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Best Trekking destinations near Pune.

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  Some people just love to indulge in challenging activities like trekking as it is the perfect way to get closer to nature with adventurous activities. Monsoons are the preferred season for trekking when the weather is Superb and the landscape looks more attractive with the presence of mountains, hills, meadows, and dense forests. Pune has several numbers of trekking destinations where easy as well as difficult trekking spots are found. There, you can enjoy the stunning views of the surroundings. Check out the below  places to trek near Pune  to spend a perfect weekend. 1.) Rajmachi Fort Trek. A fort adjoining a historic trade route, Rajmachi (2,710ft) is one of the most exciting and enduring trekking trails around Pune. An 18km trail one way is nothing short of adventure with ancient Buddhist caves, waterfalls, lush greenery, temples, fort ruins that make this place a sought-after trekking destination. This place is one of the best forts ne...
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  BEST DECADES IN THE HISTORY OF MUSIC INDUSTRY From the swinging 60s to punk, acid house to Britpop, everyone has a favourite era in music. Some years were better than others. But they all contained something special. Perhaps it began with The Beatles' ground-breaking sonic experimentation in 1968, or with Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson's mid-80s purple patch, in which they drove each other to ever-greater heights. Looking back on the greatest albums, performances, influential moments and singles in history is like taking a stroll through a yearbook.     The 1960s The 1960s witnessed not just the first man on the moon, but also a succession of musical waves that urged musicians to examine the world's ways. Psychedelic rock, sweet soul, progressive folk, and other genres arose from this inquisitiveness. In an exciting decade, the cultural collision of old and new beliefs generated a music environment that influenced several genres that we appreciate today...
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Music can be a communal activity as well as a very spiritual experience. Ancient Indians were profoundly moved by the spiritual influence of music, and Indian classical music arose as a result. Classical music demands unwavering passion and a lifetime commitment for those who take it seriously. However, the beauty of music is that you may take it as seriously or as lightly as you like. Whatever level of engagement you have, it is a gratifying experience. Melody, rhythm, and harmony are the three essential components of most music. Indian classical music is a solitary activity that focuses mostly on melodic development due to its meditative, spiritual aspect. Rhythm is also vital in performance, providing texture, and a feeling of purpose to the song. Harmony in Indian classical music is mostly achieved by the tanpura playing the tonic (sa) and a set pattern of the fifth (pa) or fourth (ma) in the background, similar to an arpeggiated chord. Traditional Indian music does not have ha...

Western Classical Music and its Principal Eras

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Western classical music and its principal eras Music has come a long way with different regions ascertaining their methods, theories and of course, the instruments. The history of classical music really started in the late Middle Ages. Derived from Latin, “Classical Music” meant First class or artistry of the highest order. It spans 800 years and incorporates a varied range of musical styles. All through the history of Western classical music, there have been two strands of evolution that have evolved concurrently, generally distinctive from one another — Church music and Secular music. For example, Gregorian Chants, Carols, Masses, and Requiems are examples of Church music, whilst sonatas, concertos, symphonies, and opera are elements of secular music. Both religious and secular music influenced one another as they evolved and tailored to man's ideological development throughout history. Classical music up till now can roughly be divided into 6 main eras namely - Medieval,...

Premier League Legends

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  The English Premier League is the most exciting, most entertaining and most iconic footballing competition in the world. Since the league's reincarnation as the Premier League, we've seen some incredibly talented footballers grace the turf of our football stadiums. Currently EPL is the number 1 league in Europe. A very important aspect to make a league interesting is the players playing it and EPL has always seen many gifted footballers throughout its history. Some of these Football legends are mentioned below: 1.) Ryan Giggs Ryan Giggs has been simply incredible. It's difficult to find anyone who has been revered as heavily as the Welshman and deservedly so — he has been a loyal servant to Manchester United with the silverware to show for it. There are few other men so decorated in their respective careers. Giggs has an astonishing 12 Premier League titles, eight Community Shields, four FA Cups, four League Cups and two UEFA Champions League trophies under his belt. He...

Union Budget of India Key highlights.

  Unio n Budget of India Key highlights.   The Budget 2022 focused on ‘digital and technology’ and sectors like infrastructure, health, education and provision of e-services to the masses. This Union Budget laid a foundation and blueprint of the economy over ‘Amrit Kal’ of the next 25 years – from India at 75 to India at 100.  India posted a 9.2% GDP growth, the highest among all economies. We are amid the Omicron wave, the speed of our vaccination campaign has helped dramatically. The FM stated that ‘Sabka Prayaas’ will continue with strong growth. Budget 2022 has provided a sharp increase in public investment and capital expenditure provision. Strategic transfer of ownership of Air India has been completed. Aside from that, the announcement of a digital rupee was another big news item in a budget that saw no major populist giveaways. Here follows a sector-wise detailed reading of the various measures Finance Minister Sitharaman announced.   Expendit...