India has a large Muslim population. Statistics reveal that there are approximately 172 million people in India who identify themselves as followers of Islam. A majority of Muslims in India belong to the Sunni sect of Islam and others belong to the Shia sect of Islam. For thousands of years coastal communities of India, particularly…
Which Are The Best Paintings Of Raja Ravi Varma
Raja Ravi Varma is a celebrated Indian painter who’s known for bringing detail and realism into imagery. He’s recognized for painting beautiful canvases that have influenced several generations of Indian painters. He’s also the first person to make lithographs of his paintings easily affordable and available to the masses. He used European realism along with…
Which Are The Most Spoken Languages In India?
Is Hindi the most spoken language in India? Is there a difference between the spoken languages of Hindi and Urdu (the script might be different)? Why does India count Hindi and Urdu as different languages? According to the 2011 Census, there are 121 languages in India (there are hundreds of dialects). Each one of these…
When Did India Gain Its Independence From The British?
India gained it’s independence from United Kingdom at midnight on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, was an act enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and came into effect on August 15, 1947. This act partitioned “British India” into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India…
Where Is The Indian Subcontinent?
Is India in Asia? This is a question a lot of Indian Americans get asked. The answer is yes. India is very much part of Asia and is one of the major economic, political and military power houses of Asia. India is the second largest nation in Asia, both in terms of population and geographical…
Which Are The Best Indian Restaurants in Rittenhouse Square
I have lived in and around Philadelphia for a very long time. During this time I have had my fair share of Indian food (I am Indian origin!!). In my view the Indian food scene in Philadelphia is not one would expect considering Philly is known for its world class restaurants. Places near Philadelphia like…
Easy Guide To The Reading Terminal Market In Philadelphia
Reading Terminal Market is a completely enclosed market located at the intersection of N 12th Street and Cuthbert Street in Center City Philadelphia. It is open to the public and the entrance is free. It opened in 1893 and was initially a train shed of the Reading Railroad Company. It is a huge complex and…
Reasons Why Americans Are Not Traveling To India
In 2019, approximately 83 million American residents traveled abroad. The most visited countries were Mexico and Canada. Out of the 83 million, 37 million residents traveled to countries other than Mexico and Canada. The most visited countries (other than Mexico and Canada) are Western European countries (except Dominican Republic and China). Only about 1.4 million…
What Is The Best Way To Travel From Philadelphia To New York City?
How do I travel from Philadelphia to New York City? I get asked this question a lot from my friends who live in other cities and my colleagues. I grew up in an around Philadelphia. I have traveled between the two cities multiple times. Going to New York during the December holiday season is something…