Society
From local delicacy to global fame: The journey of...
August 31, 2024
“I recently visited Karnataka, and while I was fascinated by the state’s beautiful landscapes and warm hospitality, what truly captured my heart was the Dharwad Peda. I have tasted pedas from various places across India and even tried ordering them online, but nothing comes...
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Paris Peace Forum invites proposals for AI project...
August 30, 2024
To tackle global challenges facing artificial intelligence, Paris Peace Forum has invited proposals for AI projects for the AI Action Summit, scheduled for February 10-11, 2025, in Paris. This initiative aims to highlight and showcase innovative AI solutions designed to address u...
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Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehr...
August 29, 2024
Domestic airfares have risen by 16 pc for this year’s Diwali-Dussehra holidays, according to Cleartrip, an online travel agency. This increase highlights a notable shift in travel costs due to the significant rise in demand and festive travel trends. In a press statement, Clear...
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75 pc of urban Indians plan festive travel: YouGov
August 28, 2024
Millennials are driving travel trends this festive season, with 80 pc planning trips from September to December, according to YouGov, a global online data and analytics technology group. Overall, three-quarters of urban Indians intend to travel, favouring domestic destinations an...
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Half of countries face severe degradation, say UN ...
August 28, 2024
UN-Water and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), a leading global voice on the environment, report that freshwater systems in half of the world’s countries are experiencing significant degradation. This pressing issue highlights the urgent need for action to address the declin...
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Breaking another taboo, women brokers lead the cha...
August 26, 2024
In the highly competitive real estate market in the capital, Delhi, a new trend is taking shape as more women enter the field as brokers, challenging what has hitherto been a male-dominated industry. These female professionals are redefining real estate with a personal touch, foc...
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Air India to boost frequencies to Kolkata for Durg...
August 22, 2024
In response to the increased demand for travel during the upcoming Durga Puja, Air India, part of Tata Group, has announced the temporary addition of flights to Kolkata from four major Indian cities. In a press statement, Air India says that it has already added a daily flight be...
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47 pc of Mumbai’s bus commuters use city tra...
August 21, 2024
Mumbai, India’s bustling metropolis is experiencing a transformative shift in its public transportation system. Amid chronic traffic congestion and pollution, a growing number of commuters are turning to digital solutions for daily travel, 47 pc of Mumbai’s bus riders now boo...
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From oasis to obscurity: Disappearing lakes of Ben...
August 19, 2024
Though its origins date back to the 16th century, Bengaluru’s importance as a city began from the mid-19th century as an administrative and military centre of the British colonial administration. After the independence, large-scale investments by the government in setting up hi...
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Bus bookings soar 54 pc for I-Day long weekend: Ab...
August 17, 2024
Amidst India’s Independence Day celebrations, AbhiBus has reported a 54 pc year-on-year rise in bus bookings over the long weekend, highlighting the significant uptake by travellers taking advantage of the extended break. In a press statement, AbhiBus says that several leisure ...
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