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To bra or not to bra, during the pandemic months and beyond
Worldwide, No Bra Day is observed on October 13. But during the pandemic that no bra day has stretched to nearly 20 months and #freethenipple campaign continues its exciting run.
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60 things to do in Goa
As Goa celebrates 60 years of its liberation, here are 60 must-dos in the country’s smallest state and biggest party capital.
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Remembering Dr Prafulla K. Sen, who performed India's first human heart transplant
Dr P.K. Sen transplanted a human heart on February 17, 1968, soon after the world's first heart transplant on December 3, 1967.
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Your New Year Trip: Bali, Indonesia
E-visas take about two working days to process. Remember to organise your COVID-19 vaccine certificate, an RT-PCR test with a negative result and health insurance before setting out.
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Immigration Series: All about moving to Mauritius
In addition to residence by investment, property acquisition and retirement, Mauritius offers Premium Visas for people who want to work remotely or travel in Mauritius for 6-12 months.
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New Year trip planner: Maldives
All nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival in the Maldives, provided they have a valid passport, an onward to ticket to continue the journey and a reservation at a tourist facility.
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New Year trip planner: Dubai
You may be asked to take another Covid‑19 PCR test on arrival. If you take a test at the airport, you must remain in your hotel or residence until you receive the test result.
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New Year's trip planner: Thailand
Current guidelines and Covid related requirements for travelling to Thailand, types of visas and how to celebrate New Year's in the South-East Asian country.
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Planning a New Year's trip to Seychelles? These are the Covid-related documents you need
For an intimate celebration to ring in New Year 2022, head to one of the many private island resorts for a luxurious, curated experience.
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Immigration series: All about moving to Canada
Canada has a target to welcome 401,000 new permanent residents in 2021. Of this, 90,000 slots are for temporary health care workers, temporary workers in other essential jobs and international students.
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11 wildlife destination packages for winter holidays
From budget options for larger groups to luxury safaris for two, 11 options for a holiday in and around national parks and sanctuaries.
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Deepika Jindal: We women need to create an ecosystem of confidence and growth
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Immigration Series: All About moving to Australia
Australia was among the top destinations for Indians applying for permanent residence abroad in 2020/21.
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7 cities with the best Halloween experiences in the world
On the list: Europe’s biggest Halloween party city Derry, Dracula’s Castle (Bran Castle), Harry Potter film studios, Salem Haunted Happenings Festival and more.
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Travel update: Entry guidelines for the US, Turkey, and Ireland among other countries
To enter the US, your proof of vaccination must contain your name, date of birth, name of the vaccine you got and the date(s) of administration for all doses.
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Covid travel restrictions | Safest and most dangerous EU countries for travel, as per EU health agency
Plus, Indonesia opens with 5-day mandatory quarantine; Abu Dhabi resumes tourist visa submissions.
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Goa charter flights allowed from mid-October; but international arrivals expected only from mid-November
Gagan Malik, director, Goa Airport, said that no applications have been made for charter flight slots as yet. Hence, there is no definite date for the actual resumption of charter flights to Goa.
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7 chefs predict what we will eat in 2050
Every year, October 16 is observed as World Food Day.
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9 backpacking destinations and hostel stays to explore across India
Hostel bookings have surged 50-60% in September-October compared with August-September, according to hostel chain operators.
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Immigration series | All about moving to Greece
For residence by investment in Greece, applicants must invest at least Euro 250,000 in real estate or Euro 400,000 in financial investments.
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World Post Day | 10 of the world’s rarest stamps
On World Post Day (October 9), a look at some of the rarest stamps in the world. The most expensive is valued at more than Rs 70 crore.
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16 airlines commit to processing refunds within 7 days of flight cancellation
Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa promise quick refunds. Air India owes ticketed passengers Rs 250 crore in refunds. In the US, airline refund complaints are up 4,552%.
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Goa has a zero tolerance policy for drugs: Deputy CM Manohar Ajgaonkar
As Goa gears up for peak tourist season, there's further talk of resuming chartered flights and permissions for the Sunburn Festival.
ENVIRONMENT
World Habitat Day | An IRS officer has set up India’s first tree hospital in Amritsar
On World Habitat Day (October 4), meet Rohit Mehra, an IRS officer who has so far used nearly 7 lakh waste plastic PET bottles to create 500 vertical gardens in more than 30 cities.
