Friday 21 March 2014

Incredible India 21.03.2014

Dear All
Here is an article from New York Times. I am POSTING this for you, since it has a DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. While many Indian papers and Indian TV channels deplore India, here is a view from a foreigner...
Best wishes for the forthcoming Elections....

THE INDIAN ELECTIONS - NEW YORK TIMES
It is truly the greatest show on Earth, an ode to a diverse & democratic ethos, where 700 million + of humanity vote, providing their small part in directing their ancient civilization into the future.
It is no less impressive when done in a neighborhood which includes de-stabilizing & violent Pakistan, China, and Burma.
It's challenges are immense, more so probably than anywhere else, particularly in development & fending off terrorism -- but considering these challenges & its neighbors, it is even more astounding that the most diverse nation on Earth, with hundreds of languages, all religions & cultures, is not only surviving, but thriving.
The nation:
where Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Sikhism were born, which is the second largest Muslim nation on Earth;
where Christianity has existed for 2000 years;
where the oldest Jewish synagogues & Jewish communities have resided since the Romans burnt their 2nd temple;
where the Dalai Lama & the Tibetan government in exile reside;
where the Zoroastrians from Persia have thrived since being thrown out of their ancient homeland;
where Armenians, Syrians & many others have come to live;
where the Paris-based OECD said was the largest economy on Earth for 1500 of the last 2000 years, including the 2nd largest, only 200 years ago;
where 3 Muslim Presidents have been elected,
where a Sikh is Prime Minister & the head of the ruling party a Catholic Italian woman,
where the past President was also a woman, succeeding a Muslim President who as a rocket scientist is a hero in the nation;
where a booming economy is lifting 40 million out of poverty each year & is expected to have the majority of its population in the middle class already, equal to the entire US population, by 2025;
where its optimism & vibrancy is manifested in its movies, arts, economic growth & voting, despite all the incredible challenges & hardships;
where all the great powers are vying for influence, as it itself finds its place in the world.
Where all of this is happening, is India and as greater than 1/10th of humanity gets ready to vote, it is an inspiration to the entire World.
— V Mitchell, New York

Some facts about India - 21.03.2014

Dear All
Here is an article from New York Times. I am POSTING this for you, since it has a DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE. While many Indian papers and Indian TV channels deplore India, here is a view from a foreigner...
Best wishes for the forthcoming Elections....

THE INDIAN ELECTIONS - NEW YORK TIMES
It is truly the greatest show on Earth, an ode to a diverse & democratic ethos, where 700 million + of humanity vote, providing their small part in directing their ancient civilization into the future.
It is no less impressive when done in a neighborhood which includes de-stabilizing & violent Pakistan, China, and Burma.
It's challenges are immense, more so probably than anywhere else, particularly in development & fending off terrorism -- but considering these challenges & its neighbors, it is even more astounding that the most diverse nation on Earth, with hundreds of languages, all religions & cultures, is not only surviving, but thriving.
The nation:
where Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism & Sikhism were born, which is the second largest Muslim nation on Earth;
where Christianity has existed for 2000 years;
where the oldest Jewish synagogues & Jewish communities have resided since the Romans burnt their 2nd temple;
where the Dalai Lama & the Tibetan government in exile reside;
where the Zoroastrians from Persia have thrived since being thrown out of their ancient homeland;
where Armenians, Syrians & many others have come to live;
where the Paris-based OECD said was the largest economy on Earth for 1500 of the last 2000 years, including the 2nd largest, only 200 years ago;
where 3 Muslim Presidents have been elected,
where a Sikh is Prime Minister & the head of the ruling party a Catholic Italian woman,
where the past President was also a woman, succeeding a Muslim President who as a rocket scientist is a hero in the nation;
where a booming economy is lifting 40 million out of poverty each year & is expected to have the majority of its population in the middle class already, equal to the entire US population, by 2025;
where its optimism & vibrancy is manifested in its movies, arts, economic growth & voting, despite all the incredible challenges & hardships;
where all the great powers are vying for influence, as it itself finds its place in the world.
Where all of this is happening, is India and as greater than 1/10th of humanity gets ready to vote, it is an inspiration to the entire World.
— V Mitchell, New York

Thursday 13 March 2014

Maharaja's Express - User friendly 13.03.2014

Maharajas' express announces more user friendly, dynamically interactive and highly responsive website

Theodore Koumelis - 26 February 2014, 00:25

A website is the starting point for customer interaction, providing information and with this in mind the Maharajas Express website has undergone a thorough makeover, making it more user-friendly and highly responsive.

INDIA - "Nothing can touch the Maharajas' Express when it comes to sheer, enchanting, immersive and totally out of this world royal experience. That the Train has won the WTA award the second time running in 2013 as the World's Leading Luxury Train is proof enough of its unequalled superiority in the Luxury Tourist Train Segment and IRCTC promises to continue making incremental improvements. One of the most noticeable improvements is in the total makeover of the Maharajas Express website,"announced a representative of IRCTC.

As about 30% of the visits to our website are from Mobiles and tablets, we have revamped the site to be responsive and hope this will help the user to browse comfortably. The website is the first place any intending guest will refer when he wants to know about the Maharajas' Express, its itineraries, facilities, history and rates. Keeping in mind expectations of our select clientele, the Maharajas Express website has undergone a facelift.

The first thing visitors to the website will notice is a prominent, clickable banner that shows images of the exteriors of the world's leading luxury train, glimpses of restaurant cars and guests enjoying themselves and images of welcome arrangements at the railway stations. We have used the latest technologies to create fast loading web-pages with attractive images and informative content. Further, our website now features an exclusive Maharajas Club for past members. Members become eligible for special incentives and schemes on future travel as rewards for loyalty.

The revamped Maharajas Express website, your gateway to luxury train trips in India, also features blogs, feedback pages and a testimonial page. Guests who have booked a journey or those who have completed one can give feedbacks and help make the lavish train trip even more splendid. Then there is a "press room" link where visitors can read all about the latest happenings and news about the most prized luxury trains of India.

There are links to pages that describe each journey in detail with tabs that display information on places and activities. On the whole, the all new Maharajas Express website is far more user friendly, interactive and responsive that it was in its previous iteration. It should be a joy for visitors to browse the site and be inspired to become a guest on one of its delightful journeys.
    
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