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Mumbai is the Finance Capital of India. The Hindi movie industry 'Bollywood' is located in Mumbai. Mumbai was formerly known as Bombay and was described as the city of dreams as everyone came to the city with a dream. Bollywood, television and glamour industry makes Mumbai the most happening city of India. Mumbai is rated as the safest city in India for women. Night parties and social events have got Mumbai its title of "City that never sleeps" |
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In 1661 A. D., the island of Bombay was added to the Britishers as a part of Royal Dowry, on the occasion of the marriage of King Charles II of England with the Portuguese princess Infanta Catherine. The island of Bombay was then, to remain the part of British Empire till 15th August 1947. |
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Delhi is the capital of India. It is the second largest metropolis in India after Mumbai with a population of 13 million. New Delhi houses important offices of the federal government, including the Parliament of India. Delhi is a cosmopolitan city due to the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural presence but the Punjabi Culture is very dominant in the city. Delhi's metropolitan area, known as the National capital region (NCR) encompasses the entire NCR as well as the neighboring satellite towns of Faridabad and Gurgaon in Haryana, and NOIDA and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. |
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DELHI - BIGGEST metropolitan city in India |
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Delhi |
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Delhi |
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North |
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| Population |
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9.4 million |
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1,483 sq. km. |
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| Languages spoken |
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Hindi, Urdu, English & Punjabi |
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| Religions |
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Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity |
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| Literacy |
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76.09 % |
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| Industries |
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Finance, government, education, electrical machinery and equipment, metal products, rubber products |
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| Monsoon Season |
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July - September |
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International & domestic |
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Delhi has been the center of power for most Muslim dynasties that ruled the subcontinent from the 12th century onwards. |
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Economically, Bangalore is one of the most successful cities in India. It has attracted a lot of foreign investors in sectors ranging from lab equipment to food processing. But, it's in information technology and telecommunications sector where the city scores highest. Motorola and Texas Tools run their Indian operations from this city. Partnering Hyderabad, the capital of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh at the head of India's much touted 'IT Revolution', Bangalore is the home of India's tech giants, Wipro and Infosys. Industries based in and around Bangalore include aircraft manufacturing, heavy electrical machinery, iron & steel and cement. |
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Karnataka |
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Bangalore |
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South |
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| Population |
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7.2 million |
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484 square kilometers |
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Kannada, Hindi, Konkani, Tulu, Kodagu, English, Telugu and Tamil |
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Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Jains and Buddhists. |
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- Superior Human Resources which includes trained technical manpower in Engineering, Management and Basic Sciences.
- High level of research and development facilities originating from a number of Central Government laboratories and research institutions located in Karnataka.
- Favourable climate and habitat.
- Excellent communication facilities and accessibility provided by broad gauge railway, airport, national highways and sea ports.
- Harmonious industrial relations
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July - September & November-December |
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| Literacy |
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85.74 % |
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Bangalore was founded in 2nd Century and still has the same infrastructure drainage & sanitary systems - the oldest in the world. |
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Hyderabad, the capital of Andhra Pradesh, is the fifth largest cosmopolitan city in India. Hyderabad, the magical name that brings to the mind's eye visions of royal grandeur and leisurely "Nawabi" (kingly) atmosphere. Hyderabad represents a confluence of the old and new-it is known the world over for its 400-year-old Charminar as well as for its pearls, bangles, silks, and mouth-watering cuisine especially Biryanis and bakery. Hyderabad was one of the first cities of India to advance in Information Technology. |
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Hyderabad and Secunderabad are twin cities separated by Hussain Sagar a manmade lake in 1562 during the rule of Ibrahim Qutb Shah. Andhra Pradesh State Assembly Building located in Hyderabad was built in 1913; the citizen of princely state of Hyderabad raised money to build it to mark the 40th birthday of Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan. It was originally the Hyderabad Town Hall.
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HYDERABAD - 5th largest metropolitan city in India |
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Andhra Pradesh |
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Hyderabad |
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South India |
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Approx. 3,8 million |
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Approx. 260 sqare kms. |
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Urdu, Telugu, Hindi & English |
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Information Technology, textiles, cigarettes & paper |
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June - December |
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National & international |
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The world famous Charminar in Hyderabad was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 as a commemoration to the eradication of plague in the region. |
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Chennai is the capital of Tamil Nadu and is India's fourth largest metropolitan in India. Chennai has been ruled by South Indian Kingdoms Pallava, Chola, Pandya and Vijaynagar empires. The name Madras is derived from Madraspatnam, the site chosen by the British East India Company for a permanent settlement in 1639. Chennai's cultural dance Bharatnatyam is world famous and it's Marina Beach is the longest beach in India. |
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Tamil Nadu |
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Chennai |
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South |
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| Population |
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6.4 million |
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174 square kilometers |
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Tamil, English, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Malayalam are widely spoken and understood |
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Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jains |
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| Literacy |
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80.14 % |
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Commercial & industrial center, automobile capital of India, Software & business process outsourcing |
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October - Mid December |
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National & international |
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Chennai is considered the automobile capital of India, as it is a major hub of all the automobile makers in India. The city is also, referred to as the Detroit of South Asia. |
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Pune also known as "Poona" in local language is located in the western state of Maharashtra; Pune derives its name from Punya Nagari, or the city of virtuous deeds. Pune has several esteemed colleges and educational institutions that's why it was referred to as the "Oxford of East" by India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Pune has a lot of historical significance as it was the residence of Maratha King and Hero i Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji who came to stay here with his mother Jijabai in 1635-36. World famous Daimler-Chrysler has its assembly line for Mercedes in Pune. The Software Industry is growing at a very fast pace, Pune is also emerging as a prominent city for Business Process Outsourcing due to availability of skilled English speaking manpower. Pune is connected to Mumbai by the express way. |
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In 1894 Lokmanya Tilak commenced the concept of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav and the festival is celebrated all across the world by Indians as Ganesh Chaturthi. |
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Nashik City in Maharashtra State is on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the world. Nashik has a rich historical past, as the mythology has it that Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya, made Nashik his adobe during his 14 years in exile. Agriculture is one of the main occupations in Nashik and the city is known as the wine capital of India. Nashik is also progressing as an Agro-based Industry. Nashik is 200 km away from Mumbai. |
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The biggest Artillery centre in Asia is located in Nashik behind the historical Pandav caves. |
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