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Forget Europe, Explore These 7 Indian Spots With Similar Vibes
India's got plenty of hidden gems that'll transport you to a European state of mind. Curious to know what these places are? Read on to find out!
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6 Hidden Indian Islands Where You Can Holiday Under Rs 10,000
Looking for an island holiday that does not leave your wallet empty? These hidden Indian islands promise tropical escapes, culture, and calm - all under ₹10,000.
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6 Offbeat Islands Of India That Are Too Stunning To Stay Hidden
The ultimate island secret is out! From Assam's Majuli to Kerala's Vypin, these offbeat islands in India will sweep you off your feet.
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Nithyananda Bans Travellers From India To 'Kailasa', Cites COVID-19 Surge
In a statement, self-styled godman Nithyananda announced that devotees from India would not be allowed to enter his island 'Kailasa'.
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In Lakshadweep, A Cup Of Chai Was The First Clue Something Had Changed
Each morning, Kamarunisa Poovummada sips her cup of tea while watching waves from the Arabian Sea crash around a water treatment plant opposite her house on Kavaratti island, off India's southwest coast. She links the taste of her perfectly brewed cup to the desalination plant that has brought potable water to the doorsteps of islanders, and almost...
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Sticky Situation: This Tree Lures Birds With A Free Lunch And Then Kills Them
Plants in the genus Pisonia don't appear to be particularly menacing. The trees lack the thorns of acacia, the poisonous fruit of the manchineel tree and the botanical jaws of Venus flytraps. But Pisonia trees, which are found from Hawaii and New Zealand all the way to India, have a dark secret. Search among their roots and you're likely to find ga...
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Pregnant Cow Falls Off 40-Foot Cliff, Then Swims To Safety In Miraculous Escape
A pregnant cow had a miraculous escape after falling down a 40-foot cliff in the UK. After the fall, the rare White Park cow then swam to an "isolated island". The cow was winched back up to the top of the cliff Sunday evening after a nine-hour effort, the BBC reported
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Man Wins Entire Island Resort For $49 In Raffle Draw
A lucky Australian man has won a multi-million dollar tropical island resort replete with lush forests, caves and coral reefs for USD 49 in a unique raffle sale that sparked a global frenzy.
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World's 'Oldest' Message in a Bottle Found in Germany
A message in a bottle that washed up on a beach in Germany more than 108 years after it was thrown into the sea is believed to be the world's oldest.
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Airline Goof-up Lands Granada-Bound Couple in Grenada
In a bizarre mix-up, a couple looking to travel to the Spanish city of Granada boarded a flight from London but landed over 6,400 km away from their intended destination in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
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New Metal-Eating Plant Found in the Philippines
Scientists have discovered a new plant species in the Philippines with an unusual lifestyle - it eats nickel for a living
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100-year-old photo negatives discovered in Antarctica
A box of 22 photographic negatives, containing never before seen images of Antarctica, has been discovered, lying for nearly a century in an explorer's hut in the frozen continent.
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UK's Ben pips Indian RJ to win the 'Best Job'
British charity worker Ben Southall was selected from 15 finalists for the job paying $150,000.
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Forget Europe, Explore These 7 Indian Spots With Similar Vibes
India's got plenty of hidden gems that'll transport you to a European state of mind. Curious to know what these places are? Read on to find out!
-
6 Hidden Indian Islands Where You Can Holiday Under Rs 10,000
Looking for an island holiday that does not leave your wallet empty? These hidden Indian islands promise tropical escapes, culture, and calm - all under ₹10,000.
-
6 Offbeat Islands Of India That Are Too Stunning To Stay Hidden
The ultimate island secret is out! From Assam's Majuli to Kerala's Vypin, these offbeat islands in India will sweep you off your feet.
-
Nithyananda Bans Travellers From India To 'Kailasa', Cites COVID-19 Surge
In a statement, self-styled godman Nithyananda announced that devotees from India would not be allowed to enter his island 'Kailasa'.
-
In Lakshadweep, A Cup Of Chai Was The First Clue Something Had Changed
Each morning, Kamarunisa Poovummada sips her cup of tea while watching waves from the Arabian Sea crash around a water treatment plant opposite her house on Kavaratti island, off India's southwest coast. She links the taste of her perfectly brewed cup to the desalination plant that has brought potable water to the doorsteps of islanders, and almost...
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Sticky Situation: This Tree Lures Birds With A Free Lunch And Then Kills Them
Plants in the genus Pisonia don't appear to be particularly menacing. The trees lack the thorns of acacia, the poisonous fruit of the manchineel tree and the botanical jaws of Venus flytraps. But Pisonia trees, which are found from Hawaii and New Zealand all the way to India, have a dark secret. Search among their roots and you're likely to find ga...
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Pregnant Cow Falls Off 40-Foot Cliff, Then Swims To Safety In Miraculous Escape
A pregnant cow had a miraculous escape after falling down a 40-foot cliff in the UK. After the fall, the rare White Park cow then swam to an "isolated island". The cow was winched back up to the top of the cliff Sunday evening after a nine-hour effort, the BBC reported
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Man Wins Entire Island Resort For $49 In Raffle Draw
A lucky Australian man has won a multi-million dollar tropical island resort replete with lush forests, caves and coral reefs for USD 49 in a unique raffle sale that sparked a global frenzy.
-
World's 'Oldest' Message in a Bottle Found in Germany
A message in a bottle that washed up on a beach in Germany more than 108 years after it was thrown into the sea is believed to be the world's oldest.
-
Airline Goof-up Lands Granada-Bound Couple in Grenada
In a bizarre mix-up, a couple looking to travel to the Spanish city of Granada boarded a flight from London but landed over 6,400 km away from their intended destination in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
-
New Metal-Eating Plant Found in the Philippines
Scientists have discovered a new plant species in the Philippines with an unusual lifestyle - it eats nickel for a living
-
100-year-old photo negatives discovered in Antarctica
A box of 22 photographic negatives, containing never before seen images of Antarctica, has been discovered, lying for nearly a century in an explorer's hut in the frozen continent.
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UK's Ben pips Indian RJ to win the 'Best Job'
British charity worker Ben Southall was selected from 15 finalists for the job paying $150,000.
