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Mesmerising autumn season attracts tourists in Kashmir
The mesmerising autumn season has yet again become a major tourist attraction in Kashmir. Tourists from various parts of India visit the...
Indian monuments lit up in Tricolour to mark 76th Independence Day
India held a special celebration for its 75th Independence Day anniversary. Here are some photos of the Indian monuments and heritage...
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...
5 non-veg Rajasthani dishes you must try
Rajasthan is not just a place of royals, forts, lehenga clad women and dal, bati churma. There's more to Rajasthani cuisine, check all that...
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,...
'Purpose of Knowledge Factory is to create new things and explore new frontiers'
Senior journalist, editor and author Madhavan Narayanan on Knowledge Factory 2022, how he would love for learning to become a movement, and...
Telangana CM KCR inaugurates INR 1,800-crore Yadadri Temple
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) inaugurated the ancient hindu Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri...
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...
Kerala labourer uses free railway internet to clear civil service exam
In another example of driving technology and internet to clear a competitive exam, Sreenath K, a Kerala-based coolie, has leveraged online...
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,...
Celebrate 2022 with a unique feast at The Lodhi, New Delhi!
Enjoy an epicurean extravaganza this Christmas and New Year’s at The Lodhi, New Delhi with a specially curated feast.
Archbishop of Canterbury apologises for Jallianwalla Bagh massacre
The Church of England's Archbishop of Canterbury apologised for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre by prostrating himself at the memorial of the...
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.
India turns 350,000 postmen into bankers for doorstep financial services
India’s 350,000 well-trained postmen have turned bankers, offering doorstep financial services to even the last man standing in 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...
Singapore NRI's PBD yatra: great hospitality steeped in Indian tradition
My plan to attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention came by due to my love for travel and seeing new places. The programme of...
Navratri - Durga and Rama: The myths, history and rituals of the nine-day Hindu festival
The nine-day long festival of Navratri (literally meaning nine nights) is one of the most widely celebrated in the Hindu religion....
Along with India, 4 other countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15
August 15 – the day when Indians across the globe celebrate Independence Day. Coincidentally there are five other countries, which...