Delhi continues to experience very poor air quality, with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 351 at 8 AM today. The situation was particularly critical in certain areas, such as Anand Vihar (413), Mundka (420), Bawana (401), and Punjabi Bagh (416), which registered severe air quality levels, marking a public health emergency. According to … Read more
Keraleeyam, the seven-day extravaganza has officially begun at Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala. The festival aims to be the biggest celebration in Kerala, of not only cultural heritage but also of art and trade and many more. This celebration is an attempt at showcasing the progress Kerala has made so far. The festival, which … Read more
India has resumed some visa services in Canada, starting today. The news has come from India’s High Commission in Ottawa. The services were stopped in September this year, following a diplomatic row. Officials in the know-how added that they will resume issuing some visas after reviewing the security situation at their missions, and in light … Read more
Can cruises turn environmentally friendly? Come November 11, Goa will start to welcome international cruise ships at the Mormugao port. This will go on till the month of May. At least 31 international cruise ships are expected to call at the port from November to May. Is this the start of the tourist season? It … Read more
PM Modi, during his recent visit to Uttarakhand, also visited the Kumaon region of the state. Speaking about the state, he also vouched for Jageshwar Temples and Parvati Kund as some of his favourite places in the Kumaon region. He also stated that, “I would say you must visit Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temples in … Read more
Odaiba is an artificial island in Japan, and was especially designed to meet the shopping and entertainment needs of people. The island can be reached via the Rainbow Bridge or the Yurikamome train. But the news here is that the place will soon turn into the world’s first immersive theme park! And by soon, we … Read more
As per the latest news reports, the iconic 136-year-old Hanging Gardens in Mumbai is facing potential demolition due to a reconstruction project involving a colonial-era reservoir beneath Malabar Hill. Reports add that this reconstruction is expected to span for around 7 years, and will involve the complete overhaul of the garden, including the removal of … Read more
As per the latest reports, glaciers in Switzerland have been rapidly shrinking, losing a total of 10% of their ice volume over a two-year period. This alarming trend is attributed to a combination of factors, including low snowfall and rising temperatures, which have led to unprecedented melting. In 2023, these glaciers lost 4% of their … Read more
The Himachal Pradesh state government has proposed construction of 23 ropeway projects across the state, aiming to enhance tourism and ease congestion in urban areas through alternative transportation solutions. Referring to this, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, who also oversees the transport portfolio, mentioned that two ropeway projects, Baglamukhi and Palchan-Rohtang, are already in progress, … Read more
As per the latest development, Mexican archaeologists have uncovered richly adorned human remains in a grave that could potentially be more than 1,000 years old. This discovery occurred in an area where construction for a significant tourist railway project was nearing completion, according to the country’s national antiquities institute INAH. This finding took place during … Read more