General Elections - 2009: The results of the 2009 Lok Sabha Elections will be announced on 16th May '09. As election fever sweeps the country, we bring you all you need to know regarding the 15th General Elections. This month's Spotlight offers you information on political parties, candidates standing for elections and details of affidavits submitted by them. It also lists facts about the nature and process of Lok Sabha elections as well as information about the phases of voting, constituency maps and the final results chart. In addition, details about the State Assembly Elections being held simultaneously in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Orissa have also been provided. With just around a fortnight left for Results Day, catch up with all the specifics as the country decides.

Know India: The Know India Section gives us an insight into the glowing cultural heritage and spiritual mysticism that is India. Some pages of this section have been reworked with the addition of fresh content and figures based on India Book, 2009. These pages are namely; Cinema, Literacy, Public Services, Physical Features, Youth Parliament Competition and Other Parliamentary Matters. Browse through this module for more about the fundamentals that shape this great Nation.

Business: The productivity of a business in a forever changing global corporate space demands currency and preciseness of information. With this in mind, we have updated details and figures in the Current State of the Economy Section to reflect the current economic scenario. Also, the 'Managing a Business' section has been updated with new numbers and information about Warehousing while the 'Legal Aspects' section has been changed to include the latest details about Laws relating to Doing Business Abroad, Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA), Foreign Trade and Competition Protection. Read through these sections to help make your business enterprise more dynamic and growth oriented.

Buddha Purnima : Also known as Buddha Jayanti, this festival has three special significances. It marks the day Lord Buddha was born, his enlightenment and the attainment of Nirvana upon his death. On this day, Buddhists wear white clothes, visit Viharas for worship and donate alms to monks. Caged animals are bought and set free to display care for all living creatures, as preached by Lord Buddha.

Browse through our range of attractive Buddha Purnima e-cards available at India.gov.in and greet your family and associates on this blessed occasion.