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A bibliophile’s travel itinerary
April 11, 2017
Ten libraries to see in India: some are part of a palace, some a protected monument; one of these even served as the residence of India's first Prime Minister. Significant due to their architecture or stories attached to them, a visit to these ten libraries could make for a signi...
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Kolkata’s tryst with plastic eggs
April 3, 2017
A recent incident uncovered ‘artificial, plastic’ eggs in Kolkata, as a housewife from Tiljala area of the city filed a complaint that stirred the civic body and alarmed the citizens. The accused was immediately arrested.
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Coffee’s humble roots in India
March 30, 2017
Famous for its coffee plantations, South India didn't grow the crop naturally. Now a major producer with several hill tracts growing unique flavours of coffee, it is where the story begins... well, not exactly.
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India’s largest capstone discovered in Telan...
March 27, 2017
Archaeologists in Telangana have unearthed some artefacts at an ancient human burial site. The findings could lead to tracing of human habits from prehistoric times.
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Ludhiana opens India’s first aircraft restaurant
March 22, 2017
An Airbus A320 has been converted into a restaurant at the ‘Hawai Adda’ complex on Ferozpur Road in Ludhiana, Punjab.
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Five hidden treasures of India
March 18, 2017
As kids, we came across plenty of treasure hunt stories like 'Aladdin', 'Sinbad the sailor', 'Masquerade' and 'Over Sea', to name a few, and wondered how good it would be if all of it came true. Well, what if treasures are not restricted to just story books?
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Paan: A traditional Indian mouth freshener
March 15, 2017
Consumption of paan after meals is a traditional habit in India that is still followed in many cultures. Credit to its refreshing and medicinal properties, it never went out of fashion. But, the fads that have followed it are exotic, creative and even adventurous.
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Bihar girl writes exams using feet
March 10, 2017
In the North Indian state of Bihar, a teenager is fighting the odds of her physicality and inspiring others by sitting for her final exams and writing them through her feet.
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Frieda Pinto’s food drive at the Oscars
March 8, 2017
Indian actress of Hollywood fame, Frieda Pinto took a food drive in her stride at the Oscars and fed around 800 homeless people by saving and utilising the food from post-event parties.
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India colts get new head coach before U-17 FIFA Wo...
March 2, 2017
India's run in the upcoming under-17 FIFA World Cup will now be helmed by the former Portugal striker and BL Benfica B coach, Luis Norton de Matos.
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