Know Your India

Know your awards: Indian civilian honours

Know your awards: India is one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The history of the nation reflects the rich culture and heritage of...

Eid Al Adha celebrated across India

Devotees gathered across India to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, also known as Bakra Eid, Bakrid, Eid al-Adha, Eid Qurban, or Qurban Bayaram.

Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security after two-year hiatus

After a gap of two years, the Amarnath Yatra began amid tight security arrangements from Pahalgam, Kashmir.

Five most popular panoramas in India

New research using travel platform TripAdvisor's data has revealed the most popular views and scenic locations in India and around the...

Strawberry, first fruit crop of the season in Kashmir

After the six months of harsh winter in Kashmir, strawberries are the fruits first harvested. Tourists from different parts of the world...

Kashmir's golden mustard flowers a feast for the eyes

NRI News: The natural beauty of yellow mustard crop has turned the whole Kashmir valley golden. Here are the glimpses of Kashmir valley...

Ram Navami is celebrated across India to mark birth of Lord Rama

News: The Indian festival of Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharath and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya, India.

In Pics: Jama Masjid illuminated on the eve of the holy month of Ramadan

Jama Masjid, one of the largest and oldest mosques in India, has been illuminated on the eve of Ramadan. The moon was sighted on April 2,...

Rajasthan Diwas 2022: Get connected with the Indian land of royals

To honour the rich legacy of Rajasthan Diwas, various activities and cultural programmes takes place to mark the auspicious day.

How is Holi celebrated in different states of India?

India is the land of festivals, and Holi is considered the second biggest Hindu festival after Diwali. Let’s take a look at some of the...

Pongal: Ancient harvest festival to thank God for bounties of life

Pongal is one of the fascinating festivals celebrated with great enthusiasm in India and other parts of the world among people belonging to...

In Pics: Shimla clad in white after a snowy first weekend of 2022

The tourist destination of Shimla welcomed the first snowfall of 2022. Enjoy the views of snowclad parts of Shimla city, including Jakhoo,...

Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated across the world

Glimpses of celebrations from across the globe marking the Indian festival of lights, Diwali.

In Pics: Durga Puja, Navratri celebrations across the world

Across the world the Indian community is coming together to celebrate and rejoice in the festivities that lead up to Dussehra and Diwali.

Kerala Tourism’s Facebook page becomes most liked in South Asia

Kerala Tourism’s Facebook page has emerged as the most followed tourism page in South Asia with 3.48 million followers.

Foreign Ministry holds logo design contest for expats, prize is a trip to India

Indian consulates across the world announced a chance for Indian expats to win a 25-day trip to India.

More people travelled ticketless in Indian trains last year than population of Singapore: RTI query

There was good news as well as bad news from the Indian Railways, whose modernisation push in recent years has seen an increase in...

India in numbers: More opportunities through jobs and scholarships

Statistics gathered from various sources, describing India in numbers.

India in Numbers: Rise in the super-rich, tiger population growing

Below are statistics gathered from various sources, describing India in numbers. The number of super-rich Indians has gone up in the past...

India in numbers: Fast-growing cities, big workforce but lots of stress

Below are statistics from a wide variety of sources that describes India in numbers. It has one of the largest workforces in the world, the...

Ahmedabad’s kite museum: Paperbirds take you on Cloud 9

Ahmedabad, the largest city in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat, boasts 30-odd museums but the stunning Kite Museum in...

Historical treasures of India in Bihar: Bodh Gaya, Nalanda, Pawapuri

The Mahabodhi Temple Complex or Bodh Gaya, in India’s Bihar state - which is also known as the place where Gautam Buddha attained...

Everything NRIs need to know to book train tickets online in India

Now, NRIs can purchase train tickets in India from USA or around the world by registering themselves on the IRCTC. All that a user needs is...

All you need to know about Indian Railways foreign tourist ticket quota

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has offered the option of a foreign tourist quota while booking train tickets on its...

Five breathtaking Himalayan summer trekking destinations in India

Gone are the days when people used to like luxurious holidays. it is now the age of nature lovers and expeditions. Here are some choice...