A recent survey by HelpAge India has revealed the following: It has been found that 87% of those above 60 had no health insurance and out of the 13% who did, only 2% depended on it to support their health needs, turning instead to children for support and care. With more than 50% seniors...
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Read the above.  No introduction required. These caves were constructed centuries ago for the Jaina ascetics for living and meditation.  These caves had, as explained by the guide, water supply line and communication channel for the monks in different cells to communicate with each other.  Some cells also have a secret chamber for the monks to hide if...
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The Sun Temple of Konarak was conceived in the form of a twelve-wheeled chariot drawn by seven horses. This temple is dedicated to the sun-god Surya. This temple was built in the thirteenth century. Myths & Legends: It is said that Samba, the son of Krishna and Jambavati got on the wrong side of...
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The news of the Satyam fraud has caused a fall of 749 points in BSE and 192 points in Nifty. The stock itself fell from 181.65 to 39.95(i.e. a fall of 78%) on the day of announcement and on the last trading of the week the scrip has closed at Rs.23.75 after touching a...
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Tamil film industry has grown in leaps and bounds in the past decade. It ranks third in terms of turnover which roughly works out to about Rs.2,350 crores from ticket sales. It is also the third largest film industry after Hindi and Telugu. The industry provides huge employment for artistes and technicians. The industry...
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