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What Really Happens When You Flush The Toilet On A Flight
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
The moment you press flush on a plane, a surprisingly powerful system springs into action - one that works very differently from what you are used to on the ground.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
- Monday March 23, 2026
- India News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
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www.ndtv.com
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Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Are Planes Always Boarded From The Left Side? 5 Interesting Reasons
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Below, we'll share 5 interesting reasons why this rule is followed and how it helps keep air travel safe and efficient.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Are Train Roofs Curved? The Smart Science Behind The Shape
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Whether it's a high-speed train or a cargo carrier, the curved roof is a defining feature. Let's take a closer look - you might be surprised at what you discover.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Howrah Bridge: 6 Fascinating Facts About Kolkata's Iconic Steel Giant
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether seen in the early morning haze or lit up against the evening sky, the Howrah Bridge fills visitors with a sense of awe and respect.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do You Always Board Planes From Left Side? Here's The Reason
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Dougie Sharpe, a TikTok creator known for sharing interesting facts, recently revealed the historical roots of this practice.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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food.ndtv.com
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What Really Happens When You Flush The Toilet On A Flight
- Wednesday March 25, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
The moment you press flush on a plane, a surprisingly powerful system springs into action - one that works very differently from what you are used to on the ground.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
- Monday March 23, 2026
- India News | Edited by Prateek Shukla
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Can A Plane Land In The Middle Of The Ocean? Find Out Here
- Sunday November 30, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
Pilots are trained for emergencies yet the ocean brings challenges that no runway can match. Understanding how aircraft behave over water helps answer this question with clarity.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why Are Planes Always Boarded From The Left Side? 5 Interesting Reasons
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Below, we'll share 5 interesting reasons why this rule is followed and how it helps keep air travel safe and efficient.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Are Train Roofs Curved? The Smart Science Behind The Shape
- Wednesday October 8, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Whether it's a high-speed train or a cargo carrier, the curved roof is a defining feature. Let's take a closer look - you might be surprised at what you discover.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Airplane Windows Have Tiny Holes? 5 Key Reasons
- Tuesday September 2, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Neha Grover
Let's take a closer look at the fascinating story behind these tiny holes and explore their importance in aviation.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Howrah Bridge: 6 Fascinating Facts About Kolkata's Iconic Steel Giant
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
Whether seen in the early morning haze or lit up against the evening sky, the Howrah Bridge fills visitors with a sense of awe and respect.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do You Always Board Planes From Left Side? Here's The Reason
- Friday September 13, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Dougie Sharpe, a TikTok creator known for sharing interesting facts, recently revealed the historical roots of this practice.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why You Can't Board A Plane With Coconut In Your Baggage
- Monday December 2, 2024
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Food Banned in Aeroplane: Ever thought a simple coconut could be dangerous? Surprisingly, it's not considered safe for flights. Read on to discover why.
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food.ndtv.com