TRENDS
36 hours in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Loved watching Kaala Paani? Eager to visit the places shown in the Netflix series? Look no further, here's what all you can do in the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Port Blair, which has an interesting mix of historical, cultural, and contemporary sights to offer.
TRENDS
World Public Transport Day 2023: 4 must-see transport museums in India and abroad
From the Heritage Center and Aeronautical Museum in Bengaluru to Destination Verkehrhaus, or the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne - museums that tell a story of global public transport so far.
TRAVEL
Seeking serenity at Anandpur Sahib, Punjab
Located about 84 km from Chandigarh, Anandpur Sahib is not just the holiest town of Rupnagar district but also has several sights and sounds that are worth exploring.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Spine Day 2023: 10 tips to care for the spine, keep it aligned & upright
World Spine Day is observed on October 16 each year but the backbone needs to be cared for every day.
TRENDS
World Post Day 2023 | Bangalore's old and new history with postal services
World Post Day is on October 9. Bengaluru has a fascinating history with its postal system and is also home to South India’s oldest post box.
TRENDS
World Architecture Day 2023 | Surat Diamond Bourse and 6 more impactful Indian buildings
As we celebrate World Architecture Day on October 2, a look at 7 stunning buildings that incorporate sustainable features like passive cooling and marry form with function.
TRENDS
10 Indian hill stations to visit in autumn
Autumn is the season when the landscape changes colour to all things mustard yellow, rusty red, medium olive green and camel brown.
TRAVEL
36 hours in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu
A hill station in the Nilgiris, Coonoor is the best way to experience a slice of the Western Ghats without the trappings of being a touristy locale. On World Tourism Day, September 27, here is our 36-hour guide in this charming town.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
How to implement the National Nutrition Month 2023 in your daily diet
September is National Nutrition Month in India, and this year's theme is ‘healthy diet going affordable for all’. It is a reminder that holistic nutrition is an integral part of your well-being.
TRAVEL
Kaziranga, Assam: Following the footsteps of the one-horned rhinoceros
Ahead of the World Rhinoceros Day, on September 22, book a ticket to Assam and visit the Kaziranga National Park, the UNESCO World Heritage site is the best place to spot these famed elusive species who are residents of this National Park.
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Bullish on India | Vishwanath Srikantaiah on Water Vision@2047 and every Indian's access to free, clean, drinking water
Clean water for all including humans for life and livelihoods and nature, free flowing rivers, clean lakes, pollution free oceans and full wells is Vishwanath Srikantaiah’s vision.
INDIA
India 2047 will be a fully digital society and a knowledge economy: RS Sharma
Every individual will have access to all digital means, and people will be able to transact among themselves digitally for payment and other communications.
ENVIRONMENT
Vision 2047: Natural habitats teeming with wildlife to cover half of India: K Ullas Karanth
‘An India with 50 percent of the land clothed in natural habitats and teeming with abundant native wildlife species and natural biodiversity, coexisting with a prosperous and harmonious human society’, is the vision of K. Ullas Karanth.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Health benefits of avocados, and what was in the tangy avocado sauce served at the US White House State Dinner for PM Narendra Modi
Also known as butter fruit, avocados are a vegetarian source of protein and antioxidants, and cost as much as tomatoes in many Indian cities right now.
BUSINESS
International Tiger Day 2023: 10 places to spot the tiger in its natural habitat
July 29 is International Tiger Day. 10 must-see tiger reserves, from Corbett in the north to Nagarhole in the south, and from Tadoba-Andhari in the West to Kaziranga in the east.
TRENDS
India's lab-grown diamonds: Finally their time to shine?
India is a leader in the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method of producing lab-grown diamonds.
ENVIRONMENT
Packaging goes green: Say no to single-use plastic and yes to sustainable packaging solutions
July 3, International Plastic Bag Free Day, is a good time to shine the spotlight on alternative packaging solutions that are ecologically sensitive.
LIFESTYLE
Design Heritage: How Chandigarh’s Palace of Assembly, a never-seen-before building, became the face of democratic India
Among the buildings Le Corbusier gave life to in Independent India is Chandigarh's Palace of Assembly, an architectural marvel, unlike anything India had seen before. A city architect speaks about the building and how new designs could learn from older architecture principles.
TRENDS
World Oceans Day 2023 | 5 wonders of the ocean, and where to see them in India and abroad
INDIA
World Food Safety Day 2023: Blockchain, agritech, oversight - steps and challenges to ensure 'Food Standards Save Lives’
Each year, 1 in 10 people get sick from food-borne diseases globally and 4.2 million of them die because of contaminated food.
TRENDS
How to build a listening room in your house in under Rs 1 lakh
Expert tips for repurposing a space or building a new listening room to enjoy music, without denting your wallet.
LIFESTYLE
Lessons in building from Nagpur High Court, an architectural marvel
Nagpur architect Pallavi Pashine speaks about the parts that make up the Nagpur High Court, an ASI protected monument, on which the building of Supreme Court of India was ostensibly modelled.
TRENDS
Design heritage: What architects today can take away from Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal offers many architectural lessons, including the use of contextual architectural styles, and innovation in construction techniques to create built structures that reflect the city’s culture.
ENVIRONMENT
April 2023: From Jacaranda to Pink Poui, India's Garden City is in bloom
It is that time of the year when the landscape of Bengaluru is a burst of colour, courtesy the flowering of the Pink Poui, Tabebuia argentea, Jacaranda and Copper Pod.
