Archive for February, 2010

Rajasthan

Rajasthan is the largest state located in western India.Rajasthan is made more vibrant and colourful by its festivals and fairs.Rajasthan had always been the center of attraction for the foreigners for it gives them the opportunity to rivel in the beauty of the sand dunes, tranquil lakes and splendid palaces.
There is so much to see [...]

Kerala

Kerala with its historical, cultural and geographical ambience is one of the most beautiful states of India. Its beauty attracts tourist’s allover India. This state is blessed with natural beauty. Wherever you turn, one can witness only lush green beauty of the state. Wherever you travel inside the state, you will find only amazing places. [...]

Jammu And Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir is called as the Paradise on earth. The unspoilt beauty of Jammu and Kashmir attracts tourists from all over the world. Tourists round the year visit Jammu and Kashmir. The snow capped mountains; beautiful gardens, romantic lakes and dense forests are its crowning beauty.Jammu is the capital of the state and a [...]

H1N1 Flu

The year 2009 saw an outbreak of a new strain of H1N1 influenza which soon reached such proportions as to be declared a ”pandemic” or a global infection. It was first seen in Mexico which was virtually shut down as a precaution. Also known as Swine Flu because of elements of swine flu virus – [...]

Small Pox

Small Pox was and is a dreaded disease which at one time wiped out large numbers of people in many countries. It is believed that it has been eliminated in the greater part of the world. It is  also a disease that had religious connotations in India as the curse of goddess Kali. Pujas and [...]

Chicken Pox

This is a disease that is most often confused with small pox which is a much more serious affliction. Both take the form of blisters all over the body. Children are most vulnerable to it. However doctors can recognise the difference from the blisters. While small pox leaves scars chicken pox does not  and heals [...]

Plague

Plague was one of the most dreaded diseases in the world with bubonic plague being the most common form. Bubonic plague came to be known as Black Death when, in the 14th century, it swept through Europe killing millions of people. India also suffered from an outbreak in 1994 after a plague-free period from 1966. [...]