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“One Mad Drive”: The India’s Cup Experience, As Told By Mal
Posted 3 June 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
To embark on a travel adventure involving India, cars and driving endless hours through unknown places, one needs to have a certain inclination to leave his/her comfort zone. Well, Mal Gudgeon did just that: he was looking for an adventure. And alas, it seems like he found one… Tell us a […]
Buddha Purnima in India
Posted 27 May 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
One of the most important Buddhist festivals, Buddha Purnima in India in celebrated on the full moon day in April/May, or the Hindu month of Vaisakh. This year, it was held on May 21st. The festival is celebrated in many countries, too, such as South Korea, Macau, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, […]
Dabbawalas in Mumbai Take a Step Towards Helping the Poor
Posted 18 May 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
To fight hunger in the busy city and raise awareness, Dabbawalas in Mumbai decided that they would do everything in their power to make sure that poor hungry people got fed. If you’re looking at your device’s screen, furrowing your eyebrows with no idea whatsoever about what a “Dabbawala” could […]
Akshaya Tritiya: The Day of Gold
Posted 6 May 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
A holy festival among Hindus and Jains, Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day on which people are urged to embark on new ventures and buy gold. This year however, jewelers are expecting less customers. Come May 9th, devout Hindus and Jains will head to jewelers to buy some gold – […]
The Mesmerizing Beaches of Tamilnadu
Posted 28 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
With a longer than 1000 km coastline, the Southern Indian state boasts of quite the variety of sandy shores, many of which have a lot of attractions to keep tourists busy. So, here are the most beautiful beaches of Tamilnadu that are worth visiting. Photo by Prashant Ram Marina Beach This […]
India’s Underwater Train
Posted 26 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Wow! India doesn’t mess around when it comes to tourism, that’s for sure. The plans are grandiose, but why shouldn’t they be? India is among those countries that have the longest railway network. And, as we know, novelties are always welcome: India’s underwater train will be one special tourist (and […]
24/7 Tourist Helpline in India For Your Rescue
Posted 22 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
The government is always coming up with ways to help tourists visiting the country… and the 24/7 Tourist Helpline in India is a perfect example of these efforts. The government of India is incredibly proactive on the matters of foreigners visiting the country. To be more specific: they are always […]
Just Released: NASA Images of India
Posted 6 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Recently, NASA uploaded three million breath-taking images of our planet, snapped since 1999. They used Japan’s ASTER to do this, recording surface temperatures and reflectance. Now, without further ado, here are the hows and whys, followed by the NASA images of India. NASA’s Terra flagship satellite has been equipped […]
The Best Cooking Classes in India
Posted 30 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
We could never deny that we are Indian food fanatics. We could eat it day and night, for breakfast and as a midnight snack, as dessert or whatever… the main thing is that we eat it, all the time. If you feel the same way, (or at least half […]
The Rituals of Holi
Posted 25 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Holi has taken the whole world by a whirlwind of colour; it is no longer a celebration only observed by Indians – Westerners throw huge parties in honour of it, too. But getting back on a more ancient track: what are the traditional rituals of Holi exactly? Photo by Steven […]