8 MAJOR INDIAN OUTFITS THAT ARE LOVED BY AMERICANS
India, the world’s largest democracy is known for its diverse culture and rich heritage. Different people from different communities live in India. India is a nation which is an apt example of Unity in Diversity. The wide diversity in traditions followed, customs believed, food, form of languages and attire- but unified as one nation-makes it a perfect place to live! Indians are best known for their traditional dresses and elegant attire. Whether it’s a wedding special from Sabyasachi or a dhoti from Khadi Grahmin, Indians have a perfect attire for every occasion. Indian outfits have been adopted by people across the globe and are equally loved by us. So, today we have curated a list of 8 Major Indian Traditional Outfits that are commonly worn in India and always have in their wardrobe!
1) Kurta-Pyjama
Kurta-Pyjama
The first dress on our list of is Kurta-Pyjama. Whether it’s a traditional pooja or you’re going for marriage season, Kurta-Pyjama look is extremely popular among Indian men. Pair the Kurta-Pyjama with a leather sandal or “Punjabi Jooti“, along with classy aviators, a bullet or heavy bike ride and you are all set to slay with your looks. The Kurta is often teamed up with different bottom wears like pyjama, straight churidaar, or balloon churidaar. Whether traditional Raymond design or authentic Indian Manyaavar Kurta-Pyjama, you’ve got many options available in the market. If you are an SRK fan, then you can always go for his Raees’s look: Pathani suit(which is commonly seen in Srinagar)!
2) Lungi
Lungi
The next Indian outfit on our list is Lungi. Commonly worn in Southern parts of India, lungis are a good escape from the summer heat. If you’re going to South India, you probably aren’t coming back without buying a lungi! They are available in silk material as well as cotton and are comfortable to wear. Pair it up with a slim fit formal shirt, groom your mustache and you’re all set to go. Just like Indians, many other western countries are also a big fan of Lungis as it adds extra grace to man’s personality and looks!
3) Dhoti
Dhoti
Dhoti is the next outfit on our list of 8 Major Indian Traditional Dress and Outfits. You will still find the people living in the remotest parts of the country opting for dhoti over jeans and pants in their day-to-day life. As it is said, the trends in the fashion industry change constantly, these days many city men are opting for dhoti to team up with their designer blazers and sherwanis during wedding ceremonies. Nobody will mind trying Ranveer Singh’s look from Padmaavat’s promotion days! Dhoti is worn by men across India and is quite famous among Americans. Don’t forget the famous Bhangra crew dancing on your favourite Punjabi numbers wearing dhoti, turban and upper embroidered short kurta!
4) Sharara
Sharara
Sharara is the next Indian Clothing on our list. The hype of wearing Sharara is at its peak these days. It’s a must-have for every woman in their wardrobe. No wonder why many American women are also opting to try Sharara and are loving it! Sharara is a replacement of the traditional ghagra and is basically a loose pleated embroidered trouser. It is usually worn with a long upper or kameez and paired with a dupatta. Sharara originated during the time of the Nawabs and is the traditional Lucknowi attire that adds grace to every girl’s looks. Every girl wants to try Deepika Padukone’s look from Deewani Mastaani song at least once! Isn’t it?
5) Sherwani
Sherwani
The next Indian outfit on our list is Sherwani. Whether it’s Chacha Nehru’s gentlemen look or you’re preparing for wedding season, Sherwani is everyone’s favourite. It is basically a coat like attire worn by men of the North Indian region on formal occasions. These days the trend of Indo-Western is also at its peak. Embroidered jacket along with straight trouser (or churidar) and a silk dupatta. Damn, the classic Virat Kohli’s look from Maanyavar’s catalogue! At least, one Sherwani is a must-have in every boy’s wardrobe.
6) Ghagra Choli
Ghagra Choli
The next Indian attire on our list is Ghagra Choli. Usually worn by the people from Gujarat and Rajasthan, there are different forms of this attire worn by the people across India. Whether the look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Ramleela or the one from Padmaavat’s, the choice is all yours! Different types of Ghagra Choli are available in the market based on the occasion. A heavily embroidered version is worn during the wedding season and a mirror embellished variant is worn during the Navratri time. When teamed with odhni, this attire adds to a girl’s grace!
7) Salwar or Churidar and Kameez
Salwar or Churidar and Kameez
The next outfit on our list of 8 Major Indian Traditional Dresses is Salwar or Churidar and Kameez. This combination is one of the famous traditional dresses of India and is worn by women across the nation. The length of the kamees can vary from ankle-length Anarkali suits to short or long kurti’s, that comes in the printed pattern or are a masterpiece of beautiful embroidery work. Some women prefer to team up Kameez with a churidar while others try it with salwar. Whatsoever the choice is, it adds an elegant touch to the looks of women and thus, is equally loved by European women. No wonder if you’ll find few foreigners wearing Salwar Kameez in the streets of India, exploring the country!
8) Sari
Sari
Last but not least, Sari is the next Indian outfit on our list of 8 Major Indian Outfits. With the passage of time, saris have seen a lot of evolution. Nowadays, women can choose from a large variety of sari options available in the market. A perfect sari for every occasion. Whether the one from Priyanka Chopra’s desi girl look or the ones worn by Indira Gandhi. There are many types of saris available like banarasi silk, pochampalli sari, patola sari etc. The draping style varies from state to state. Saris add to the beauty of Indian women and there is no doubt in the fact that no matter how many western dresses a woman wears but she looks the best in saris. The trend of saris is also quite popular among American women as it adds an elegant touch to their looks!
With this, we come to the end of our list: of 8 Major Indian Traditional Dresses and Clothing. Indian traditional outfits are loved across the globe and at times we have seen international stars flaunting the same! That’s all from the story. Stay connected to read more!
10 POPULAR INDIAN AYURVEDIC HERBS THAT ARE WIDELY USED IN AMERICA
We all are running a race! Isn’t it? In this race for money, fame, luxuries and pleasure, knowingly or unknowingly we have opted for a sedentary lifestyle that has adversely affected the body posture and mental wellness. Though one may take supplements to look better and brag massive gains but everything beyond normal limits have a negative side too. It is when the practice of Yoga comes to your rescue for living a healthy lifestyle!
The art of yoga is being practiced in India from ancient times. This is evident from the fact that many holy texts and scriptures have a reference about the good effects of yoga and need to practice it in day-to-day life. There are more than 30 common poses and asanas in modern-day yoga and each pose has its own benefits. Gradually, people, these days have realized the positive effects of practicing yoga and many people from across the globe have started implementing it in their daily schedule. With awareness campaigns and promotions at its peak, more people are visiting the ancient Indian towns like Haridwar, Rishikesh etc. for learning yoga. And you know what, the best thing about yoga is its way too simple and you don’t have to go to the gym and pick heavyweights to see the positive effects!
So for all the people out there who are looking for the best yoga poses, today we have curated a list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle which is simple and easy to perform. Note: For seeing better results, practice these yoga poses before having your breakfast!
1) Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations)
The first yoga practice on our listis Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations). Surya Namaskar is one of the basic and the most essential yoga practice. It involves a sequence of postures that are made to salute the sun. Usually practiced during the sunrise, it is a great way to warm up your body and synchronize the body movement with the flow of breath. There are many versions of Surya Namaskar and one can choose the variations as per his/her own choice. Benefit of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations): It activates all the 7 major chakras. The rhythmic moment helps to channelise the energy and create a sense of inner calm in the body. The variations help to remove the stiffness in the body and prepares the body for a new start.
2) Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
Utkatasana (Chair Pose)
Commonly known as Chair Pose, Utkatasana involves sitting in the chair position. Utkatasana has many other names like Fierce Pose, Awkward Pose, Thunderbolt. It is one of the most essential yoga poses for living a healthy lifestyle. It has all the great benefits and is a good thing to be included in the morning practice. The benefit of Utkatasana(Chair Pose): It helps to generate heat in the body and build energy rapidly. Not only it activates the core of the body and the legs but prepares the body for upcoming challenges. It increases the mental endurance by challenging the mind to stay present and positive at all the tough times.
3) Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose)
Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose)
The third yoga pose on our list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle is Parivrtta Utkatasana or Revolved Chair Pose. If you’re going to the extent of taking all the trouble of sitting down in your not-so-comfortable Chair pose, I hope you won’t mind sitting in its reversed variation! Benefits: Parivrtta Utkatasana is an example of twisting poses. It has a squeezing and releasing effect on your digestive system and internal organs that help to promote detoxification.
4) Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog)
The fourth yoga pose on our list is Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog. It is one of the most necessary poses to be practiced in the morning. This beautiful stretch position through the back of the legs and hips helps to remove the rigidity from the body. Benefits of Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward-Facing Dog): If you have only limited time in the morning, then this is the mandatory pose to be practiced in the morning. This yoga pose helps to wake up every part of the body and strengthens the lower body.
5) Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)
Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge)
Anjaneyasana or Low Lunge is the next yoga pose on our list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle. It is more like a bubble bath for the hip flexors. You can also opt for a better variation of the same where you can interlace the fingers behind the lower back and gently drawing the hands away to open the chest and heart space. Benefits of Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge): This yoga pose helps to get that free and flexible open stretch feeling. It helps to free the hips, arms and torso and also improves the strength in the legs.
6) Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
Natarajanasana or Dancer pose is considered to be one of the most graceful yoga poses. Hold this position for a few seconds and you’ll feel different- light and comfortable! This pose or yoga asana is a must-have on the list for living a healthy lifestyle. Not only it improves the flexibility of the body but most people also like this pose for the graceful display it ensures when perfectly mastered! Benefits of Natarajasana(Dancer Pose): There are many benefits of Natarajasana(Dancer Pose). Firstly, it’s a good warm-up practice before starting the dancing routine. Secondly, it creates a reserve of beautiful energy in the body and maintains equilibrium in both the body and the mind.
7) Virbhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
Virbhadrasana III (Warrior 3)
Virabhadrasana III or Warrior 3 pose also manages to get a spot on our list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle. It is an important balance and strength building yoga posture. It helps to develop inner strength. Hold the position for 30 seconds and you can’t feel any better! Benefits of Virabhadrasana III (Warrior 3): This pose helps to activate the legs and core region together. It powers up the Manipura, the solar plexus chakra in the body that helps to encourage and churn the feeling of confidence, determination and willpower in the body.
8) Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Trikonasana (Triangle Pose)
Trikonasana or Triangle pose is the next yoga pose on our list. It is an example of the classical yoga asanas. It helps to make the body stable and activates the balancing of the root chakra, Muladhara. It strengthens the abs and the muscles near the abdomen region. Benefits of Trikonasana(Triangle Pose): Trikonasana helps to develop a sense of grounding in the body and activates the root chakra or Muladhara. It strengthens the leg muscles and core. The cyclic twist helps the body to open up and feel light.
9) Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold)
Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold)
The next pose on our list is Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold). As the name suggests, it involves making a wide-legged forward fold position. There are 3 common variations of Prasarita Padottanasana and you can choose the one that works well for your body. Benefits of Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide Leg Forward Fold): It helps in the lengthening of the spine, do the stretching activity for the hamstrings and instills a sense of calmness in the body.
10) Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose)
The last yoga pose on our list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle isArdha Matsyendrasana or Half Lord of the Fishes Pose. It is just another classical yoga asana. Like other twisting poses, this asana is also aimed at maintaining a healthy spine. Benefits of Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose): This yoga asana promotes a healthy spine. It helps to maintain the proper functioning of the internal organs that is aimed at ensuring healthy digestion and promoting detoxification.
Note: As you might have noticed, in the above list of 10 Best Yoga Poses for Living a Healthy Lifestyle, we haven’t included many classical floor postures. The list comprises only those postures which are simple to adapt and suits your modern-day lifestyle. We hope this list will work for you and provides you with all the desired information. Do notify us all the positive changes you witnessed in the comments section! That’s all from this story. Stay connected to know more!
India’s Vastu Shastra is basically a Hindu Science of Architecture. The literal meaning of Vastu is the science of architecture. This science includes the layout, design, and placement of various elements in a building, flat or a villa. This science was developed back in Ancient India. The major architectural wonders of ancient India were built using these techniques. Vastu Shastra basically includes various methods and tips that are taken into account while a building is designed and constructed.
All of these tips and methods have various scientific explanations behind them and all of them are aimed to bring positivity. Now, many Indians have moved to the USA and they have made a very good in society. By getting their influence many Americans have already followed Yoga and Astrology and also many are getting interested in Vastu Shastra. So’ we are coming with tips that they can follow while designing their home. Here is a list of 30 MAJOR INDIAN ‘VASTU SHASTRA’ TIPS IMPORTANT FOR All TYPES OF HOMES.
Vastu Shastra
1. Every house must have a place of worship and it should be placed in the north-east direction, which is considered auspicious in Hindu religion. To make it more clear we can say that the worshiper should be facing towards the north-east direction.
2. There should always be a lamp near a water pot. According to the Vastu Shashtra, it brings good luck.
3. If there is a water fountain then it should be north or east of the house. It is known to bring wealth and prosperity to the household.
4. The main door is a very important part of a house. It should be open towards the inside of the house so that it welcomes good luck.
Main Door
5. Your bed should never be placed under a beam. Placing it under a beam is known to bring bad health.
6. There should never be five corners in a room. If they are constructed then a corned must be covered. Five corners are not considered good for a household.
7. The heavy items of a household must be stored in the south or southeast. It is for the purpose of bringing wealth.
8. The toilet inside the household should always face the North-South direction.
9. Almirahs and beds should not be placed near southwestern and northeastern walls. Both of these are related to the wealth and health of the family.
10. There are some Vastu tips for food consumption too. For example, one must face towards north-east or east while drinking water.
11. In the Dining room, there should be large mirrors that are placed on north-east or north walls. The dining room is a sign of prosperity.
12. While sleeping you should place your head towards the south. Your feet should never be facing towards the south.
13. Violence is known to attract negativity. Hence violent pictures should not be kept inside a house.
14. To attract fame you should place a red lamp in the south. Red Lamp is considered a symbol of prosperity.
15. To improve bonding in the family, a family photo should be placed in the south-west direction.
16. While studying something one should face towards the north for better learning. It increases the chance of scoring more in the examination.
17. If a bachelor wants to get married he should stay in a room which is located in the north-west direction of the house.
18. The money of the household should always be kept in the drawers and a mirror should be inside these drawers that double the money.
Wind Chimes
19. Wind-chimes should be placed in bedrooms, it is known to minimize fights in a household.
20. The center of the house should be an open area for the flow of energy. It is known to bring prosperity and good luck.
21. One should not live in a building that is not a rectangle. As mentioned earlier 5 corners should be avoided.
22. Large bodies of water should not be in South or West directions. These directions are considered evil for water bodies.
23. Windows of the house should always be clean, dusted windows restricts the flow of money.
24. The objects that keep your money like safes and drawers should not be placed in the South-East and North-West corners of the house. These directions can cause extra expenditure.
25. Statue of Lord Ganesha should be placed in a household for wealth and prosperity but the north-east direction should be avoided.
26. All the clocks in the house should always be in working condition. The defected clocks are considered bad for the money.
27. A birdbath should be placed outside the house, it brings wildlife which is considered a good sign in Vastu Shastra.
28. Dirty things like brooms and shoes should never be placed under a staircase.
29. The southern part of the house should be raised higher than the northern part. This method is known to keep the money.
30. Table lamps should be placed in the corners. It is also known to keep the flow of money.
India, the world’s largest democracy, is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In the last few decades, Indians have made a large scale contribution to word Technology. Indian people have made a huge impact on global industries in the 21st century. They have dominated the global market with their own companies and also by leading other foreign countries too. Especially, Indians have a large dominance in top American tech companies. Most of these Indians were not born with hereditary wealth and made their way to the top.
From the invention of 0 (Thanks to Aryabhatta!) to making advancements in sciences, Indians are quite famous across the globe for their sharp minds and good entrepreneurship skills. According to the reports, fair numbers of scientists and engineers are providing their services at NASA and other worldwide agencies. With IT boom at its peak, Indians are leading some of the world’s biggest IT giants like Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
These people are global influencers and have influenced all around the world. They have made the whole country proud of its positive impact on global society. These people represent India on the global level. All of them are exceptional personalities and thus they are ruling the global industries. These India influencers should be recognized by every India citizen. So’ here is a list of POPULAR INDIAN GUYS THAT ARE RULING US INDUSTRIES.
1.) Sundar Pichai
Sundar Pichai, Google
The first name on our list of 9 Popular Indians that are Ruling US Industries is Sundar Pichai. He is also known by the name of Pichai Sundararajan. He was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu on July 12, 1972and on 10th August of 2015 he became CEO (Chief Executive officer) of Google LLC. Pichai completed his B. Tech from IIT Kharagpur and for further studies, he went abroad. He completed his MS from Stanford University and his MBA (Masters in Business Administration) from Wharton University where he was given the title of a Siebel Scholar and Palmer Scholar. His current net worth is US$1. 2 billion. Currently, he is one of the popular Indian names in the world of technology and he has made a great impact all over the US by representing Google.
Before taking the position of responsibility, he was best known for the launch of the Chrome web browser and his contribution as a product head for Android, Chrome, Maps and many other Google services. No wonder why he is one of the highest-paid IT professionals in the world!
2.) Shantanu Narayen
Shantanu Narayen, Adobe
Shantanu Narayen was born in Hyderabad on 27 May 1962. In 1998 he joined US company Adobe as a senior vice-president of worldwide product research and in 2007 he was announced as the CEO (Chief Executive officer) of the company. He completed his bachelors in Electronics and communication engineering from Osmania University. His master degree is from Bowling Green State University and he has completed his MBA from the University of Califonia. In 2018 he was named as“Global Indian of the Year” by the Economic Times of India.
Before joining Adobe, he held the product development roles at Apple and Silicon Graphics before co-founding his own photo-sharing startup Pictra. A chance interaction between Adobe and Pictra became the stairway for Shantanu Narayan to join Adobe. In the year 2016, Shantanu Narayen was named among the world’s best CEOs by Barron’s Magazine.
3.) Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella, Microsoft
Who doesn’t know Satya Nadella? Currently, the Hyderabad-born, Satya Nadella, serves his tenure as the chief executive officer of the billion dollars company Microsoft. He was appointed as the CEO of Microsoft after a 22-years long spell with the company in the month of February 2014. Before serving as CEO, he was working as executive vice president of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise Group wing.
The 51-year-old has completed his B.E degree from Manipal Institute of Technology, MS from the University of Wisconsin; Milwaukee, and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and has been working with Microsoft since the year 1992.
4.) Sanjay Mehrotra
Sanjay Mehrotra, Micron
Sanjay Mehrotra is the current President and CEO of Micron. He is also known for being the co-founder of storage media giant Sandisk. He acted as CEO of Sandisk till it was bought by Western Digital in 2016. Sanjay Mehrotra started his college from BITS, Pilani before transferring to the University of Califonia, where he completed his bachelor’s and masters. He has achieved many awards in his career and was also honored by the American India Foundation
5.) Thomas Kurian
Thomas Kurian, Google Cloud
Thomas Kurian was born in a small village in the state of Kerala. He is mainly known for being the President of Product Development of Oracle from 1996 to 2018. He carried out this role for the company until he became CEO of Google Cloud in November 2018. He started his college in IIT Madras but six months later he moved to Princeton University. Thereafter he completed his MBA from Stanford University. Currently, he is the CEO of Google’s branch of cloud computing.
6.) Francisco D’Souza
Francisco D’Souza, Cognizant
Francisco D’Souza was born on 23 August 1968 in Nairobi, Kenya where his father was working as an Indian Foreign Services officer. Currently, he is the CEO of US-based company Cognizant. He has done his BBA from the University of East Asia, Macau and an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh. As CEO D’Souza raised Cognizant’s employee base from 55,000 to over 230,000. He was announced as CEO in 2007 and that time he was one of the youngest CEOs. He has received many awards including #10 on Fortune Businessperson of the Year.
D’Souza is a son of an Indian diplomat. He joined the billion dollars Cognizant as a co-founder in the year 1994 and paved his way to becoming the CEO of the company in the year 2007with his sincere efforts. Apart from his services as the CEO of Cognizant, D’Souza also serves as an independent director on the board of General Directors.
7.) Ashok Vemuri
Ashok Vemuri , Xerox
Ashok Vemori was born on April 22, 1968, in New Delhi, India. He is a well-known business executive and he is currently working as CEO of 110 years old US based company Xerox. Before Xerox, he has worked in Infosys, Capgemini, and iGate. His Bachelor’s degree is in physics from St. Stephen College of Delhi University and he has done his PGMD (Post Graduate Management Diploma) from IIM Ahmedabad, which is an equivalent degree to MBA (Management of Business Administration). In his career, he has won many awards including IAIR CEO of the year.
8.) Dinesh Paliwal
Dinesh Paliwal, Harman
Dinesh Paliwal was born in Agra, Uttar Pradesh on 17 December 1957 and he is the President and CEO of Harman, which is a US-based company. Harman International is a renowned name in the premium audio gear industry that owns the likes of brands like JBL, Becker, and DBX. Before joining Harman he worked for the ABB group, where he did many important roles including Chairman/CEO of ABB North America. Paliwal has an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee and he has done a Master degree and MBA from Miami University. He has also served as an economic advisor to the governor of China’s Guangdong province.
9) Ajaypal Singh Banga
Ajaypal Singh Banga, Mastercard
The next name on our list of 9 Popular Indians that are Ruling US Industries is Ajaypal Singh Banga. He is an Indian American business executive and currently serves as the president and CEO of Mastercard. He is holding this position since the year 2010 and is also a member of the Board of Directors. He was also appointed to serve as a Member of the President’s Advisory Committee for Trade and Negotiations by USA’s former president Barack Obama in the month of February 2015. Banga has been awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in the year 2016.
Currently, Ajaypal Singh Banga holds the position of Chairman of the U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC) and is also a respected member of the board of directors of the Dow Chemical Company. He also serves as a Member of the Council on Foreign Relations and a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum.
10.) Vinod Khosla
Vinod Khosla, Sun Microsystems
Who doesn’t know the name of Vinod Khosla in Silicon Valley! Vinod Khosla is a renowned Indian American businessman and venture capitalist. An engineer by profession, he is the co-founder of Sun Microsystems and the founder of Khosla Ventures. Khosla has invested in various start-ups and companies. He has completed his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering degree from prestigious IIT Delhi, a Master’s in biomedical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA degree from Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has been ranked amongst the 400 richest people in the world by Forbes in the year 2014.
11) Kavitark Ram Shriram
Kavitark Ram Shriram, Investor
The last name on our list of 9 Popular Indians that are Ruling US Industries is Kavitark Ram Shriram. Shriram is an Indian-American businessman who is one of the founding board members and the initial investors in tech giant Google. He has also worked as an officer of Amazon with Jeff Bezos during earlier days. He held the position of President for Junglee, an online comparison shopping firm that was acquired by Amazon.
He is also an active investor in a global mobile ad network, InMobi and Search bid management tool Campania. He also serves as a board member of many companies like Google, Paperless Post, Yubico, etc. In the year 2000, Shriram started his own venture capital firm named Sherpalo with an aim to invest in promising new disruptive technologies.
12) Indra Nooyi
Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo
When it comes to the list of 12 Popular Indians that are Ruling US Industries, it’s not possible to ignore the contributions of Indra Nooyi. She is not from the technology industry but bestowed a lot to the women empowerment in the society. She has a stint of 12 long years as the CEO of PepsiCo, the second-largest food and beverage business in the world by net revenue! Nooyi is an Indian American businesswoman and is currently serving as a chairman of PepsiCo. She has been awarded Padma Bhushan in the year2007 by then President of India. In the year 2015, Nooyi ranked 2nd in the list of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women List and has consistently bagged a spot among the world’s 100 most powerful women.
Indra Nooyi joined PepsiCo in the year 1994 and rose to the rank of CFO by the year 2001. During her tenure as the CEO of the company, PepsiCo witnessed huge profits and increased sales. She completed her bachelor’s degree from Madras Christian College, an MBA degree from IIM, Calcutta and a master’s degree in Public and Private Management from Yale School of Management.
Indian culture has a very special place for plants and animals. They are often considered holy and are worshipped by various communities. Trees like Peepal, Banyan, and Kalpavriksha are worshiped by Hindus and have a very special place in communities. Surely, plants bring a positive vibe and have a good effect on the surrounding. However, large Indian trees like Banyan and Peepal can’t be kept inside a regular household.
For regular Indian households, there are a lot of different plants that can be kept in the house. These plants can be kept in a garden and also inside the house if enough sunshine and air are available. These plants are known to bring good luck and money to the household. These plants bring positive energy to the environment and also they act as good showpieces too.
These plants are usually easy to maintain and grow in a regular Indian household and also are easily available too. These plants are usually small and can be kept inside pots too. All they need is some care, water, and sunlight and they will enlight your house with a good positive vibe. So here is a list of INDIAN PLANTS THAT BRINGS GOOD LUCK AND MONEY.
1. Palms
Don’t get confused with the large trees that you find in sandy areas. Palm has a lot of varieties and some of them are relatively small too. Its general scientific name is Arecaceae genera. These palms are usually called as Indoor palms and include species like Sago Palm, Areca Palm, Lady Palm, European Fan and several others too. These palms are easy to find and can also be brought on e-shopping websites. These plants usually have large distinct leaves so they are easy to recognize and act as nice showpieces too. Palms bring a Feng shui element to the room, which harmonizes one with its surroundings. Thus it is known to bring wealth and peace of mind to the household.
2. Money Plant
As its name suggests money plant is related with money and is known to bring wealth to a household in the Indian culture. It is basically a vine and is also known as hunter’s robe, silver vine, and taro vine. Its scientific name is Epipremnum aureum.Money plant can be grown literally everywhere and it can also survive without sunlight for several days, for this reason, it is also called as devil’s ivy. It is very easy to find and grown and doesn’t require very much attention and care. It can be recognized with the help of its heart-shaped leaves.
3. Rubber Tree
The rubber tree is one of the most common indoor plants found in Indian houses. It is also known by the names of rubber fig or rubber bush. Its scientific name is Hevea brasiliensis. It is heavily related to good luck in Asian culture and this plant is found in all of the Asian countries. Rubber Tree can be easily identified by its large oval-shaped leaves. These leaves are known to represent money and thus this plant brings wealth to a household. As mentioned earlier it is a very common plant in India and can be found anywhere and also on some shopping websites too.
4. Peace Lily
Peace Lily is basically a flower which can be easily recognized with its long single white petal, that is wrapped around its flower cluster. Its scientific name is Spathiphyllum. Peace Lily is also very easy to find in India and can be brought from shopping websites. Lilies look very nice as showpieces and bring a very nice positive vibe. Peace Lilies need moist soil to grow and a mild temperature that lies between 16 to 25-degree Celcius. As its name says it is known to bring peace and thus also bring prosperity into the household, where it is kept.
5. Jade plant
Jade plant is often called as the lucky plant and it can survive for more than 40 years inside a pot. Its scientific name is Crassula Ovata and it is known to bring good luck and you can find it in households all around the globe. It is considered as a Bonsai Tree and it can be recognized by its small, thick, and shiny leaves. It stays evergreen throughout the year and small pink colored flowers gloom on it. It is also very easy to find and also is maintained very easily. Jade plant is also known for Feng Shui elements and thus bring wealth and luck to the house where it is kept.
6. Orchids
Orchid is a flower that is found all over the world and is recognized by its unusual shaped petals. It has more than 28,000 species all over the world. The botanical name of this family is Orchidaceae. This flower looks very beautiful and is often associated with wealth and money in many cultures. Some of its species have very nice fragrance than enlights the environment of a room. Orchids produce oxygen at night thus makes the environment fresh in the morning. Orchids are also very easy to grow and can be found easily in stores.
7. Boston Fern
Boston fern is also a very common household plant in India. Its scientific name is Nephrolepis exaltata. It can be easily recognized by its tiny leaves which are attached to very thin steam. It is a very common plant and it can grow in any moist area. When grown in a controlled manner inside a pot, this swamp plant makes a very nice showpiece. There is no issue in finding Boston fern as it can grow anywhere. Boston fern is also related to Feng Shui thus brings positive energy to a place.
8. Spider Plant
It is also a very common houseplant that you can find in India. It can be recognized by its spider shape and leaves that are long and white in the middle and green in the outer region. Its scientific name is Chlorophytum Comosum. It is considered an air filtering plant and thus gives a very nice positive vibe to an area. The spider plant is also very easily available on shopping websites and all it needs moist soil to grow. Spider Plant is also known for Feng Shui elements and thus bring wealth and luck to the house where it is kept.
9. Morning Glory
Morning Glory is another common household flowering plant in India. It has over 1000 species and it can be recognized by a vessel shaped flower that is usually pink or purple in color. The botanical name of this family is Convolvulaceae. It gives a very nice and beautiful vibe to an area. Getting a look of these flowers in the morning just makes your day. Hence you are more productive throughout the day. Like most of the plants, morning glory is also easy to find and it can be grown in any moist area.
10. Lotus
Lotus is another flower which is found in Indian households and it has a very special place in Hindu Culture. It is often related to wealth in Indian culture because it is held by various Hindu Gods. Its scientific name is Nelumbo nucifera. Lotus needs a water pool and some mud to grow, thus it is often kept in the ponds. Lotus is one of the most beautiful flowers and thus gives a nice vibe to an area. Lotus is basically an aquatic plant and needs a lot of water. Hence if you want to keep it inside your household then you need a large vessel.
Education is said to be the key to eradicate poverty and help in the growth of any country’s economy. It is the key to success. Educating the child properly will help in developing the future of any nation. And higher education is an even more important part of the overall development of personality, skill and knowledge. Mostly, higher education is done at three levels, that is, Bachelor’s, Masters and PhD. All these can be done in various study fields such as Arts, Social sciences, Sciences, Humanities, Law, and many more.
In India, higher education is of high importance. Students are majorly involved in the fields of science and engineering. India has some of the world’s most capable colleges. There are about 40,000 colleges and institutions in India and many of them have a very good international ranking. Though we mostly talk about the Universities in India, the performance of individual colleges is very important. The national ranking and performance of these colleges are administrated by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development (MHRD). The official list of rankings is made by the NIRF, that is, the National Institutional Framework. If you want to know about the best ranking colleges and the most popular ones among the Indian youth, we have the following list just for you.
Top 10 Popular Colleges in India:
1. St. Stephen’s College
St. Stephen’s College is presently one of the most popular colleges in India and is considered to be the best for arts and sciences. It is a part of the University of Delhi and is present in the North Campus. Also, the campus of St. Stephen’s College is among the most beautiful and well-maintained in the country. It has been ranked among the best colleges in the overall ranking by the NIRF. Stephen has also produced many notable alumni such as Khushwant Singh.
2. Miranda House
Miranda House is also one of the top colleges in the country and has had a great student output in the last few years. Miranda House is an all-girls college and is a part of the University of Delhi. It has been ranked as one of the top colleges for sciences & liberal arts in India. The King’s College London and Miranda House have allegiance and students often go to study at King’s College for Summer School. Miranda House has Sheila Dikshit & Neeti Mohan as notable alumni.
3. Hindu College
Hindu college is a part of the University of Delhi. The Ministry of Science and Technology of India has presented the status of ‘Star College‘ to the Hindu college. The college has a very selective process of admitting students. It has been ranked as one of the best colleges in India by NIRF. It offers courses in sciences, social sciences, commerce and humanities. The most notable alumni are Imtiaz Ali, Gautam Gambhir and many more.
4. AIIMS, Delhi
If we talk about the best medical college in the country, All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is undoubtedly the best and most popular choice among students. Every year about 3 lakh students appear for UG entrance but only 1.7% qualify, thus shows how difficult the level of acceptance is. None the less, only the best students get accepted. It has produced many great doctors and notable alumni as Roman Saini, Ramesh C. Deka etc.
5. Presidency College
Having produced some of India’s most notable contributors such as C. V. Raman and Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, the Presidency college has become a very popular choice for students. This college is among the oldest art colleges in India. The Presidency college is among the most prestigious colleges and has a admits students only selective one. It has main departments as sciences, law and arts. It is also among the oldest government arts colleges in India.
6. Shri Ram College of Commerce
If we talk about the best college for commerce in India, Shri Ram College of Commerce is the indisputable king. Students who want to excel in the field of commerce aim for Shri Ram College as their first choice because of the excellent faculty, beautiful campus notable alumni. They incorporated many exchange programs to help make it a college of global status. The most notable alumni are Arun Jaitley, Rajat Sharma and many more honorable people.
7. Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Lady Shri Ram College for Women is the sister college of Shri Ram College and is the best all-women college for commerce in India. It also ranks among the best for Arts and Education and also great for Mass Communication. The LSRC is a part of the University Of Delhi and is present in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. The department for journalism and mass communication has gained a great reputation. The college has many notable alumni such as Aung San Suu Ki, Aditi Rao Hydari.
8. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
The next college which is a popular choice among Indian students is the St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. It has an affiliation with the University of Mumbai. The campus of the college is very beautiful and has been a part of many movies such as Main Hoon Na, Satyame Jayate and many more. Also, many public figures such as Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton have been here. They have notable alumni as Anil Kapoor, Vidya Balan, Mukesh Ambani and many more.
9. BITS, Pilani
If we talk about engineering colleges, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani is undoubtedly among the most popular options. While the IITs are of institutional importance only, BITS has been granted the status of a complete college. The government of India has given the title of ‘Institute of Eminence‘ BITS and 5 other colleges only. BITS has given many notable alumni to the country such as Sabeer Bhatia, Baba Kalyani and many more.
10. Loyola College, Chennai
The last very popular college is the Loyola College which is an independent Jesuit college and a constituent of the University of Madras, Chennai, India. It provides degree programmes in various fields such as natural sciences, social sciences, commerce, and arts. The Loyola College has received the status of ‘College of Excellence‘ because of its brilliant results, infrastructure and alumni. Some of the most notable alumni are Justice Jasti Chelameswar, Viswa Nathan Anand.
With the increasing standards of living conditions of people across the globe, the rise in the cost of living is an everyday occurrence. This increase in the cost of living is called ‘Inflation’. But one of the living factors which when getting a hit of inflation cause a lot of serious issues with the overall earning and other living factors. Thus, getting to know all about the most expensive cities around you is a very important step. Before you decide to move to any new place, it is best to know how expensive it is and especially the cost of housing.
India is among the cheapest countries in the world. The most expensive cities in India lie very low on the list of the most expensive cities in the world in terms of housing. The average rent costs for expensive houses, average size, is 30,000 to 40,000 rupees in the cities and in the lesser costly cities have rates ranging up to 20,000 approx. It is important to know more about the cost of homes among the other aspects compromising of the overall cost of living. The facilities in big cities like Mumbai and Delhi are world-class but still have a very low-cost in comparison to countries like America and Australia. The average rents in New York, USA are 396.85% higher than in Mumbai. So, if you are interested in knowing more about the cities which are the most expensive for building, buying or renting homes, we have the following list for you.
12 Most Expensive Cities in India to live:
1. Mumbai
The most expensive city in India is none other the city of dreams, the city that is better known as the home of ‘Bollywood’, Mumbai. It is the capital city of Maharashtra and it is also the economic capital of India too. Though it has less area for building many homes, because of a lot of beaches and sea areas, it has very tall buildings and thus very little space to breathe. Since it has a lot of posh people, the cost of expense is higher than all the other cities in the country.
2. Delhi
The next city which is the most expensive is the capital of India, Delhi. If we don’t take the nearby regions of Delhi, such as Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurgaon, there are many posh and luxury areas in Delhi which make it very expensive. It is the centre of the country and thus attracts many job seekers. Thus, adding to the population and the increase in the demand of homes, food and transport. Delhi is the capital of India.
3. Chennai
The next name is of the city Chennai. Though many people may be surprised to know that it ranks higher than many other Indian cities, it has very high rates than others. There are many expensive areas in the city such as the Boat Club, Poes Garden and many more and thus contribute to the higher cost of living. Also, Chennai has some very beautiful beaches adding to the worth of the city.
4. Bengaluru
The next name is of Bengaluru, also known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’. Although it ranks lower than cities like Mumbai and Delhi in terms of its rents and buying prices of homes, food and transportation, it has a higher rank in the cost of living grading than famous cities of Cape Town. The cost of living has been affected because of the booming businesses. These prices can go higher depending upon location.
5. Kolkata
Among the top 5 most expensive cities in the list of the most expensive cities for homes, Kolkata is in the lower end of the range. The prices are higher than most cities but still comparatively reasonable. The city of Kolkata has a very high population and thus it has contributed to the rise in prices of almost all things. Also because of the high population, the government has expanded the transportation system.
6. Pune
The city of Pune is an ideal location for those who love subtle weather and great shopping locations. In terms of its size, Pune is the seventh biggest city, but because of the extensive transportation and business opportunities, it ranks higher in the cost of living. With the rise in the IT sector and strong economic growth, the population has bloomed and thus creating more demand and higher prices.
7. Lucknow
The city of Lucknow, also known as the land of Nawabs, became one of the most expensive cities in the country because of its rich history and food culture. Also, as it is the capital of U.P., one of India’s largest states, it has a very high population and thus the demand for work and living space. Lucknow is also a very popular tourist destination and thus the expensive cost of living.
8. Chandigarh
The next name is of ‘The City Beautiful‘, Chandigarh. It is the capital of both the states of Haryana and Punjab. Since it is the nearest big city from Himachal Pradesh and the centre for Punjab and Haryana, it has seen a rise in the cost of living. The booming population has caused the demand for space and the central Chandigarh has been through the heat. Also, the cleanliness and nature add to the buzz.
9. Jaipur
The majestic city of Jaipur is among the most touristic and rich cities in India. It is also called the ‘Pink City‘. Because of its popularity, Jaipur saw an overall increase in the cost of living. It is also an expensive city because of the amount of tourist, there has been an increase in the competition in the local businesses and thus an increase in economic growth and thus the inflation.
10. Ahmedabad
The biggest city of Gujarat, Ahmedabad, is the last name on this list of the ten most expensive cities to live in India. Though it is the fifth most populated city in India but ranks at number 10 according to the overall cost of living. It has very good educational institutes like Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad which adds to the city’s popularity. Also, being the home state of Mahatma Gandhi, attracts many people to this city.
