The Philippines is enthusiastically inviting Indian travelers, simplifying the process of discovering its unspoiled beaches, lively cities, and stunning islands. In a recent statement, the Philippine government announced that Indian nationals can now enter the country without a visa for a duration of up to 14 days. This initiative is designed to encourage a greater…
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In a unique initiative to promote sustainable tourism, the Indian Army has opened an eco-friendly tent homestay in Garbyang, a remote village in the Garhwal Himalayas. The project aims to provide tourists with an immersive mountain experience while supporting the local community and protecting the environment. Touring the Himalayas Responsibly The tent homestay is designed…
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Indian Army Opens Eco Tent Homestay in Garbyang to Promote Sustainable Tourism Read More »
A recent wave of social media posts has claimed that Mount Everest, the world’s tallest peak, can be seen from parts of Bihar. The claim has captured the imagination of many residents, but experts insist it is simply not possible. Mount Everest, rising to 8,848 meters (29,029 feet), lies on the border of Nepal and…
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Mount Everest Not Visible from Bihar, Experts Say Read More »
For decades, the names Doka-La and Cho-La have echoed in India’s military history—remote, windswept passes high in the Himalayas where courage met cold and silence. Now, these once-restricted frontiers of Sikkim are opening their gates, not to armies, but to travellers. Beginning October 1, 2025, Indian citizens can visit the high-altitude border routes of Doka-La…
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India Opens Historic Border Passes of Doka-La and Cho-La to Civilians Read More »
Bihar has added two new entries to the global map of ecologically significant wetlands. Gokul Jalashay in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran have been officially declared as Ramsar sites, bringing the state’s tally to five and taking India’s total count of such protected wetlands to 93 — the highest in Asia. Gokul Jalashay:…
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Bihar Gets Two New Ramsar Sites: Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel Recognised Read More »
In the stark silence of Spiti Valley, where the wind cuts sharp and the mountains wear their snow like armour, India has just gained a new feather in its conservation cap. The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been admitted into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves — the first cold desert from…
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Nature’s Spotlight: India’s Cold Desert and Wetlands Join UNESCO & Ramsar Read More »
Marking 40 years of themed celebrations, a new project brings together two of the city’s most enduring icons—the yellow Ambassador cab and its grandest festival. Kolkata has always been a city of symbols. Some fade away, some reinvent themselves, but all remain stitched into its memory. Few embody that spirit as strongly as the yellow…
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Cholte Cholte 40: When Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis Meet Durga Puja Read More »
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: India’s only active volcano, Barren Island, has erupted twice in recent days, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirmed. The eruptions were minor, producing smoke plumes and small lava flows, and posed no danger to nearby inhabited islands. Barren Island – home of India’s only active volcano Barren Island,…
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India’s Only Active Volcano Erupts: Barren Island Sees Two Minor Eruptions Read More »
Chandigarh: Chandigarh’s beloved Sukhna Wetland is moving closer to gaining Ramsar status, a prestigious recognition under the international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. If granted, it would be the city’s first site to receive this honor. Stretching over three square kilometers at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, Sukhna Wetland has…
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Sukhna Wetland Set to Become Chandigarh’s First Ramsar Site Read More »
Mumbai: Families, children, and nature lovers have something to look forward to—Mumbai’s iconic ‘Van Rani’ toy train is all set to hit the tracks again at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) by the end of this month. The train, a favorite weekend getaway for city residents, has been out of service for four years after…
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