The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
You’ll generally find three main pathways into the region, with each offering a noticeably different mix of comfort, time commitment, and physical strain. Via Nepal: The Most Popular Route The vast majority of international visitors opt to slip into Tibet via Nepal. The Overland Route: This classic journey kicks off in Kathmandu. From there, you…
Connaught Place (Image Credit: Canva) There are places that serve a city, and then there are places that define it. In Delhi, Connaught Place which is popularly known as CP, belongs firmly to the latter category.At first glance, it is a bustling commercial hub filled with shoppers, café lovers, tourists, office-goes, and street performers. But…
The spine-bellied sea snake, also known as the short sea snake, is among the most common sea snakes which is mostly caught accidentally in fishing nets across the Indian Ocean. It has a relatively short, thick body with dark bands. Its venom is quite powerful, enough to immobilise fish rapidly. Where to spot it in…
There’s a good chance you’ve known what a zebra looks like since childhood. Black-and-white stripes. Lives in Africa. Looks a bit like a horse. And that’s where most people’s knowledge ends. Maybe that’s because zebras have always lived in the shadow of flashier animals. Lions are the kings of the jungle, elephants are the gentle…
“Love is evil, you might even fall for a goat.” Russian love proverb “Lyubov’ – zla, polyubish’ i kozla”Translation: “Love is evil, you might even fall for a goat.”Meaning: Love is blind.This Russian love proverb is witty and very human. It sounds like a playful warning: love is a tricky thing that can make you…
Gone are the days when people used to rely on verbal promises. The trend has almost disappeared even from the small towns of India. Property experts highly recommend getting a detailed written rental agreement which has all the information including rent, lock-in period, maintenance responsibilities, security deposit, notice period, and renewal terms, among others. Source…
Half the fun of the Hiran Minar is that nobody quite knows what it was for. If you ask the locals, the going legend is that it was built over the grave of Akbar’s absolute favourite elephant. Some of the old tales even reckon this particular elephant helped giving out imperial justice. During Emperor Akbar’s…
Most people who arrive in Mumbai come hoping the city will become their future. That is what makes a young woman’s story from Uttar Pradesh stand out.For 23-year-old Khushboo, Mumbai was never the final destination.The city is where she works. It is where she spends her days delivering food orders as a Swiggy delivery partner….
Fathers may not always express their emotions openly, but their love often shows through actions. They are the silent supporters who cheer us on, teach us important life lessons, and stand by us during difficult times. Father’s Day is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing and celebrating these contributions. Every year, millions of people across…