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6 Things To Do In Ladakh For Travellers Who Hate Crowds
- Saturday January 24, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you dream of Ladakh's vast silence but not its tourist rush, these six offbeat experiences will help you find the region's calmest corners.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Video: How A Simple Village Visit In China Turned An Indian Man Into A Sensation
- Saturday January 17, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian man visiting a remote village in China's Yunnan province became an unexpected attraction at a local tribal festival, with villagers clicking over 1,000 photos of him after he embraced local traditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Gilli-Danda, Kites, Bullock Carts: This Madhya Pradesh Village Rings In New Year The Rustic Way
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Feature | Written by Shaswat Sharma , Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Visitors can enjoy a range of nostalgic and cultural activities like kite flying, rope jumping, gilli-danda, pittu, marbles, lattu, and bullock cart rides, all set amidst scenic surroundings.
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www.ndtv.com
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Where To Go This New Year If You Want Relaxed Travel And No Rush
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you are looking for a peaceful getaway this New Year, here are some top picks that are away from crowds and packed with fun!
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Schools Are Closed In Meghalaya, Check New Schedule Of Exam
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
Meghalaya observes a government holiday to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a Garo leader who led the first protest against British colonial forces in 1872.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Pushparaj Rai’s Aarata is Now Available for Rent on Prime Video
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Pushparaj Rai’s Aarata (2024) brings a grounded, emotional look at village life, tradition, and conflict. Now on Prime Video India as a rental title, the film blends culture, drama, and strong performances.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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food.ndtv.com
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Travel Guide To Mattur: A Village In Karnataka That Speaks Sanskrit Even Today
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
Karnataka's Mattur earned the moniker of the first Sanskrit village in India in 1983. Here's how to plan a trip to Mattur the right way.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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World's Most Amazing Floating Villages You Should Visit At Least Once
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
The world's floating villages remind us that Earth contains far more possibilities than we typically imagine.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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6 Lesser-Known Indian Destinations That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you think you have seen all of India, think again. These offbeat corners show a quieter, lesser-known side of the country that few travellers ever reach.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Watch: "Whistling Village" Of India With Tunes As Residents' Names Wins Hearts Online
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Nikita Nikhil
This village in Meghalaya has over 700 unique musical tunes, each named after its residents.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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52 Villages Worldwide Recognised By The UN As "Best Tourism Villages" For 2025
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
For travellers who want more than just a beach or city stay, exploring one of these villages offers a chance to connect with slower rhythms, local stories and the human side of global travel.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Mustafabad To Be Renamed Kabirdham? UP Government's New Proposal
- Monday October 27, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government will move a proposal to rename Mustafabad village as 'Kabirdham', asserting that the change would restore the area's historical and cultural identity linked with Sant Kabir
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www.ndtv.com
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"Not Racist": US YouTuber Defends Filming Karnataka Cow Dung Festival
- Monday October 27, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
An American YouTuber has defended his decision to film a traditional cow dung festival in a Karnataka village and share it with millions online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Valsala Club Is Streaming Now: Know All About the Malayali Comedy-Drama Movie
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Valsala Club captures the spirit of rural Kerala through humor, rivalry, and generational change. The movie stands out for its original premise and relatable themes about evolving traditions. Critics have praised the direction, performances, and balance of satire with sentiment. As the youth take on age-old customs, the story highlights how laughte...
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www.gadgets360.com
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6 Things To Do In Ladakh For Travellers Who Hate Crowds
- Saturday January 24, 2026
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you dream of Ladakh's vast silence but not its tourist rush, these six offbeat experiences will help you find the region's calmest corners.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Video: How A Simple Village Visit In China Turned An Indian Man Into A Sensation
- Saturday January 17, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
An Indian man visiting a remote village in China's Yunnan province became an unexpected attraction at a local tribal festival, with villagers clicking over 1,000 photos of him after he embraced local traditions.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Gilli-Danda, Kites, Bullock Carts: This Madhya Pradesh Village Rings In New Year The Rustic Way
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Feature | Written by Shaswat Sharma , Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Visitors can enjoy a range of nostalgic and cultural activities like kite flying, rope jumping, gilli-danda, pittu, marbles, lattu, and bullock cart rides, all set amidst scenic surroundings.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Where To Go This New Year If You Want Relaxed Travel And No Rush
- Tuesday December 23, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil
If you are looking for a peaceful getaway this New Year, here are some top picks that are away from crowds and packed with fun!
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why Schools Are Closed In Meghalaya, Check New Schedule Of Exam
- Friday December 12, 2025
- Education | Edited by Puniti Pandey
Meghalaya observes a government holiday to honor Pa Togan Nengminza Sangma, a Garo leader who led the first protest against British colonial forces in 1872.
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www.ndtv.com/education
-
Pushparaj Rai’s Aarata is Now Available for Rent on Prime Video
- Thursday December 11, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Pushparaj Rai’s Aarata (2024) brings a grounded, emotional look at village life, tradition, and conflict. Now on Prime Video India as a rental title, the film blends culture, drama, and strong performances.
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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food.ndtv.com
-
Travel Guide To Mattur: A Village In Karnataka That Speaks Sanskrit Even Today
- Thursday November 27, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
Karnataka's Mattur earned the moniker of the first Sanskrit village in India in 1983. Here's how to plan a trip to Mattur the right way.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
World's Most Amazing Floating Villages You Should Visit At Least Once
- Friday November 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Tanmaya Kothari, Edited by Neha Grover
The world's floating villages remind us that Earth contains far more possibilities than we typically imagine.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
6 Lesser-Known Indian Destinations That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List
- Tuesday November 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you think you have seen all of India, think again. These offbeat corners show a quieter, lesser-known side of the country that few travellers ever reach.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Watch: "Whistling Village" Of India With Tunes As Residents' Names Wins Hearts Online
- Monday November 10, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Nikita Nikhil
This village in Meghalaya has over 700 unique musical tunes, each named after its residents.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
52 Villages Worldwide Recognised By The UN As "Best Tourism Villages" For 2025
- Wednesday October 29, 2025
- Travel | Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
For travellers who want more than just a beach or city stay, exploring one of these villages offers a chance to connect with slower rhythms, local stories and the human side of global travel.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Mustafabad To Be Renamed Kabirdham? UP Government's New Proposal
- Monday October 27, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said his government will move a proposal to rename Mustafabad village as 'Kabirdham', asserting that the change would restore the area's historical and cultural identity linked with Sant Kabir
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www.ndtv.com
-
"Not Racist": US YouTuber Defends Filming Karnataka Cow Dung Festival
- Monday October 27, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
An American YouTuber has defended his decision to film a traditional cow dung festival in a Karnataka village and share it with millions online.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Valsala Club Is Streaming Now: Know All About the Malayali Comedy-Drama Movie
- Tuesday October 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Valsala Club captures the spirit of rural Kerala through humor, rivalry, and generational change. The movie stands out for its original premise and relatable themes about evolving traditions. Critics have praised the direction, performances, and balance of satire with sentiment. As the youth take on age-old customs, the story highlights how laughte...
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www.gadgets360.com