With intimate weddings becoming the need of the hour, many couples have now decided to host destination weddings. And rightly so, with all the guests staying at the same property as the venue at which the pre wedding and wedding functions are held would be so much feasible and convenient. Bride, Groom, their friends and family spend some quality time together while the wedding festivities take place. Destination weddings surely brings everyone together and closer in these times of fast paced life.
Now with the recent government relaxations and rise of searches for locations for destination weddings in India, we have shortlisted some destinations in India that are perfect to host the celebrations. Without further ado, start reading:
1) Goa
Whenever someone plans to host a beach wedding, the first name that pops up in many heads is of Goa. And if you are the one who wishes to get married with a stunning view, sound of the waves crashing and the sun setting in the backdrop, then Goa is definitely your place to be.
2) Udaipur
Do you remember the wedding in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and absolutely adore the wedding venue shown in the film? Well that my friends in Udaipur, the city of lakes. It has some stunning view from almost all the properties and is a top choice for those who wish to tie the knot in the royal manner. One of the most popular cities in Rajasthan for hosting marriage ceremonies.
3) Mumbai
If you are a resident of Mumbai and want to host your wedding in your own city, well choices for you are endless. There are some great wedding banquet halls in Mumbai that are perfect for hosting destination wedding. The pleasant climate all year round is like an added advantage.
4) Kerala
Are you one of those who loves being in the nature and want to get married with greenery all around, the Kerala is the ideal location for you. Known as the Gods own country, this city has some gorgeous beaches, is rich in heritage and culture and has serene backwaters. Now imagine all your loved ones by your side while you take your vows.
5) Ooty
A quaint town of Tamil Nadu, Ooty is one offbeat location for destination weddings in India. If you want to get married away from the hustle and bustle of the city, this district in the Nilgiri hills has many hotels and banquets that can host your guests for the wedding ceremony.
6) Neemrana
About 3 hours’ drive from Delhi, Neemrana has various hotels and resorts that are a great pick for hosting wedding ceremonies. If you love history and mythology and want to incorporate such elements into your special day do select it.
Some typical and some offbeat, here were a few locations that we suggest. Choose one for your upcoming nuptials and start planning right away!
There are many beautiful waterfalls in the world. Unfortunately, most people never get to experience them unless they travel somewhere and happen to find one. But what if you could figure out where all the best waterfalls are in a particular location? That way, you would know where to look for them when you get there.
Wales is a country of the United Kingdom which has plenty of magical waterfall hotspots. In fact, South Wales alone has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world. These are waterfalls which pour water down steep gorges or from tall cliffs. The scenery around them is often quite exotic and exhilarating to witness in-person.
People travel to South Wales every year just to visit these locations and take photographs of themselves being there. With so many waterfalls to choose from, you might need a little help figuring out which ones are the best. The neat thing is that there is one primary location in South Wales which consists of numerous waterfalls. This area is called Waterfall Country and it rests on the tip of the Vale of Neath, which is one of many valleys in South Wales. This particular valley contains so many gorgeous waterfalls that it has become a popular tourist attraction.
Below are the top 5 waterfalls in South Wales, United Kingdom.
Aberdulais Falls
The Welsh village of Aberdulais lies within the County of Neath Port Talbot. There are two rivers in this location called the River Dulais and the River Neath. Water from the River Dulais flows over hard beds of sandstone prior to joining up with water from the River Neath. After these two rivers merge together, the water ends up falling into the valley. This falling water is called the Aberdulais Falls. This is a very wide waterfall which gives you plenty of falling water to see. The power of these falls is used to simulate a water wheel which was built there. This is the biggest water wheel in Europe for generating electricity.
Sgwd Clun-Gwyn
Sgwd Clun-Gwyn is one of the waterfalls of the Four Waterfalls Walk. The next three waterfalls on the list are also found along this walk. If you are a nature lover, then you will see beautiful waterfalls and gorgeous green wilderness. The first waterfall, Sgwd Club-Gwyn, consists of water that flows down onto the Mellte river. There is an 80-meter viewpoint path that runs along the top of the cliff where the waterfall is located. The name of the waterfall means “fall of the white meadow.”
Sgwd y Pannwr
Sgwd y Pannwr is the next waterfall along the main path. There are red signs that will help guide you on the path toward this location. The Sgwd y Pannwr can be translated as “fall of the fuller” and it is often considered to be a much smaller version of Niagara Falls. This is due to the long shelf along the river where the water falls from. It is nowhere near as big as Niagara Falls but it does look like a scale model of it.
Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn
Sgwd Isaf Clun-Gwyn is the third waterfall on the walk and the name is translated as “lower fall of the white meadow.” You simply keep walking along the bank of the river until you come to a point where the path disappears. There is nothing else you can do but walk over the rocks to continue on your journey. You will eventually come to three rapids that flow into a much wider waterfall. After you have enjoyed seeing this, you will need to head back in the opposite direction because there is a dead end if you continue.
Sgwd yr Eira
Head back to the main walking trail of the Four Waterfalls walk. Sgwd yr Eira is the fourth and final waterfall to see. The name means “falls of snow” and the water flows from the River Hepste. To get the best view of this waterfall, you need to walk down more than 170 steps until you reach the river. You will then need to walk over very slippery rocks to see the waterfall. Keep going and you can actually walk behind the waterfall and see all the water falling down next to you. If you are a true adventurer, then you’ve got to see this waterfall.
Many countries in the world have laws which forbid sexual openness. If you were to go to virtually any Middle Eastern country, you would find no sexual openness whatsoever. But if you were to go to Europe or America, then it would be a different story. For a long time, the culture in these countries made people think that women were not interested in sex the way men were. However, this was really just society trying to make women feel guilty for wanting sexual pleasure like men do. Ever since feminists started coming out of the woodwork, women have been able to become more sexually open and not be ashamed of it.
So, which are some of the most sexually open countries in the world? Below is a list of the top 5 countries and many of them might surprise you.
Japan
From the outside, Japan is certainly not a country that you would think is sexually open. They are a country that believes in hard work, respect, and honor. With that being said, the Japanese people are very open-minded when it comes to sex. They have pornography, sex shops, and prostitution just like any other country. However, they also have sex bars where people walk around naked and are free to have sex with someone right out in the open. If you travel to Tokyo, you will find these bars if you look for them.
The Netherlands
The Netherlands is certainly a more open and free country than the United States in a lot of ways. They are a country which has decriminalized the possession of recreational marijuana for personal use. Not only that, The Netherlands is a very liberal country when it comes to sex. The Dutch people are not afraid to explore their sexuality by having lots of casual sex. Amsterdam, in particular, is a city where you can enjoy lots of casual sex and marijuana at the same time. No wonder so many tourists like to go there.
France
France is a lot more sexually liberal than people might realize. After all, there is a reason why Paris is nicknamed the City of Love. Sure, it is a wonderful place for two people who are in love to vacation and spend time together. But the reality is that the French people enjoy their sexual openness and are not shy about being promiscuous with diverse partners. In just the last 10 years, the average French person has claimed to have a higher number of sexual partners. Women are actually deemed more promiscuous than men.
Germany
The German people have become very open about sex over the past 50 years. According to a recent study, between 17% and 32% of German women on average are cheating on their partners. If you travel to a big city like Berlin, you will find several sex clubs where travelers and visitors can get sex very easily. With such liberalized sexual openness, it is no wonder that so many people are cheating on their partners. At least it is great for the local economy since it attracts tourists to the country.
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom seems to be growing a reputation for their increasing level of sexual openness. Most British males have their first sexual experience as teenagers. Their number of total sexual partners is increasing every year too. In fact, the United Kingdom is known for having the most infidelity in comparison to any other country. This might surprise a lot of people because of how developed and sophisticated the country is. But it is still a much liberalized country and it continues to become more liberal as time goes on.
India has to be one of the best countries on earth for photography. With its dramatic scenes and vibrant colors, even mediocre photographers like me can leave India with hundreds of great-looking photos on their memory cards and hard drives. In a country where even bad photos often end up looking pretty good, a few simple tips can result in some pretty incredible shots.
1. Don’t Just Center Your Subject
The “Rule of Thirds” is probably the most basic and well-known composition rule—basically, it says to divide your photo into thirds, creating nine rectangles, and to place your main subject on one of the points where the lines intersect. Obviously, your photo will sometimes look better with the subject placed elsewhere, in which case you should feel free to break this rule, but generally, you want to avoid putting your subject in the center. It is almost always more eye-catching when placed off-center.
The camel and rider are centered in this photoSee how much better the photo is when you move the subject off-center
2. Pay Attention to the Foreground or Background
Many amateur photographers, myself included, can become so focused on the main subject, that we completely forget to pay attention to the background behind the subject (or the foreground in front, if the subject is located in the distance). When setting up your shot, scan the whole area of the photograph to make sure there is nothing to distract from your main subject. You want the background (or foreground) to add to the story you are trying to tell with your image, not distract the eye from it.
3. Fill the Frame with the Subject
As a general rule, the closer, the better. This point continues the one above, in that the best way to avoid a distracting background is to minimize the background altogether. So try filling the whole frame with your main subject and see what happens. More often than not, you will end up with a stronger photo.
Filling the frame with the girls makes this a stronger image
4. Use a Fast Shutter Speed to Freeze Motion
If there’s one word to describe India—in the large cities, anyway—it’s chaotic. People, animals, cars, motorbikes, the whole country seems to be in constant motion, which can lead to a lot of blurry photos. In order to avoid this, you need to use a fast shutter speed. I would say, try to get at least 1/500th of a second. On cameras that let you control these settings, your best bet is to use the “shutter priority” setting (labeled Tv on the camera). This setting will let you choose the shutter speed and will then automatically adjust the other settings for you. Many point and shoot cameras do not have manual settings, so you’ll have to check your manual to see which automatic settings use faster shutter speeds. Generally, you’ll want to avoid the landscape setting, as it sacrifices shutter speed for a higher aperture.
Of course, sometimes you’ll want to blur the motion to make your images more dynamic, in which case you should choose a slower shutter speed. In this case, you’ll also need a tripod or some other method to keep your camera steady.
5. Don’t Use a Flash
Of course there are times when using a flash makes sense: if you’re taking pictures of people or an object directly in front of you, for example. But most of the time, you should avoid using a flash. This is especially true for landscape shots, as most flashes have a range of less than five meters and will thus have no effect on lighting the scene. In fact, they will often lighten an object in the foreground–or even dust particles in the air—while making the distant landscape you were trying to capture much too dark. To capture good landscape shots in low light, you’ll have to use a tripod or some other method of holding the camera steady.
Using a flash would have illuminated dust in the air and made the sunset too dark
6. Don’t Be Afraid to Use a Flash on Sunny Days
I know I’m contradicting my previous point, but in certain cases, using a flash on bright, sunny days can greatly improve your images. Basically, when you have a darker subject in the foreground (like a person’s face) and a very bright background (like a bright, sunny sky), you will end up with an image where the foreground is much too dark or the background is much too bright. If you use a flash, you can illuminate the subject in the foreground, while keeping the background properly exposed. I brought this point up, because it is a fairly common situation in India, where you get a lot of bright days.
If you are currently traveling in India or are planning a trip there in the near future, try some of these tips and see if they help. Then try the exact opposite, because the great thing about the digital photography age is that it costs nothing to experiment. And that leads to probably the best tip of all: take as many photos as you need and try every technique you can think of until you get the image you want. Good luck and happy shooting!
Did you find these tips helpful? Do you have any additional tips for beginning photographers? Please feel free to share them in the comments below.
About the author:
Daniel Mcbane
Daniel McBane has been traveling and working overseas for the past ten years. During that time, he has visited numerous countries and experienced countless crazy, hilarious or just plain weird adventures. You can check out his funny stories on his blog DanielMcBane.com. Occasionally, Daniel will even make his way onto Twitter as @DanielMcBane.
India is a shopper’s paradise. India has one of the most dynamic retail industries in the entire world. For the shopaholic, it might be difficult in controlling the demon inside them.
When you visit India, there are a number of things you could buy to take home. However there are limitations of what you can actually take back home on your baggage allowance. Here is a compilation of the things that you could buy when you are in India at really cheap prices.
Remember that the currency in India is the Indian rupee coded INR which stands for “Indian National Rupee”. It is also called the “Rupaya or Rupya” in Hindi. The rupee is divided into 100 paisas.
Here’s a list of 51 things of what to buy in India when on holiday:
Clothes and cosmetics
1. Bangles: Almost every woman in India wears them. They come in basic day to day wear to very fashionable ones.
2. Sarees: You’ll find the best sarees in the world. The ones to go for Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) silk sarees, they are of exception quality. A lady visiting India must buy a Kancheepuram silk saree for the wardrobe even if it’s worn occasionally. Read this on how to wear the saree.
3. Shawls: The best ones are embroidered Pashmina shawls made of quality cashmere wool derived from the pashmina goats of the Himalayas.
4. Vests: Indian men like to wear vests more than any country in the world. The popular vests are available from the “Rupa” brand.
5. Flip flops: Cheap and cheerful at throw away prices available on street stalls.
6. Jewellery: Precious stones, gems, sapphire, diamond, rubies: India is a nation of gold lovers (and diggers). We love our gold to death. You’ll find in India the best 24 carat gold jewellery in the world.
7. Henna Dye: Plant based henna dye are very popular in India for making decorations on palms. You might wish to buy some packets of powdered Henna Dye. They are extremely cheap.
8. Sandals: They are mainly worn during the summer. You will find durable sandals in “BATA shops”. Sandals from Kolhapur and Pune are very popular in India.
9. Salwar Kameez: Indian dresses worn by Indian girls and women. You’ll find good quality both in silk and cotton to suit your taste. You might want to buy a few for those parties back home.
10. Gamcha: A very thin towel used in the Indian villages. Very handy as it dries quickly and occupies little space in the luggage.
11. Kurta Pajama: You’ll find many Indian men wearing the tradition Kurta Pajama. They are very comfortable to wear and can be used as sleeping dresses.
Food
12. Loose Indian tea: India is big on tea. Unfortunately the teas found in many countries are of poor quality. Why not visit a departmental store and ask for the best Darjeeling loose tea leaves. Assam and Nilgiri teas are also excellent ones to buy.
13. Mango pickles: Some airlines do not permit pickles on board because of the oil content. You will need to check with your airlines if you can carry pickles in your luggage.
14. Indian sweets: If you have a sweet tooth, then the best thing is to try them while you are in India. If you like something then perhaps you can buy some to take home. Try to avoid ones with syrup. The dry types are best such as soan-papdi. Read the 10 food to try in India.
15. Saffron: Although you can get most Indian spices in any part of the world but you might wish to buy “saffron”. You should be able to buy high quality in saffron in any departmental store in India.
16. Bombay-mix and savouries: In India you will find the best Bombay-mix, you might want to consider getting a few packets of these to take home with you.
17. Indian cookbook: A proper Indian cookbook written by a genuine Indian chef such as the famous Sanjeev Kapoor.
18. Sattu: You will never find this in anywhere in the world. Grounded “sattu” is made of roasted gram flour consumed mainly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh region of India. Sattu makes exceedingly good stuffed parathas.
Health
19. Ayurvedic products: India is the home of Ayurvedic medicine. Great thing about these medications are that they have little or no side effects so ask around for a good Ayurvedic doctor from your guide, hotel or whoever you are staying with and get hold of some alternative medication for yourself or your loved ones. There is no harm in trying something different to standard medication.
20. Yoga DVD’s: Trust me, yoga works. Baba Ramdev, a popular Yoga Guru has popularised yoga to a great extent in India. He’s seems to have the cure for every single condition. Just look around. Two Yoga techniques in particular are very popular; Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom. Get their DVD’s.
21. Antibiotics: I don’t recommend you buying antibiotics or any medication without proper consultation. But if you know what you are buying then this is for you. India is one of these few countries where you can walk up to the counter and buy antibiotics without a prescription. That’s not to say you don’t need one, it’s just that the pharmacist will give you at their discretion.
22. Chyawanprash: Jam like tonic for the kids (and adults alike) full of vitality made with Ayurvedic traditions.
23. Haircut: The cheapest country in the world for a haircut. Men can get one at around 30 Rupees.
24. Amrutanjan: A very effective Ayurvedic balm for headaches, cold and cough.
25. Mosquito repellent: India is a country where malaria is prevalent, so mosquito repellents are cheap.
26. Lice treatment shampoo: Quite cheap in India. The chemist can tell you the good ones.
27. Prescription glasses: Good quality of international standard.
28. Condoms: Enough said.
29. Tongue cleaner or scraper: I have not seen this in any other country except India; it’s something that is very unique to India and other countries in the Indian sub-continent. You can buy tongue cleaners in a just a few rupees. A must buy and try.
30. Penegra: Indian version of Viagra manufactured by Zydus Alidac (India). It comes in 2 doses; 50mg and 100mg tablets.
For the home
31. Handicrafts and folk art: India has amazing handicrafts for offer. The whole nation seems to be buzzing with talented craftsmen. You will do a favour to these poor craftsmen and support the cottage industry. Some popular ones are; terracotta statuettes of West Bengal, amazing sandalwood carvings of Mysore, and carved metal craft wares of Madhya Pradesh, blue gazed pottery of Jaipur. You will find a range of sculpture and carvings to take home. Some places to buy handicrafts are Dilli Haat in Delhi, Kala Madhyam in Bangalore, Anokhi in Jaipur and Khazana at the Taj Hotels.
Dilli Haat, New Delhi
32. Madhubani paintings of Bihar: Madhubani is world famous for its colour paintings mainly of gods and goddesses.
33. Rugs: If your baggage allowance permits you, then you must buy the beautifully designed handmade oriental rugs made of pure wool or/and pure silk. A small one perhaps for the side of the bed to treat your feet.
34. Silk paintings: You can buy exquisite folk art and ethnic paintings made by artists from the villages of India.
35. Marble: You’ll be amazed at the throw away prices of marble in India. Buy yourself a marble mantle piece to go on the fireplace or a marble jewellery box.
37. Washing power sachets: Cheaper than most countries.
38. Bed sheets: Hand crafted embroidered and brightly coloured designs on bed sheets are popular from Punjab.
39. Leather goods: For example; genuine hand stitched leather steering wheel cover at cheap prices. Genuine leather wallets for men can be bought at cheap prices.
Spiritual
40. Incense: Hand crafted incense sticks to suit your smell.
41. Sandalwood: You can buy pieces of sandalwood or decorative carvings of gods. Not only they smell nice but will look nice.
Entertainment
42. Books: Books are cheaper in India compared to Europe and the USA. While you are in India, make sure to visit a book store. If you can’t find the book of your choice ask the shopkeeper as they usually keep their books at the back of the store. So don’t feel ashamed to ask.
43. Bollywood DVD’s: Beware most of them are very long of about 2.5 to 3 hours long. But you’ll be surprised that some of the earlier movies were of exceptional quality. I suggest you buy some of following movies; Mother India (1957), Bobby (1973), Coolie (1983), Deewar (1975), Hare Rama,Hare Krishna (1971), Sholay (1975).
44. Indian chessboard: Chess was invented in India and here you will find quality chess boards.
45. Indian playing cards: You’ll find various varieties.
Music
46. Bansuri: An Indian musical instrument made of hollow shaft of bamboo with 7 holes. It’s something that will look good on the wall or on the fireplace.
47. Tabla: Tradition pair of drums that is an essential part of any Indian musical feat.
48. Indian music DVD’s: I suggest you buy some Indian classical music for relaxation.
49. Ankle bells, anklets known as “payals or ghungroo”: These are ornaments worn on the feet by Indian women. If you want to learn dancing these would be very useful.
Collectables
50. Rare Indian coins: You can buy rare coins of ancient India that will go up in value over time.
51. Antiques: Indians do not value antiques as much people do in the West. You can find great Indian antiques at good prices for example vintage pocket watches, ancient pottery, statues of gods, militaria and maritime collectables etc.
5 bargain tips for shopping in India
Don’t show your enthusiasm, pretend you are just looking
Make sure you haggle, ask the price and offer half of the quotation; work on it
Just take it easy as many stores have fixed prices, know when to haggle and when not to
Do you wonder where the best places in the world are to live? What is the definition of the “best place?” To some people, the best place might be an exotic location with beautiful scenery and natural settings. To others, it might be a place with great job opportunities, affordable housing & living, great healthcare, and/or a low crime rate. Below we will explore some of these best places in the world to live.
Here’s some of the cheapest places to live in the world:
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful beachside resort city that is right on the Pacific coast of Mexico. An increasing number of people are retiring in Mexico because it is affordable, and they have many exotic locations like this one. However, one thing about Mexico which often doesn’t get discussed is their amazing healthcare. All residents of the country can apply for national healthcare insurance.
There are currently two programs available for that; Seguro Popular and IMSS. Retirees in Mexico can apply for IMSS and it will only cost them between $350 and $450 annually. The only thing is this healthcare coverage is very limited and you must go through an appointment system just to get treated. Seguro Popular is a better healthcare program for retirees and prescription medication cost up to 50% less than what it costs in the United States.
Da Nang, Vietnam
If you are truly looking for an affordable place to retire, then consider a large Vietnamese city like Da Nang. You can rent a furnished apartment or house in a central area of the city for as low as $250 per month. There are also upscale resort locations where you can stay for about $1,000 per month. These include private swimming pools, golf club memberships and so on.
As for the utilities, you can get a high-speed internet service for only $13 per month and cable television for only $5.50 per month. The food choices are all natural, organic, and perfectly healthy. There are numerous Vietnamese farmers markets which sell bags of produce for just a couple of dollars. If you were to come to Vietnam on a small retirement pension of $800 per month, you could still afford to live very comfortably. And, of course, let’s not forget the gorgeous beaches and culture of the city and country!
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Cambodia doesn’t get nearly enough attention as a retirement country. Although, it has secretly become a prime location for expats to live out their retirement in a luxurious setting at an inexpensive price.
Over the last 15 years, Cambodia has seen a huge increase in the number of foreigners retiring in their country. Phnom Penh, the capital city of the country, has plenty of good deals on apartments. An expat can find a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment with a balcony starting at just $350 per month. This is in a good location too and the apartment has its own kitchen, living room and anything else you would expect.
And if you go to one of the beachside towns like Sihanoukville, you can find an apartment for only $200 per month. The utility expenses will not be a problem either because you can get all your electricity, trash, cable television, and water bill covered for only $100 per month.
Coronado, Panama
Panama has become a popular retirement country because of its amazingly comfortable climate. The coastal resort city known as Coronado is one popular expat location because it has mostly sunny weather all year round. You’ll never need to worry about hurricanes either because this location does not fall in the normal hurricane belt which the northern regions fall into. The average temperature in most areas of the country is 88°F. If you go to any of the mountain towns which are at higher altitudes, they temperatures will be even less at about 73°F.
A lot of people think the United States is the world’s leader of multiculturalism. The truth is that India has been the leader of multiculturalism for much longer. Over the thousands of years that India has been inhabited, people from other nations have settled in this subcontinent and brought their own culture with them. Today, there are more than 500 languages spoken throughout India. The majority of these languages are only known to tribes and indigenous people who exist in different regions of the country.
There is a total of 29 states in India and each one of them has their own official language. As for the nation itself, India has recognized two official languages for its country; Hindi and English. It is certainly unusual for a country to have two official languages, but that is how diverse India has become over the centuries. The English language allows India to become part of the global economy, attracting English speaking tourists from all around the world.
In each of the 29 states which have their own official languages, they have incorporated English as a primary unofficial language too. All the government records of the country are written in both the English and Hindi languages. States will write their government records in English and whatever their official language is. To give you some examples of state languages, here is a list of the most popular ones:
The State of West Bengal speaks the language: Bengali
The State of Jammu and Kashmir speaks the language: Dogri and Urdu
The State of Maharashtra speaks the language: Marathi
The State of Karnataka speaks the language: Kannada
The states of Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh speak Hindi.
Dialects
To increase the diversity, even more, there are also different dialects of the same language used in each region of India. For example, Kannada is the official language of the Indian state of Karnataka. However, Kannada is not spoken in the same way by everybody throughout the state. The dialect of the language is different between the northern region and southern region of the state.
If there are towns and cities close to the border of other Indian states, those states will influence the dialects spoken in these locations. In some cases, it may even cause these towns and cities to speak entirely new languages which are different than what is spoken in their own state. The state of Karnataka shares a border with the state of Maharashtra. Note that the former’s official state language is Kannada and the latter’s official state language is Marathi. However, near the border of these two states, there is a unique language spoken known as Konkani.
Most people think of languages as just a way to communicate with someone else. Indians take their unique languages more very personally than this. All these unique dialects, intonations, and sounds associated with these regional languages are a way for native people to recognize each other. For instance, if someone from the border of Karnataka were to travel somewhere far away and happen to meet someone else from Karnataka, they will both recognize their native origins immediately after they hear each other speak. This is how meaningful their spoken language is to them.
When you meet somebody from India, chances are they will speak more than one language. The school system in India will usually teach children at least two or three languages. English is typically the primary language that is taught to children. After that, they have a choice to learn two out of three other languages. Their choices are Hindi, their own state’s official language, or an ancient Indian language like Sanskrit or Tamil.
