- Travel
- December 27, 2024
Chinese Traveller Described Prayagraj As Land Of ‘Fruit-Bearing Trees’ In 644 CE
The world’s largest religious gathering, Maha Kumbh Mela, will take place between January 13 – February 26 at Prayagraj, one of India’s oldest city that attracted Chinese tourists for 1,400 years, according to Chinese historian Xuanzang’s accounts. In an official release, the Uttar Pradesh government spotlighted neighouring nation China’s deep admiration for India’s rich cultural heritage. Xuanzang—also known as Hiuen Tsang—spent 16 years…
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- December 26, 2024
IRCTC Outage Fuels Angst On X, Passengers Seek “Proper Services”
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation ( IRCTC ) e-ticketing platform experienced a significant outage due to maintenance. The interruption prevented people from booking or managing tickets, causing widespread outrage. The IRCTC customers chose to express their frustrations on social media over the platform being down during peak tatkal time. Netizens react to IRCTC’s “Please try later” message Angrily, a person wrote,…
- Travel
- December 26, 2024
A Look-Back At 22-Years Of Delhi Metro’s First Train TS-01
TS-01 train, which is Delhi’s first rapid transit system vehicle, celebrates 22-years of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) daily passenger services in the national capital, according to DMRC. The metro operations began with TS-01 train in December 2002 after receiving the greenlight from ex-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at a flag-off event. The event marked the introduction of “modern public transport” in Delhi-NCR…
- Travel
- December 25, 2024
Year Ender 2024: India Sees 32% Surge In Domestic Travel Interest, 29% Towards International Travel
The interest of Indians in exploring destinations within the country has surged by 32 per cent for trips during the Christmas week of 2024 in comparison to the same period last year, according to a Skyscanner data. In the travel window from December 21 to December 31, 2024, Indian metropolises that garnered the highest booking volumes were New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata and…
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- December 24, 2024
Kashmir To Kanyakumari: NueGo’s Electric Bus Sets Maximum Distance Record
The latest feather on the cap for Indian e-mobility player can be credited to NueGo, an electric bus service from GreenCell Mobility, which was recognized by the ‘Asia Book of Records’ and ‘India Book of Records’ for setting the record of maximum distance covered by an e-bus. in a single expedition that commenced on October 4, NueGo’s E-K2K travelled from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.…
- Travel
- December 24, 2024
Escape The City Rush This New Year: Visit These 5 Historic Indian Villages
The cacophony of Indian metropolises runs wild during festive season, especially when the world gears up towards ringing in Happy New Year 2025. Well, India’s diverse landscapes, and serene villages remain true to their unperturbed beauty, and historical relevance, making sites rural destinations like Pilak, Tripura, to Bahu Village, Himachal Pradesh ideal new year destinations to explore. Bahu Village, Himachal Pradesh. Image credit:…
- Travel
- December 24, 2024
Planning A Trip Abroad This New Year? Offbeat Countries That Accept UPI Payments
Indians with their growing travel aspirations are seeking to make most of this winter holiday season, especially with Christmas and New year celebrations on the card. What can prove useful to every Indian itching to unwind with closed ones is to know in advance whether the south Asian nation’s hallmark fintech innovation UPI will come in handy. UPI allows travellers to make international…
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- December 24, 2024
Delhi Metro: Stations With No Service On Christmas, New Years, Know Latest Details
Looking to commute availing the services of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), have a look what you need to know before you step of your home on Christmas, and for New Years celebrations. The Delhi Metro train services between Samaypur Badli – Jahangirpuri could be disrupted in the upcoming days, according to DMRC. The services were first impacted on December 18 and will…
- Travel
- December 23, 2024
Christmas 2024: Find Out Why You Must-Visit These Legendary Churches In India
Christmas is known to act as a cultural harbinger in India as everyone gets in the winter holiday spirit from convent schools with long school breaks, cravings for Anglo- Indian delicacies reach an all-time high, meanwhile, you’ll find everyone looking for churches to visit on December 25, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. When Christianity entered India in 52 AD. the south…
- Travel
- December 22, 2024
Year Ender 2024: Find Out Why These Are Most Sought After Cities To Visit
As 2025 inches closer, the travel bug is still biting hard. But which cities were truly the hot spots in 2024? Think Paris would be at the top, especially after hosting the Olympics? Think again. The City of Light didn’t even crack the top five. Ready for the real scoop on where the crowds went? Let’s dive in! Bangkok. Image credit: Unsplash Bangkok…
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