Tourism
- Jan- 2022 -17 January
Freezing cold to grip North West India
Various parts of Northwest India continue to experience extreme cold climate which can escalate to severe cold from Monday. From…
Read More » - 8 January
Tourists freeze to death in their cars after heavy snowfall
Several people, including 9 children, froze to death in vehicles in Pakistan’s hill station Murree on Saturday after unprecedented snowfall…
Read More » - 8 January
Siblings fly to India to track down vendor who gave them ‘free peanuts’ 12 years ago!
Kindness and empathy are traits that define us as human beings. Fortunately, there is still some hope left for humanity…
Read More » - 8 January
The US market opens up to Indian mangoes and pomegranates!
Indian mangoes and pomegranates will gain market access to the U.S. in a move that will boost the export of…
Read More » - 6 January
125 passengers on a charter flight tested positive for COVID-19
More than 100 passengers traveling from Italy to India tested positive for the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on arrival on Thursday (January…
Read More » - 3 January
Saudi Arabia launches direct flights to India under travel bubble agreement, details here
Regular international flights to India remain suspended to prevent Omicron from spreading. From January 1, 2022, however, a select group…
Read More » - 2 January
Nuts shouldn’t be consumed with water after eating: A myth or fact?
Indian winters are synonymous with the sight of roadside vendors selling roasted moongfali or peanuts. This crunchy nut is packed…
Read More » - Dec- 2021 -25 December
Santa Claus, where are you right now? Track his location here…
It’s finally that time of year when the fun begins. Festive vibes have already begun to take hold as winter…
Read More » - 25 December
Mammootty to inaugurate 4-day Beypore water fest tomorrow
Kozhikode: Malayalam superstar Mammootty will inaugurate a four-day Beypore Water Fest as part of the government’s efforts to tap…
Read More » - 24 December
Ancient migration shaped Britain’s demography 2000 years ago: Report
A new study suggests that the Bronze Age immigration into southern Britain contributed to half the genetic ancestry of places…
Read More » - 24 December
Canada to offer PR status to 4 lakh immigrants: Indians get more chance!
Nearly 4 lakh people will be receiving PR status in Canada in 2021, breaking the previous immigration record. Permanent Residency…
Read More » - 22 December
X-mas bells ringing early! 125 year old Church reopens after 30 years in Srinagar
Srinagar: Ahead of Christmas, Saint Lukes Church, one of the oldest churches in Kashmir came alive after 30 years,…
Read More » - 22 December
In a remote British territory, the ‘King’ and pub landlord are seeking employment!
Want to become the landlord of a whole island? Like a real king of this island. There is an opportunity to become…
Read More » - 20 December
Changing a road’s name: history, process, and growing demand
Ashok Singhal, a leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), has been formally honored with the renaming of the Ghatiya…
Read More » - 19 December
India’s ties with the Maldives are accurate but false, government clarifies!
In a statement released on Sunday, the government of Maldives noted that ‘misguided and unsubstantiated’ reports had surfaced about bilateral…
Read More » - 18 December
Two cultures in one sip! Doja, the first Indo-Japanese gin in the world, launches in Goa
The world’s first Indo-Japanese gin, Doja, features yuzu lemons, sansho peppers, cedar leaves, cardamom, coriander, and other botanicals native to…
Read More » - 17 December
The Berlin metro sells edible hemp tickets to ‘calm’ travellers!!!
The Berlin metro system has devised a curious idea to ease commuters’ stress. Edible tickets infused with hemp oil have…
Read More » - 16 December
Saudi Arabia lifts age limit of 50 for Umrah; Admits pilgrims aged 12 and above
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced on December 15 that foreign pilgrims aged 12 and above will be allowed into…
Read More » - 13 December
Kashi Dham inauguration: PM Modi takes holy dip in River Ganga; Offers prayers at Vishwanath Temple
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a holy dip in the River Ganga in Varanasi, on Monday. He also…
Read More » - 2 December
Mirage fighter plane tyre stolen near airbase: FIR filed
Unidentified miscreants stole a tyre of a Mirage fighter jet from a truck that was carrying military goods en route…
Read More » - Nov- 2021 -30 November
People pay for ‘bus rides to nowhere’ so they can nap for five hours!
Would you spend $51 on a bus ride to nowhere? The answer is yes for some tired people in Hong…
Read More » - 30 November
Famous Hornbill Festival of Nagaland to kick start tomorrow
Kohima: The Nagaland government announced on Tuesday that the famed Hornbill Festival will begin on Wednesday, strictly adhering to…
Read More » - 30 November
The people of this village slept in Pakistan, but woke up in India!
Haji Shamsher Ali, 86, has not been able to cross the Shyok river in 50 years, despite the distance being…
Read More » - 28 November
Singapore Airlines to resume passenger flights from Kochi on Nov 30
Kochi: Singapore Airlines announced on Sunday that passenger flights wil be resumed from Kochi, starting from November 30. The…
Read More » - 28 November
Monkey Festival resumed after two years in Thailand
Lopburi: The famous Monkey Festival resumed following a two year hiatus caused by the pandemic in Lopburi in central…
Read More » - 27 November
Railway Minister flags off Rampath Yatra train to Ayodhya from Pune
Pune: Union Minister for Railways, Raosaheb Danve on Saturday flagged off the Rampath Yatra special train, connecting Maharashtra’s Pune…
Read More » - 24 November
MP’s tweet on pilgrims ‘littering as inhuman: Ladakh imposes Rs 500 as fine
Ladakh: The Ladakh administration has decided to impose fines on pilgrims visiting the Union Territory for Sindhu Pushkaram, a…
Read More » - 24 November
Sunburn festival will not be held this year: Goa CM
Panaji: Popular electronic dance music (EDM) Sunburn festival, one of the highlights of Goa’s year-end tourism itinerary, will not…
Read More » - 23 November
Red crabs in mass migration block roads on Australia’s Christmas Island
Christmas Island’s wet season has started, which means one thing: Millions of bright red crabs are on the move once…
Read More » - 23 November
Railways take back saffron dress code on Ramayan Express after strong protests!
Indian Railways has decided to abide by the saffron dress code for staff onboard the Ramayan Express despite strong protests…
Read More » - 20 November
Indian food museum opens in Thanjavur; A look at food museums around the globe
India’s Minister for Commerce, Industry, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, inaugurated the country’s first food museum and announced plans…
Read More » - 20 November
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc island welcomes 1st tourists after nearly 2 years
On Saturday, 200 vaccinated Western tourists landed on Vietnam’s beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc, the first wave of visitors in…
Read More » - 19 November
Check out Rail’s new ‘Pod’ retiring rooms for travellers
The ticketing, catering, and tourism arm of the Indian Railways, IRCTC, has introduced a new service by introducing Retiring Rooms…
Read More » - 18 November
Left-side traffic is still enforced in some countries: Why?
Most countries around the world follow the same set of traffic rules to ensure smooth vehicular movement. Do you know…
Read More » - 17 November
Attention, rail passengers! Important announcement from Indian Railways on Ticket Bookings
There’s an important announcement for rail passengers from Indian Railways. In order to re-establish normal passenger services, the Railways Passenger…
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