A super short hop from India, Sri Lanka packs a punch: wildlife, rolling tea estates, and stunning coastline, all on a shoestring. Flights out of major Indian hubs frequently drop to around ₹12,000, making an island escape totally doable. You won’t struggle to find budget guesthouses here. Local meals are incredibly affordable. Public buses and…
Spanish proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some proverbs offer advice. Others issue warnings. This Spanish saying does neither. Instead, it creates a scene.“There is no woman who sleeps so deeply that the sound of a guitar won’t bring her to the window.”The image feels almost cinematic. A quiet evening. A guitar somewhere in the…
The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for this year’s Padma Awards will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 23, where President Droupadi Murmu will confer the country’s prestigious civilian honours on 65 distinguished personalities.The ceremony follows the first investiture held last month, during which 66 awardees were honoured. With a total of 131 Padma Awards…
Northeast India is one of the most beautiful and biodiverse regions in Asia. The seven states, namely Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Sikkim, are blessed with lush forests which are noted for being home to over a dozen venomous snake species. The rainforests, bamboo groves, and mountain forests make for perfect…
Going on a safari isn’t just taking another standard vacation. It’s a rare invitation to see wild animals exactly where they belong, exploring untamed and remote stretches of the globe. Nowadays, these adventures also do some conservation. Safari tourism helps safeguard vulnerable species and pumps vital support right back into local communities. No matter what…
A heartwarming video of Alia Bhatt and her daughter Raha Kapoor from Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal‘s daughter Lara’s birthday celebration is winning hearts on social media.Varun and Natasha’s daughter Lara recently turned two, and the intimate birthday bash saw close friends and family members come together to celebrate the special occasion. A video from…
Washington is the evergreen wonderland of the U.S. Set in the Pacific Northwest, the state is noted for its dark forests, snow-capped mountains scenery, coffee, and thriving technology industry. The place is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. Most international tourists know Washington for Seattle which is famous for Pike…
Yatin Karyekar has opened up about how he landed the memorable role of Anand Banerjee, popularly known as Anand Bhai, in Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.. Speaking about the casting process, the actor revealed that he was initially offered a completely different role and even turned it down before convincing filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani to cast him as…
If you say you’re going to do something, just do it. No excuses, no ghosting, no “something came up” for the fifth time in a row. When you follow through on your commitments, even the tiny ones, you’re building trust fast. When your actions are consistently in line with your words, people stop questioning your…
Athletes perform at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India finished on top of the medal table at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships, winning 114 medals, including 102 gold, as the event concluded on Monday in Ahmedabad.Japan placed second with three gold, three silver and five bronze medals. Argentina…