Is Hindi the most spoken language in India? Is there a difference between the spoken languages of Hindi and Urdu (the script might be different)? Why does India count Hindi and Urdu as different languages? According to the 2011 Census, there are 121 languages in India (there are hundreds of dialects). Each one of these…
When Did India Gain Its Independence From The British?
India gained it’s independence from United Kingdom at midnight on August 15, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, was an act enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom and came into effect on August 15, 1947. This act partitioned “British India” into two independent nations, India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India…
Which Are The Best Universities In Philadelphia?
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties (the suburbs of Philadelphia), make up one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States of America. Tourism, Health Care, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Financial Services are the key sectors for employment. In addition higher education is also a major component of Philadelphia’s economy. Many well known and nationally…
Which Is The Best Time to Visit Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is the sixth largest city in the United States by population. It is a city that is older than the United States of America and a very historic city. The American Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and approved in Philadelphia. Philadelphia is only about an hour away…
What is Independence Hall and Why is it Important?
Independence Hall is one of the most historic buildings in the United States of America. It is the building where the American Declaration of Independence (July 4th 1776) and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted (September 17, 1787). The building was completed in 1753 as served as the Pennsylvania State House. The body…
Covid-19 Lessons Learnt
Just like the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Covid-19 crisis is something that most of us will never forget during our lifetime. More than 70,000 American lives have been lost so far and over 35 million of us have lost our livelihood. This is a tragedy of epic proportions. This crisis has escalated the war…