India

Masjid-i-Jehan-Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 and 1656, and inaugurated by its first Imam, Syed Abdul Ghafoor Shah Bukhari. Situated in the Mughal capital of Shahjahanabad (today Old Delhi), it served as the imperial mosque of the Mughal emperors until the demise of the empire in 1857. The Jama Masjid was regarded as a symbolic gesture of Islamic power across India, well into the…

Nestled just 200 meters from the enchanting Palolem Beach in Goa, India, Maria Guest House beckons with air-conditioned accommodations adorned with terraces and complimentary WiFi.Maria guest house takes pride in offering family rooms, creating a welcoming atmosphere for travelers with children. During our delightful 5-night stay in December 2023, secured at a pocket-friendly rate of USD 200, we experienced seamless airport transfer from Goa International Airport for a mere 2,100 Indian Rupees…

Dabolim Airport is an international airport serving the state of Goa, India. The airport is located in Dabolim, in South Goa district, 4 km (2.5 mi) from the nearest city of Vasco da Gama, 23 km (14 mi) from Margao, and about 30 km (19 mi) from the state capital, Panaji.We first visited this airport at the end of December 2023, during out about 3 weeks travels in India, flying in from Delhi Airport by Indigo Airlines.In fiscal year 2022-2023, the airport handled around 8.5 million passengers.…

Indira Gandhi International Airport is the primary international airport serving Delhi, the capital of India. The airport, spread over an area of 5,106 acres (2,066 ha), is situated in Palam, Delhi, 15 km (9.3 mi) southwest of the New Delhi Railway Station and 16 km (9.9 mi) from New Delhi city centre. Named after Indira Gandhi (1917–1984), the former Prime Minister of India, it is the busiest airport of IndiaI first traveled to Indira Gandhi Delhi international airport at the end of Decmeber…

Starting February 2019, the largest Indian airline, Indigo, will operate daily Delhi-Tbilisi direct flights. The following was reported on November 14, 2018, by the company TAV Georgia, which owns the Tbilisi airport. (Source:Из Грузии будет летать прямой рейс в Индию )  Direct flights will be carried by aircraft Airbus 321. Airline Indigo was established in 2006, it operates flights to 59 destinations, from where 48 local and 11 international. The company's fleet is 195 aircraft. According…

Last year I started to pay more attention to the TOP 10 largest economies in the World by terms of Gross Domestic Product. It's time to compare them again. Top 20 Largest Economies In The World by GDP Nominal (2019) Gross Domestic Product in TOP 10 Largest Economies 2013 Rank Country 2012 2013 Growth bln $ Growth % 1 United States 16,244 16,800 556 3.42 2 China 8,229 9,240 1,011 12.28 3 Japan 5,937 4,901 -1,036 -17.44 4…

The BRICS countries, which include Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, are a group of developing economies that are expected to have a significant impact on the world economy in the coming years. This acronym was created in 2010 to represent the economies of these five countries, which have a combined population of over three trillion and represent about 40% of the world's population. The BRICS countries are also all G20 countries, making them a significant economic force in the…

Despite being released in 2013, The New India, a documentary from BBC, remains an intriguing look into India's evolution. The film explores how India is becoming a major world economy, potentially rising to third place in just one generation. However, it also highlights the ongoing challenges the country faces, including issues such as poverty, caste systems, and religious tensions between Muslims and Hindus. If you've never been to India, this documentary provides an excellent opportunity to…

In a world shaped by geopolitical dynamics, military spending plays a pivotal role in defining a nation's strategic capabilities. Let's delve into the realm of defense budgets and unveil the top 10 countries that invest significantly in their military apparatus.1. The World's Top 10 Richest Countries by Military Expenditures:United States: $682.478 billionChina: $166.107 billionRussia: $90.749 billionUnited Kingdom: $61.007 billionJapan: $59.267 billionFrance: $58.943 billionSaudi Arabia: $56.…

The global economy is a complex and dynamic system that is constantly changing. In order to get a better understanding of the world's top economies, it is important to take a look at the latest data and trends. In this article, we will explore the top 20 largest economies in the world by GDP nominal in 2019 and analyze the GDP per capita in the top 10 largest countries by GDP. According to the World Bank, the top 20 largest economies in the world by GDP nominal in 2019 are as follows: United…