Eastern India
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, Jharkh...
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Secret behind traditional bride price of INR 12 in Santhal wedding
August 8, 2022
A traditional Santhal marriage, known as ‘Hor Bapla’ in Santhali, is one of the most complex, social and religious ceremonies of the Santhals living in a vast territory in eastern India and even Nepal and Bangladesh. The Santhali wedding season begins in the month of Falgun (...
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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. ...
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Homestays in Coonoor
October 31, 2017
A homestay can be quite a rewarding experience – a fun, immersive way to travel and experience places such as Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain range in southern India. Authenticity of a travel experience that can bring the taste of life as a local is indeed very special alon...
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Centuries-old temples unearthed in West Bengal
October 27, 2017
Less than 130 kilometres from Kolkata, in an area at East Burdwan's Bhuri village, two temples emerged while local workers were digging. The initial inspection and predictions tell that the temples could be centuries old.
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Global Panorama Showcase in Kolkata focuses on tourism in eastern India
July 29, 2016
The Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) concluded in Kolkata after three days of unique business meetings, knowledge sharing and networking among travel trade professionals of the eastern India.
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Puttingal Temple tragedy
April 11, 2016
India on Sunday woke up to the heartbreaking news of the horrific fire tragedy in at Puttingal Temple, Paravur in Kerala, Gods’ own country in Southern India, that left over a hundred dead and several others injured. A majority of these 100 spectators were blown to bits due to ...
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