Encyclopedia - Pondicherry: Encyclopedia Ii - Pondicherry - History
The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, of the early 2nd century AD, mentions a marketplace named Poduke (ch. 60), which G.W.B. Huntingford i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pondicherry: Encyclopedia Ii - Pondicherry - Independence From France
Right from the time India gained its independence from British rule in 1947, the issue of the French settlements was raised with the Gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pondicherry: Encyclopedia Ii - Pondicherry - Government & Administration
Pondicherry is a Union Territory, not a separate State. A Union Territory (UT) has its own government but falls directly under the Centra...   » Read the article

Article - Mirra - The Mother: Paris To Pondicherry: Journey Of Discovery  
''All life is yoga,'' said Sri Aurobindo, referring to the work done not for the satisfaction of one's desires or ego but as an offeri...   » Read the article

Article - Enlightenment 2012: Kalki And The Golden Age � Chapter 1: The Search
In this first chapter of Kiara Windriders new book; �Enlightenment 2012: Kalki and the Golden Age�, Kiara is giving the background and ch...   » Read the article

Article - Earth Changes And Planetary Transformation - The Supramental Awakening And Planetary Hope
Will we destroy ourselves in ecological catastrophe, human misery, and war? Seismologists and "sensitives" are increasingly talking about...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Auroville: Encyclopedia - Auroville
Auroville is an international township, near Pondicherry in South India, whose sole purpose is to realize human unity in diversity. As of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Union Territory: Encyclopedia - Union Territory
A Union Territory is an administrative division of India. Unlike states, which have their own local governments, union territories are ru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sri Chinmoy: Encyclopedia - Sri Chinmoy
Sri Chinmoy (born 1931), originally Chinmoy Kumar Ghose, is an Indian philosopher and spiritual teacher (guru). He was the youngest of se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuddalore: Encyclopedia - Cuddalore
Cuddalore is a large industrial city in the Tamil Nadu state of southern India. Located south of Pondicherry on the Bay of Bengal, Cuddal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Mother: Encyclopedia - The Mother
Mirra Alfassa (later Morisset and Richard), known as The Mother (February 21, 1878 - November 17, 1973), was the spiritual partner of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, "Land of the Tamils") is a state at the southern tip of India. The bordering states/territories...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharathidasan: Encyclopedia - Bharathidasan
Bharathidasan (April 29, 1891 - April 1, 1964; also spelt Bharatidasan) was a twentieth century Tamil poet and rationalist whose literary...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Daman: Encyclopedia - Daman
Daman may mean: Daman and Diu, a formerly-Portuguese territory of India Daman, a philosopher of ancient Greece Daman District, Afghanist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bay Of Bengal: Encyclopedia - Bay Of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal is a bay that forms the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean. It resembles a triangle in shape, and is bordered on the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-duperron: Encyclopedia - Abraham Hyacinthe Anquetil-duperron
Abraham-Hyacinthe Anquetil Du Perron (December 7, 1731 - January 17, 1805), French orientalist, brother of Louis-Pierre Anquetil, the his...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coromandel Coast: Encyclopedia - Coromandel Coast
The Coromandel Coast is the name given to the southeastern coast of the Indian peninsula. It is generally thought to be derived from the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Besant Nagar: Encyclopedia - Besant Nagar
Besant Nagar is one of Chennai's most eilte neighborhoods, named after the famous lady theosophist Annie Besant, and adjoins the Theosoph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prince Pondicherry: Encyclopedia Ii - Prince Pondicherry - The Prince In The 2005 Film
The Prince makes an appearance in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where he is played by Nitin Chandra Ganatra. He tells W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tourism In India: Encyclopedia Ii - Tourism In India - Jammu And Kashmir
Tourist destinations in Jammu and Kashmir include: Srinagar Jammu Leh Amarnath Vaishno Devi Other cities of interest in Northern India ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Integrating The Union
Many of the 565 states that had joined the Union were very small and lacked resources to sustain their economies and support their growin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - British India
British colonization of Indian subcontinent began in the early 18th century. By the mid-19th century, most of the subcontinent was under ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - The States
There were approximately between 570 and 600 princely states which enjoyed a special recognition and relationship with the British Raj. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Accession Of The States
From June to August 15th, 1947, 562 of the 565 India-linked states signed the instrument of accession, largely due to the personal appeal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Affected States And Regions
Effect of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake on India - Andaman and Nicobar. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise 572 islands (all la...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Accession Of The States
From June to August 15, 1947, 562 of the 565 India-linked states signed the instrument of accession. Despite dramatic political exchanges...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Process Of Accession
The states of Gwalior, Bikaner, Patiala and Baroda were the first to join India on April 28, 1947. Others were wary, distrusting a democr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Postal Codes In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Postal Codes In India - Union Territories
List of postal codes in India - Andaman and Nicobar Islands. List of postal codes in India - Chandigarh. List of postal codes in Ind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Process Of Accession And Integration
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Minister for Home and States Affairs, given the explicit responsibility of welding an united and strateg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - Patel's Diplomacy
From May of 1947, Sardar Patel had worked to lobby the princes, to make them hospitable to dialogue with the future Government of India, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Universities In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Universities In India - Haryana
The Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar was established on October 20,1995 by an Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana with the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Political Integration Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Political Integration Of India - British India And The States
See Also: Indian Independence Movement, British India, Partition of India, Indian Independence Act 1947 With the arrival of Lord Louis Mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 14th Lok Sabha: Encyclopedia Ii - 14th Lok Sabha - States
14th Lok Sabha - Andhra Pradesh. 14th Lok Sabha - Arunachal Pradesh. 14th Lok Sabha - Assam. 14th Lok Sabha - Bihar. 14th Lok ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Further Meteorological/seismic Developments
The Indian Meteorological department has warned people in coastal areas to be careful. The seas are predicted to rough due to the after s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - Helping Out
The following bodies and agencies are seeking public help and contributions: Indian Prime Minister's National Relief Fund The Indian P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharathidasan: Encyclopedia Ii - Bharathidasan - Life
Bharathidasan was born in Pondicherry. His original name was Subburathinam. He underwent formal education in Tamil literature, Tamil gram...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India: Encyclopedia Ii - Effect Of The 2004 Indian Ocean Earthquake On India - India's Assistance To Other Quake-affected Countries
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs, along with the Indian defence forces and Home Ministry, is coordinating relief operations to Sri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Goti Pua Orissa
The goti puas are boy dancers who dress up as girls. They are the students of the akhadas, or gymnasia, established by Ramachandradeva in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Postal Codes In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Postal Codes In India - States
List of postal codes in India - Andhra Pradesh. List of postal codes in India - Arunachal Pradesh. List of postal codes in India - A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Bardo Chham Arunchal Pradesh
A fascinating folk dance of Sherdukpens - a small community of West Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh, Bardo Chham depicts the victory...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Karma Munda Bihar
The traditional dance gets its name from the Karma tree, which stands for fortune and good luck. The ceremony starts with the planting of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Ruk Mar Nacha Orissa
This is a rudimentary form of the more evolved Chhau dance of West Bengal. Performed in the Mayurbhanj district of Orissa, it has its bas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Michel Joachim Marie Raymond: Encyclopedia Ii - Michel Joachim Marie Raymond - Adventures
In 1775 at the age of 20 he and his younger brother William Jean Raymond left for Pondicherry, India. The idea as he told his father, was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - George Pocock: Encyclopedia Ii - George Pocock - Command Of British Naval Forces In Indian Waters
On the death of Watson he took the command of the naval forces in the eastern seas. In 1758 he was joined by Commodore Charles Steevens (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Padayani Kerala
Padayani or Padeni in colloquial speech is one of the most colorful and spectacular folk arts associated with the festivals of certain te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mother Meera: Encyclopedia Ii - Mother Meera - Life Account
Born in Chandepalle a small town in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh,India, she had her first Samadhi at the age of six, which lasted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Kolkata: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Kolkata - Wars With Siraj And The French
The three major British trade centres in India were Calcutta, Bombay (currently Mumbai) and Madras (currently known as Chennai). Their bi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - European Colonies In India: Encyclopedia Ii - European Colonies In India - French
Main article: French India Following the British, the French also established trading bases in India. At the height of French power in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - All India Trade Union Congress: Encyclopedia Ii - All India Trade Union Congress - Affiliates
partial list: Andhra Pradesh Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Workers Federation A.P. Mica Mine Workers Union Calcutta Hawkers' Men Union Feder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - States And Territories Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - States And Territories Of India - After 1956
The former French and Portuguese colonies in India were incorporated into the Indian Republic as the union territories of Pondicherry, Da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lieutenant Governor: Encyclopedia Ii - Lieutenant Governor - India
In India, a Lieutenant-Governor is in charge of a Union Territory. He is given almost the same powers chief ministers have over their sta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kerala: Encyclopedia Ii - Kerala - Geography
Kerala is bounded by the Arabian Sea on the west and the Western Ghats on the east. The states of Karnataka in the north and Tamil Nadu i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Goa: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Goa - After The Independence Of India
When India became independent in 1947, Goa remained Portuguese. The Indian government of Jawaharlal Nehru insisted that it, along with a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries - Characteristics Of These Technologies
Low cost. It is usually only "appropriate" to use technologies that can at least be locally repaired. In one view, appropriate technology...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai: Encyclopedia Ii - Chennai - Transport
Popularly known as the "Gateway to South India", Chennai is well connected internationally and to other parts of India. Five major nation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chennai: Encyclopedia Ii - Chennai - Transport
Popularly known as the "Gateway to South India", Chennai is well connected internationally and to other parts of India. Five major nation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 14th Lok Sabha: Encyclopedia Ii - 14th Lok Sabha - Union Territories
14th Lok Sabha - Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 14th Lok Sabha - Chandigarh. 14th Lok Sabha - Dadra & Nagar Haveli. 14th Lok ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sri Aurobindo: Encyclopedia Ii - Sri Aurobindo - The Mother
His closest collaborator in his yoga, Mirra Richard, was known as The Mother. She was born in Paris to Turkish and Egyptian parents and c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sri Aurobindo: Encyclopedia Ii - Sri Aurobindo - The Mother
His closest collaborator in his yoga, Mirra Richard, was known as The Mother. She was born in Paris to Turkish and Egyptian parents and c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Mother: Encyclopedia Ii - The Mother - Meeting Sri Aurobindo
Sri Aurobindo remained in "material and spiritual correspondence" with the Richards for the next four years (Das 1978, p.121) . On 7 Marc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Railways: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Railways - Passenger Services
Indian Railways operates 8,702 passenger trains and transports around five billion annually across twenty-seven states and three union te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - French India: Encyclopedia Ii - French India - History
The first French expedition to India is believed to have taken place in the reign of Francis I, when two ships were fitted out by some me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sri Aurobindo: Encyclopedia Ii - Sri Aurobindo - Philosophical And Spiritual Writings
Integral organizations: Integral Institute Cal. Inst. of Integral Studies Integral University In 1914 after four years of concentrated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sri Aurobindo: Encyclopedia Ii - Sri Aurobindo - Philosophical And Spiritual Writings
Integral organizations: Integral Institute Cal. Inst. of Integral Studies Integral University In 1914 after four years of concentrated ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil People: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil People - Geographic Distribution
Tamil people - Tamils in India. Most Indian Tamils live in the state of Tamil Nadu, which includes the major part of the former Madras ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - East Deccan Dry Evergreen Forests: Encyclopedia Ii - East Deccan Dry Evergreen Forests - Setting
The East Deccan dry evergreen forests cover lie in the rain shadow of the Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats, which block the rain-bearing s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Military History Of India - Company Rule
The British Indian Army was raised to guard the factories. Later, it grew into the army of John Company Bahadur, and subsequently grew in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Edward Boscawen: Encyclopedia Ii - Edward Boscawen - War Of The Austrian Succession
Boscawen's reputation continued to grow during the War of the Austrian Succession (1740—1748). At the siege of Cartagena in March 1741,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Matmatah: Encyclopedia Ii - Matmatah - Members
The current line-up of the band is: Tristan Nihouarn (Stan)- vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards. Cédric Floc'h (Sammy)- lead guitar, voca...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Saiva Agamas: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Saiva Agamas
Saiva Agamas: (Sanskrit) The sectarian revealed scriptures of the Saivas. Strongly theistic, they identify Siva as the Supreme Lord, i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Cornwallis: Encyclopedia Ii - William Cornwallis - Early Life And Career
William Cornwallis was born on the 10th of February 1744, and entered the navy in 1755. His promotion was rapid, and in 1766 he had reach...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuddalore: Encyclopedia Ii - Cuddalore - Cuddalore District
Cuddalore District has an area of 3,564 km². It is bounded on the north by Villupuram District, on the east by the Bay of Bengal, on the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Matmatah: Encyclopedia Ii - Matmatah - La Ouache And Beyond
The Band's first studio album, titled La Ouache, elevated them from local fame to national revelation. The album sold 300,000 copies with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Matmatah: Encyclopedia Ii - Matmatah - Follow Up To La Ouache
Their eagerly awaited second album did not prove to be as much of a success. Titled Rebelote, it brought the band closer to it's Celtic R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arya Samaj: Encyclopedia Ii - Arya Samaj - Doctrines
The doctrines of the Samaj are summed up in Ten Principles: God is the primary cause of all true science and of all that can be known th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology - Some Appropriate Technologies
Some technologies that may be considered appropriate technology in the right context: Appropriate technology - Communication. Wind-up R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrizia Norelli-bachelet: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrizia Norelli-bachelet - Books By Patrizia Norelli-bachelet
(PNB writes of the true dimensions of the Matrimandir and the significance of the dimensions in terms of the establishment of a New Age o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhubaneswar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhubaneswar - Transportation And City Access
Bhubaneswar has excellent air and rail linkages with most major cities in the country. Bhubaneswar - Air. Bhubaneswar is connected to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhubaneswar: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhubaneswar - Fairs & Festivals
On the day of Ashokashtami in the month of March, the image of Lingaraja (Lord Shiva) and other deities are taken in a procession from Li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bharathidasan: Encyclopedia Ii - Bharathidasan - Literary Works
Bharathidasan penned his works under different pseudonyms such as Puduvai Kalaimakal, Desopakari, Desabhaktan, Anantapotini, Swadesamitir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of India - Company Rule
Vasco da Gama's discovery of a new sea route to India in 1498 paved the way for European colonization of India. The British established t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Governors And Lieutenant-governors Of States Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Governors And Lieutenant-governors Of States Of India - Removal
The Governor may be removed before the expiry of his term through a special measure known as impeachment. A Governor can be removed for v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Augustus Gloop: Encyclopedia Ii - Augustus Gloop - Augustus' Fate
His fate in the 1971 film isn't known apart from Willy Wonka's insistence that all four bad children would be okay. In the novel his body...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ishopanishad: Encyclopedia Ii - Ishopanishad - Two Most Beautiful Verses Descriptive Of Atman
Verses #s 4 and 5 try to describe the Ultimate Transcendental Self: It (meaning, the Transcendental Reality) never moves, yet it is too s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Veruca Salt: Encyclopedia Ii - Veruca Salt - Veruca's Name
While all the names in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory are unusual for comic effect, a trend often shown in Roald Dahl's children's nov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ishopanishad: Encyclopedia Ii - Ishopanishad - A Most Powerful Profile Of The Self In All Of Upanishads
“The Self pervades all. Radiant is He, bodiless, without scar of imperfection, without bone or flesh, pure, untouched by evil. The Seer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ishopanishad: Encyclopedia Ii - Ishopanishad - The Final Utterance
The last two verses form a prayer to be uttered at the moment of death: “Let my breath merge with the Cosmic Breath. Ashes are my body�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dehradun: Encyclopedia Ii - Dehradun - Popular Tourist Locations
Many tourist spots like Malsi Deer Park, Sahastradhara, Tapkeshwar Shiv Temple, Laxman Sidh Temple, Robber's Cave, Lachhiwala etc. surrou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subramanya Bharathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Subramanya Bharathy - Characterization
Bharathi's life as a tragic poet is often stereotyped in biographical sketches and literature. The following are the recurring images of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Life Of Pi: Encyclopedia Ii - Life Of Pi - Moacyr Scliar's Max And The Cats
In the book's preface, Martel mentions the Brazilian writer Moacyr Scliar, saying: "Also, I am indebted to Mr. Moacyr Scliar, for the sp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cuddalore: Encyclopedia Ii - Cuddalore - The 2004 Tsunami And Its Aftermath
Tsunami waves that followed the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake near Sumatra hit the eastern coast of India on December 26, 2004 by 08:32 in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mike Teavee: Encyclopedia Ii - Mike Teavee - Mike In The Book
In the novel, first published in 1964, nine-year-old Mike was particularly obsessed with violent gangster films. He wore "no less than ei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shimla: Encyclopedia Ii - Shimla - Eating Joints
Baljees Restaurant (The Mall): Indian & Chinese Continental Devicos (The Mall): Indian & Mughlai Ashiana-Goofa(The Ridge): Indian...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mike Teavee: Encyclopedia Ii - Mike Teavee - Mike In The 1971 Film
He was depicted by Paris Themmen in the 1971 film adaption as dressing in a cowboy outfit and emulating the stars of his favorite western...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Raipur: Encyclopedia Ii - Raipur - Places Of Interest
Burha Talab; literal meaning aged (burha) lake (talab), Burha Talab is the largest lake of several in the city. Its beauty is enhanced on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries - Definition
It is often referred to simply as Appropriate technology. However, that term can also have other meanings. An expensive technology may be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Charlie Bucket: Encyclopedia Ii - Charlie Bucket - Actors
Charlie was played by Peter Ostrum in the 1971 musical film adaptation, titled Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. He is the hero in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Candy Store Owner: Encyclopedia Ii - Candy Store Owner - Owner In 1971 Film
In Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, the role of the candy shop owner was expanded slightly and is named Bill. He sings The Candy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries: Encyclopedia Ii - Appropriate Technology For Developing Countries - Some Appropriate Technologies
Some technologies that may be considered appropriate technology in the right context: Appropriate technology for developing countries - ...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap V - P
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages V - P . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. &...   » Read the article