Tirupati Balaji Temple is one the major tourist attractions of South India and also one of the richest temples. The faith and belief people have for Lord Vishnu or Swami is an unimaginable sight and quite interesting too. Displaying an interesting sight of incredible India, a visit to Tirupati Balaji temple is a must during your trip to this wonderland. Here are 20 interesting facts about this temple which has been alluring tourists all around the world. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TRIPUATI BALAJI - CHENNAI #1 The idol has real hair and they never get tangled. According to a legend, Gardhavan princess cut her hair and gave it to Swami, when he was hit by a shepherd and lost some of his own. #2 The idol appears to be standing in the middle of the sanctum from outside whereas the idol is actually slightly towards the right-hand corner of the Garba Gudi. #3 Nobody knows when was the lamp lit before the idol but everybody believes it has never extinguished and has b...

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...

Parrots are definitely among the most colorful birds out there. Known for their ability to talk back and sit on pirate’s shoulders, there’s a huge variety of these intelligent birds, which also means there’s a lot to learn about them! So check out these top 30 colorful facts about parrots! It is estimated that there are about 550 wild parrots living in New York City, especially in Queens and Brooklyn. No one is one hundred percent sure how they got there, but we know it definitely was not by natural migration. The most accepted theory is that they escaped from a shipment headed to JFK Airport. There is a death metal band called Hatebeak who’s lead and only vocalist is a grey parrot named Waldo. One of the most elusive and perplexing birds in the world is the Australian Night Parrot – there were only 3 confirmed sightings in over one century. Most parrots are known for being extremely intelligent – one species in particular, the Goffin cockatoo, and solve complex mechanical ...

If you take pride in your ability to solve even the toughest of riddles, here is a list of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Indian history. H istory  is full of lessons for us, but it also has mysteries for us to solve. Some of these mysteries are recent, others are millennia old – still waiting for answers. In India too, generations of scientists and researchers have grappled with many puzzling stories and events that have left them baffled over the years. Let’s take a look at some of these enigmas, some of which are truly inexplicable and puzzling, to learn more about the mysteries of India. You can play detective of course and leave us an explanation if you solve any in the comment box below – we would be happy  to cross them off our list! 1. Disappearance of the Indus Valley Civilization The Indus valley civilisation is perhaps India’s most ancient mystery. There are many unanswered questions about this great civilisation that was larger than ...

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. ...

Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly increase your productivity, reduce repetitive strain, and help keep you focused. For example, to copy text, you can highlight text and press the Ctrl+C shortcut. The shortcut is faster than moving your hands from the keyboard, highlighting with the mouse, choosing copy from the file menu, and then returning to the keyboard. Below are the top 10 keyboard shortcuts we recommend everyone memorize and use. Ctrl+C or Ctrl+Insert and Ctrl+X Both  Ctrl+C  and  Ctrl+ Insert  will copy  highlighted  text or a selected item. If you want to  cut  an item instead of copying it, press  Ctrl+X . This action removes the text or item and stores it in the clipboard for you, rather than just  copying  it to the clipboard while leaving the original behind. Apple  computer users can substitute the Ctrl key for the  command (cmd) key  on their computers. For example, pressing  Cmd+C ...

Space and stars are always the greatest mysteries for human beings, and we all know that a mystery always attracts a curious heart. As toddlers gazing at the sky with our glittering eyes and mouth open was always the best thing to do. Guess what? With time we grew up but this feeling didn't go away. Whether it is a child or a younger sibling or oneself also, questions about the cosmo side of life never end. Although, when we grow old and fall in love, then these stars look more beautiful and we become more romantic in the magical twinkling exquisiteness. Getting a chance to witness the beauty of a starry night sky is no longer an everyday affair when you step outside. Even when the sky is the clearest, artificial lights don't let the natural darkness to prevail, making night canvas of the sky look a lot less majestic than they should be. Although pollution has been one of the significant problems in witnessing these beautiful elements, there are 10 best place...

1.  Find My iPhone Find My iPhone, an app from Apple helps in finding lost, stolen, or misplaced iPhones and iPads. It  shows the location of the missing device on a visual map based on the last known location of your device . I liked its “Lost Mode” that locks down the device and displays a custom message too. What I liked is, like Google’s Find Device for Android, it packs in a lot more options than just finding your device. You can  play a sound, lock down your device, display a custom message, view recent location history , get driving directions to the device, and remotely wipe the complete device as well. Please follow these steps to activate Find My Phone on your device: Launch  Settings  app and click on your Apple ID at the top. Tap iCloud  and look for Find My Phone and  tap its switch to enable  it. You can follow the below steps to find your lost device using Find My iPhone: Open  iCloud  in a browser an...

Below are the full error messages that may be seen when the computer is booting. NTLDR is Missing Press any key to restart Boot: Couldn't find NTLDR Please insert another disk NTLDR is missing Press Ctrl Alt Del to Restart Computer is booting from a non-bootable source Many times this error is caused when the computer is attempting to boot from a non-bootable floppy disk or  CD-ROM . First verify that no  floppy diskette  or CD is in the computer, unless you are attempting to boot from a diskette. Note:  This error has also been known to occur when a  memory card  is in a  card reader  and the computer is attempting to boot from it. If you have any card reader or flash reader, make sure that no memory stick is inside the reader. Additionally, disconnect all  USB  drives,  cameras ,  ipods ,  iphones , etc. from the computer. If you are attempting to  boot  from a floppy diskette and are receivin...

Thugs of Hindostan is an upcoming action Adventure Bollywood film starring Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Ronit Roy in lead roles. Dhoom 3 director Vijay Krishna Acharya is directing the film for Yash Raj Films Productions. The trailer of Thugs of Hindostan is releasing on 27 September 2018, on the birthday of Late Yash Chopra. After the long career or both the actors, they never worked together in the same film. Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan possess many of their films with Amitabh Bachchan, but this is the first time Aamir and Amitabh Bachchan acting together. It would be great to see two legends of Bollywood in a single frame. Hrithik Roshan was the first choice for the lead role, due to dates problem, they picked Aamir Khan and we are glad. Aamir has done piercing on his ears and nose to get the perfect look of a period era thug. The film’s plot is based on Philip Meadows Taylor’s 1839 novel “ Confessions of a Thug “. Although i...