India's old currency Notes

The first set of British India notes were the 'Victoria Portrait' Series issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 1000. These were unifaced, carried two language panels and were printed on hand-moulded paper manufactured at the Laverstock Paper Mills (Portals). The security features incorporated the watermark (GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, RUPEES, two signatures and wavy lines), the printed signature and the registration of the notes

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UNESCO announces Indian National Anthem as the best in the World

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
Announces INDIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM as the BEST National Anthem in the World.
PROUD TO BE INDIAN!...

IASP Sports Day 17th August - 2008

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Family Sports Day:

As a celebration of Indian Independence Day, a family sports day was organized by IASP at Magic City Resort.

More than 100 people had a gala day with sports for children, ladies and the gents.

The event started with the children singing the Indian National Anthem and march past.

The day on the whole turned out to be enjoyable for everyone, specially for the winners who recieved medals.

Prizes were also given to the winners of the painting competetion.

Winners :

Children:

Running race:

Age group ( 2 -4 yrs.)

1. Karanvir

2. Krish

3. Maanit

Age group (5-7 yrs.)

1. Shreya

2. Aryaman

3. Maanit

Age group (8-11)

1. Abhishek

2. Saheb

3. Bryan

Painting Competition winners:

Age group ( 2-4 yrs.)

Karanvir

Age group (5-7yrs.)

Aryaman & Dhruv Bhatia

Age group (8-11)

Shreya

Ladies:

Langdi Tang

1. Monaz

2. Shilpa

3. Pragya

Shot put

1. Monaz

2. Rashmi

3. Bindu

Running race

1. Monaz

2. Mamta Bhatia

3. Bindu & Pallavi

Gents:

Shot put

1. Chetan Bangera

2. Sumeet Lamba

3. Shreshth Bhatia

Men`s relay

First team

Steven

Anshuman

Johnny

Shashank

Second Team

Dhaval

Bharat

Ujjuval

Tarun

Third team

Shreshth

Shiv

Sumeet

Arvind

Raksha Bandhan in Brasil

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For the first time ever Raksha Bandhan was celebrated in public outside India in Sao Paulo (Brasil) on 16th August 2008. The event was organized by Alok and Anupma Sharman under the umbrella of the Brasil India Chamber of Commerce (Sao Paulo) and was sponsored by Consulate of India (Sao Paulo). Around 250 Brasilians attended the function and tied rakhis. A ceremony was performed on stage to explain to them what this festival is all about.

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Raksha Bandhan

Rakhi holds immense significance in Indian cultural ethos. The custom of celebrating Rakhi started in Vedic times and even today brothers and sisters consider it must to celebrate the occasion in traditional manner. When brothers are away sisters send Rakhi to them and express their love. Accepting the Rakhi with grace brothers send Return gifts to their sister. This loving gesture goes a long way in strengthening brother sister relationship and building stronger family ties. The importance of Raksha Bandhan is same as Diwali festival in India.

Map of India

Did You know that ....India is.......
the Largest democracy in the world
the 6th largest country in the world
one of the most ancient and living civilizations (at least 10, 000 years old).
India was ruled by the British and Indians were the subjects of a British Empire ruled by King of England. In 15th August 1947, India attained Independence and power passed into the hands of Indian people from the British rulers. Patriotic Indians waged a powerful struggle under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi & other Indian leaders to make India country a free nation
After India became a free country it made remarkable progress in all fields of human activity. In politics,India has become a vibrant democracy, known world wide as the Worlds largest democracy.
India remains a democratic country since its inception electing representatives by holding countrywide election at regular intervals. India has become a prosperous country where industry and agriculture have registered impressive signs of growth.
Removal of untouchablity and illiteracy are among the aims of Free India. Indians can rightly feel proud of its past achievements, as its celebrates the 61st Independence Day on August 15th, 2008 and it is hoped will continue its onward journey spreading the message of LOVE, FRIENDSHIP & PEACE.
Namaste or Pranam --How we greet each other in India.
To greet a friend or another Indian, We join our hands (palms together), bows down in front of the other person, and say Namaste, Namaskar, or Pranam.

PROUD TO BE INDIAN

Vande Mataram!

This is our 61st Independence Day!
Freedom is not a Right but a Feeling!
Let's be proud to feel the Freedom!
Let's say loud we are INDIANS!!!

It is our duty to preserve this Freedom!
Carry this forward to the future!
We did,We do,We will do!!!

Vande Mataram!
Jai Hind