Geographic names can be serious in nature regarding boundaries and culture, but can also be a source of comedic relief. From Antarctica to Turkey, places often use names that provide adventure seekers with photographic opportunities and historians with opportunities to explain. Names may provide humour in English, but each possesses its own history, language or…
Sadhguru, whose real name is Jaggi Vasudev, is believed to be among the most powerful spiritual masters we have today. He is known for his clarity of thinking and his practical approach to life. He has touched the lives of millions of people through his lectures and writings, as well as through his Isha Foundation…
There is a certain satisfaction in growing your own food, even if it is just a tiny plant on a balcony or in a window. One of the easiest and most rewarding plants you can grow in your home is chillies. You don’t have to have a large garden, special equipment, or even be an…
Given the escalating regional tension in the Middle East, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India’s aviation regulator, has issued a major travel advisory for the airlines. DGCA has asked the airlines to avoid flying through NINE airspaces in West Asia citing safety reasons. These destinations include:BahrainIranIraqIsraelJordanKuwaitLebanonQatar The United Arab Emirates (UAE)Primary conflict zones:…
The man invited a woman he’d recently met to a 7:30 PM music show, as per his Reddit post. She arrived in at 8:30 PM—an hour late. Annoyed but chill, he let it slide when she apologised and bought drinks for them. They enjoyed the hour-long performance, but afterward, he mentioned that he wanted to…
The city of Gaziantep in Turkiye has been designated a globally recognised Gastronomy City by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network due to its association with the Antep pistachio – the region’s “green gold”. The history of this nut creates not just a cash crop but forms part of the economy and food culture in the…
Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav has been in news since his debut in 2017. The star cricketer from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh got married a few days ago to his childhood friend Vanshika Chadha and hosted a grand wedding reception in Lucknow, which was attended by eminent personalities including the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath,…
The high-altitude town of Dras is currently experiencing harsher conditions than parts of Siberia. Current weather data indicates that Dras is experiencing cold weather with snowfall throughout the day, with daytime highs of about 1°C and nighttime lows of -5°C. The amount of snowfall is expected to be between 5 and 10 cm throughout the…
In a recent update, the world’s one of the busiest aviation hubs, Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gradually resuming operation amid escalating regional tensions in the Gulf. The airports at Dubai are operating limited flights following clearance from the authorities. It is a major step toward restoring normalcy at Dubai Airports. Air India update: 48…
Given the current situation in the Middle East, Dubai Global Village has cancelled its annual Eid Fireworks in 2026. Eid Al Fitr in the UAE is expected to begin around March 19, 2026, depending on the sighting of the moon. It’s an important update for travellers planning to visit Dubai during the holidays. Global Village…
