The present look has both aesthetic look and utilitarian and user friendly. A commendable act.

I agree it looks neat although I wonder why choose a picture of Niagara falls when it is an Indian site ???

Are they Niagara falls ? Perhaps  the Administrator thought more about Visual impact.

usha manohar wrote:

I agree it looks neat although I wonder why choose a picture of Niagara falls when it is an Indian site ???

Maverick probably thought that the Niagara falls would add a universal appeal since the Indians are spread far and wide all over the world. The panorama does lend a freshness to the page although I would not mind seeing a more Indian panorama here.

Let it be any Visual. But the prime importance is visual impact Of course an Indian visual which are abundantly available could have been used. On the whole I'm satisfied with the new look mainly everywhere Blue and green are used which are soothing to the eye.

The new look is old wine in new bottle and looks much better.

The new look is a refreshing change from the earlier one with additional attraction of ease of Navigation.

Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:

usha manohar wrote:

I agree it looks neat although I wonder why choose a picture of Niagara falls when it is an Indian site ???

Maverick probably thought that the Niagara falls would add a universal appeal since the Indians are spread far and wide all over the world. The panorama does lend a freshness to the page although I would not mind seeing a more Indian panorama here.

Same here, we have such an abundance of natural beauty in India and it would be nice to see it being displayed here..

How I wish a paid photo uploading (self taken) section (like articles) was allowed to members of this site. That will help members to watch/understand the beauty of all parts of this beautiful country. 

I had suggested it and you said there are copyright issues. It is worth considering with an undertaking. May be considered. I support your suggestion.