Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "east india company" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Darjeeling Truly A Home in the Mountains Darjeeling is a small hill station nestled on the lap of the mighty Himalayas. The cool blowing breeze, the lush rolling hills, the snow capped mountains and the remains of the East India Company makes Darjeeling a sought after destination in the world. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kalpana2.articlealley.com/darjeeling-truly-a-home-in-the-mountains-2422271.html 26th March 2012 History of Kolkata History of Kolkata does not have a long history. As per the documents found, the history of the city starts with the arrival of the British East India Company in 1690. The company at that time was strengthening its base in Bengal. Job Charmock of t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vinodbhattacharya.articlealley.com/history-of-kolkata-2419322.html 14th March 2012 Find best and top schools of Varanasi online Mark Twain, the English author enthralled by the spiritual beauty of Banaras or Varanasi, once wrote:"Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together. On the banks of the ganga... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kumaratul.articlealley.com/find-best-and-top-schools-of-varanasi-online-2372853.html 11th October 2011 Fun, Food and Festivities – Experience it at the Best Hotels in Kolkata Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the state capital of West Bengal, India. Well connected to rest of India and the world via an international airport and services by Indian railways and network of highways crisscrossing the state of West Bengal, Kol... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anucct.articlealley.com/fun-food-and-festivities--experience-it-at-the-best-hotels-in-kolkata-2368948.html 07th October 2011 Floating dreams Fancy a trip back on time on an imperial junk or a colonial steamboat? Visitors can now tour Ha Long Bay on boats that mix history with comfort. A crowded deck, the overpowering smell of gasoline, heat noise – for me, boat cruise in Ha Long Bay had lo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vietnamheritagetrave.articlealley.com/floating-dreams-2368361.html 06th October 2011 The Sullivan House- house of the founder of Ooty While on South India tours, your major stops are going to be temples which are reminiscent of the historical past of India. The southern India is best known for its architectural exquisites. Each temple speaks of a different era. Apart from the temples, t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jennyfranklin.articlealley.com/the-sullivan-house-house-of-the-founder-of-ooty-2363243.html 03rd October 2011 South India Tours – Toward Pondicherry for Unbridled Tranquility South India tour renders an effortlessly laid-back experience in the vicinities of Pondicherry. Tagged with the label of India’s most tranquil cities, Pondicherry is exceptionally breathtaking. As it remains under the shadow of its rich colonial past that... http://www.articlealley.com/http://visittnt.articlealley.com/south-india-tours--toward-pondicherry-for-unbridled-tranquility-2350166.html 19th September 2011 How to find best and top schools in Varanasi for child education The religious city of Kashi popularly known as Benares was beautifully lit up with little diyas on the auspicious night of the Hindu festival of Deepawali each one as though welcoming the coming of the Hindu deity Ram. This spectacular sight draws more th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arvindkashyap.articlealley.com/how-to-find-best-and-top-schools-in-varanasi-for-child-education-2339020.html 23rd August 2011 Send Online Beautiful & Precious Flowers to Delhi Being a capital of the country, Delhi is the heart of India. It is also said that Delhi has been ruined and re-constructed so many times. Delhi has been the target of foreign invaders for center us now as it was the capital of India and it was considered ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://amitthapa.articlealley.com/send-online-beautiful--precious-flowers-to-delhi-2339008.html 23rd August 2011 Darjeeling – Hill Queen of West Bengal Darjeeling is a Himalayan town in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is internationally renowned as a tourist destination with its serene beauty. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) is the first, and still the most outstanding example of a hill passenger... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/darjeeling--hill-queen-of-west-bengal-2336719.html 19th August 2011 Delicious Caribbean Food and Caribbean Recipes In South Africa you can find just about any food you wish for. In just one street in a town in South Africa you can find Italian, Moroccan, Chinese, Portuguese and Indian food, amongst others. You can even have anything from a hamburger to sushi. South Af... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robinsferrel.articlealley.com/delicious-caribbean-food-and-caribbean-recipes-2334246.html 16th August 2011 Delhi’s Jantar Mantar Delhi, the national capital of India, is full of numerous sites and creations of historical importance. It is city that enable one to catch the glimpse of what Lutyen transformed it into for the benefit of the East India Company and that now holds the sta... http://www.articlealley.com/http://alisslee.articlealley.com/delhis-jantar-mantar-2333842.html 16th August 2011 How We Find Best And Top Schools In Nagpur Montfort school stood out tall against all the foliage and creeper trees. It was quite a walk up the beaten path and a long walk that too! As a result, lots of people chose to visit the school for admissions in their own vehicles. The school bus drove alo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://deepakkumar.articlealley.com/how-we-find-best-and-top-schools-in-nagpur-2333662.html 16th August 2011 Play School Education In Ahmedabad City For Child Ahmedabad is a city situated on the plains to the East of Sabarmati. Formerly known as "Karnavati" the Solanki Ruler Karandev, it was only when Sultan Ahmed Shah conquered Karnavati, in 1411 that its name Karnavati was renamed to Ahmedabad. In 1818 the Br... http://www.articlealley.com/http://happysamal.articlealley.com/play-school-education-in-ahmedabad-city-for-child-2332100.html 14th August 2011 How To Find The Best And Top Schools In Varanasi It is the auspicious night of the Hindu festival of Deepawali and the city of Varanasi popularly known as Benares or Kashi is beautifully lit up with little diyas or lamps all over welcoming the coming of the Hindu deity Ram. Located on the west bank of t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://deepakkumar.articlealley.com/how-to-find-the-best-and-top-schools-in-varanasi-2330060.html 10th August 2011 Bihar – State of Buddha The Word “Bihar" has been coined from “Vihara" meaning Buddhist Monasteries. Bihar is the fascinating land of great religious leaders like Gautama Buddha, Lord Mahavir and Guru Gobind Singh. Bihar is the home of Emperor Ashoka who preached “Ahimsa" or non... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/bihar--state-of-buddha-2318061.html 21st July 2011 Gujarat- The Manchester of the East Gujarat also known as the land protected or ruled by the Gurjars, or from Gurjar-Rashtra, the Gujjar nation. The Gurjars were historically known as the Sun worshipers as their copper-plate grants and seals also bear an emblem of the Sun. Ahmedabad also kn... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/gujarat-the-manchester-of-the-east-2318031.html 21st July 2011 Shimla- The Queen of Hills Shimla formerly known as Simla is the capital state of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is known for its unimaginable beauty adorned with snow-capped mountains. Shimla is a renowned hill station with a fabulous weather and serene beauty and known as the summer ca... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/shimla-the-queen-of-hills-2318018.html 21st July 2011 Chennai – The Auto Hub of Asia Chennai is also known as Madras or Madrasapatinam. Chennai is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is the fifth most populous city in India. The name Chennai is crisp form of the town named Chennaipattinam, and there are two versions regarding the origin of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/chennai--the-auto-hub-of-asia-2318015.html 21st July 2011 Kolkata –Roshogolla Paradise Kolkata also known as Calcutta is known as Gamma city and is the capital city of West Bengal. It is the third most populous metro city and during the British reign was the capital state of India until 1911. Kolkata is well known for its political events a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ayushaggarwal.articlealley.com/kolkata-roshogolla-paradise-2318006.html 21st July 2011 It’s Now Easy to Find Best and Top Schools in Varanasi Mark Twain, the English author enthralled by the spiritual beauty of Banaras or Varanasi, once wrote:"Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together. On the banks of the Gange... http://www.articlealley.com/http://khare.articlealley.com/its-now-easy-to-find-best-and-top-schools-in-varanasi-2294012.html 22nd June 2011 Sensational Singapore Singapore is a lively and very modern city, spotlessly clean and vibrant; this tiny city state proves that good things certainly do come in small packages. As a luxury holiday destination few places can compete with this diminutive but glimmering jewel of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jamierichardson.articlealley.com/sensational-singapore-2286010.html 17th June 2011 Ceylon Tea - A Surprising History Under Dutch rulers, Ceylon started out as a country with cinnamon plantations. However, when Britain took over the country, private cinnamon plantations were prohibited. This change was made for financial reasons to create a monopoly for the East India Co... http://www.articlealley.com/http://osicoor.articlealley.com/ceylon-tea--a-surprising-history-2275300.html 13th June 2011 Tax Attorneys - Taxes the fuel of Liberty or Oppression? It has been stated that that “The tax system is the barometer of the liberty in any society" [Dr. Charles Adams]. So can our method of taxing American citizens really stack up? Maybe a good location to start answering the question is with a better under... http://www.articlealley.com/http://moiseshayden.articlealley.com/tax-attorneys--taxes-the-fuel-of-liberty-or-oppression-2263548.html 03rd June 2011 Tax Attorneys - Income Taxes the fuel of Liberty or Oppression? It has been stated that that “The tax method is the barometer of the liberty in any society" [Dr. Charles Adams]. So how does our system of taxing American citizens truly measure up? Maybe a good location to start answering the question is having a much... http://www.articlealley.com/http://moiseshayden.articlealley.com/tax-attorneys--income-taxes-the-fuel-of-liberty-or-oppression-2261506.html 02nd June 2011 Which Universities in United States are good choices One of the most dominant country in the world in terms of economy is in addition dominating this line of business of academic and investigation. US has a number of universities showing superb performance and they carry on increase and excel year by year. ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://bobfive.articlealley.com/which-universities-in-united-states-are-good-choices-2257580.html 01st June 2011 Kolkata: Fragrance of old India Kolkata offers variety of travel extravaganza for its different kind of tourist such as: architectural lover, history lover, art connoisseurs and also for the religious tourists. Post modernism and a totally different culture, which attracts tourists worl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hemantgupta.articlealley.com/kolkata-fragrance-of-old-india-2245013.html 24th May 2011 Discover the Charm of an Ancient Port City in Jakarta’s Sunda Kelapa Having been a key gateway to global markets during the Pajajaran Kingdom in the 15th century the harbour town of Sunda Kelapa still remains one of the most significant stopovers for sea vessels sailing in and around Indonesia. Scenic and breathtaking as ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pushpithawijesinghe.articlealley.com/discover-the-charm-of-an-ancient-port-city-in-jakartas-sunda-kelapa-2210603.html 04th May 2011 India Tours – Land of Age old Glory, Rich Cultures & Traditions India is a land bestowed with immense diversity. Recognized for rich heritage and unique traditions, it has emerged as the most sought after tourist destination welcoming travelers from all over the world. More and more travelers are opting for India Tour... http://www.articlealley.com/http://visittnt.articlealley.com/india-tours--land-of-age-old-glory-rich-cultures--traditions-2209685.html 04th May 2011 Kolkata, the imperial city with its own unpredictable enigma Kolkata, the city that earlier was popular as Calcutta is the capital of Bengal State of India. The city known as ‘City of Joy’ is one of the largest cities in India. For a tourist’s perspective, the city has enormous potential to offer to a person who is... http://www.articlealley.com/http://surbhi.articlealley.com/kolkata-the-imperial-city-with-its-own-unpredictable-enigma-2206607.html 04th May 2011 Indian Stock Exchange, NSE, BSE In the 18 th century, the East India Company established a scholarship in India. In 1860, trade has had 60 riders and it was fine in 1874 with the rapid development of the brokerage firm, brokers gathered in the street (known as "Dalal Street") in an ente... http://www.articlealley.com/http://capitalstars.articlealley.com/indian-stock-exchange-nse-bse-2203461.html 03rd May 2011 An Introspection to India's Travel and Tour The most important and noticeable fact to India travel guide and tours is the size of the country that is the seventh largest among the nations of the world. India borders with other important countries of the world Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nep... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sonali5.articlealley.com/an-introspection-to-indias-travel-and-tour-2177193.html 10th April 2011 Netherlands Travel Advice For A Holiday In The Land Of Bikes And Bulbs Planning to visit the spectacular flower show in Netherlands? One needs to remember to always familiarize one's self with the most recent information regarding Netherlands travel advice before leaving. The fact that there are no travel restrictions except... http://www.articlealley.com/http://travelhelpguy.articlealley.com/netherlands-travel-advice-for-a-holiday-in-the-land-of-bikes-and--bulbs-2176888.html 08th April 2011 Enjoy the most delicious South African Foods South Africa is not only known for its immense natural beauty and culture, but for its great food too. If you want to taste the finger-licking flavor of South African foods, you just need to visit any of the local market and you will get it easily. In a l... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jacobwatson.articlealley.com/enjoy-the-most-delicious-south-african-foods-2138460.html 23rd March 2011 The Royal Pug People really like Pugs! There is something about that rogue-like deal with that tugs at your heart strings. This dignified toy breed is loved by royalty and commoners alike. These loving, intelligent, minor clowns are really well-known and ranked 12th ou... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brandimartinez.articlealley.com/the-royal-pug-2135511.html 22nd March 2011 Cultural Blend – Experience it with Cheap Flights India is a beautiful place to explore and its diversity in culture gives a lot of pleasure to the tourists to enjoy. There are many landmarks in this country that is hugely divided into four parts. North, South, East and west. All these parts are having t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://betonydixon.articlealley.com/cultural-blend--experience-it-with-cheap-flights-2120487.html 16th March 2011 City Reviews on Mumbai Here is a city of contrasts in the Indian sub continent; it is also India’s largest and biggest port city. Well, we are delving about Mumbai, the commercial and financial capital of India. No wonder this city also happens to be home to one of the world’s ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://steilywilliam.articlealley.com/city-reviews-on-mumbai-2095273.html 07th March 2011 Transformation from seaport to centre for culture and sports Gothenburg is one of the most popular travel destinations in Sweden today, thanks to its low prices, natural beauty and bounteous entertainment and dining options. The city has come a long way since its founding in the 17th century as a major seaport, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://islacampbell.articlealley.com/transformation-from-seaport-to-centre-for-culture-and-sports-2092841.html 05th March 2011 Agra The Glorious Crown of Golden Triangle Tour Becharming India is a nation of prosperous history, culture and heritage which is beloved by every mortal on this cosmos. India is decorated with monuments, forts, palaces, museums, holy shrines, wildlife sanctuaries, royal trains, shopping destinations a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://justinsam.articlealley.com/agra-the-glorious-crown-of-golden-triangle-tour-2092142.html 04th March 2011 The culture of drinking tea and coffee Since centuries, the culture of drinking tea and coffee is following. Ancients have used tea as their beverage and nowadays around 400 million cups of coffee are used every day, leaving the proportion of tea which is much popular amongst Asians. Today tea... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samanthadale.articlealley.com/the-culture-of-drinking-tea-and-coffee-2082058.html 02nd March 2011 Opulence At Islands A historical slab of Australia, 11ha of pristine Dirk Hartog Island that has been put up for sale, is expected to generate a lot of interest from Western Australia’s wealthy boating fraternity and generate at least $10 million. Located in Western Austral... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marrywilliams.articlealley.com/opulence-at-islands-2043780.html 17th February 2011 Malay Mania: Are you ready The tropical paradise of Malaysia has many interesting destinations for tourists to explore and enjoy. Pulau Langkawi: One of the best-known holiday destinations not only in Malaysia, but the entire world, Langkawi is among the very few places that is ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://matriccellular.articlealley.com/malay-mania-are-you-ready-2039270.html 16th February 2011 24K Gold Rose A 24K gold rose is a lovely gift for that special someone. It also makes an ideal present for the person who has everything. With a 24K gold rose, it's now easier than ever to go on and preserve these beautiful, fragrant flowers forever. In Europe, dur... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sophiagrace.articlealley.com/24k-gold-rose-2016117.html 08th February 2011 Stellenbosch: History and Tourism Founded in 1679 and located approximately 50km east of Cape Town, Stellenbosch ("Stel's forest") is the second-oldest European settlement in the West Cape province of South Africa, only Cape Town being older. It's founder, Simon van der Stel, who was Gove... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marcelvandeghinste.articlealley.com/stellenbosch-history-and-tourism-2011711.html 07th February 2011 Madurai,Tamil Nadu,india Madurai is called Athens of the East because of the way myth meets life here. Originally called Madhurapuram because honey (madhu) is said to have dripped off the locks of Shiva here, Madurai is now the second largest city in Tamil Nadu. Legends of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mandakinihotels.articlealley.com/maduraitamil-naduindia-1912795.html 20th December 2010