremely diverse country, with vast differences in geography, culture, language and ethnicity across its expanse, enticing holidaymakers with the stimulation of the senses that this diversity brings. One of the ways thi... (read more)
Author: Isla Campbell
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4. Chutneys ,The All about It!
July 17, 2008
If you happen to be in India, do not be surprised if you hear the statement. "I shall pound you in to chutney. Chatni is the Indian version of a piquant sauce which gives power to an otherwise bland and boring lunch or dinner.
Chatni or chutney are sweet-and-sour sharp condiments which are made of fruit/vegetables which follow or accompany a long or short repast in the Orient, especially in the Asian subcontinent Vinegar, sugar and spices are always imported ingredients of chutneys because they guarantee the preservation of the chutney. Its consistency is thick like a dry compote or a... (read more)
Author: Kavita B
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5. Geography OF India-For Travelers
July 05, 2008
Set apart from the rest of Asia by the supreme continental wall of the Himalayas, the Indian subcontinent touches three large bodies of water and is immediately recognizable on any world map. It is the huge, terrestrial beak between Africa and Indonesia. This thick, roughly triangular peninsula defines the Bay of Bengal to the east, the Arabian Sea to the west, and the India Ocean to the south. India’s puzzle board of 28 states holds virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. An abundance of mountain ranges and national parks provide ample opportunity for eco-tourism and trekking, and i... (read more)
Author: ravinderjeet singh
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6. Mumbai travel guide
June 13, 2008
Mumbai, (formerly Bombay) is the capital of Maharashtra. A group of islands on the western coast of India have grown into the city of Mumbai. It is the principle gateway to the Indian subcontinent. Mumbai boasts of having a mixed population that consists of people from various ethnic backgrounds. Mumbai derives its name from the local goddess Mumba Devi. Its former name, Bombay was derived from the Portuguese word Bombaim, which means ‘good bay’. Lying on the coastline, Mumbai has a deep, natural harbor which makes it a major commercial center. As the financial capital of India as it hous... (read more)
Author: Anand Mathur
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7. Exciting India Holiday Packages
June 10, 2008
In 1500 BC came the Aryan tribes to Indian Subcontinent. They merged with the Dravidians, and gave birth to a new kind of religion. Since then, Indian religion has been touching new milestones, with the advent of every clan and dynasty. With the help of India tour packages and India Holiday Packages, you can witness the growing culture of India.
Indian culture can be seen through its literature, monuments, temples and palaces. These all had been standing tall since centuries, declaring the glory of India. Every state in India has its own share of monuments and culture. Book an India Holi... (read more)
Author: sophia sap
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8. INDIA TOUR - AN OVERVIEW OF TYPES OF TOURISM
May 29, 2008
Introduction
It is boom time for India's Tourism and hospitality sector which offers almost all types of tourism at one destination. The Indian subcontinent is bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas – Arabian Sea in the West, Bay of Bengal in the East and Indian Ocean in the South, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats, colorful people, rich cultures and festivities. The world’s leading travel and Tourism Journal, “Cond... (read more)
Author: Minhaj Alam
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9. Where to go in India.
May 21, 2008
Right now it seems India is not so much a land of opportunity, but a whole subcontinent. The second most populous nation on Earth has been enjoying a huge economic boom while increasingly asserting itself in the cultural, political and sporting arenas. Naturally enough, it may seem, property has been a big part of that boom. Hailing India as "crunch proof" in its announcement via Biz Asia, investment firm Navyroof.com has highlighted its forthcoming seminar on Indian property to be held in Birmingham later this month with some eye-popping figures, such as a 70 per cent rise in property values... (read more)
Author: Jim Barnaby
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10. Urdu Poetry: a Historical Perspective
April 30, 2008
The beginnings of Urdu poetry can be traced as far back as the 13th century, when some poets of in the north of India started experimenting with the style. But the classic form of Urdu poetry that we modern humans have come to know did not really take on a final shape until the 17th century, when Urdu became the official language of the court in the Indian subcontinent.
Urdu poetry gained immense popularity in the 18th century when Urdu replaced Persian as the major language of the region. Urdu poetry has its linguistic roots etched in Persian, Turkish, and Arabic, and this colourful mix... (read more)
Author: Basit Habib
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11. Hotels India are fantastic
April 24, 2008
Well known all over the world for its ethnicity and culture the country of India is a dream destination for many foreign visitors and tourists. India is the largest country in the Indian Subcontinent and shares boundaries with China and Nepal to the north, Pakistan to the west, Bhutan to the north-east, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Indonesia lie to the south-east and Bangladesh and Myanmar to the east. If its land size is anything to go by, India is the seventh largest country in the world. Its multi-lingual and multi-ethnic cultural life is what appeals to the foreign masses. Handicrafts of In... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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12. The Pious Ganga
April 20, 2008
Through the ages, Ganga has been revered by million of Indians as the sacred river and is considered as the Goddess. Ganga or Ganges has been the symbol of India's age long tradition and culture. It holds the special pace in the heart of the Hindus and has been the most important river in the Indian subcontinent. Holiest of all Indian rivers, Ganga flows some 1550 miles and sustains the life of millions of people. In short , it is the lifeline of India. The source of the Ganga River is the Gangotri glacier, which is also known as the Gaumukh. It is called as the Gaumukh because the sha... (read more)
Author: Aparana Chauhan
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13. what is Cholera and what are it'scauses
April 16, 2008
Cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The infection is often mild or without symptoms, but sometimes it can be severe.
Cholera has been very rare in industrialized nations for the last 100 years; however, the disease is still common today in other parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent and sub-Saharan Africa. Although cholera can be life-threatening, it is easily prevented and treated. In the United States, because of advanced water and sanitation systems, cholera is not a major threat; however, eve... (read more)
Author: Peter Hutch
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14. Ashwagandha - Health Benefits of Ashwagandha
April 16, 2008
Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera or has a long medicinal history dating back 5000 years. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a very significant herbal drug in Ayurveda or Indian System of medication. This meticulous herb was used to treat a variety of infectious diseases as well as tremors and inflammation especially arthritis.
Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is a stunning delicate plant inhabitant to Indian subcontinent. Defined by green leaves, branched limbs, and topped by seeded yellow flowers. Ashwagandha or Withania Somnifera is an eye-catching in look and of very importance in... (read more)
Author: Peter rodrick
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15. Ayurveda Natural Care in our health
April 03, 2008
Ayurveda is an ancient system of health care and is native to the Indian subcontinent. The word "Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word ayus which means "life" or "life principle", and the word veda refers to a system of "knowledge". Hence "Ayurveda" is often called the "knowledge of life".
ayurveda-natural-care According to Charaka, "life" itself is defined as the "combination of the body, sense organs, mind and soul, the factor responsible for preventing decay and death, which sustains the body over time, and guides the processes of rebirth". According to this perspective, Ayu... (read more)
Author: swornambigai ambika
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16. Tourism in Dubai
March 25, 2008
Due to its location the UAE has been able to act as a connecting link between Europe and the Indian subcontinent, the Far East and Africa since time immemorial. It is still playing the role of intermediary between these vastly different cultures, the only difference being that air travel has significantly increased the number of visitors who come to the UAE. Traditional Arab hospitality and a delightful winter climate complemented by a highly sophisticated infrastructure and crime-free environment, have also contributed in recent years to creating an ideal atmosphere for the development ... (read more)
Author: sandra hamilton
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17. Incredible India
February 20, 2008
Introduction Incredible India is the most sough-after tourist destinations of traveler since the ancient time when the Indian subcontinent was explored by the outsiders. India had become a home to many visitors and invaders starting from the Aryans invasion during the pre-historic era of India. Thereafter, this mysterious land of India was explored by the Persian and Greek, Scythians, White Huns, Seljuks, Tartars, Mongols, Sassanians, Turks, Mughals and Durranis making successive inroads into the territories beyond Peshawar Valley and Indus and intermixed with the local people to enrich th... (read more)
Author: Minhaj Alam
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18. University - High Education Centers
January 20, 2008
The earliest relics of the first universities that the world ever saw have been found in different parts of the Indian subcontinent and in Persia. In fact the term ‘university' is usually used to denote the centers of higher education in these areas where these institutes of higher education are believed to have existed since several centuries before the birth of Christ. The term university designates a ‘community of scholars and teachers' and this meaning stems form the Latin universitus magistrorum et scholarium. The universities are engaged in providing undergraduate or bachelors and postgr... (read more)
Author: Robert Baird
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19. Indian Cricket Continues To Rule The Heart Of Cricket Fans In The Subcontinent
December 17, 2007
Think cricket and you have to think of India. The two seem to be inseparable pair that share a love and hate relationship. When the players come home after a stunning victory over their rivals in field, the whole of India is seen cheering. The scenario is completely reversed with a single loss. Overnight the heroes change into villains of the story who have let down their fans. However, the grudge against the cricketers is not long lasting, only until the next victory. Another interesting characteristic of the Indian cricket fan is his unlimited views and opinions about how a game should be pl... (read more)
Author: Ella Wilson
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20. Stay Cheerful With Cricket
November 26, 2007
Cricket is one such popular game that is loved by all people across the globe. However, it is the Indian-subcontinent that witnesses the most frenzied fans. However, the game is also known for its passion that crops up during any series. It is in fact, a life line for many of the game fans. The game has come a long way and has also carved a niche for itself amongst the non-cricket playing nations, including the United States and Canada.
Well, cricket is not just about playing with a bat or a ball but is worshipped in many cricket playing countries throughout the world. One can say that i... (read more)
Author: Ella Wilson
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