Amit Shah: He is more than just an election machine On the face of it,  BJP president  Amit Shah is less flamboyant than some of his illustrious predecessors, yet in terms of delivery of results, he stands shoulder-to-shoulder with them. What sets Shah apart from other politicians? Electoral astuteness is certainly the most critical determinant in his politics but more than that, commitment to ideology (vichardhara), value of workers (karyakarta) and sanctity of workplace (karyalaya) are three of Shah’s key attributes that make him stand out. When Shah was very young, his parents engaged teachers to ensure that he learnt India’s history. Mahatma Gandhi’s political thought and Bhagwat Puran are two big influences that shaped his thinking early in life from his mother, who was herself a Gandhian. His ideological moorings were reinforced when he joined the RSS and regularly started visiting shakhas. In one such shakha in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, he met his mentor Nare...

Aamir Khan Biography Aamir Khan is a famous actor, producer, and director of Hindi films who is regarded as one of the finest actors and youth icons in India. Early life of Aamir Khan Aamir Hussain Khan was born on March 14, 1965. He belongs to a Muslim family which for an extensive period of time has been associated with Hindi films. Aamir Khan’s father, Tahir Hussain was a producer of Hindi films. At the same time, Nasir Hussain, his uncle, was a renowned film producer, actor, and director. Their family came from Herat in Afghanistan. Aamir Khan is a second cousin to Dr Najma Heptulla, previous Chairperson of Rajya Sabha. He is also an inheritor of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the well-known academic and freedom fighter. Beginning of Aamir Khan’s career Aamir Khan began his journey as an actor when he was a child and acted in the film Yaadon Ki Baaraat in 1973. This film was directed and produced by his uncle Nasir Hussain and is one of the most remembered films o...

ISRO’s K Radhakrishnan is one of world’s top 10 scientists of 2014. For the first time in recent years, an Indian scientist working in India has been chosen as one of the top scientists of the year.      Science journal Nature, in a recent announcement, has named ISRO chairperson K Radhakrishnan as one of the 2014 top 10 scientists for his contribution to the Indian space odyssey.       In September 2014, India's Mars Orbiter Mission or Mangalyaan joined three other orbiters of European Space Agency and NASA in the orbit of the Red Planet. With this, India became the fourth country to have achieved the feat and the first country to have done this successfully in the first go. The mission aims to enable scientists to better understand how Mars transformed from a once water-rich planet to today's drier, colder and less hospitable world. However, this was not the only success that India tasted in the domain of space exploration. O...

The debate between the critics and reviewers on the matter of a good anti-malware or anti-virus software is long known and out of that debate, a software which has always garnered huge respect and positive reviews from the experts is MalwareBytes. Though it is agreed that it is not something special and is only enough to do what other software are doing, it brings plenty of features which could use from an antivirus of this price range. In this MalwareBytes Review, we shall be having a detailed insight into the software. MalwareBytes has been reviewed as a software which only sticks to the basics. However, it is also true that while other software try to advance from those basics and try to do something and mostly garner failure, MalwareBytes in that niche of basic features make the users to return towards it since those jumping anti-malware software have failed them. So while there is no real-time protection plan which is one of its cons, MalwareBytes does the complete s...

DVDFab Passkey Lite is the free version of DVDFab Passkey for DVD & Blu-ray. When the license of Passkey for DVD & Blu-ray is expired, it will turn into Passkey Lite. Passkey Lite contains part of functions that Passkey for DVD & Blu-ray has. It can remove some but not all DVD/Blu-ray protections, rip some DVDs/Blu-rays to images or folders and work with other software that Passkey for DVD & Blu-ray can work with. Remove Some but Not All DVD/Blu-ray Protections The DVD protections that can be removed by Passkey Lite are RC, RCE, APS, and UOPs. ARccOS, RipGuard, etc. are not included. For Blu-ray, it can remove AACS lower than V36, RC, BD-Live, and UOPs. It also gives you the power to change the region settings of Blu-ray players Power DVD and TotalMedia Theatre. Copy or Rip Some DVDs/Blu-rays to ISO Images or Folders For those DVDs and Blu-rays that Passkey Lite can decrypt completely, Passkey Lite can copy or rip them to ISO images or folders...

The Indian Armed Forces, consisting of the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are India’s shield and sword, which keep our interests safe, our enemies at bay and the people of our country secure and free. They are respected and adored for their valor and sense of duty by the entire country. Many of us would know about their triumphs and stellar contributions to civilian life. But here are a few facts which will increase your respect for the Indian military ten-fold. 1. India controls the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen glacier, at 5000 metres above Mean Sea Level (MSL). 2. India has the biggest "voluntary" army in the world. All serving and reserve personnel have actually “opted” for service. There is a provision for conscription (forced recruitment) in the constitution, but it has never been used. 3. Indian soldiers are considered among the very best in high altitude and mountain warfare. ...

1.  Butter Chicken  is one of the top orders at any Indian restaurant in the West and it is delicious. This sultry poultry dish tastes great with kaali daal (black lentils), naan, and a green salad. The daal and naan recipes are below so you can have a full, home-cooked Indian meal tonight. The best part about this recipe is that the only ingredient you may need is curry powder. Besides that, you'll need common items like olive oil, onion, garlic, ginger, butter, and tomato puree. 2.   Tandoori Chicken -  Next on the list is that famous Indian barbecue chicken recipe. It's hard to find anyone who doesn't fall in love with tandoori chicken. Serve this one over basmati rice tossed with turmeric and add a few slices of fresh onion for an extra kick.  Once you have the basic recipe for Tandoori Masala  prepare and store it so you can cook tandoori chicken anytime you feel the urge. Trust us, this  will  become your family's new favorite...

1. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu Kashmir: ‘Receive Strength at the Earthly Abode of Goddess Shakti’ From high up in the mountains Mata Vaishno Devi calls out to her devotees… Situated on the Trikuta Hills in Jammu, the abode of Mata Vaishno is amongst the most popular pilgrimage in India. Experience an indescribable delight in taking an arduous trek that further leads to the caves where the goddess presides over and bestows countless blessings. Beautiful landscape, pervading divinity and thrilling adventure…this is one journey in India that will remain etched in your memories forever. 2. Golden Temple/Swarn Mandir/Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar. ‘Set Your Eyes on the Vast Horizon and Divinity is all You can See…’ The unparalleled reflection of the pious golden edifice onthe ambrosial nectar (lake) and the horde of pilgrims loitering in the shrine complex urge one to visit this popular religious place in India. Built by the fourth Sikh Guru, Ramdass Sahib ...

1. INDIAN PARLkIAMENT WAS DESIGNED BY ?  Design of Indian Parliament created by 2 Britishers Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker. Both of those were also responsible for overall designing and construction of Delhi. First Foundation of Indian Parliament House laid on 12 February 1921.  2. TOOK 15 YEARS FOR CONSTRUCTION  Sansad Bhavan construction started in 1912 and opened in 1927. Right now, it’s one of the most important and historical buildings of India. 83 lac price of money to get the marvellous building created.  3. INCLUDE 2 HOUSES  The Parliament House or Sansad Bhavan include 2 houses, the upper House and the Lower House. The higher house is also called the Rajya Sabha or Council of States whereas Lok Sabha is also called the Lower House. The members of the Parliament are either elected by the people of India or nominated by the President of India. The legislature or Parliament headed by the President of India. The ...

With abundant historic sites, bustling markets, and endless cultural institutions, Mumbai is a city packed with places that will be rewarding for any visitor. To help you navigate the best of what this vibrant city has to offer, Culture Trip has put together a guide of 12 must-see attractions. 1. Gateway of India Commemorating the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to the city, the Gateway of India is perhaps the most known among Mumbai’s historic monuments. However, it also happens to be the spot from where the last British troops departed the country after centuries of their colonial presence. Designed by Scottish architect George Wittet, who took from Indo-Islamic, Indian and Roman influences, the structure was completed only in 1914, with its foundation stone laid in 1911. 2. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus As the country’s most famous railway station and one of Mumbai’s most iconic landmarks, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is one of the best spots to wi...