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Medical Tourism
India - Biggest Hub for Medical Tourism
India has recently gained fame due to the rising Medical Tourism. The low costs of the world-class medical facilities and the highly skillful & experienced Doctors, has resulted in tremendous increase in Travel and Tours in India. The Ministry of Tourism of the Indian Government is offering special concessions to tourists coming for Medical purpose. The various hospitals in India have also formed associations with top Tour and Travels firms for the convenience of the Medical tourists. Several luxury tours at various travel destinations are offered at very reasonable rates.
India has recently gained fame due to the rising Medical Tourism. The low costs of the world-class medical facilities and the highly skillful & experienced Doctors, has resulted in tremendous increase in Travel and Tours in India. The Ministry of Tourism of the Indian Government is offering special concessions to tourists coming for Medical purpose. The various hospitals in India have also formed associations with top Tour and Travels firms for the convenience of the Medical tourists. Several luxury tours at various travel destinations are offered at very reasonable rates.
Travel Tips for India bound Tourists
• Know the weather before leaving and pack clothes accordingly.
• Keep your money at different places and not all at one place.
• Carry travelers’ cheque and keep its copies at another place.
• Keep valid ID cards
• Keep your valuables at a safe place before leaving your hotel rooms.
• Always keep some important numbers handy in case of emergency.
• Be aware of touts and always approach Government tourist Boards for car rentals, etc.
• International Tourists must keep essential contact numbers of their respective embassies.
• Medical insurance is a must for International travelers.
Important Points for travelers before Hiring a Car:
• Hire from an authorized tour operator
• Tourist cars always have yellow number plate with black digits.
• Check the license of the driver.
• Check the car's insurance.
• Carefully check the condition of the car.
• Understand all the policies of the company.
• Know the weather before leaving and pack clothes accordingly.
• Keep your money at different places and not all at one place.
• Carry travelers’ cheque and keep its copies at another place.
• Keep valid ID cards
• Keep your valuables at a safe place before leaving your hotel rooms.
• Always keep some important numbers handy in case of emergency.
• Be aware of touts and always approach Government tourist Boards for car rentals, etc.
• International Tourists must keep essential contact numbers of their respective embassies.
• Medical insurance is a must for International travelers.
Important Points for travelers before Hiring a Car:
• Hire from an authorized tour operator
• Tourist cars always have yellow number plate with black digits.
• Check the license of the driver.
• Check the car's insurance.
• Carefully check the condition of the car.
• Understand all the policies of the company.
Travel Guide
Travel Guide for tourists traveling to India
• Footprint India Handbook -(Passport Books) - 2001
• Lovely Planet India
• Lovely Planet Phrasebook (Language Survival Kit)
• India by Rail
• The Rough Guide Insight Guide to South India
• AA Explorer India
• Holy Places and Temples of India
• India (Eyewitness travel Guide) (Turtleback) by DK Publishing
• India-culture smart:a quick guide to customs & etiquette – By Nicki Grihault
• India (Country Guide) – Sarina Singh
• Frommer's India (Frommer's Complete) By Pippa de Bruyn
• Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (Eyewitness Travel Guide) By DK Publishing
India:25 ultimate experiences (Rough Guide 25)
• Footprint India Handbook -(Passport Books) - 2001
• Lovely Planet India
• Lovely Planet Phrasebook (Language Survival Kit)
• India by Rail
• The Rough Guide Insight Guide to South India
• AA Explorer India
• Holy Places and Temples of India
• India (Eyewitness travel Guide) (Turtleback) by DK Publishing
• India-culture smart:a quick guide to customs & etiquette – By Nicki Grihault
• India (Country Guide) – Sarina Singh
• Frommer's India (Frommer's Complete) By Pippa de Bruyn
• Delhi, Agra and Jaipur (Eyewitness Travel Guide) By DK Publishing
India:25 ultimate experiences (Rough Guide 25)
EDUCATION IN INDIA
EDUCATION IN INDIA
India is world’s oldest learning and education center. Nalanda, “one of the first and greatest universities in the global history” is located in Patna, Bihar. The Indian language Sanskrit is the mother of all languages of the world. India has given birth to many highly educated and learned scholars and notable personalities like Aryabhatta, Gautam Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teressa and many more. Today, Indians are creating a mark in every field, Management, Biotechnology, Science, Law, Economics, Media, Politics, Information Technology, the list is endless. NASA comprises of a enormous number of Indian scientists, most of the Professors at different universities of the world have Indian origin teachers, many well known MNC's around the globe are being headed by Indians and last but surely not the least, Indian women have been winning most of the International Beauty & Talent contests. All this has been achieved only with Education in India.
India is a fast developing nation and in this progressive world “Education is the key to success”. India boasts of some of the finest universities and educational institutions of the world like IIT's, IIM's, IISc, AIIMS, NIT, BITS, D.U., JNU, BHU, etc. The Education Department of the Indian Government has been striving to attain 100% literacy rate of its 1.13 billion population with elementary, primary, higher secondary and even adult education. Due to the efforts of the Department of Education 'Girl child education' initiative was started which has been fairly successful. The Education Dept also started the “Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan” in entire India that was highly appreciated and also received incredible response. It’s solely due to the Department's sincere efforts that today free education is provided to all children upto the age of 14 years through its Compulsory Education Programs.
Distance Education Universities in India
Distant education in India has become quite a popular option among the youth today. Numerous universities in India are offering a wide variety of courses of different fields. Whether you want to do your graduation, post graduation, diploma courses, certificate courses, M. Phil or any other course, Distance education universities in India offers all. Those who want to study while working, Distant education is the best option to take up. These universities also offer online education facility. Now open learning colleges and universities in India are not looked down upon, they are at par with other regular colleges. Symbiosis University has earned a distinguishing name for its distant education programs. Many International students today are opting for colleges in India especially DU, JNU, Symbiosis, IGNOU etc.
Management Education in India – MBA in India
Management Education in India has become the hottest and most favored course in past few years. Thousands of business schools have sprang up all over India providing various MBA courses in different fields like Marketing, HR, Finance, Media Management, IT, Insurance & Banking, Retail Management, International Relations, etc. Several Indian universities have gained considerable recognition for their MBA courses like Symbiosis, IIM's, FMS, IIPM, IMT, etc. Most of these Business School in India also provide online education programs for the convenience of their students.
India is world’s oldest learning and education center. Nalanda, “one of the first and greatest universities in the global history” is located in Patna, Bihar. The Indian language Sanskrit is the mother of all languages of the world. India has given birth to many highly educated and learned scholars and notable personalities like Aryabhatta, Gautam Buddha, Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teressa and many more. Today, Indians are creating a mark in every field, Management, Biotechnology, Science, Law, Economics, Media, Politics, Information Technology, the list is endless. NASA comprises of a enormous number of Indian scientists, most of the Professors at different universities of the world have Indian origin teachers, many well known MNC's around the globe are being headed by Indians and last but surely not the least, Indian women have been winning most of the International Beauty & Talent contests. All this has been achieved only with Education in India.
India is a fast developing nation and in this progressive world “Education is the key to success”. India boasts of some of the finest universities and educational institutions of the world like IIT's, IIM's, IISc, AIIMS, NIT, BITS, D.U., JNU, BHU, etc. The Education Department of the Indian Government has been striving to attain 100% literacy rate of its 1.13 billion population with elementary, primary, higher secondary and even adult education. Due to the efforts of the Department of Education 'Girl child education' initiative was started which has been fairly successful. The Education Dept also started the “Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan” in entire India that was highly appreciated and also received incredible response. It’s solely due to the Department's sincere efforts that today free education is provided to all children upto the age of 14 years through its Compulsory Education Programs.
Distance Education Universities in India
Distant education in India has become quite a popular option among the youth today. Numerous universities in India are offering a wide variety of courses of different fields. Whether you want to do your graduation, post graduation, diploma courses, certificate courses, M. Phil or any other course, Distance education universities in India offers all. Those who want to study while working, Distant education is the best option to take up. These universities also offer online education facility. Now open learning colleges and universities in India are not looked down upon, they are at par with other regular colleges. Symbiosis University has earned a distinguishing name for its distant education programs. Many International students today are opting for colleges in India especially DU, JNU, Symbiosis, IGNOU etc.
Management Education in India – MBA in India
Management Education in India has become the hottest and most favored course in past few years. Thousands of business schools have sprang up all over India providing various MBA courses in different fields like Marketing, HR, Finance, Media Management, IT, Insurance & Banking, Retail Management, International Relations, etc. Several Indian universities have gained considerable recognition for their MBA courses like Symbiosis, IIM's, FMS, IIPM, IMT, etc. Most of these Business School in India also provide online education programs for the convenience of their students.
Commonwealth Games 2010
Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games, a Sports meet of athletes of British Commonwealth countries, is held every four years in the city that bids the highest for hosting the Games. The upcoming Commonwealth Games that are to be held in New Delhi, India from October 3-14, 2010 were last held in Melbourne, Australia between 15-26 March in 2006. The Games are the most awaited Athletics & Sports meet among the Commonwealth nations. Its tickets are sold out days long before the scheduled event. Next meet i.e. 2014 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
History of Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games first began in 1930 as British Empire Games and were hosted by Canada. It soon changed its name to British & Commonwealth Games in 1954 and later it became British Commonwealth Games in 1970. The Games got its name – Commonwealth Games in 1974. The sports meet has been held in various cities of Commonwealth nations since then and even has been boycotted by nations to show protest against the Apartheid practice in South Africa by the crown.
Common Practices at Commonwealth Games
Prior to every Commonwealth Games meet there is a relay of athletes carrying baton from Buckingham Palace to the opening ceremony at the host country. A "Parade of Athletes" is held whereby all nations march in an alphabetical order and the host nation of the previous Games marches first. The host of the existing Games marches in the end of the Parade. There are only three National Flags- previous Games host, current host and the next Games host, fly from the stadium to poles used for medal ceremonies.
Commonwealth Games Village Delhi 2010
In 2010, India will be hosting the Commonwealth Games for the first time. This is the biggest ever sports event to be held on the Indian soil after 1982 Asian Games. India will be the second nation in Asia after Malaysia to host the Games. The Commonwealth Games 2010 opening and closing ceremony will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in an extravagant style. A Countdown Run of “1000 Days to Go” flagged down by Mr. Tejinder Khanna received astounding response from people of all ages and fields. The Games logo that was revealed on 6th January, 2008 has been inspired by Ashok Chakra symbolizes freedom, unity and power of the Indian natives. The diverse culture and vibrancy of India is magnificently depicted by the various colours of the logo. It conveys the rise of India as a major Global Economic power. The different games to be organized by the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 with the motto "Come out and Play" are:
• Archery
• Athletics
• Aquatics
• Badminton
• Boxing
• Cycling
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Rugby
• Shooting
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
Third Youth Commonwealth Games
India hosted the Third Youth Commonwealth Games at Pune, Maharashtra on 12-18 October, 2008, received a huge response and terrific appreciation from all. The Indian Government was incredibly praised for being outstanding hosts. The various sports events held at the Youth Commonwealth Games were:
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Boxing
• Shooting
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
Delhi's Preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has constructed a 230.7 million US Dollar Games Village of global standards near the eastern banks of the River Yamuna, on NH 24. The village that is spread over 63.5 acres is situated adjacent to the world's most expensive and famed Akshardham Temple, Noida. It is located right near all famous tourist spots of Delhi like Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Iskcon Temple, Red Fort, India Gate. Key shopping areas are also located nearby like Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, South Ex, Lajpat Nagar and the various malls of South Delhi and Noida. The Delhi Government, over the last few years, has taken radical steps for the advancement of the city and has skillfully changed the whole appearance of the capital. The DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) was one of the first initiatives of the Government and it received astonishing admiration from not just the natives but the world over. The BRT corridor connecting South Delhi to Central Delhi, revamp of bus shelters, restoration of the various heritage sites, excellent public transport system, the Yamuna Tunnel Project, Flyovers, clover flyovers, 8 lane toll on NH 8 connecting Delhi-Gurgaon, introduction of economy cabs, small & medium hotels as well as guest houses, etc are some of the foremost steps taken by the Delhi Government for Commonwealth Games 2010.
Now all public places and the entire public transport has been specifically planned to be disable-friendly like low floor CNG buses, air conditioned low floor buses, Delhi Metro, Delhi Railway Stations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has also undergone an absolute change ever since it has been taken-over by GMR Infrastructure. A new runway was recently added and is the biggest till date. All the multi national brands have opened their outlets in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).
Other Preparations
Delhi Government is striving to make the city completely pollution free with its entire public transport CNG based. Lots of entertainment facilities are being upgraded and created. Special English teaching classes are being provided to all those who are expected to in regular contact with tourists e.g. Cab drivers, guards, waiters, service staff, auto drivers, bus conductors, metro staff, Airport staff, Railway staff, etc. Additionally, use of renewable energy, use of solar energy, water harvesting, green buildings, is also being promoted by Delhi Govt. for Commonwealth Games 2010.
Games Venues
Venues Address Phone No
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Lodi Estate, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Patiala House, Near Shreya Hospital, New Delhi, 110001 011-23389740
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex IP Estate, New Delhi - 110002
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range Surajkund Road, Tughlakabad Fort, New Delhi, 110043 011-6986802,09871220884
Tyagraj Sports Complex
Talkatora Indoor Stadium Near Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Siri Fort Complex August Kranti Marg, Khelgaon, New Delhi, 110049 011-26497482, 26496657
Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi, 110092 011-22166499
Delhi University University Of Delhi, North Campus, Near Mall Road, Delhi 110007 011-27667190
R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex Tennis Complex, Africa Avenue, Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi - 110029 (011) 26176279, 26176250, 26176258
SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Training Venues
Event Training Venue Address Phone Number
Aquatics Major Dhyan Chandra National stadium Patiala House, New Delhi H.O. Delhi-110001 Near Shreya Hospital 011-23389740
Aquatics Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Aquatics Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Athletics Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Athletics Chattrasal Stadium
Athletics Games Village
Athletics Delhi University Benito Jaurez Road, New Delhi- 110021 Fax: 24110174
Athletics Games Village
Badminton Siri fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Badminton Saket Sports complex Saket, New Delhi - 110017 29561581,29561678 29561581
Boxing Delhi University Benito Jaurez Road, New Delhi- 110021 Fax: 24110174
Cycling Velodrome, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex I.P. Estate. New Delhi - 110002
Gymnastics Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium IP Estate, New Delhi - 110002
Gymnastics Yamuna Sports Complex(Rhythmic Gymnastics) Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Hockey Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium Near India Gate, 3 km away from the Commonwealth Games Village, New Delhi.
Hockey Shivaji Stadium Bhagat Singh Marg, Near Gole Market, New Delhi - 110001
Lawn Bowls Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Netball Delhi university University Of Delhi, North Campus, Near Mall Road, Delhi 110007 011 27667190
Netball Games Village
Rugby St. Stephan's College University Enclave, Delhi - 110007
Rugby Hindu College North Campus, Delhi University, Kamla Nagar, Delhi 110007 011 27667184
Rugby Khalsa College Dev Nagar, New Delhi-110 005.
Rugby Ramjas College University Enclave Delhi, Delhi 110007
Rugby Kirorimal College University Of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi 110007
Rugby Sri Ram College of Commerce Delhi University North Campus, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 110007
Rugby Daulatram College 4. Patel Marg, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 011 27667863
Rugby Jamia Milia Islamia University Okhla New Delhi, New Delhi 110020 011 26983169
Shooting Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range Surajkund Road,Tughlakabad Fort, New Delhi, 110043 6986802, 09871220884
Shooting CRPF Campus, Kadarpur
Squash Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium) 26497482, 26496657
Table Tennis Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Table Tennis Jamia Milia Islamia
Weightlifting Games Village,Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Bhism Pitamah Road, Lodhi Road, Delhi-110003 Near-Sai Baba Mandir 011-24369400, 24369409
Wrestling Sri Ram College of Commerce(women) Delhi University North Campus, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 110007
Wrestling Ludlow Castle
Wrestling Games Village
Tennis R.K.Khanna Sports Complex
Tennis Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Archery Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Commonwealth Games, a Sports meet of athletes of British Commonwealth countries, is held every four years in the city that bids the highest for hosting the Games. The upcoming Commonwealth Games that are to be held in New Delhi, India from October 3-14, 2010 were last held in Melbourne, Australia between 15-26 March in 2006. The Games are the most awaited Athletics & Sports meet among the Commonwealth nations. Its tickets are sold out days long before the scheduled event. Next meet i.e. 2014 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.
History of Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games first began in 1930 as British Empire Games and were hosted by Canada. It soon changed its name to British & Commonwealth Games in 1954 and later it became British Commonwealth Games in 1970. The Games got its name – Commonwealth Games in 1974. The sports meet has been held in various cities of Commonwealth nations since then and even has been boycotted by nations to show protest against the Apartheid practice in South Africa by the crown.
Common Practices at Commonwealth Games
Prior to every Commonwealth Games meet there is a relay of athletes carrying baton from Buckingham Palace to the opening ceremony at the host country. A "Parade of Athletes" is held whereby all nations march in an alphabetical order and the host nation of the previous Games marches first. The host of the existing Games marches in the end of the Parade. There are only three National Flags- previous Games host, current host and the next Games host, fly from the stadium to poles used for medal ceremonies.
Commonwealth Games Village Delhi 2010
In 2010, India will be hosting the Commonwealth Games for the first time. This is the biggest ever sports event to be held on the Indian soil after 1982 Asian Games. India will be the second nation in Asia after Malaysia to host the Games. The Commonwealth Games 2010 opening and closing ceremony will take place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in an extravagant style. A Countdown Run of “1000 Days to Go” flagged down by Mr. Tejinder Khanna received astounding response from people of all ages and fields. The Games logo that was revealed on 6th January, 2008 has been inspired by Ashok Chakra symbolizes freedom, unity and power of the Indian natives. The diverse culture and vibrancy of India is magnificently depicted by the various colours of the logo. It conveys the rise of India as a major Global Economic power. The different games to be organized by the Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 with the motto "Come out and Play" are:
• Archery
• Athletics
• Aquatics
• Badminton
• Boxing
• Cycling
• Gymnastics
• Hockey
• Rugby
• Shooting
• Squash
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
Third Youth Commonwealth Games
India hosted the Third Youth Commonwealth Games at Pune, Maharashtra on 12-18 October, 2008, received a huge response and terrific appreciation from all. The Indian Government was incredibly praised for being outstanding hosts. The various sports events held at the Youth Commonwealth Games were:
• Athletics
• Badminton
• Boxing
• Shooting
• Swimming
• Table Tennis
• Tennis
• Weightlifting
• Wrestling
Delhi's Preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has constructed a 230.7 million US Dollar Games Village of global standards near the eastern banks of the River Yamuna, on NH 24. The village that is spread over 63.5 acres is situated adjacent to the world's most expensive and famed Akshardham Temple, Noida. It is located right near all famous tourist spots of Delhi like Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Iskcon Temple, Red Fort, India Gate. Key shopping areas are also located nearby like Connaught Place, Greater Kailash, South Ex, Lajpat Nagar and the various malls of South Delhi and Noida. The Delhi Government, over the last few years, has taken radical steps for the advancement of the city and has skillfully changed the whole appearance of the capital. The DMRC (Delhi Metro Rail Corporation) was one of the first initiatives of the Government and it received astonishing admiration from not just the natives but the world over. The BRT corridor connecting South Delhi to Central Delhi, revamp of bus shelters, restoration of the various heritage sites, excellent public transport system, the Yamuna Tunnel Project, Flyovers, clover flyovers, 8 lane toll on NH 8 connecting Delhi-Gurgaon, introduction of economy cabs, small & medium hotels as well as guest houses, etc are some of the foremost steps taken by the Delhi Government for Commonwealth Games 2010.
Now all public places and the entire public transport has been specifically planned to be disable-friendly like low floor CNG buses, air conditioned low floor buses, Delhi Metro, Delhi Railway Stations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport has also undergone an absolute change ever since it has been taken-over by GMR Infrastructure. A new runway was recently added and is the biggest till date. All the multi national brands have opened their outlets in Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL).
Other Preparations
Delhi Government is striving to make the city completely pollution free with its entire public transport CNG based. Lots of entertainment facilities are being upgraded and created. Special English teaching classes are being provided to all those who are expected to in regular contact with tourists e.g. Cab drivers, guards, waiters, service staff, auto drivers, bus conductors, metro staff, Airport staff, Railway staff, etc. Additionally, use of renewable energy, use of solar energy, water harvesting, green buildings, is also being promoted by Delhi Govt. for Commonwealth Games 2010.
Games Venues
Venues Address Phone No
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Lodi Estate, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi
Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium Patiala House, Near Shreya Hospital, New Delhi, 110001 011-23389740
Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Complex IP Estate, New Delhi - 110002
Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range Surajkund Road, Tughlakabad Fort, New Delhi, 110043 011-6986802,09871220884
Tyagraj Sports Complex
Talkatora Indoor Stadium Near Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Siri Fort Complex August Kranti Marg, Khelgaon, New Delhi, 110049 011-26497482, 26496657
Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi, 110092 011-22166499
Delhi University University Of Delhi, North Campus, Near Mall Road, Delhi 110007 011-27667190
R.K. Khanna Tennis Complex Tennis Complex, Africa Avenue, Safdarjung Enclave, Delhi - 110029 (011) 26176279, 26176250, 26176258
SPM Swimming Pool Complex
Training Venues
Event Training Venue Address Phone Number
Aquatics Major Dhyan Chandra National stadium Patiala House, New Delhi H.O. Delhi-110001 Near Shreya Hospital 011-23389740
Aquatics Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Aquatics Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Athletics Thyagaraj Sports Complex
Athletics Chattrasal Stadium
Athletics Games Village
Athletics Delhi University Benito Jaurez Road, New Delhi- 110021 Fax: 24110174
Athletics Games Village
Badminton Siri fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Badminton Saket Sports complex Saket, New Delhi - 110017 29561581,29561678 29561581
Boxing Delhi University Benito Jaurez Road, New Delhi- 110021 Fax: 24110174
Cycling Velodrome, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex I.P. Estate. New Delhi - 110002
Gymnastics Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium IP Estate, New Delhi - 110002
Gymnastics Yamuna Sports Complex(Rhythmic Gymnastics) Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Hockey Maj. Dhyan Chand National Stadium Near India Gate, 3 km away from the Commonwealth Games Village, New Delhi.
Hockey Shivaji Stadium Bhagat Singh Marg, Near Gole Market, New Delhi - 110001
Lawn Bowls Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Netball Delhi university University Of Delhi, North Campus, Near Mall Road, Delhi 110007 011 27667190
Netball Games Village
Rugby St. Stephan's College University Enclave, Delhi - 110007
Rugby Hindu College North Campus, Delhi University, Kamla Nagar, Delhi 110007 011 27667184
Rugby Khalsa College Dev Nagar, New Delhi-110 005.
Rugby Ramjas College University Enclave Delhi, Delhi 110007
Rugby Kirorimal College University Of Delhi, North Campus, Delhi 110007
Rugby Sri Ram College of Commerce Delhi University North Campus, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 110007
Rugby Daulatram College 4. Patel Marg, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 011 27667863
Rugby Jamia Milia Islamia University Okhla New Delhi, New Delhi 110020 011 26983169
Shooting Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range Surajkund Road,Tughlakabad Fort, New Delhi, 110043 6986802, 09871220884
Shooting CRPF Campus, Kadarpur
Squash Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium) 26497482, 26496657
Table Tennis Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Table Tennis Jamia Milia Islamia
Weightlifting Games Village,Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Bhism Pitamah Road, Lodhi Road, Delhi-110003 Near-Sai Baba Mandir 011-24369400, 24369409
Wrestling Sri Ram College of Commerce(women) Delhi University North Campus, Maurice Nagar, Delhi 110007
Wrestling Ludlow Castle
Wrestling Games Village
Tennis R.K.Khanna Sports Complex
Tennis Siri Fort Sports Complex August Kranti Marg, New Delhi - 110 049 (Near Siri Fort Auditorium)
Archery Yamuna Sports Complex Surajmal Vihar, New Delhi 110092 22166499
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Major Airports In India
Infrastructure in India has developed rapidly in the past decade. In the past few years there has been a revolution in the civil aviation sector in India.
Here is a List of Major Airports in India :
New Delhi - Indira Gandhi International Airports of New Delhi.
Mumbai - Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai - Navi Mumbai International Airport (under construction).
Ahmedabad - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Pune - Pune International Airport (Lohegaon Airport) / Lohegaon Air Force Base.
Kolkata - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata.
Chennai - Chennai International Airport at Chennai (Meenambakkam Airport).
Bangalore - International Airport (Hindustan Airport) , Bengaluru International Airport.
Mangalore - Mangalore International Airport.
Kochi (Cochin) / Nedumbassery - Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery Airport).
Kozhikode (Calicut) - Calicut International Airport (Karipur Airport).
Thiruvananthapuram - Trivandrum International Airport.
Bhopal - Bhopal Airport (Bairagarh Airport, Raja Bhoj Airport).
Indore - Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport.
Nagpur - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport / Sonegaon Air Force Base.
Orissa - Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar Airport).
Amritsar - Raja Sansi International Airport (Amritsar International Airport).
Jaipur- Jaipur Airport (Sanganer, Sanganeer Airport).
Agra - Agra Airport (Kheria Airport).
Chandigarh - Chandigarh Airport / Chandigarh Air Force Base.
Goa - Dabolim Airport (Goa Airport) / Dabolim Navy Airbase.
Guwahati - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati Air Force Base, Guwahati Int'l).
Hyderabad - Hyderabad International Airport (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport).
Tirumala - Tirupati (Tirupathi) - Tirupati Airport.
Vishakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam Airport (Vizag Airport).
Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Port Blair - Vir Savarkar Airport (Port Blair Airport).
Daman and Diu (Union Territory) -
Daman - Daman Airport.
Diu - Diu Airport.
Here is a List of Major Airports in India :
New Delhi - Indira Gandhi International Airports of New Delhi.
Mumbai - Chattrapati Shivaji International Airport of Mumbai.
Navi Mumbai - Navi Mumbai International Airport (under construction).
Ahmedabad - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport.
Pune - Pune International Airport (Lohegaon Airport) / Lohegaon Air Force Base.
Kolkata - Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport of Kolkata.
Chennai - Chennai International Airport at Chennai (Meenambakkam Airport).
Bangalore - International Airport (Hindustan Airport) , Bengaluru International Airport.
Mangalore - Mangalore International Airport.
Kochi (Cochin) / Nedumbassery - Cochin International Airport (Nedumbassery Airport).
Kozhikode (Calicut) - Calicut International Airport (Karipur Airport).
Thiruvananthapuram - Trivandrum International Airport.
Bhopal - Bhopal Airport (Bairagarh Airport, Raja Bhoj Airport).
Indore - Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport.
Nagpur - Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport / Sonegaon Air Force Base.
Orissa - Bhubaneswar Biju Patnaik Airport (Bhubaneswar Airport).
Amritsar - Raja Sansi International Airport (Amritsar International Airport).
Jaipur- Jaipur Airport (Sanganer, Sanganeer Airport).
Agra - Agra Airport (Kheria Airport).
Chandigarh - Chandigarh Airport / Chandigarh Air Force Base.
Goa - Dabolim Airport (Goa Airport) / Dabolim Navy Airbase.
Guwahati - Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (Guwahati Air Force Base, Guwahati Int'l).
Hyderabad - Hyderabad International Airport (Rajiv Gandhi International Airport).
Tirumala - Tirupati (Tirupathi) - Tirupati Airport.
Vishakhapatnam - Visakhapatnam Airport (Vizag Airport).
Andaman & Nicobar Islands - Port Blair - Vir Savarkar Airport (Port Blair Airport).
Daman and Diu (Union Territory) -
Daman - Daman Airport.
Diu - Diu Airport.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Taj and Trident Hotels Reopen
The Two five star hotels in Mumbai, the Taj Mahal Palace and Trident hotels which were sites of the 26/11 terror strikes welcome guests once again. The Trident and Taj Mahal hotels received their first guests since the carnage, with staff praised for their dedication and resilience. Both hotels were officially reopened after commemoration services, where prayers were said by religious leaders. The hotels have upgraded their security and have also set up funds to help those affected by the attacks - the Taj Public Service Welfare Trust and the Oberoi Care Fund respectively. Both hotels are back to its high life and glitter, symbolising Mumbai's efforts to return to normality after a brush with terror that left many people dead and a city scarred forever. However, even as both the hotels open up and bounce back to life with the physical scars being covered up with renovation, it is the emotional scars which will take some time to go.
Taj and the Trident hotels, rose back from the debris in less than a month’s time, to stand as twin symbols of India’s indomitable spirit.
Taj and the Trident hotels, rose back from the debris in less than a month’s time, to stand as twin symbols of India’s indomitable spirit.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Qutab Minar : The Tallest Monument in India
Qutab Minar is the world's tallest brick minaret in Delhi. The Qutab Minar is notable for being one of the earliest and most prominent examples of Indo-Islamic architecture. King Qutubuddin Aibak of Slave dynasty laid the foundation of the Qutab Minar in 1199 AD which was later finished by his son-in-law and successor Iltutmish.
The Qutab Minar is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top. It is a 5 storied tower. Each tower of the famous Qutab Minar has unique designs.The minaret is made of fluted red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran. Numerous inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters in different places of the Minar reveal the history of Qutab. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutab complex. The complex has a number of other important monuments like the gateway built in 1310, the Alai Darwaza, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque; one of the oldest existing mosques in India, the tombs of Altamish, Alauddin Khalji and Imam Zamin; the 2000 year old 7m high Iron Pillar - the Alai Minar; another tower 27m high, the Madrasa or School, great screen of Qutbuddin Aibak in the mosque etc. The complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi.
The architectural wonder is surrounded by a lush green garden, which is a much favoured leisure pad for Delhites, and you can see people lazing out their in winter afternoons. In the end, We can say that it is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India and one of the most important landmarks of Delhi.
The Qutab Minar is 72 meters high (237.8 ft) with 379 steps leading to the top. It is a 5 storied tower. Each tower of the famous Qutab Minar has unique designs.The minaret is made of fluted red sandstone covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Quran. Numerous inscriptions in Arabic and Nagari characters in different places of the Minar reveal the history of Qutab. It is surrounded by several other ancient and medieval structures and ruins, collectively known as Qutab complex. The complex has a number of other important monuments like the gateway built in 1310, the Alai Darwaza, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque; one of the oldest existing mosques in India, the tombs of Altamish, Alauddin Khalji and Imam Zamin; the 2000 year old 7m high Iron Pillar - the Alai Minar; another tower 27m high, the Madrasa or School, great screen of Qutbuddin Aibak in the mosque etc. The complex is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Delhi.
The architectural wonder is surrounded by a lush green garden, which is a much favoured leisure pad for Delhites, and you can see people lazing out their in winter afternoons. In the end, We can say that it is undoubtedly one of the finest stone towers in India and one of the most important landmarks of Delhi.
Doctor's Nexus with Pharmaceutical Firms
How confident would you feel when what has been prescribed to you by your doctor is what you need? Drug manufacturers are no strangers to handing out gifts and putting up contests for prizes with doctors in lieu of sale of their medicines. These unethical marketing practices are a threat to patients and hospitals. In one such case, 100 doctors who topped the prescribers charts from cities like Ahmedabad, Chennai, Alwar, Belgaum, Ambala and Agra participated in a lucky draw and were awarded publicly by the Gujarat-based Torrent Pharmaceutical. There have been many such cases of unethical practices going on in Delhi since years. The doctors have been prescibing medicines which are available in particular shops and nowhere else, so that the chemists and the doctors become the real beneficiaries, ignoring the fact that it might prove expensive for a patient. In India, we just have vague assurances of self-regulation by the drug industry and reliance on doctors ethics. Doctors are being bribed and the government should bring in strict regulations in order to break this nexus.
So, next time you pop a prescribed pill, be warned : unless it is a doctor you can trust, you might not necessarily be taking what you need.
So, next time you pop a prescribed pill, be warned : unless it is a doctor you can trust, you might not necessarily be taking what you need.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
The "Climate Change" Plan
The owning and using of private vehicles could become tougher if the proposals made by the National Action Plan on Climate Change are implemented. Alarmed by the growth of private vehicles in Indian cities and the rise in fuel emissions, a panel under the action plan has suggested numerous measures that promise to change the face of urban transport. It is based on the understanding that all-round costs of using personal vehicles need to be raised even as public transport is strengthened.
The Measures which are proposed by the Mission include :-
-Making ownership of parking space compulsory for those wishing to buy new private vehicles.
-Making parking fee reflect the cost of land.
-Imposing a congestion charge and making parts of the city off limits for cars.
-The mission has also recommended dedicating select corridors to only public transport.
-Limiting the availability of parking space in city centres.
-Banning parking on arterial roads.
-Charging higher parking rates at peak hours.
-Make street parking steep and reducing the use of diesel propelled private vehicles.
-The mission document also recommends creation of a regulatory body which will lay down minimum basic service standards for the industry, impose heavy fines, suspend or even cancel licenses and prosecute the erring agencies or individuals.
-There's also a proposal for a dedicated urban transport fund to pump money into running public transport better in urban areas.
-It has also backed the imposition of tough fuel efficiency norms for vehicles and gone further to recommend that government's purchase of vehicles should be done keeping fuel efficiency in mind.
The report also notes that growth of registered vehicles is four times the rate of growth of population in six major metros like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai. It has warned that the fuel consumption for road vehicles, if unchecked, would be six times by 2035 and greenhouse gas emissions would go up 5.8 times in the 30-year period. Simultaneously, the share of public transport has declined drastically from 69% to 38% between 1994-2007 period in cities with population above 4 million.
The mission document is to be shared with the PM's climate change council before it gets operational.
The Measures which are proposed by the Mission include :-
-Making ownership of parking space compulsory for those wishing to buy new private vehicles.
-Making parking fee reflect the cost of land.
-Imposing a congestion charge and making parts of the city off limits for cars.
-The mission has also recommended dedicating select corridors to only public transport.
-Limiting the availability of parking space in city centres.
-Banning parking on arterial roads.
-Charging higher parking rates at peak hours.
-Make street parking steep and reducing the use of diesel propelled private vehicles.
-The mission document also recommends creation of a regulatory body which will lay down minimum basic service standards for the industry, impose heavy fines, suspend or even cancel licenses and prosecute the erring agencies or individuals.
-There's also a proposal for a dedicated urban transport fund to pump money into running public transport better in urban areas.
-It has also backed the imposition of tough fuel efficiency norms for vehicles and gone further to recommend that government's purchase of vehicles should be done keeping fuel efficiency in mind.
The report also notes that growth of registered vehicles is four times the rate of growth of population in six major metros like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Chennai. It has warned that the fuel consumption for road vehicles, if unchecked, would be six times by 2035 and greenhouse gas emissions would go up 5.8 times in the 30-year period. Simultaneously, the share of public transport has declined drastically from 69% to 38% between 1994-2007 period in cities with population above 4 million.
The mission document is to be shared with the PM's climate change council before it gets operational.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Displeasure Over Life-Size Copy Of "Taj Mahal"
Indian embassy in Bangladesh voiced its displeasure over a life-size copy of the Taj Mahal when Bangladeshi film director Ahsanullah Moni unveiled his $ 58 million replica, located about 30 kilometres northeast of the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka in Sonargaon. Moni began building it five years ago but came up with the idea in 1980 when he first visited the real “Monument to Love” in Agra, India. He imported marble and granite from Italy, diamonds from Belgium and used 160 kilos of bronze for the dome. Ahsanullah Moni said he wanted his countrymen to experience the beauty of the Indian monument even if they were too poor to travel to see the original.
The 17th Century Taj in India was built by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This magnificent monument now counts amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. It has mesmerized many people with its bewitching beauty.
India has expressed great displeasure over the construction of the replica of India's Taj Mahal in Bangladesh saying it would investigate to see if any copyright laws had been breached.
The 17th Century Taj in India was built by Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan as a tomb for his beloved queen, Mumtaz Mahal. This magnificent monument now counts amongst the Seven Wonders of the World. It has mesmerized many people with its bewitching beauty.
India has expressed great displeasure over the construction of the replica of India's Taj Mahal in Bangladesh saying it would investigate to see if any copyright laws had been breached.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
"HAPPINESS" QUOTES
Man only likes to count his troubles, but does not count his joys.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Happiness belongs to those who are contented.
A happy life consists of tranquility of mind.
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
One is never as unhappy as one thinks, nor as happy as one hopes.
Happiness is different from pleasure. Happiness has something to do with struggling and enduring and accomplishing.
- George Sheehan
In misery, you can start wanting to laugh. In laughter, the rictus made by the face is like crying. They have the same magic – you can’t separate them - Dennis Potter
Happiness depends on what you can give, not what you can get - Mahatma Gandhi
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony - Mahatma Gandhi
That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers - Francis Huchinson
Happiness lies, first of all, in health - George William Curts
How wide the limits stand
Between a splendid and a happy land - Goldsmith
The best secret of happiness is renunciation - Andrew Carneige
The happy only are the truly great - Young
Now the heart is o full that a drop overfills it
We are happy now because God will it - J.R Lowell
Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient - Aristotle
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
- Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Happiness belongs to those who are contented.
A happy life consists of tranquility of mind.
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
One is never as unhappy as one thinks, nor as happy as one hopes.
Happiness is different from pleasure. Happiness has something to do with struggling and enduring and accomplishing.
- George Sheehan
In misery, you can start wanting to laugh. In laughter, the rictus made by the face is like crying. They have the same magic – you can’t separate them - Dennis Potter
Happiness depends on what you can give, not what you can get - Mahatma Gandhi
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony - Mahatma Gandhi
That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers - Francis Huchinson
Happiness lies, first of all, in health - George William Curts
How wide the limits stand
Between a splendid and a happy land - Goldsmith
The best secret of happiness is renunciation - Andrew Carneige
The happy only are the truly great - Young
Now the heart is o full that a drop overfills it
We are happy now because God will it - J.R Lowell
Happiness belongs to the self-sufficient - Aristotle
Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections
If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.
Famous Quotes
FAMOUS QUOTES BY FAMOUS PEOPLE
Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.
- Dontella Versace
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem wonderful at all.
- Michelangelo
Comedy is acting out optimism.
- Robin Williams
Never step backward, not even to gain momentum.
- Andy Garcia
I have seen karma slap people in the face. You have to be good to people. It really does come around.
- Kirsten Dunst
The best present a man can give a woman is his undivided attention.
- Usher
Learn from the mistake of others. You can’t make them all yourself.
- Usher
Men fall in love with their eyes and women fall in love with their ears.
- Dr. Phil McGraw
Too many people spend their money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.
- Will Smith
I hate admitting that my enemies have a point.
- Salman Rushdie
False science creates atheists; true science prostrates Man before divinity.
- Voltaire
Money and success do not change people; they merely amplify what is already inside.
- Will Smith
It is a wise father who knows his child.
- William Shakespeare
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
- Socrates
Never give in – in nothing, great or small, large or pretty – except to convictions of honor and good sense.
- Winston Churchill
“Give me a standing place” said Archimedes “and I will move the world.”
If you are the boss, never take on more work than your assistant.
- Sandor Kopias
The trouble with living alone is that is always your turn to do the dishes.
- Al Bernsten
Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas.
- Dontella Versace
If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem wonderful at all.
- Michelangelo
Comedy is acting out optimism.
- Robin Williams
Never step backward, not even to gain momentum.
- Andy Garcia
I have seen karma slap people in the face. You have to be good to people. It really does come around.
- Kirsten Dunst
The best present a man can give a woman is his undivided attention.
- Usher
Learn from the mistake of others. You can’t make them all yourself.
- Usher
Men fall in love with their eyes and women fall in love with their ears.
- Dr. Phil McGraw
Too many people spend their money they haven’t earned to buy things they don’t want, to impress people they don’t like.
- Will Smith
I hate admitting that my enemies have a point.
- Salman Rushdie
False science creates atheists; true science prostrates Man before divinity.
- Voltaire
Money and success do not change people; they merely amplify what is already inside.
- Will Smith
It is a wise father who knows his child.
- William Shakespeare
Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.
- Socrates
Never give in – in nothing, great or small, large or pretty – except to convictions of honor and good sense.
- Winston Churchill
“Give me a standing place” said Archimedes “and I will move the world.”
If you are the boss, never take on more work than your assistant.
- Sandor Kopias
The trouble with living alone is that is always your turn to do the dishes.
- Al Bernsten
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Mediclaim Policies
IDEAL MEDICLAIM INSURANCE POLICY
In the last couple of decades health care costs have witnessed a significant increase especially in the case of critical illness. In such cases of emergencies that involve huge expenses, you need a proper cover. This is even more important if you are salaried with only fixed access to big emergency expenses. There are other benefits as well. The premium to take health or medical insurance, for self or family also makes you eligible for tax benefits, deductions from income under Income Tax Act Section 80D. While the method of payment is concerned, the insurance company either pays directly to the hospital or it reimburses your expenses. Companies that provide mediclaim insurance policies also have a list of both illnesses they insure and institutions where the policy maybe availed of. Any one of several insurers provides reliable medical cover. Your choice should be based on the amount, the terms and the expediency of payment of the insured amount, as well as the reputation of the insurance company concerned.
In the last couple of decades health care costs have witnessed a significant increase especially in the case of critical illness. In such cases of emergencies that involve huge expenses, you need a proper cover. This is even more important if you are salaried with only fixed access to big emergency expenses. There are other benefits as well. The premium to take health or medical insurance, for self or family also makes you eligible for tax benefits, deductions from income under Income Tax Act Section 80D. While the method of payment is concerned, the insurance company either pays directly to the hospital or it reimburses your expenses. Companies that provide mediclaim insurance policies also have a list of both illnesses they insure and institutions where the policy maybe availed of. Any one of several insurers provides reliable medical cover. Your choice should be based on the amount, the terms and the expediency of payment of the insured amount, as well as the reputation of the insurance company concerned.
TAXABILITY OF PENSION PLANS
PENSION PLANS – with and without life covers
Pension Plans are available with two different options: with life cover and without life cover. The ‘with cover’ pension plan offers a guaranteed life cover in case of a contingency, even if the amount built till the date of death happens to be below the total. Under the ‘without cover’ pension plan, the amount built till the date of death (net of deductions like expenses and premiums due) is given out to the nominees in case of an eventuality, with no sum assured.
The taxability of a pension plan is determined in two stages: first, at the time of making annual premium payments. For life insurance plans, the premium which is paid is eligible for deduction under section 80C. On the other hand, premium payments towards pension plans are eligible for deduction under Section 80CCC. The overall limit for deduction under Sections 80C & CCC is Rs.1 lakh i.e. one is entitled for same tax deduction for the premium mount paid for; with or without life cover pension plans.
At the time of maturity, the commute value of the pension that is received from a life insurance plan is tax-free. However, the monthly pension amounts are fully taxable, irrespective of whether or not the plan holder claimed the deduction under Section 80C or CCC at the time of payment of premium.
Pension Plans are available with two different options: with life cover and without life cover. The ‘with cover’ pension plan offers a guaranteed life cover in case of a contingency, even if the amount built till the date of death happens to be below the total. Under the ‘without cover’ pension plan, the amount built till the date of death (net of deductions like expenses and premiums due) is given out to the nominees in case of an eventuality, with no sum assured.
The taxability of a pension plan is determined in two stages: first, at the time of making annual premium payments. For life insurance plans, the premium which is paid is eligible for deduction under section 80C. On the other hand, premium payments towards pension plans are eligible for deduction under Section 80CCC. The overall limit for deduction under Sections 80C & CCC is Rs.1 lakh i.e. one is entitled for same tax deduction for the premium mount paid for; with or without life cover pension plans.
At the time of maturity, the commute value of the pension that is received from a life insurance plan is tax-free. However, the monthly pension amounts are fully taxable, irrespective of whether or not the plan holder claimed the deduction under Section 80C or CCC at the time of payment of premium.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
FATEHPUR SIKRI
Architectural Marvel- FATEHPUR SIKRI
FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is located 26 miles west of Agra,has been beautifully crafted out of redstone that gives the city its character. This lovely structure is an exceptional blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
This world heritage site was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri comprises of a cluster of monuments which also includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
The new capital 'Sikri' was built by Akbar to mark the birth of his son Jehangir and later on Fatehpur was constructed to celebrate Akbar's conquest of Gujarat so it is also known as the City of Victory.
The city has numerous palaces and courtyards, and it is often said that Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of the Mughal architecture.
FATEHPUR SIKRI, which is located 26 miles west of Agra,has been beautifully crafted out of redstone that gives the city its character. This lovely structure is an exceptional blend of Hindu and Islamic architectural styles.
This world heritage site was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. Fatehpur Sikri comprises of a cluster of monuments which also includes one of the largest mosques in India, the Jama Masjid.
The new capital 'Sikri' was built by Akbar to mark the birth of his son Jehangir and later on Fatehpur was constructed to celebrate Akbar's conquest of Gujarat so it is also known as the City of Victory.
The city has numerous palaces and courtyards, and it is often said that Fatehpur Sikri is the greatest accomplishment of the Mughal architecture.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Election Results 2008
MADHYA PRADESH - 230/230 -
BJP: 143
CONGRESS: 69
BSP: 7
OTHERS: 11
CHHATTISGARH - 90/90 -
BJP: 51
CONGRESS: 37
BSP: 2
OTHERS: 0
DELHI - 69/69 -
CONGRESS: 42
BJP: 23
BSP: 2
OTHERS: 2
RAJASTHAN - 200/200 -
CONGRESS: 98
BJP: 75
BSP: 7
OTHERS: 20
MIZORAM - 40/40 -
CONGRESS: 31
MNF: 4
BJP: 0
OTHERS: 5
BJP: 143
CONGRESS: 69
BSP: 7
OTHERS: 11
CHHATTISGARH - 90/90 -
BJP: 51
CONGRESS: 37
BSP: 2
OTHERS: 0
DELHI - 69/69 -
CONGRESS: 42
BJP: 23
BSP: 2
OTHERS: 2
RAJASTHAN - 200/200 -
CONGRESS: 98
BJP: 75
BSP: 7
OTHERS: 20
MIZORAM - 40/40 -
CONGRESS: 31
MNF: 4
BJP: 0
OTHERS: 5
Friday, December 5, 2008
Terror Threat Through Air Strikes
Following intelligence inputs that terrorists might carry out airborne strikes, air traffic control officials have been asked to keep a hawk's eye on unidentified flying objects. They have been asked to be extra vigilant and be prepared against terror threats from the air. The intelligence reports had also mentioned that terrorists planning suicide attacks could use unused airstrips as base by using small aircraft. With India's coastal security already breached by terrorists in Mumbai, Defence Minister A K Antony warned the armed forces of possible terror attacks from airborne platforms similar to the 9/11 attacks in the US. Antony asked them to be prepared to counter the threat of terrorists from the air and prevent a repeat of World Trade Centre-type of attacks carried out by the Al-Qaida. The Delhi Police have deployed more armed personnel outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) after intelligence agencies warned that it could be a target. Apart from augmenting their strength, the police have been given sophisticated weapons and hand-held metal detectors. Plain-clothes policemen have also been deployed and roadblocks are put up on the approach roads. There are also inputs on a fidayeen attack on major airports of the country. Airports across the country have been put on high alert in the wake of intelligence reports that terrorists from Pakistan or Afghanistan may strike using a hijacked aircraft. Extra surveillance has been mounted in most of the airports, with additional CISF and police personnel being deployed to keep an eye around the terminal so that any incident can be prevented.
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