The 2008 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, is a major international multi - sport event which is being held in Beijing, People's Republic of China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 10,500 athletes are expected to compete in 302 events in 28 sports. The Olympic slogan, One World, One Dream, calls upon the world to unite in the Olympic spirit.
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Except for the winning of individual Gold medal by Abhinav Bindra in the ten meter Air Rifle event, the Indian contingent of 55 athletes have drawn almost a blank in the Olympics. I would like to bring to your attention one noteworthy achievement of India, which no other country can boast of, it is noteworthy because it is not a national one or government sponsored one.
A remote town Karimnagar in Andhra Pradesh has risen to the heights of fame by exporting thousands of tons of granite to Beijing.This blue stained grey granite is a rare form in rectangular blocks of more than a cubic meter in sizes. The rough blocks are sliced, refined and polished to suit and fit their requirements. The cost is Rupees 11,000 ( $275 approx) per ton.
Only recently Karimnagar was connected by rail. The granite was transported from this town all the way to the Vizag port and shipped to Beijing.
The city of Hyderabad founded in the sixteenth century is famous for its prestigeous historical monuments. The Charminar, the Golconda Fort and Kutub Shahi Tomb attract tourists from all over the world. We are proud of the splendour of these famous structures.
When I see the infrastructure and facilities in this country, I yearn for development of such facilities in India also.
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