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India’s First Penguins Come to Mumbai Zoo
Posted 27 July 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Exciting news for Mumbaikars (and Indians all over, really): India’s first penguins have arrived to the Byculla Zoo. With their cute faces and wacky strides, they will surely become the next big stars of the country. Bollywood, beware! There are new kids on the block – namely, eight Humboldt penguins, […]
The Income of the Taj Mahal
Posted 19 July 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
We know that it is one of the most famous buildings to see in India; our social media accounts are littered with people posing in front of it. But can you imagine just how much the income of the Taj Mahal is? If you can’t imagine, or would rather not […]
Uniting People: Auroville
Posted 13 July 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
You might have heard of this extraordinary city in the south of India, a place whose one and only goal is to unite people, regardless of age, faith, race: Auroville. Photo via Creative Commons Sounds great, doesn’t it? Spending a couple of days, or even living in a place […]
Beautiful Buildings in India That Were Made to Amaze
Posted 8 July 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
We love to be surrounded with nice things, and architecture is definitely included – if you are planning on joining us on the the India’s Cup, you should also take time to check out these beautiful buildings in India. Photo via Creative Commons Infosys – Pune This company is […]
Sleep in the Milky Way: India’s Highest Hostel
Posted 17 June 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Chances are, you’re a person who doesn’t shy away from a challenge. After all, you’re reading this article on the website of a rally across India! It is also a safe bet that you love travelling and trying out new and exciting things. So why not give India’s highest hostel […]
Quirky and Fun: Themed Restaurants in India
Posted 8 June 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Let’s face the cold, hard facts: rallying through India is not an easy job and is bound to make you very, very hungry. So, why not enjoy a meal in one of these extremely cool themed restaurants in India? Silver Metro, Bengaluru If you enjoy getting from point A […]
“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 – […]