Tuesday 30 December 2014

Interesting fact about India:

Interesting facts about India:

There is a village called “Snapdeal Nagar” in Uttar Pradesh. Shiv Nagar in Uttar Pradesh changed its name to Snapdeal Nagar, because the e-commerce company installed 15 handpumps in the village.
In order to misguide any enemy bombers during the World War 2, the great historical monument was disguised to make it look like a stockpile of bamboo.
India’s first rocket was brought on a cycle, and satellite on a bullock cart (APPLE Satellite 1981).
The Lifeline Express is the world’s first hospital on train. It was started on 16th July, 1991, the train reaches the most rural parts of India and offers medical help.
The healthy supplement Chyamanprash is known to be the oldest brand in the world. It was originated since the Vedic period, it has been in continuous demand till date.
India’s road network totals to 4.7 million kilometres. The interesting fact is that India’s road network is long enough to loop around the earth over 117 times.

Source: http://www.indiatimes.com