How did a fountain of water burst out from the desert of Jaisalmer?
While digging a borewell in Mohangarh village of Jaisalmer, everyone was surprised when a fountain of water burst out in the middle of the sand. The flow of water was so fast that in a short time the field took
Jaspal Singh gets $1 million reward for selling lottery winning ticket in California
The Sunshine Food and Gas store at the gas station in Cottonwood, California, sold the $1.22 billion Mega Millions jackpot winning ticket. The shop is owned by Indian-origin Jaspal Singh’s family. In compliance with California lottery rules, Jaspal Singh’s family
Siddharth came to Germany as a student, now he can become a German MP
Indian-origin Siddharth Mudgal of Jaipur is also in the race for the German parliamentary elections to be held on February 23, 2025. He is the first person of Indian origin to contest for the post of Member of Parliament on
Lucknow’s Mauli Mehrotra’s Foundation is giving new life to street dogs
The Kind hourr Foundation, led by artist and animal welfare champion Mauli Mehrotra, helps street dogs. ‘The Kind Hour Foundation’, founded by Mauli Mehrotra, an animal welfare champion and visual artist from Lucknow, started as a personal passion project. At
Mirza Ghalib remains an enduring figure in Urdu literature
People remember Mirza Ghalib, born in the Taj City Agra, on his 227th birth anniversary.Mirza Ghalib was born on December 27, 1797 in Agra, India. His real name was Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. He was educated in Persian, Arabic and
Don’t forget to photographed with a century-old camera in Jaipur?
If you go to Jaipur, do get yourself photographed by Tikam Chand ji, the photographer of the more than 150-year-old wooden box camera. He can be seen sitting with his ‘magic box’ camera near the Hawa Mahal. His camera is
Why are so many Indian visitors wanting to visit Malaysia?
Malaysia has extended its visa-free scheme for Indian visitors until the end of December 2026. Under this scheme, Indians can stay for up to 30 days for business or leisure. Malaysia is a popular travel destination for Indian tourists due
Modi meets 101-year-old former Indian IFS officer Mangal Handa in Kuwait
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community in Kuwait, the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. Among those who met him during the visit was 101-year-old Mangal Sen Handa, a retired
‘Chanderi City’, a confluence of ancient heritage and elegance
Who doesn’t know about the famous sarees of Chanderi. To get a closer look at how these sarees are woven, visit the Handloom Park in Chanderi (Madhya Pradesh), which is considered to be Asia’s first handloom park, launched in 2017.
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was artificially created in the 1850s
Bharatpur-Keoladeo National Park is located in eastern Rajasthan, 2 km southeast of Bharatpur and 50 km west of Agra. The area is a flat patchwork of swamps in the Gangetic plain, artificially created in the 1850s and maintained since then
Lotus Palace is inspired by the Sahasradala Padma 1000 petal lotus pattern
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Limited (ASPHL) announces the opening of THE Lotus Palace Chettinad in Tamil Nadu, a heritage hotel under THE Park Collection brand. Situated in the Town of Palaces – Kanadukathan, near Karaikudi, this architectural marvel, has been
Gir Forest of Gujarat is the last kingdom of Asiatic lions
Located in the state of Gujarat, the Gir Sanctuary is home to more than 600 Asiatic lions.Giri National Park was established in 1965. The core area of 259 sq km was declared a national park by the government in 1975.
Why do many tourists cry seeing the beauty of Taj Mahal?
Agra: A little girl had come to visit Taj Mahal with her family but she was more interested in taking photos with the visitors than with the famous monument. The girl felt that it is not uncommon for Indians to
Do you know about the World’s No. 1 vegetarian Indian restaurant ‘Avtara’?
( By deepak Saxena ) The news of Dubai’s Avatara restaurant being awarded the coveted Michelin star guide- a recognition of fine cuisine – made headlines. The win was personal for Indians across the world. Dubai’s Avatara restaurant became the
Australia increases student visa fee to 1,600 Australian dollars
Australia has increased the international student visa fee from 710 dollars to 1,600 Australian dollars from July 1, 2024. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh expressed concern over this and said that this increase may put financial
The biggest showman ever produced in Indian cinema ?
Raj Kapoor was very famous in the Soviet Union. His films made Indian films popular in the Soviet Union. His famous film Awara sold 64 million tickets. This film was shown in Soviet cinemas many times in different years. Russian
From Stage to Cinema: “Pune Highway” Brings Timeless Storytelling to Life
Directed and written by Rahul DaCunha and Bugs Bhargava, Pune Highway is an emotional thriller which unfolds a gripping narrative that explores the fragility of friendships when tested by unforeseen circumstances. With a masterful blend of nostalgia, suspense, and heart-wrenching
Guyana where Indians migrated in 1838
Prime Minister Modi said he was deeply honoured to receive Guyana’s highest national award, the Order of Excellence. He thanked the people of Guyana for the honour. Shri Modi dedicated the award in honour of the 1.4 billion Indians and