Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Planet Education Fair Mumbai and Navi Mumbai March 2014

Ideal 21st Century Competitions, a division of Ideal Education Pvt. Ltd., is organizing a unique one-of-a-kind Edutainment Carnival in Mumbai, Thane & Navi Mumbai this month. The carnival includes aero-shows, technology workshops and career counselling workshops. Entry is totally free for Students of Std.VII, VIII, IX and X.

Sunday, March 2, 2014

2014 Holi Festival Trains from Mumbai to Varanasi



Central Railway is operating special trains for the Holi Festival from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai to Varanasi. The train is air-conditioned and will operate on 12thand 19th March 2014, while the return train from Varanasi will operate on 13th and 20th March 2014.

2014 Holi Festival Special Trains from Mumbai to Lucknow



Central Railway is operating special trains for the Holi Festival from from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Kurla, Mumbai to Lucknow. The train is air-conditioned and will operate on 14th, 21st and 28th March 2014, while the return train from Lucknow will operate on 15th, 22nd and 29th March 2014.

2014 Central Railway Holi Festival special trains from Mumbai to Patna



Central Railway is operating special trains for the Holi Festival from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Mumbai to Patna. The train is air-conditioned and will operate on 8thand 15th March 2014, while the return train from Patna will operate on 9th and 16th March 2014.

Friday, January 24, 2014

2014 Republic Day Parade Marine Drive, Mumbai schedule and highlights

Every year, the Republic Day Parade in Mumbai is held at the Shivaji Park grounds. This year, for the first time the parade will be along the Marine Drive stretch. 

The Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian  Air Force will be actively participating along with contingents of servicemen, police & students.[The photos is this blog post are from last year's parade at Shivaji Park, Mumbai]

Sunday, November 10, 2013

2013 Indian Navy Day events schedule details

As in the previous years, the Western Naval Command will be organizing a series of special events for the general public to celebrate Navy Day 2013. These events include a swimming competition and performances by the Navy Band.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

2013 Diwali Festival dates and Lakshmi puja timings

The festival of Diwali is on the doorstep and it is time to light diyas, put out the buntings and kandeels, make artistic rangolis and gorge on yummy faraal and mithais. It is also the occasion when families and friends spend the maximum time together for a full 5 day celebration of joy and happiness.

One of the most important deities worshipped during Diwali is Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. In addtion, Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowlege and learing, are worshipped too.