Can I travel with a puppy in Indian Railways?
Yes, you can travel with your puppy in Indian Railways.But, sadly Indian Railways has some unfriendly rules for traveling with dogs. These are the important ones:You can travel with your dog in AC First class only, provided you book the full compartment (two/four berth depending on train) for yourselves.If traveling in any other class, dog can be carried in Luggage Van only.Prepaid fare charged for dog is equal to 30 kg luggage when carried in Luggage Van and equals to 60 kg luggage when carried in first AC passenger compartment.Also, If fellow passengers complain about the dog, it will be moved to Guard Van.Sources:How to Travel With Your Dog in Indian Railways.Travelling with pets in train cheap but complicated - Times of India
Which city is more developed, Bangalore or Chennai?
Let’s compare these Cities on various parameters -GDP per capita -The Chennai metropolitan area doesn't include the nearby industrial zones of Sholinganallur & Siruseri - IT Hub Oragadam & Sriperumbudur - Manufacturing Hub. This is all set to change With the announcement of Chennai Mega Region. After 2018, Actual GDP of Chennai will be 30% more than Bangalore.Quality of Life Index -Source - Quality of Life Index by City 2018Total Road Length in the City -Literacy rate -Sex-Ratio -Cost of Living Index (Lower the better) -Suburban Train Length -Metro Train Length (Chennai Metro +MRTS vs Namma Metro) -IT Exports -Percentage India's automotive exports -Leather Exports -No.of rapes per 1 Lakh Women -Air Quality Index (PM 2.5) -Live Data - http://aqicn.org/map/india/#@g/1...Total Greenhouse gas emission ( in million tons of CO2)Average Broadband Speed -Source - India’s Digital Divide: How Broadband Speed Splits the NationCar Ownership -City Bus Fleet Size -No. of Foreign diplomatic consulates -Source - Consulates in Chennai, India | Consulates in Bangalore, IndiaInternational Passenger Traffic at Airports -Domestic Passenger Traffic at Airports -Cargo Handled by Airports (in tonnes) -Container Traffic (TEUs) -Stock Exchange Turnover -Internet Users -Passenger Traffic at Railway stations -Major Bus Terminus in the City -I’ll leave the inference to you.References -Cost of Living in India., India's 100 Biggest Cities, Chennai Suburban Railway - Wikipedia, Bengaluru Commuter Rail - Wikipedia, http://www.airportsindia.org.in/... , http://www.ipa.nic.in//showimg.c..., , Bangalore still on waitlist for better rail facilities , Richest Cities Of India , Sebastian Mallaby - Detroit's Next Big Threat, Bus operators in Indian Metros - A Comparison, Internet Users In India: Kolkata Beats Bangalore, Mumbai Tops With 16.4M Users, Delhi's transport sector 3 times more polluting than Mumbai's, Bangalore fares poorly in road density - Times of India , Welcome to Greater Chennai Corporation ,
What are the advantages of living and working in Hyderabad compared to other Indian cities?
In 8 months, I've fallen in love with this place.Advantages:The nearly-awesome climate compared to North India.Blazing fast Beam internet. Enough said!Being a girl, you can walk out alone after dark and not be scared.The warmth of people here. The Telugu speaking crowd do not shy from speaking in broken Hindi just to make you comfortable.Cost of living and food here is less compared to other metros.Less traffic during rush hours compared to other metros.A perfect amalgation of the old and the new.I love the food here!If you have a lot of friends in IT sector, you're in luck coz everyone lives in the same 20 km area. Unlike in other cities you don't need to spend hours getting to their house.Disadvantages:Being a vegetarian, you can't relish the amazing Hyderabadi cuisine.No metro rail. :-(Nearly every weekend destination is >12 hours away. So many weekends are spent in the city, compared to your friends in Bangalore.Nightlife is OK compared to Bangalore.Edit: April is upon us and so is the scorching heat. The near-awesome weather is absent from March-May.
Best Commercial Pilot training institute in India?
My dream is to become a Pilot and I want to pursue my CPL training in India.I'm from Kerala so I want a region close to me so that I can come home twice in a week or so.If I'm right in Kerala,there is no CPL training institutes,if anyone know if there is one in Kerala,please give me details and their official website.So my next choice is Bangalore.Can you provide the names of best schools in Bangalore with their official website and the training cost.Well I've checked out Sha-Shib Southern Pilot training centre in Salem but Salem has many disadvantages.Its damn hot in Salem and I've checked their website and there is nothing like AC classrooms,but usually I guess it is and on other hand,I want to live my life without any restrictions,Salem is a small town so I guess its gonna be conservative than Bangalore.I'm from Cochin so I've brought up in a very liberal style.So its a little hard for me to adjust.I'm saying all this coz I've joined a college last year in TN and have to quit it.I don't wanna happen that again.What I want is a good institution with Govt.recognition and with some hot chicks and pretty liberal(ie,Using my laptop,internet,Mobile,having a fun ride etc)...So which one would you prefer for me guys?Anyone with experience?
How much liquor can I carry when traveling from Goa to Pune?
Officially now they have stopped allowing carrying liquor with the permit provided by the shop keepers in Goa. They harass you in Karnataka and Maharashtra border in bus. Train it depends on luck as mostly there is no much checking in the train. Flights no problem. If you are going by bus then you may end up bribing them at the check posts as they make you to wait and the bus drivers gets irritated so you may end up paying higher bribes.Flight no problem but you should not carry in your hand baggage as they will remove it in security check and then you lost it.Try taking a ticket in train which should solve your problem.
Is the macaw bird legal in India?
I totally agree with you huda...I Recently confirmed it from PETA INDIA..They said there is no as such specific law on exotic bird...It should not be wild caught..It should be handbred & owner should take proper care of tge bird with proper caging space ...My BG Macaw is 6 month old & is like a flying dog...intellegent playful loyal ,loves to get cuddled...I am greatful & proud owner of my bird RIO...
What are some of the metro train disadvantages?
Metro railway is the best solution for the traffic problems of metro cities[1] or Million-plus urban agglomerations (i.e. towns/Municipal corporations with population more than 10 Lac.). But for any infrastructure project, there are advantages as well as disadvantages. Metro railway has several disadvantages.1. High initial cost:structures like these cost a lot more (Line 1 (Mumbai Metro) - 11.2 km - Project cost: ₹4,321 crore)than mega projects like these (Eastern Freeway (Mumbai) - 16.5 km - Project cost: ₹1,436 crore)2. Blockage to the skylineRoad, residential areas or any other locality underneath metro line and metro stations are shadowed3. Road blockages during construction periodEven if metro goes underground, it needs a lot of space on road for construction4. Environmental Impactprojects like metro many a times, need cutting of trees and hillsThis is generally justified by calculating the future reduction in carbon emission due to the metro.5. Electricity consumption:Even if metro is a green technology (carbon free), it requires huge amount of electricity to run (Overhead wires). In a country like India, where majority of electricity is generated through thermal power, it doesn’t add up as Eco-friendly.6. High fares:Due to high initial cost, separate right of way, perks in travel time etc. metro railway has fares 2 to 3 times that of Subsidized bus fares.7. Time for construction:Metro projects take at least 4 to 5 years to complete from the planning stage to actual operation and the construction further worsens the traffic condition in this duration.For small towns, quicker solutions such as BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) are more efficient than Metro in short term.I hope this answers your question.Thank you.Footnotes[1] List of metropolitan areas in India - Wikipedia
Where can I buy exotic pets in India legally?
Satyabrata Dash, your answer was totally wrong- geckos are very much banned in all parts of India. And iguanas … please, do some research work before informing people.They are certainly banned in India.I have live in Kolkata, India for 5 years and I know what exactly are legal( as I am an animal activist and law enforcer).BIRDS: Budgies, love birds, palm cockatoos, cockatiels, finches, African grey parrots and macaws are some of the common legal birds in India. African grey parrots,macaws,love birds and palm cockatoos being the exotic ones.TURTLES:Though all native species are banned but a few like the red eared slider and the green sliders are legal.ANIMALS: The common ones are pig , ponies,asses,dogs,cats,cows,goat and sheep while the exotic ones being zebras, elephant,cotton top tamarin monkey and some selective ones.I hope this article was helpfull for you. This was Stacie Pennyworth( fromAmerica)in India>If you have any querries please ask them on my facebook page.
Where is the best place a couple can kiss if they are in India?
Osho Ashram, Pune. It is actually promoted there. They have built up a whole garden with places just for the purpose and more.And you don't need to worry for more, you are tested for HIV too, before you enter the ashram premises. Have yet to come across another such place in India.Edit #2: One clarification, HIV tests are not needed for the garden. They are required to spend days at the ashram.Reason for this is Osho's philosophy. He allowed his disciples to be engaged in free-will sexuality, move beyond it and practice prayer. He believed, one can not be completed devoted until one has worldly desires holding mind back.P.S. : I may not be the best person to explain it as I am not a follower. And it could hurt some sentiments. You could look up reasons for Osho's reputation as sex-guru in India and Rolls Royce guru in US.Edit: This is my story and this is how I know this.I went there with my parents. The lady at the counter told me to take HIV tests, for Rs 1250 each. It would allow us 1 day of entry to ashram with some meditation classes. But we just wanted to look around due to shortage of time. So guard there told us, that there are two osho gardens at the back side which open for general public for 2 hours, 4:30 to 6:30 in the evening. I, with my parents went to that garden to have a look. It was a beautiful garden, more like jungle with long bamboo trees. As we went deep in the garden, in every possible corner, there were couples kissing, fondling and more. Not that the sight is new to me, but I was with my dad and mom, for God's sake. My mom looked at me and my father and said "lets not disturb these love birds, this is not the place for us" and we immediately left. :PMy mother in Osho garden:This would be me:And my parents: