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India: Business & Economy
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India was the third best performing market in the world in 2009 just behind Russia and Brazil. While the BSE Sensex returned 81%, the Brazilian market gave investors a slightly higher return of 82.7% and the Russian market offered investors a handsome return of 111.6%. The broad market as measured by the movement of BSE Sensex, gained by 81% from December 31,2008 to December 31, 2009.
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India: Travel & Tourism
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The government has decided to issue visas on arrival to citizens from five countries at Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata airports
starting Friday. Those holding passports of Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Luxembourg and Finland would be eligible to fly in without a visa. The scheme is being introduced as a pilot project for a year.
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Addressing a press conference on the eve of New Year Day, here, Home Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram, said visa rules have been relaxed for tourists who use India as a base to go to neighbouring countries. “They can avail of three entries within 60 days, if there is sufficient information on the itinerary”.
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Travisa Outsourcing on its website declares, "(it) handles all the India visa requests from inside the United States as a private contractor to the Indian Embassy and Consulates," adding, "Our online application form ensures a streamlined experience with fewer mistakes. In addition, real time passport tracking provides confidence that your passport is handled safely and efficiently.
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According to the guidelines for an Indian visa, both at the sites of the Consulate General in Chicago and the Embassy in Washington, D.C., since 2007, "only one agency namely M/s TRAVISA OUTSOURCING," has been authorized "to collect and deliver visa applications."
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India: Government & Politics
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Rahul Gandhi - son of Rajiv and Sonia Gandhi, grandson of Indira Gandhi and great grandson of Jawarharlal Nehru led the ruling Congress party to a convincing victory in the biggest democratic election in mankind's history (April - May, 2009). 262 seats. Manmohan Singh became the first prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru in 1962 to be re-elected after completing a full five-year term
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India: Communication & Transportation
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The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in India is “100.” An additional emergency number, “112,” can be accessed from mobile phones.
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India: Food and Restaurants
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This ode to free love and hippy funk at Mocha Mojo in Bandra celebrates the 1960s and '70s in all their glory, from the pop décor inspired by artists like Keith Haring and Roy Lichtenstein to the lip-shaped love seats and lava lamps.If you're feeling daring, try the 70-percent Amedei Chuao chocolate pudding topped with an 18k gold-coated truffle.
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India: Food and Restaurants
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Mumbai - Zenzi is where graphic designers who don’t cook eat, film producers meet agencies, incoming expats hope to get to know people, young execs dine clients, models mill about. Drinks are not cheap, and neither is the French, Thai, Japanese and Indonesian food. Service can be sometimes slow due to the sheer volume. No one’s complaining because Zenzi delivers on all other counts. #DiningOutInMumbai
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India: Food and Restaurants
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The Tasting Room (Mumbai) is located on the veranda at the upper level of the Good Earth store. Candelabras, silk cushions and fashionable furnishings create the atmosphere of an intimate bistro. The menu is suitably style conscious -- port-poached beets, arugula salad and paprika-dusted grilled chicken among the offerings. The only drawback to The Tasting Room is a wine-only drinks list.
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India: Food and Restaurants
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The Olive Bar & Kitchen in Mumbai takes pride of place next to the Amateur Riders Club inside the Mahalaxmi Race Course. It serves up mostly Mediterranean cuisine and fine wines in a white-washed, rustic space that is divided between an air-conditioned interior and alfresco section (where generous use of citronella counters the scents wafting from nearby stables). Tel: 91 (0) 22 4085 9595
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Trishna (Mumbai) may have a rather unstylish interior and service-without-a-hint-of-a-smile, but that doesn't stop fans of south Indian coastal cuisine from cramming into one small room with the craziest table turnover in town. Address: Sai Baba Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, 400023 Tel: 91 (0) 22 2261 4991 / 22 2270 3213
Daily 12-3pm, 6.30pm-12.15am
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India: Food and Restaurants
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Arguably Mumbai's most famous seafood restaurant - Trishna - serves up hyderabadi dal (spicy lentils), prawns koliwada (batter-fried prawns) and pomfret hyderabadi-style (a local fish barbecued with a coating of freshly ground pepper) really fast. The idea is to get in and get out and remember to take your crab bib off before you leave. Tel: 91 (0) 22 2261 4991 / 22 2270 3213
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India: Food and Restaurants
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Situated along the Marine Drive promenade in Mumbai's deep south, the Trident is convenient, comfortable and home to some of the best dining venues in the city, including Frangipani, a coffee shop commonly frequented by locals and guests alike. Nariman Point, Mumbai, 400021
www.tridenthotels.com Tel: 91 (0) 22 6632 4343
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India: Food and Restaurants
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The Intercontinental Marine Drive, Mumbai - Dining and nightlife options include Kebab Korner (North Indian grills), the trendy vodka lounge Czar, and the alfresco bar Dome, treasured and trafficked by the cities most stylish denizens.
Fax: 91 (0) 22 3987 9600 Rates: from Rs. 19,500 plus 10% tax, includes breakfast
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India: Food and Restaurants
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Sahara Star Mumbai boasts, among other lures, India’s largest aquarium, which houses over 100 different species of sealife - leopard eels, morays, emperor angelfish and butterfly fish serve as a backdrop for the hotel's marquee restaurant, Ocean, where you can dine on Indian, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese and other "Pacific Rim specialties" while watching certified divers feed the fish. #DiningOutInMumbai
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The design and décor of the Harbour Bar is influenced by its history with Art Deco furniture and finishes. The center bar is a solid, carved piece of white marble, while the back bar framed in cut glass has an inviting warm glow. More windows and a raised seating area overlook the Gateway of India harbor. Intimate and classy, it exudes an old world charm offset by contemporary Indian art.
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Wasabi and Harbor Bar, Mumbai - the Rockwell Group Europe were commissioned for the redesign of this sensitive project. The Rockwell Group has a strong history in upmarket hospitality projects, including the Alma de Cuba in Philadelphia; Django, Café Gray and Nobu Fifty Seven in New York; and Olives and Zen in Tokyo.
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Wasabi Harbour Bar in Mumbai - both spots were severely damaged in the three day terrorist assault on the hotel in November 2008. But the spirit and speed with which the owner of the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower has resurrected his hotel property has symbolized the city's proud defiance.
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Mumbai - The Harbor Bar - Prohibition era cocktails under the heading "Since 1933," include almost 30 whiskeys from the 1930s and 40 single malts. "Global Tapas" such as guacamole panipuri with tamarind dressing, crab samosas and Iberico ham with figs go well with varieties of craft beer which you won't find anywhere else in the city.
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Mumbai - The Wasabi by Morimoto restaurant -"Guests will be happy to know that the popular old menu has been retained completely. They can still order any of their favorite dishes," says Executive Chef Hemant Oberoi. You will be equally spoilt for choice when it comes to drink, whether it's Japanese beer, premium whiskey or Japanese rice wine (sake) of which they have introduced 12 new varieties. #DiningOutInMumbai
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Mumbai - The Wasabi by Morimoto restaurant and the Harbour Bar - For reservations contact Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, P J Ramchandani Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, tel. 91 (0) 22 66653366
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Mumbai - The Wasabi by Morimoto restaurant and the Harbour Bar are officially re-opening their doors to guests this month. Wasabi was, and now still is, the city's most exclusive and expensive restaurant, serving Japanese haute cuisine, while the historical Harbour Bar, opened in 1933, has played host to decades of high-powered meetings. It was also Mumbai’s first licensed bar.
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India: Constitution and Laws
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Tourists who want to go to India more than once in two months will need to wait until their request is approved by Indian authorities, a process that can take up to two weeks.
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India is taking some precautionary measures after the arrest of Chicagoan David Coleman Headley as a terror suspect in the 2008 Mumbai attacks. -
Americans with five- or ten-year tourist visas will no longer be allowed to enter India within two months of their last departure from India if their last visit was longer than 90 days or if they have stayed longer than 180 days during the past year.
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India: Government & Politics
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Capital City: New Delhi
geographic coordinates: 28 36 N, 77 12 E
time difference: UTC 5.5 (10.5 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
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Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Charge d'Affaires A. Peter BURLEIGH
embassy: Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
mailing address: use embassy street address
telephone: [91] (011) 2419-8000
FAX: [91] (11) 2419-0017
consulate(s) general: Chennai (Madras), Kolkata (Calcutta), Mumbai (Bombay)
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chief of mission: Ambassador Meera SHANKAR
chancery: 2107 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008; note - Consular Wing located at 2536 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
telephone: [1] (202) 939-7000
FAX: [1] (202) 265-4351
consulate(s) general: Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco
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India: Constitution and Laws
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Based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts; accepts compulsory ICJ jurisdiction with reservations; separate personal law codes apply to Muslims, Christians, and Hindus
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India: Constitution and Laws
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Supreme Court (one chief justice and 25 associate justices are appointed by the president and remain in office until they reach the age of 65 or are removed for "proved misbehavior")
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India: History & Culture
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By the 19th century, Britain had assumed political control of virtually all Indian lands. Indian armed forces in the British army played a vital role in both World Wars. Nonviolent resistance to British colonialism led by Mohandas GANDHI and Jawaharlal NEHRU brought independence in 1947. The subcontinent was divided into the secular state of India and the smaller Muslim state of Pakistan.
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The Maurya Empire of the 4th and 3rd centuries B.C. - which reached its zenith under ASHOKA - united much of South Asia. The Golden Age ushered in by the Gupta dynasty (4th to 6th centuries A.D.) saw a flowering of Indian science, art, and culture.
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The Indus Valley civilization, the world's oldest, flourished during the 3rd and 2nd centuries B.C. and extended into northwestern India. Aryan tribes from the northwest infiltrated onto the Indian subcontinent about 1500 B.C.; their merger with the earlier Dravidian inhabitants created the classical Indian culture.
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India: Travel & Tourism
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At nearly 4,000 feet, Mount Abu is the only "hill station" in Rajasthan and the site of an extraordinary collection of Jain temples at Delwara, a few miles from the town.
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India: Hotels & Resorts
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In Udaipur, the Taj Lake Palace (Lake Pichola, Udaipur; 91-294-242-8800; www.tajhotels.com) stands as one of the world’s most stunning hotels, with a price to match. It was built in 1746, a marble wonder floating in the middle of Lake Pichola. The spa sits in a small tugboat and the 83 rooms start at 15,500 rupees.
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In Jaipur, avoid the hotel chains and head to Ram Jharokha Guest House (Peelwa Gardens; 91-141-260-3745). It offers spacious double rooms, a friendly owner and a decent selection of home-cooked meals. Doubles from 990 rupees.
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Jodphur is dusty, loud and busy. Not the Heritage Kuchaman Haveli (inside Merti Gate, Jodphur; 91-291-254-7787; kuchamanhaveli.com), tucked on a residential side street, where children play cricket in front of the gates of a converted 18th-century mansion. Doubles start at 1,550 rupees, about $33 at 47.5 rupees to the dollar.
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India: Shopping
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With its elegant, winding streets, Udaipur is called the most romantic city in India, the Venice of the subcontinent. It’s also among the most Westernized, with backpackers and students riding around on mopeds. Have a coffee (50 rupees) at Café Edelweiss (73, Gangaur Ghat), where a clash of languages can be heard. Head down to Lake Pichola and savor the views — the lake was created in the 1300s.
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Jaipur - If crave some slow-cooked chicken or mutton and rice in creamy yogurt-based sauces, head to the Royal Treat (New Ramgarh Mod, Amer Road; 91-141-263-0795), an upscale restaurant furnished in Rajasthani red, gold and dark woods. Dinner for two about 450 rupees, including Kingfisher beers.
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The old walled quarter in central Jaipur, is filled with endless rows of market stalls. Sankhala Handicrafts (opposite Hawa Mahal; 91-141-261-0597), for opulent embroidered silks and saris. Across the street, Best Jaipurnagra Shoe Stores (56, Johari Bazaar; 91-9-8284-5688) makes leather shoes and slip-ons by hand. Everything in India is a negotiation, so be ready to play hardball.
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