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Friday, April 6, 2012

List of Shatabdi Express Trains, Shatabdi Express Trains Details

List of Shatabdi Express Trains, Shatabdi Express Trains Details

Shatabdi Express trains are comes in the list of superfast trains in Indian Railways specially to connect all major metro cities with important for tourism cities. Special feature of Shatabdi Express trains is these are day-trains and they return to the station of origin the same day. The Shatabdi Express trains run over short to medium distances while the Rajdhani Express Trains are long-distance trains connecting the nation's capital New Delhi to capitals of states. Both series of trains have a regular speed of 100 to 130 km/h (62 to 81 mph). The12001 Bhopal Shatabdi express, however, runs at a peak speed of 150 km/h (93 mph), which makes it the fastest train in India.

Currently there are about 30 Shatabdi Trains running between Important railway stations. List of Shatabdi Train Names with Details given below


Train No.Train NameSource StationDepartureDestinationArrival
12001NDLS SHATABDI E Bhopal Jn14:40New Delhi22:30
12002BHOPAL SHATABDI New Delhi6:15Bhopal Jn14:05
12003LKO SWRAN SHTBD Lucknow Nr15:35New Delhi22:05
12004LKO SWRAN SHTBD New Delhi6:15LUCKNOW Nr12:30
12005KALKA SHTBDI New Delhi17:15Kalka21:20
12006KALKA SHTBDI Kalka6:15New Delhi10:15
12007SHATABDI EXP Chennai Central6:00Mysore Jn13:00
12008SHATABDI EXP Mysore Jn14:15Chennai Central21:25
12009SHATABDI EXP Mumbai Central6:25Ahmedabad Jn13:10
12010SHATABDI EXP Ahmedabad Jn14:30Mumbai Central21:35
12011KALKA SHTBDI New Delhi7:40Kalka11:45
12012KALKA SHTBDI Kalka17:45New Delhi21:55
12013AMRITSAR SHTBDI New Delhi16:30Amritsar Jn22:35
12014AMRITSAR SHTBDI Amritsar Jn5:10New Delhi11:15
12015AJMER SHTBDI New Delhi6:05Ajmer Jn12:45
12016AJMER SHTBDI Ajmer Jn15:50New Delhi22:40
12017DEHRADUN SHTBDI New Delhi6:50Dehradun12:40
12018DEHRADUN SHTBDI Dehradun17:00New Delhi22:45
12019SATABDI EXPRESS Howrah Jn6:05Ranchi13:10
12020SHATABDI EXPRES Ranchi13:40Howrah Jn21:10
12027SHATABDI EXP Chennai Central17:30Bangalore Cy Jn22:30
12028SHATABDI EXP Bangalore Cy Jn6:00Chennai Central11:00
12029SWARNA SHTBDI New Delhi7:20Amritsar Jn13:25
12030SWARNA SHTBDI Amritsar Jn17:00New Delhi23:05
12031AMRITSAR SHTBDI New Delhi7:20Amritsar Jn13:25
12032AMRITSAR SHTBDI Amritsar Jn17:00New Delhi23:05
12033CNB NDLS SHT Kanpur Central6:00New Delhi11:05
12034NDLS CNB SHT New Delhi16:00Kanpur Central20:50
22001NDLS SHATABDI E Bhopal Jn14:55New Delhi23:00
22002BHOPAL SHTBDI New Delhi6:15Bhopal Jn14:20

List of Garib Rath Express Trains, Garib Rath Express Trains Details

List of Garib Rath Express Trains, Garib Rath Express Trains Details

The Garib Rath Express trains introduced by Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in 2005, fully air-conditioned for passengers who can’t afford expensive AC tickets for Rajdhani orShatabdi express. Garib Rath trains are the series of superfast trains run at maximum speed of 130km/h. Garib Rath trains are also slated to have many amenities such as fridge, microwave oven, tv, cooler, fan, toaster, however passengers are not normally provided with blankets and pillow and they have to pay extra to get those.

Train No.Train NameSourceDepartureDestinationArrival
6539YESVANTPUR SHIRIDI GARIB RATHYESVANTPUR JN7:30SAINAGAR SHIRDI8:00
6540YESVANTPUR GARIB RATHSAINAGAR SHIRDI18:20YESVANTPUR JN20:00
8469PURI SBC GARIB RATHPURI14:30BANGALORE CY JN22:45
8470PURI GARIB RATH EXP.BANGALORE CY JN23:55PURI5:50
12113NAGPUR GARIB RATHPUNE JN17:40NAGPUR9:25
12114PUNE GARIB RATH EXP.NAGPUR18:35PUNE JN9:45
12187MUMBAI GARIB RATHJABALPUR19:30MUMBAI CST12:15
12188JABALPUR GARIB RATHMUMBAI CST13:30JABALPUR6:00
12201KOCHUVELI GARIB RATHLOKMANYATILAK T16:55KOCHUVELI20:30
12202LOKMANYATILAK T GARIB RATHKOCHUVELI8:50LOKMANYATILAK T11:45
12203AMRITSAR GARIB RATH EXPSAHARSA JN15:00AMRITSAR JN20:45
12204SAHARSA GARIB RATHAMRITSAR JN4:45SAHARSA JN10:00
12207JAMMU GARIB RATHKATHGODAM18:30JAMMU TAWI9:35
12208KATHGODAM GARIB RATHJAMMU TAWI23:45KATHGODAM14:35
12209KGM GARIB RATH EXP.KANPUR CENTRAL6:15KATHGODAM15:05
12210KANPUR GARIB RATHKATHGODAM18:30KANPUR CENTRAL4:30
12211ANAND VIHAR GARIB RATHBAPUDM MOTIHARI16:50ANAND VIHAR12:25
12212BAPUDM MOTIHARI GARIB RATHANAND VIHAR TRM21:00BAPUDM MOTIHARI16:05
12215BANDRA GARIB RATHDELHI S ROHILLA9:20BANDRA TERMINUS8:10
12216DELHI S ROHILLA GARIB RATHBANDRA TERMINUS12:55DELHI S ROHILLA12:10
12247BDTS NZM YUVA EXP.BANDRA TERMINUS16:55H NIZAMUDDIN9:55
12248NZM BDTS YUVA EXP.H NIZAMUDDIN15:40BANDRA TERMINUS9:20
12249NEW DELHI YUVA EXP.HOWRAH JN17:10NEW DELHI10:50
12250HOWRAH YUVA EXP.NEW DELHI16:10HOWRAH JN10:40
12255PUDUCHERRY EXPYESVANTPUR JN23:15PUDUCHERRY9:40
12256YESVANTPUR EXPPUDUCHERRY22:05YESVANTPUR JN8:25
12257KOCHUVELI GRYESVANTPUR JN21:00KOCHUVELI12:50
12258YESVANTPUR EXPKOCHUVELI16:35YESVANTPUR JN9:05
12353RJPB GARIB RATHRJNDR NGR BIHAR18:45H NIZAMUDDIN8:40
12354RJPB GARIB RATHH NIZAMUDDIN16:50RJNDR NGR BIHAR6:25
12359KOLKATA PATNA GARIB RATHKOLKATA20:00PATNA JN5:30
12360PATNA KOLKATA GARIB RATHPATNA JN20:10KOLKATA5:30
12517KOLKATA GUWAHATI GARIB RATHKOLKATA21:40GUWAHATI15:40
12518GUWAHATI KOLKATA GARIB RATHGUWAHATI21:00KOLKATA15:00
12535LUCKNOW RAIPUR GARIB RATHLUCKNOW NE14:40RAIPUR JN7:15
12536RAIPUR LUCKNOW GARIB RATHRAIPUR JN12:20LUCKNOW NE5:05
12551BANARAS ANVT G RATHVARANASI JN19:30ANAND VIHAR TRM10:00
12552VARANASI GARIB RATHANAND VIHAR TRM18:15VARANASI JN8:15
12569JAYNAGAR NZM G RATHJAYNAGAR12:10H NIZAMUDDIN8:40
12570JAYNAGAR GARIB RATHH NIZAMUDDIN16:50JAYNAGAR13:30
12611NZM GARIB RATHCHENNAI CENTRAL6:10H NIZAMUDDIN10:20
12612MAS GARIB RATHH NIZAMUDDIN16:00CHENNAI CENTRAL20:15
12735YPR GARIB RATHSECUNDERABAD JN19:15YESVANTPUR JN7:10
12736SECUNDERABAD GARIB RATHYESVANTPUR JN20:50SECUNDERABAD JN8:35
12739VSKP GARIB RATHVISHAKAPATNAM20:30SECUNDERABAD JN8:10
12740VISHAKAPATNAM GARIB RATHSECUNDERABAD JN20:15VISHAKAPATNAM7:30
12831BHUBANESWAR GARIB RATHDHANBAD JN16:00BHUBANESWAR8:15
12832DHANBAD GARIB RATHBHUBANESWAR20:10DHANBAD JN11:00
12877RANCHI NEW DELHI GARIB RATHRANCHI17:10NEW DELHI10:50
12878NEW DELHI RANCHI GARIB RATHNEW DELHI16:10RANCHI10:40
12881HOWRAH PURI GARIB RATHHOWRAH JN20:55PURI5:55
12882PURI HOWRAH GARIB RATHPURI22:15HOWRAH JN7:05
12909H NIZAMUDDIN GARIB RATHBANDRA TERMINUS16:55H NIZAMUDDIN9:55
12910BANDRA TERMINUS GARIB RATHH NIZAMUDDIN15:40BANDRA TERMINUS8:10
12983JAIPUR CDG GARIB RATHJAIPUR20:05CHANDIGARH6:40
12984CHANDIGARH JP GARIB RATHCHANDIGARH21:05JAIPUR7:40

List of Janshatabdi Express Trains, Janshatabdi Express Trains

List of Janshatabdi Express Trains, Janshatabdi Express Trains

The Jan Shatabdi Express (literally "People's Shatabdi") is a more affordable variety of theShatabdi Express, which has both AC and non-AC accommodation. Shatabdi Express provides food by included cost in the fare but Jan Shatabdi Express does not provide foods. You have to purchase it in your own cost from the pantry car. Jan Shatabdi express are for middle class passengers. It stops at stations more than Shatabdi Trains.



Train No. and NameSource StationTimeDestination StationTime
05697 Hill Queen Exp.Lumding Jn9:45Lower Haflong13:30
05698 Hill Queen Exp.Lower Haflong13:45Lumding Jn17:30
12021 Janshatabdi Exp.Howrah Jn6:20Barabil13:15
12022 Janshatabdi Exp.Barabil13:45Howrah Jn20:50
12023 Janshatabdi Exp.Howrah Jn14:05Patna jn22:15
12024 Janshatabdi Exp.Patna Jn5:45Howrah Jn13:25
12051 Janshatabdi Exp.Mumbai CST5:10Madgaon14:10
12052 Janshatabdi Exp.Madgaon14:30Mumbai CST23:20
12053 Janshatabdi Exp.Haridwar Jn14:35Amritsar Jn21:45
12054 Janshatabdi Exp.Amritsar Jn7:00Haridwar Jn13:55
12055 Janshatabdi Exp.New Delhi15:25Dehradun21:10
12056 Janshatabdi Exp.Dehradun5:10New Delhi11:15
12057 Janshatabdi Exp.New Delhi14:35Una Himachal22:10
12058 Janshatabdi Exp.Una Himachal5:00New Delhi12:00
12059 Janshatabdi Exp.Kota Jn6:00H Nizamuddin12:30
12060 Janshatabdi Exp.H Nizamuddin13:20Kota Jn19:40
12061 Janshatabdi Exp.Habibganj17:40Jabalpur22:55
12062 Janshatabdi Exp.Jabalpur6:00Habibganj11:35
12067 Janshatabdi Exp.Guwahati6:30Jorhat Town13:10
12068 Janshatabdi Exp.Jorhat Town13:55Guwahati20:45
12069 Janshatabdi Exp.Raigarh6:25Gondia Jn13:25
12070 Janshatabdi Exp.Gondia Jn15:00Raigarh22:00
12071 Janshatabdi Exp.Mumbai CST13:50Aurangabad20:35
12072 Janshatabdi Exp.Aurangabad6:00Mumbai CST12:45
12073 Janshatabdi Exp.Howrah Jn13:35Bhubaneswar20:20
12074 Janshatabdi Exp.Bhubaneswar6:20Howrah Jn12:50
12075 Janshatabdi Exp.Kozhikode13:35Trivandrum CNTL20:55
12076 Janshatabdi Exp.Trivandrum CNTL6:00Kozhikode13:05
12077 Janshatabdi Exp.Chennai Central7:00Vijayawada Jn13:35
12078 Janshatabdi Exp.Vijayawada Jn14:35Chennai Central21:10
12079 Janshatabdi Exp.Bangalore Cy Jn6:00Hubli jn13:25
12080 Janshatabdi Exp.Hubli Jn14:00Bangalore Jn21:25
12083 Janshatabdi Exp.Mayiladuturai Jn14:40Coimbatore Jn21:20
12084 Janshatabdi Exp.Coimbatore Jn7:00Mayiladuturai Jn13:40
12365 Janshatabdi Exp.Patna Jn6:15Ranchi13:50
12366 Janshatabdi Exp.Ranchi14:30Patna Jn22:15
13108 Maitree ExpressKolkata7:10Dhaca Cantt18:00
13109 Maitree ExpressKolkata7:10Dhaca Cantt18:00

List of Railway Ministers India, Railway Ministers India, Indian Railway Ministers

List of Railway Ministers India

Railway Ministers
NameTermParty
John Mathai1947Congress
N Gopalaswamy Ayyangar1948–1952Congress
Lal Bahadur Shastri1952–1956Congress
Jagjivan Ram1956–1962Congress
Sardar Swaran Singh1962Congress
Kengal Hanumanthaiahor Ram Sew Singh?1967Congress
C. M. Poonacha1968Congress
Panampilly Govinda Menon1969Congress
Gulzari Lal Nanda1970–1971Congress
T. A. Pai1972–1973Congress
Lalit Narayan Mishra1973–1975Congress
Kamalpati Tripathi1975–1977Congress
Prof. Madhu Dandavate1977–1979Janta Party
Kedar Pandey1980–1981Congress
A. B. A. Ghani Khan Chowdhury(1981?) 1982–1984Congress
Bansi Lal1984Congress
Madhav Rao Scindia1984–1989Congress
George Fernandes1989–1990National Front
Janeshwar Mishra1990–1991
C. K. Jaffer Sheriff1991–1995Congress
Suresh Kalmadi1995–1996Congress
Atal Bihari Vajpayee1996BJP
Ram Vilas Paswan1996–1998LJP
Nitish Kumar1998–1999JDU
Mamata Banerjee1999–2000TMC
Nitish Kumar2001–2004JDU
Laloo Prasad Yadav2004–2009RJD
Mamata Banerjee2009–2011TMC
Mukul Roy2011TMC
Manmohan Singh2011INC
Dinesh Trivedi2011TMC
Mukul Roy2012 - till dateTMC

Blood Banks in Bangalore Phone Numbers, Blood Banks in Bangalore

Blood Banks in Bangalore Phone Numbers

Bangalore Blood Bank2334 7714
Bangalore Medical Service2529 3486
BKF-Round Table Voluntary Blood Bank2226 4205
Dr Shivaji Rao’s Blood Bank2222 4044
Grace Blood Bank2333 6608
Karnataka Red Cross2226 8435
Life Case Roluntary Blood Bank2556 7392
Lions2226 6807
Lions Blood Bank2226 6807
M S Ramaiah Hospital2360 8920
Manipal Hospital2502 4444
Minerva Blood Bank2657 4830
National Blood Bank2530 1384
Naveen Blood Bank2634 1907
Rotary2528 7903
Rasthrothana Blood Bank2661 2730
Rotary-TTK Blood Bank2528 7903
S K Voluntary Blood Bank2310 3524
Stock Voluntary Blood Bank2529 3486
Shushrutha Blood Bank2334 0153
Unique Blood Bank2670 9970
Voluntary Blood Bank2639 2697

List of Airlines India, Indian Airlines List


List of Airlines India, Indian Airlines List, Largest Airlines India

AIRLINEICAOIATACall SignCommenced OperationsHeadquarters
Air IndiaAICAIAIRINDIAOctober 1932Mumbai
Air India ExpressAXBIXEXPRESS INDIAApril 2005Mumbai
Air India RegionalLLRCDALLIED1996Mumbai
GoAirGOWG8GOAIRJune 2004Mumbai
IndianIACICINDAIRMay 1953Mumbai
IndiGoIGO6EIFLYAugust 2006Gurgaon
Jagson AirlinesJGNJAJAGSONNovember 1991Delhi
Jet AirwaysJAI9WJET AIRWAYSMay 1993Mumbai
JetLiteJLLS2LITE JET1991Mumbai
Kingfisher AirlinesKFRITKINGFISHERMay 2005Mumbai
Kingfisher RedKFRITKINGFISHERAugust 2003Mumbai
SpiceJetSEJSGSPICEJETMay 2005Gurgaon
Abhilasha AirABLABABHILASHA AIRApril 2010Guwahati

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

List of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Colleges in India

List of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Colleges in India, India Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Colleges

IIT colleges in India Indian Institute of Technology IIT colleges in India 2012 for students to study Engineering and Management courses


Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur1951KharagpurWest Bengal
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bombay1958MumbaiMaharashtra
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Madras1959ChennaiTamil Nadu
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Kanpur1959KanpurUttar Pradesh
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Delhi1961 (1963‡)New DelhiNew Delhi
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Guwahati1994GuwahatiAssam
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Roorkee1847 (2001‡)RoorkeeUttarakhand
New Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT)s:
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Ropar2008RupnagarPunjab
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar2008BhubaneswarOrissa
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad2008HyderabadAndhra Pradesh
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar2008GandhinagarGujarat
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Patna2008PatnaBihar
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Rajasthan2008JodhpurRajasthan
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Mandi2009MandiHimachal Pradesh
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Indore2009IndoreMadhya Pradesh
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) (BHU) Varanasi1916 (2011‡)VaranasiUttar Pradesh

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

List of Architecture Institutes in Andhra Pradesh, Best Top Architecture Colleges Andhra Pradesh

List of Architecture Institutes in Andhra Pradesh, Best Architecture Colleges Andhra Pradesh, Top Architecture Colleges Andhra Pradesh


We have did our best and efforts to provide accurate information on Andhra Pradesh Architecture colleges. Find the list of Agriculture colleges in Andhra Pradesh is compiled from various authentic sources. If you find any errors, please do let us know.

CSI Institute Of Technology

Wesley Boys Degree Campus,

Secunderabad

Ranga Reddy Dist.

Andhra Pradesh

Phone No: 040-27817548, 27819021

Fax: 040-27818846

E-Mail: csiit@rediffmail.com


Courses: B.Architecture (Seats:40),

B. Architecture (Landscape) (Seats:40)

Affiliation: AICTE, J.N.T.U.,Hyderabad

Status/YOE: (Private) / (1996-1997)


Faculty Of Architecture, Andhra University

Andhra University,

Vishakapatnam

Pin-530 003

Andhra Pradesh

PhoneNo: (O) 0891-2844973, (HoD) 2844974 & 75, 2844999

Fax:2747969

E-Mail: daau_1989@hotmail.com, gvss47@yahoomail.com


Courses: B. Architecture(Seats:25)

Affiliation : AICTE, Andhra University,Visakha- Patnam

Status/YOE:(University) / (1993-1994)


Holy Mary Institute Of Tech. & Science (College Of Architecture)

Bogaram Village,

Keesara Mandal

Ranga Reddy Dist.

Pin-501 301

Andhra Pradesh

Tel : 08415-395953, 395958

Fax: 08418-264578


Courses: B. Architecture(Seats:40)

Affiliation : AICTE, J.N.T.U.,Hyderabad

Status/YOE:(Private) / (2004-2005)


Mnr College Of Architecture

Fasalwadi Village,

Sangareddy

Medak Dist.

Pin-502 294

Andhra Pradesh

Tel : 040-23030360, 23033134,08455-277055, 277688,274949, 277022

Fax: 08455-277688

E-Mail: info@mnrindia.org, milind@mapeindia.com

Web: www.mnrindia.org


Course: B. Architecture(Seats:40)

Affiliation : AICTE, J.N.T.U.,Hyderabad

Status/YOE:Private) / (2004-2005)


S A R College Of Architecture

Revenue Survey No.132, Agirpally Village & Mandal,

Agirpally,

Krishna District

Pin-521 211

Andhra Pradesh

Tel : 08656-224727, 224771

Fax: 08656-224770

E-Mail: sar_arc@rediffmail.com, sar_arch@rediffmail.com


Courses: B. Architecture(Seats:40)

Affiliation : AICTE, J.N.T.U.,Hyderabad

Status/YOE:(Private) / (2002-2003)


List of Ayurvedic Colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Best & Top Ayurvedic Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

List of Andhra Pradesh Ayurvedic Colleges & Best Andhra Pradesh Ayurvedic Colleges

We have did our best and efforts to provide accurate information on Andhra Pradesh Ayurvedic colleges. Find the list of Agriculture colleges in Andhra Pradesh is compiled from various authentic sources. If you find any errors, please do let us know. A list of Ayurvedic Colleges in Andhra Pradesh is given below:

Dr.NR Shastry Government Ayurvedic College
(Affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada)
Besides VK Super Bazar
Mahatma Gandhi Road,
Vijayawada
Pin - 520002
Courses:
Ayurvedacharya; No. of seats: 30


Ayurved Vachaspati: 05 Rasashastra
SV Ayurvedic College
(Affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada)
TT Devasthanams
Tirupati
Pin - 517507
Course:
Ayurvedacharya; No. of seats: 40

Anantha Laxmi Govt. Ayurvedic College
(Affiliated to NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada)
Industrial Colony
Luxmipura
Warangal
Pin - 506013
Course:
Ayurvedacharya; No. of seats: 30

Friday, February 17, 2012

List of famous Singers India, Indian Popular Singers, Hindi Film Singers

List of famous Singers India, Indian Popular Singers, Hindi Film Singers

These famous personalities have made the country proud at not only the national, but also international level. They have taken the rich art and culture of India beyond geographical boundaries. Special mention needs to be given in case of Indian singers, who have made Indian music famous throughout the world.

list of popular / famous singers of India.

Alka Yagnik

Alka Yagnik is one of the leading singers of the Hindi film industry who has made an indelible mark for herself. In an industry where big and already established names were ruling, it was not easy for anyone to even get noticed.

Asha Bhosle

With versatility as her middle name, the famous Asha Bhosle still sings the way she used to during her prime. Though she is over 70 years of age, she still continues to give stiff competition to singers who are half her age.

Begum Akhtar

Begum Akhtar was born on 7th October, 1914 in Faizabad town of Uttar Pradesh. Her name was Akhtaribai Faizabadi though she was much popular as Begum Akhtar.

Jagjit Singh

Jagjit Singh is one of the most famous Ghazal singers of the modern times. In an era where the current generation is headed towards rock and hip hop music, it is refreshing to see them cherish Jagjit Singh ghazals as well.

Kishore Kumar

Born as Abhas Kumar Ganguly on 4th August, 1929, this great singer known as Kishore Kumar, affectionately called Kishore Da, was one of those very few singers who took risks and experimented with different styles of music.

K.L Saigal

The very name K.L Saigal conjures up an image of a superstar who ruled the screens long before people heard of Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. Not many are aware of the achievements of this great persona and his contributions to the Hindi film industry.

Kumar Sanu


Kumar Sanu is one of the most popular playback singers of Bollywood. He holds the Guinness Book world record for recording the maximum number of songs in a day, which are 28.

Lata Mangeshkar

Lata Mangeshkar is one of the best singers of the Hindi film industry. She is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most recorded artist in the world.

Manna Dey

Manna Dey is undoubtedly one of the best singers that India has. This versatile singer has sung numerous songs and shared the limelight with some legends like Mohammed Rafi, Talat Mehmood, Mukesh, Kishore Kumar, etc.

Mukesh

Mukesh was nicknamed as The Man with the Golden Voice and his songs are true examples of his inimitable voice. Mukesh was born as Zoraver Chand Mathur in Delhi on July 22nd, 1923.

Mohammed Rafi

One of the greatest playback singers of India, Mohammed Rafi is considered no less than a genius when it comes to varied styles of music. Born on December 24th, 1924, this great soul had the perfect blend of melody, emotions and energy, which reflected greatly in his songs.

Sonu Nigam

Sonu Nigam is one of the most popular singers of Bollywood. He is a teen idol who has inspired thousands of young singers across the country. This talented singer was born in Faridabad district of Haryana on July 30th, 1973.

Udit Narayan

Udit Narayan is one of the most popular singers of the Hindi film industry. This multi talented playback singer has sung in numerous films and in many different languages.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

List of National Public Holidays of India in 2012, 2012 National Public Holidays

2012 Date Name Remarks
January 26 Republic Day
February 4 Milad-un-Nabi Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
February 20 Maha Shivratri Celebrated on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha
March 8 Holi
April 1 Ram Navami
April 5 Mahavir Jayanti
April 6 Good Friday Friday before Easter Sunday
May 28 Buddha Purnima Birth of Buddha
August 10 Janmashtami Bangalore, Delhi. Celebrates the birth of Lord Shri Krishna
August 15 Independence Day
August 19 Idul Fitr
August 20 Parsi New Year Mumbai Only
September 19 Ganesh Chaturthi Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Orissa, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu only
October 2 Mahatma Gandhi Birthday Gandhi Jayanti
October 24 Dussehra Vijaya Dashami
October 26 Idul Juha Bakrid
November 1 Kannada Rajyothsava Bangalore Only
November 2 Guru Nanak Birthday
November 13 Deewali Deepawali
November 15 Muharram Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community
November 24 Muharram (10th Day) Day of Ashurah
December 25 Christmas day

List of Hindu Religious Festivals 2012, Hindu Religious Holidays 2012, 2012 Hindu Religious Festivals Holidays

Important Hindu Religious Festivals in 2012


Below are the dates for the important Hindu Religious Festivals in 2012.

Date Week Day Festival Name
January - 14 Saturday Makar Sakranti
January - 28 Monday Vasant Panchami
March - 23 Friday Hindi New Year (Gudi Padawa)
April - 1 Sunday RamaNavami
April - 6 Friday Hanuman Jayanti
August - 2 Thursday Raksha Bandhan

List of India Holidays 2012, Indian Holidays 2012, 2012 India Holidays

As a multicultural and multi-religious country, India celebrates holidays and festivals of various religions. Most of the India 2012 public holidays and 2012 bank holidays are religious holidays, with only three nationally celebrated secular public holidays: Republic Day, Independence Day, and the Gandhi Jayanti.

Each state and region has local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics of the population in that region.

Date Week Day Name
January - 26 Thursday Republic Day
February - 5 Sunday Milad-Un-Nabi ( Id-E-Milad )

(Birthday of Prophet Mohammad)
February - 20 Monday Maha Shivratri
March - 08 Thursday Holi
April - 05 Thursday Mahavir Jayanthi
April - 06 Friday Good Friday
May - 01 Tuesday May Day
May - 06 Sunday Buddha Purnima
August - 10 Friday Krishna Janmastami
August - 15 Wednesday Independence Day
August - 20 Monday Id-Ul-Fitr
September - 19 Wednesday Ganesh Chaturthi
October - 02 Tuesday Mahatma Gandhi Jayanthi
October - 24 Wednesday Vijaya Dashami
October - 27 Saturday Bakri Id ( Idul Zuha )
November - 13 Tuesday Diwali
November - 25 Sunday Muharram
November - 28 Wednesday Guru Nanak Jayanthi
December - 25 Tuesday Christmas