Tourism in India

The Taj mahal is a india attracted about 4 million foreign tourists in 2006 who spent US$8.9 billion.The tourism industry in India generated about US$100 billion in 2008 and that is expected to increase to US$275.5 billion by 2018 at a 9.4% annual growth rate.According to World Travel and Tourism, tourism in India had the highest 10-year growth potential. The Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007 ranked tourism in India 6th in terms of price competitiveness and 39th in terms in terms of safety and security.

Delhi is the capital of India. A fine blend of old and new, ancient and modern in every stream of life is the soul of Delhi. A melting pot of cultures, religions and castes makes Delhi a diverse place. Delhi has been the capital of India from the mythological days. The rulers left behind their trade marks in the architecture. Delhi currently has many renowned monuments and landmarks such as the Tughlaqabad fort and the Qutub Minar, the Jama Masjid and the Bahá'í Lotus temple, the Humayun's tomb and the Red Fort, and India Gate and the Magnificent President's house. Delhi is famous for its wide roads and crisp winters.

The state of Goa is situated on the West Coast of India, between the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is better known to the world as the former Portuguese enclave on Indian soil. With the rule of the Portuguese for over 450 years and the consequential influence of the Latin culture, Goa presents a somewhat different picture to the foreign visitor than any other part of India. The state of Goa is famous for its excellent beaches, churches, and Hindu temples.

Tamil Nadu or "the land of Tamil" is a beautiful state nestled in the southern Indian peninsula, on the shores of the Bay of Bengal and the deep blue Indian Ocean. Many great rulers including the Cholas, Pallavas, Pandyas and the Vijayanagara Empire ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu. The state is known for its cultural heritage and temple architecture . Tamil literature is amongst the oldest in India. Much of the ancient culture of Tamil Nadu is still alive. We have Carnatic music, an Indian classical tradition. Bharatha Natyam is its twin dance form, always accompanied by this music and the rich tradition of folk music continues to inspire people.

Mr.Bean

Mr. Bean is a British comedy television series of 14 half-hour episodes starring Rowan Atkinson as the title character. Different episodes were written by Rowan Atkinson, Robin Driscoll, Richard Curtis and one by Ben Elton. The self-titled first episode was broadcast on ITV on 1 January 1990, with the final episode, Goodnight, Mr. Bean, on 31 October 1995.

Birth name is Rowan Sebastian Atkinson he was born on the 6 January 1955.With an estimated wealth of £100 million, Atkinson is able to indulge his passion for cars that began with driving his mother's Morris Minor around the family farm. He has written for the British magazines Car, Octane and Evo.Atkinson also holds a UK LGV licence, gained because lorries held a fascination for him, and to ensure employment as a young actor.

BIG spider - tarantula on my hand

Largest Airplane

The largest airplane ever built and probably the most prodigious aviation project of all time. It was conceived early in World War II to provide the means to transport troops and supplies across the submarine-infested waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

World Highest Tree

Activists from four countries have taken up positions on a platform high in one of the world’s most ancient woodlands in an attempt to save the Styx forest in southwest Tasmania from loggers' chainsaws. Establishing tree sits to protect forests is a well known tactic, but this one is a record breaking 65 meters (213 feet) above the ground.

The World's Tallest Mountain

As mountains are generally measured from sea level, Mount Everest 29,035 ft (8,850m) is considered to be king. However, there is a difference between the highest and tallest.

At 29,035 ft (8,850m), Everest is the highest mountain in the world. Everest is 29,035 feet above sea level.

Charlie Chaplin

Date of Birth:16 April 1889, Walworth, London, England, UK

Date of Death:25 December 1977, Vevey, Switzerland

Awards:Three Oscar Awards,Three Honorary Award,one Blue Ribbon Award,Silver Ribbon Award,Jussi Awards,four Kinema Junpo Awards,New York Film Critics Circle Awards

Alternate Names:Ch. Chaplin,Charlie Chaplin,Sir Charles Chaplin

The Biggest Man in The World

The tallest and biggest man in the world lives in Ukraine.

He is 2.57m tall or 8 feet 5 inches. As comparison Karim Abdul-Jabbar stood at 7 feet 2 inches tall.

World Smallest Bodybuilders in India

At 2'9" and a mere one and a half stone, Aditya "Romeo" Dev is the world's smallest bodybuilder Using custom-built 1.5kg dumbbells, Romeo, 19, pumps iron daily to prove that small is beautiful. While most dwarfs have large heads compared to their bodies, Romeo is perfectly proportioned, and despite his diminutive stature has triceps, biceps, calves and thighs that would make many a full-grown man blush.

Coin operated mobile phone

Dial-a-Phone has the scoop today on a coin operated mobile phone designed to cut spending in the credit crunch.

The phone is codenamed the 100-F from a Latvian manufacturer, new to the mobile phone market, called Lirpa. It seems bizarre, but the phone design has been inspired by the global credit crunch (which must have reached Latvia too), and works as either a coin-operated or credit/debit card mobile. The UK variant will have a £1 coin slot for calls and a 10p slot for texts.

List of Latest mobiles to be Launched

* Motorola MC55
* Motorola ZN300
* Nokia 5030
* Nokia 5330 XpressMusic
* Nokia 5630 XpressMusic
* Nokia 5730 XpressMusic
* Nokia 6710 Navigator
* Nokia 6720c Classic
* Nokia E55
* Nokia E75
* Nokia N86 8MP
* Sony Ericsson C901
* Sony Ericsson C903
* Sony Ericsson Idou
* Sony Ericsson S312
* Sony Ericsson T707
* Sony Ericsson W205
* Sony Ericsson W395
* Sony Ericsson W995

Barak Obama's Black House