Thousands of years old Warli paintings can be seen at Bhimbetka rock shelters in MP
The history of Warli painting dates back thousands of years. This rich artistic heritage seems to have begun as early as 10,000 BC. Echoes of the Warli’s distinctive style of mural painting can be found at the Bhimbetka rock shelters
What did US Vice President Vance say about the Taj Mahal?
US Vice President JD Vance said during his visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra that I have been to many places in the world, but this is the most beautiful structure I have ever seen. Vice President Vance’s son
PM strongly condemns terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. He said, “Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice. They will not be spared! Their nefarious agenda will never succeed. Our
Why is the small town of Rajasthan ‘Mandawa’ called the Open Art Gallery?
Due to its beautiful frescoes and havelis, Mandawa is called the “Open Art Gallery” or “The Painted City of Shekhawati”. To see these, it is best to go on a walking tour as most of these havelis are located in
India and China close to a major travel breakthrough
The governments of India and China are initiating talks to restore direct flights suspended since 2020 between key cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Shanghai and Guangzhou. This significant move sends a hopeful signal aimed at reviving bilateral ties,
Do you Know about Landour, the hidden paradise in Uttarakhand
A small cantonment town located in the mountains of Uttarakhand, Landour still retains its old-world charm. This small town is so beautiful that it seems as if nature has left no stone unturned in giving it all the beauty. Landour
Hard to book a table at Hong Kong’s Indian restaurant ‘Chaat’
The Hong Kong-based Chaat restaurant serves up a great sample of India’s street snack culture in a sophisticated setting with sweeping skyline views. Chaat is the Hindi word for chatna or to eat a snack chat . The restaurant invites
Dholpur is a hidden gem for history lovers
Situated along the serene Chambal River, Dholpur is a hidden gem in the heart of Rajasthan, India. Living in the shadow of its more famous neighbours like Jaipur and Agra, Dholpur boasts a rich history, architectural marvels and natural beauty.
Film screening in India started at Watson Hotel, Mumbai
On 7 July 1896, the Lumiere Brothers of France screened six films at Watson Hotel, Bombay, marking the birth of Indian cinema. The Lumiere brothers were French cinematographers who came to India to screen their films after proving their cinematic
Karaikal is untouched by tourists and French flavor still persists
“Karai” means lime mix and “Kal” means ‘canal’, thereby the name may mean a canal built of lime mix. The imperial Gazetteer gives it the meaning ‘fish pass’. The town is also known as Karaigiri in Sanskrit. Karaikal was a
