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Grand! Stunning! Awe-inspiring! Opening Ceremony of the XIX CWG 2010 Delhi

One could almost run out of words to describe the Opening Ceremony of the XIX Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi. Spectators already in a trance following the initial part of the show were left enthralled as the Tree of Knowledge sprang to life. Representing the Bodhi Tree, the brilliantly-lit and colourful display was choreographed by some of India’s most famous exponents of dance. Tabla, Sitar and Mridangam players joined Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi dancers in paying homage to India’s famed Guru-Shishya tradition. Images of Gautama Buddha were projected onto the aerostat which, as the centrepiece, changed colours to reflect the passage of seasons.  A sporting event is always about human fitness and health. And what better way to focus on health than a segment on the ancient Indian philosophy of Yoga? Performers displayed some very complicated asanas to depict the famous Yogic way of life – representing the union of mind, body and sou...

How to Access Bhuvan Bhuvan–3D

 How to Access Bhuvan Bhuvan–3D Log on to www.bhuvan.nrsc.gov.in using any one of the following supported web browsers on Windows Platform. (1) Internet Explorer 6.0 or above, (2) Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1 or above, (3) Netscape 6.0 or above, (4) Google Chrome 6.0 or above, For all those who have accessed bhuvan earlier by installing the Bhuvan plug-in successfully, on the Bhuvan Homepage, just click the ‘ Enter Bhuvan – 3D’ button and you will be taken to the Bhuvan 3D Globe page. For first time users, on clicking the ‘ Enter Bhuvan – 3D ’ button on the Bhuvan homepage, you will be taken to the plug-in download page wherein you will be asked to download the Bhuvan plug-in . After successful download and installation of plug-in, Click Enter Bhuvan-3D link ( placed al the bottom of the plug-in download page) and It will take you to the Bhuvan 3D Globe page. Note For Firefox, Chrome and Netscape browser users While using the Firefox, Chrome and Ne...