Major IT and Technology parks in India

Indian cities are the fastest developing cities in the world in terms of lifestyle, Infrastructure and Standard of living. IT is one of the most important factor to boost the economy of India along with the tourism and communication industry. All the major cities of India now has at least one IT park with all the required facility in the premises. Major IT parks are Rajiv Gandhi Chandigarh Technology Park Chandigarh,Mihan it park nagpur,Crystal IT park Indore,Venkatadri IT Park Bangalore,Eon it park Pune and DLF IT SEZ Hyderabad.

Electronic City - Bangalore

The stunning Electronics city is India’s largest electronic parks and a key IT hub of India followed by International Tech Park. Due to the Electronics City, Bangalore got it another name as the Silicon Valley of India. It also host Hosur Road Elevated Expressway, the ten-laned mixed corridor elevated highway, one of the longest elevated national expressway in the country.

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Magarpatta - Pune

The Magarpatta city is a advanced township with residential,Cybercity and corporate towers, located at outskirts of Pune in village of Hadapsar. Magarpatta is one of the first master plan to start a trend in India of walk to work. Pune has other major IT parks as well known as Hinjewadi-one of the major Cyber city in India, Kharadi IT Park and EON IT Park.

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HITEC City - Hyderabad

The HITEC City of Hyderabad is one of the major technology township spread across a huge area of land at the center of Hyderabad city. HITEC City includes Cyber Towers,Cyber Gateway,L&T Infocity and Mindspace IT park.

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Infotech Park - Mumbai

The International Infotech Park is located in Vashi, Navi Mumbai. Infotech Park is a masterpiece of engineering having everything in the office premise. Other IT parks in Mumbai are Infinity Park,Sureshwari Infotech Park and Everest Infotech Park.

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CyberVale IT Park - Chennai

The CyberVale IT Park is another project of ASCENDAS  after International Tech Park, It is a high tech IT park located in Taramani district of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. International Tech Park host India’s giant telecom service providers and many software companies. Ascendas CyberVale IT Park is first IT SEZ Park project in India.

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DLF IT Park - Noida

The DLF IT Park is an integrated campus located in Sector 62 of Noida in Uttar Pradesh. DLF IT Park divided into 5 blocks and a world class workspace with open greenery and well planned area near to NH 24. DLF IT Park is also situated in other metro Indian cities like Chennai,Kolkata, chandigarh and bhubaneswar.

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Infocity - Gandhinagar , Gujarat

The Infocity IT park is the new landmark of one of the greenest city of India, Gandhinagar in Gujarat. Information Technology park of Gandhinagar has many companies and one of the fastest growing IT city of India.

Infocity-Park

Delhi IT Park - Delhi

The Software Technology Park is situated near to metro station of Shastri Park in Delhi. Delhi IT Park complex is belongs to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and home to National Informatics Center(NIC), RBS and Genpact companies with a gymnasium, a conference hall and training rooms in premises.

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Millennium City IT Park - Kolkata

The Millennium City IT Park is the project of the Rungta Group with hi-tech buildings of various reputed companies, located at Greater Kolkata region are Bidhannagar. It is also known as Salt Lake City contain Kolkata biggest building along with a luxury mall and now become a latest landmark of the city with DLF IT Park.

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Technopark - Thiruvananthapuram

The Technopark of Trivandrum is India’s first and one of the largest technology park dedicated to IT companies, located near Pallippuram. It has many supported facilities inside the campus like Special Economic Zones, Technopark Club and Technopark Adventure Club.

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Delhi Tourism: Purana Qila in Delhi

Delhi can well be called the city of ‘monumental landmarks’ – quite literally! Out of the plenty that are sprinkled in the city, there are few that have stood the test of time and have witnessed the country’s growth over several decades, including the mighty Old Fort. Sitting in the heart of city, the Old Fort has an impressive backdrop. Directly translated from its Indian name, ‘Purana Qila’, it was founded by the Mughal King, Humayun in the middle of the 14th century.

The Structure and it’s History:

The mighty walls of the fort are about 18 meters high and run for 1.5 kilometres peripherally. It has three entrances – Bara Darwaza, Humayun’s Gate and the Talaqi Gate. The structure is primarily made of sandstone representative of the material used in other structures built under the regime of Humayun. White and coloured marble inlays have been used in places to give it deign interest. Parts of the fort reek of Mughal grandeur where architecture is concerned. This is seen in the elaborate balconies and pavilions.

Bara-Darwaza-Purana-Qula-Delhi

It is said that Humayun built the qila as a refuge for the learned men for all Islamic sects. It was also known as the city of Dinpanah or ‘Refuge of the Faithful’! It is said that eminent thinkers used the venue for discussions on theology under the patronage of the emperor.

Purana Qila and the Modern Topography of Delhi:

During the Commonwealth Games, the Old Fort was one of the few monuments that were illuminated in the evenings to make the cityscape look impressive. If one went down Mathura Road during the games, the qila was brightly lit, making a resplendent setting.

Purana-Qila-Ramparts

Given that the fort is open to public all days, do not be surprised to see this monument double up as a venue for young couples and families to spend time.

Opening Times: 

The summer timings of the Qila are 12.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m. In the winters, the timings change to 11.00 p.m to 6.00 p.m. Do check the timings before entry. The Purana Qila is open on all days

Sunset-Purana-Qila

Entry Fee: 

The fees for Indian citizens is Rs 5/- and for foreign nationals it is Rs 100/-. (These might be subject to change so please check at the counter).

What to See: 

The light and sound show at the Purana Qila is choreographed to tell the story of the empire of seven cities within Delhi and the highlights the important features of the fort. This is a great way to add context to your trip instead of just seeing the structure. The show is held daily after sunset.

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Kerala Tourism: Eravikulam National Park

The state of Kerala is offers many opportunities for tourists, ranging from coastal holidays, backwaters, plantation visits and also wildlife. One great destination for wildlife enthusiasts is the Eravikulam National Park in the Idukki district near Munnar.

Eravikulam National Park

The western ghat mountain ranges provide a wholesome environment to nurture wildlife, and this 97 square kilometre stretch is no different. Though comparatively smaller than many other national parks of the country, Eravikulam is special due to the largest population of the endangered Nilgiris Tahr.

History

The region is a game preservation area for the Kannadevan Hills Produce Company. The local tribals, Muduvan, helped the game watchers of the nearby plantations before the area was taken over by the Kerala government for preservation in the 1970s. The planter community and the Muduvans still continue their contribution towards protection of the park.

Flora and Fauna

The largest surviving population of the Nilgiris Tahr is found in the Eravikulam National Park, about 700 of them roam in the confines of the park. Wild dogs, leopards and tigers are also found here. Nilgiris marten, small clawed otter, ruddy mongoose, and dusky striped squirrel are also found along with occasional elephants in these grasslands. About 120 species of birds are also found here along with 100 odd varieties of butterflies.

Nilgiris Tahr

How To Get There 

The Eravikulam National Park if situated in the Kanan Devan Hills of the Southern Western Ghats in Idukki. The park can be accessed from Kochi and Coimbatore airports, which are located at about 148 Km and 175 Km respectively. Munnar is the nearest town (13km.) and is very well connected by roads from Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

The nearest railway station in Kerala is Aluva but few trains come here. There is only one central motorable road in the park, but the rest has to be traversed on foot.

Eravikulam National Park Trek

Entry Fees

The park fee is Rs 200/- for foreign travellers but Rs 20/- for Indians. There are also additional charges for vehicles and children. Photography fees also have to be paid separately if the footage is for commercial use.

When to Go

The best time to visit the park is between January and March. The monsoons are difficult in the region and its best to avoid the months of June to August.

Harvest festivals of Indian states

Harvest festivals of Indian states occurs at the time of main harvest of a the region and people. The 28 states of India celebrated its own Harvest festival at various times throughout the year. Major Harvest festivals in India are Makara Sankranti which is also known as Pongal,Uttarayana,Lohri,Poush Parbon and Bhogali Bihu.

Makara Sankranti in January

Makara Sankranti is one of the major Indian Harvest festival celebrated with different name and innumerable way due to the diversity of culture in India. Festival of Makar Sankranti is most auspicious days for Hindus and take a dip in holy places like Ganga Sagar and Prayag. Makara Sankranti is known as Pongal,Uttarayana,Lohri,Khichdi,Shishur Saenkraat and Maagh Bihu, major kite festival also held at this day in Gujarat. Kumbh Mela 2013 will be the biggest attraction of Indian during the festival of Makara Sankranti, schedule to held in Allahabad at the confluence of the holiest Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

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Holi in February–March

The festival of colors is celebrated between the February and March month and known as Phagwah as well. Holi has many significance and one of them is changing of season and beginning of the new spring season. Its a bid adieu to winter and welcome the season of spring with enjoyment and pray for good harvests. The religious purpose of Holi is Holika Dahan and Rangapanchami,the Braj region is famous for its traditional Lathmar Holi,a major tourist attraction in India.

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Baisakhi in April

Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is the major festival celebrated across the north region of India, especially in the Punjab state. Vaisakhi is celebrated as the Indian thanksgiving day by farmers of Punjab, praying for future prosperity and thanking God for harvest. It also has religious significance for the Sikhs community as the foundation of the Panth Khalsa on this day by the Guru Gobind Singh.

Baisakhi-festival

Rongali Bihu in April

Bihu is the national festival of Assam celebrate three time in the year, Maagh in January, Bohaag in April and Kaati in October. Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the major among the other and most popular Bihu festival celebrated as the Assamese New Year in mid April along with Spring season. The seven days festival is celebrated with the feeling of joy,worship,traditional cuisines and folk dance.

Bihu-Festival-Assam

Hareli Festival in July-August

Hareli is one of the major harvest festival of tribal Chhattisgarh state,celebrate during the holy month of Sawan or in the month of monsoon (July-August). During the Hareli festival of Chhattisgarh tribes worshipping farm equipment, cows and pray for good crops along with many social and cultural events. Cher-Chera is another most popular harvest festival of Chhattisgarh celebrated with traditional folk songs and dance like raut nacha,Panthi,Gaur Madiya and Karma in the tribal region of state.

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Onam in August–September

Onam festival is the grand carnival of Kerala state, celebrated during the month of Chingam (August–September). The ancient festival has a significance of homecoming of the legendary Emperor Mahabali and harvest of rice and rain flowers in Kerala. The ten day festival is celebrated with various festivities such as flower carpets,Vallamkali,Puli Kali and Kaikottikkali.

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Nuakhai in August–September

Nuakhai also known as Nabanna is the Harvesting Festival of Orissa celebrated in the month of August–September. The harvest festival Nuakhai is mostly celebrated in the western region of Orissa and a major social festival of Kosal.

Nuakhai-Festival

Diwali Festival in October-November

The festival of lights is also celebrated as Harvest Festival, as it occurs at the end of a cropping season or the last harvest of the year before winter. Diwali is the most popular festival in India, celebrate the triumph of good over evil, in the form of lighting up of houses, burning the candles and set off fireworks.

Diwali-Festival

Kut Festival in November

Kut festival is a major Post Harvest festival celebrate in the month of November by Kuki-Chin tribes. The annual festival is a leading festivals of Manipur state and does not restricted by community any more, various cultural events are Organized to celebrate the kut festival such as folk dances,traditional dances and songs along with Miss Kut contest. Another harvest festival of Manipur is Chumpha Festival,celebrated by the Tanghul Nagas tribes of the region.

Kut-festival

Tokhu Emong in November

The festival of Tokhu Emong is celebrate by the tribes of Lotha nagas in the first week of November. Tokhu Emong is a popular post harvest festival enjoy with tribal folk dances and old folk songs and held for 9 days.Other harvest festival of the Indian states includes Navanna in West Bengal,Wangala in Meghalaya,Pawl Kut of Mizoram and most famous Garia Puja of Tripura.

Tokhu-Emong-festival