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Tour of McLeod Ganj, the home of the Dalai Lama.
August 24, 2022
It’s a terrace cafe with a hippie-chic ambience and crowd, where I sit and sup some hot, clear soup. The chilly winds have blown my nose tip cold and lips dry. As I ingest the soup and enjoy the warm trail it is creating down my throat, I lookover the lush green valley of Mcleod […]
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Discovering Indian art through comics and graphic novels
August 22, 2022
Visual storytelling as we know it today stems out of a rich history of vivid storylines and colourful illustrations that were a result of the conscious efforts to induce a comic culture in India. The prime reason being to keep the culture and traditions alive by means of idolising the mythological characters and inducing morals […]
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Art to celebrate 75 years of Indo-Thai Friendship
August 21, 2022
A unique ‘fusion’ art exhibition was inaugurated in New Delhi’s Lalit Kala Akademi on Saturday as over Indian and Thai artists came together to display their creations centred around the theme of Indo-Thai friendship which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2022 as it marks exactly 75 years since the two countries established formal diplomatic […]
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Adventure Tourism in India
August 18, 2022
With the Himalayas running across its northern borders for over 5,000km; a coastline that measures over 7,000 km; numerous large rivers, dense forests and rich wildlife covering over 400,000 sqkm; and deserts that spread over 200,000 sqkm, India is a dream destination for travellers seeking adventure as part of their vacation. There is hardly any […]
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Besides Draupadi Murmu, 5 Tribal Women You Should Know About
August 12, 2022
The recent election of Draupadi Murmu as the first tribal President of India has put the focus on the state of tribal communities, especially the women. Beyond Murmu, there are many tribal women who have been taking up the cause of their community and fighting for not only protecting tribals’ rights, but also help in […]
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Top 5 must-visit tourist destinations in Jharkhand
August 10, 2022
Jharkhand, also referred to as “The Land of Forests’’, is the ideal vacation spot for anyone who enjoys going outdoors and spotting wildlife. The state is blessed with unrivalled beauties like hills, mountains, forests, and waterfalls. Earlier part of southern Bihar, Jharkhand became a state in the year 2000 and has a mixed culture that […]
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Grand Gala by Thailand to mark 75 years of ties with India
August 2, 2022
Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Indian Independence, India and Thailand are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with each other. On this occasion, the Embassy of Thailand organised a high-profile reception in New Delhi yesterday under the theme, The 75th Anniversary: Celebrating Indo-Thai Friendship. Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Minister of State […]
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GI tag for India’s red ant chutney to set tables on fire
July 31, 2022
For centuries, the Red Ant Chutney, a unique delicacy has remained hidden in the dense forests inhabited by numerous tribal communities in Eastern and Central India. Made of red ants and their eggs, it is a paste that is served as a chutney to go as an accompaniment to any meal. It is highly sought-after, […]
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Marking birth centenary of SUCI founder Comrade Shibdas Ghosh
July 30, 2022
August 5 2023 will mark 100 years since the birth of prominent Communist leader of India, Shibdas Ghosh, who was the Founder General Secretary of the Socialist Unity Centre of India – Communist. In order to honour its founder-leader, SUCI (Communist) has organised a year-long centenary celebration. “All revolutionaries throughout the world, who long for […]
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Thomas Cook India & SOTC launches special offers for Durga Pujo Holidays
July 23, 2022
With the ease of travel restrictions in the country and the onset of arrival of Durga Pujo in October, Thomas Cook India, one of the country’s leading Omni channel travel companies, says there is a 25 pc surge in demand for Durga Pujo holidays. Therefore, in order to maximise on this strong potential, Thomas Cook […]
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