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Happy Holi!
I hope that all of you have enjoyed Holi, the color festival of India.

I have written several articles on different topics since last posted here on January 25, 2010.  All these articles are written in Hubpages which is my favorite article writing site. If you like to write for passion or to earn money, you can do it easily and free of cost. Please Sign up Hubpages to write online.

I like writing and it is my passion. I like to write on various topics which may interest you.

Creating a site is not enough today. One has to promote his or her web site to get traffic.This is the key word to make money online. Building back links is essential for good search engine ranking. Here is my article on how to build backlinks to make money online.
Building backlinks to make money online

Thousands of Indians are selling their products and services overseas. They generate income from these sales and needs to get money in India. PayPal is a popular money transfer service and large numbers of Indians are dependent on PayPal services for receiving their payments.

Reserve bank of India asked PayPal to complete some statutory provisions to continue their local bank withdrawals and stopped their services in India on February 9, 2010. It caused many Indians a problem. PayPal has resumed their services now. Read more:

PayPal: Resuming local bank withdrawals to India

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has proposed Indian budget 2010 on February 26.  Budget India 2010 is the main financial statement of Central Government of India. It not only contains financial statements but also financial policy of Government of India. Read more:

Budget India 2010

There was a question in Hubpages how to install a video. making videos and posting it online are popular nowadays. However, large number of people do not know how to do it. a guide to install /upload a video at different sites. Read more:

How to Install Video

Google has almost out Yahoo and Microsoft from the competition in online advertising market. Google has grabbed lion's share of the online advertising market beating both Yahoo and MSN the old tycoons.  Yahoo and Microsoft joined hands to beat Google. Read more:

Yahoo and Microsoft joined hands to beat Google

Holi is the most celebrated festival in India but Diwali. It is a festival of colors. It is Basan Utsav too. People play Holi in India with lot of enthusiasm. Radha-Krishna, Prahlad, Holika.... are popular stories entangled with the festival Holi. Read more:

Holi: Color festival of India

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Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a ISO 9000 professional.

Death anniversary: Girdharilal Bhargava

Shree Girdharilal Bhargava, MP, Jaipur and convener of Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch left for his heavenly abode on Sunday,  March 8, 2009. We were preparing to go to the forum meeting when the sad news came in. We have conducted the forum meeting even on that day but as a condolence meeting with broken heart .

A year has passed since then. We are continuing forum discussions without him.  The sad day is approaching and we have decided to remember him on his death anniversary this Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Our forum discussion will be conducted to remember him and to pay him homage. All Jaipur citizens are invited to pay homage their beloved MP Sri Girdharilal Bhargava.

Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System, ISO 9000 professional.)

Aaron, a photographer and hubber

Hi, this is AARON99. He is an ameture photographer. He likes to take photographs and share with friends. He has written  hubs just for infotainment. So visit and enjoy.
 
AARON99 on HubPages

Some of his articles:

Nature's Photo Gallery: 40 shots of nature photography 

Hollywood Actresses: Photos of Beautiful Hairstyles
DOGS: Our Beloved Friends Natural Moments

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Jyoti Kothari

Jyoti Kothari is an author and hubber who writes about Gems and Jewelry, India, Economy, Finance, Management, Skills, Job, Employment, Food, Environment, Jainism and on many other topics.
He is proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing centuries old tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.

Holi festival in Murshidabad

 Holi of Murshidabad Shaharwali society was an important and renowned event. Shaharwali society used to play Holi with great enthusiasm in both Azimganj and Jiaganj.

Holi, the festival of color had been enjoyed for a week in Murshidabad. It had been starting on the day of Falguna Shukla Ashtami (Eighth day of bright half in Indian lunar calendar) ending on Chaitra Krishna Pratipada (Ekam, first day of dark half in Indian lunar calendar).

Holi was a part of "Raisi" of Shaharwali society. They used Safron, rose water, Tesu (Herbal color) and other beautiful colors and Abir (Gulal) to play Holi. Pichkari (Piston like instrument to play Holi with liquid color). Pua and Pakodi were the special dishes along with Thandai (a soft drink). large number of people used to have some "Bhang" to enjoy.

"Holi ki sang" and "Holi ka Bhandu" were popular humor creating events of Murshidabad Shaharwali community. People had been enjoying "Holi ki barat" with humor and enjoyment. "Holi ki sail" or feast was also very popular those days.

Nirmal Kumar Singh Nowlakha, a famous Zemindar of Azimganj was very fond of Holi. many stories about him is famous about Holi.

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari

(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Holi: Color Festival of India

Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch organized forum discussion on Holi: Color festival of India on the eve of Holi festival on February 28, 2010.

Gyanendra Singh Shekhawat, Chief speaker, informed many salient features about Holi, the color festival of India. He told that this is the festival which abolishes all barriers among old and young, rich and poor. He told that Holi has provided an outlet to human emotions. It is symbol of victory of good over evils. He illustrated this with the story of Hiranya Kashyap and Prahlad.

Tejkaran Parashar informed that  the King of Jaipur used to go to Dashara Maidan and ignite Holi rubbing stones. The King used to ignite the fire at first and then every body  took the fire to ignite at their own places.

Jyoti Kothari added that Holi is a Shudra festival according to Hindu culture. It gives an outlet to human emotions related to "Tamasik" britti. Raksha bandhan is a Brahman, Dashara is a Kshatriya and Diwali is a Vaishya festival. However, every body enjoys all four festivals. He also told that the full moon day is generally considered as to increase madness. Holi, fall on the full moon day that increases activity of madness.

Moreover, it is the end of spring which is again season of Entertainment, joy and happiness. He also informed about Holi of Bengal and especially of Azimganj, Murshidabad.

Darshan Kothari told that he enjoys Holi very much with his friends. He and his friends enjoy colors.

Ashok Bothra, the presiding Dignitary appeal every one to play Holi peacefully and not to create any nuisance.

The forum discussion was ended with Holi songs and Jokes.

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Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System (ISO 9000) professional.)

Holi: Color Festival of India

 Gulabi Nagar Vichar Manch organised forum discussion about Holi: the color festival of India on the eve of Holi festival on February 28, 2010.

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(Jyoti Kothari, proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents centuries old tradition of excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also a Quality Management System (ISO 9000) professional.)

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Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee proposed Indian budget 2010 today. he has just finished his budget speech. Import duty on gold and platinum is raised to rs. 300 per ten gram from previous Rs. 200.

However, import duty on Rhodium (Used for polishing and coating) is reduced significantly to 2 percent from previous ten percent. This will have positive impact on Jewelry industry which largely use this metal.

Article on Budget India 2010 

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India announced new proposal for Service tax in Budget India 2010. There is no major change in Service tax proposal. Service tax rate will remain same as earlier 12 percent.

However, Pranab Mukherjee did not spell the details of service tax proposal. Revenue from direct taxes will be reduced by 26 thousand crores but revenue from indirect taxes will be enhanced by 46 thousand crores.

Stock market has been responding positively to the union budget. It is up by more than 300 points at the time of writing this post. Ballabh Bhansali has responded this as a tremendous fiscal stability.

Article on Budget India 2010 

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has given two major projects to Murshidabad district in the Union budget 2010. 

One is flood control project for Bhagirathi Padma river which will significantly benefit Murshidabad district along with Nadia.

There is a proposed master plan for Kandi region of Murshidabadf district. Both this projects proposed in Central budget will positively affect economy of Murshidabad.

It is to be noted that Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India is MP from Jangipur, Murshidabad. Azimganj comes in Jangipur Parliamentary constituency.

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Article on Budget India 2010 

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has given two major projects to Murshidabad district in the Union budget 2010. 

One is flood control project for Bhagirathi Padma river which will significantly benefit Murshidabad district along with Nadia.

There is a proposed master plan for Kandi region of Murshidabadf district. Both this projects proposed in Central budget will positively affect economy of Murshidabad.

It is to be noted that Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India is MP from Jangipur, Murshidabad. Azimganj comes in Jangipur Parliamentary constituency.

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Article on Budget India 2010 

With regards,
Jyoti Kothari


(N.B. Jyoti Kothari is proprietor of Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur, representing Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry.
He is a Non-resident Azimganjite.)

Indian Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has been proposing Indian budget 2010 right now in the parliament of India. We are continually updating news about Budget as finance Minister proposing the budget. Mamta Banerjee, Union Railway Minister has already proposed railway budget for year 2010-11.

Read more:

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Article on Budget India 2010 (Coming soon)

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India announced major relief in individual income tax in the central budget proposed today in the parliament of India for year 2010-11.

He hasproposed redemption form "Saral" (Simple form of two pages) for income tax. He has simplified income tax act.

He has proposed nill income tax upto income of 1.60 lakh. Income tax rate will be only 10 percent  between Income of Rs. 1.6o lakh to Rs. 5.00 lakg. Income tax rate of 20 percent will be charged for the income between 5.00 laks and 8.00 lakh.

Article on Budget India 2010 

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

 Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India announced major relief in individual income tax in the central budget proposed today in the parliament of India for year 2010-11.

He hasproposed redemption form "Saral" (Simple form of two pages) for income tax. He has simplified income tax act.

He has proposed nill income tax upto income of 1.60 lakh. Income tax rate will be only 10 percent  between Income of Rs. 1.6o lakh to Rs. 5.00 lakg. Income tax rate of 20 percent will be charged for the income between 5.00 laks and 8.00 lakh.

Article on Budget India 2010 

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)

Budget India 2010

Pranab Mukherjee, Finance Minister of India has been proposing Central Budget of India right now in the Parliament of India.

He has already addressed some very important issues. He has given more emphasys on infrastructure, education, clean energy and social security to workers of unorganized sectors. He has allocated budget of rs. 1000 crore in clean energy sector.

He has announced starting project of Unique ID system.

Total fiscal deficit announced is 5.50 percent. Planned expenditure has enhanced and non planned expenditure reduced.

Article on Budget India 2010 

Major relief in individual Income tax in Indian budget 2010

Service tax proposal in Indian Budget 2010

Import duty on gold and platinum raised in union budget 2010

Budget India 2010

Railway budget 2010 proposed

Salient features of Indian Railway Budget 2010

Pranab Mukherjee has given major benefits to Murshidabad in Indian budget

Thanks,
Jyoti Kothari

(Jyoti Kothari, Proprietor, Vardhaman Gems, Jaipur represents Centuries Old Tradition of Excellence in Gems and Jewelry. He is also ISO 9000 professional)