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Mar 30 2016An introduction to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, aka Panaji Church
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church is a pristine white basilica in Panaji, the capital of Goa. Along with being one of the most beautiful churches in India, it is also one of the most important religious destinations for Catholics in India. Built over a stack of zigzagging stairs, this church is a known […]
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Mar 28 2016Gudi Padwa – Of Fresh New Beginnings!
“Happy Gudi Padwa, neet bol gadhava!” This is how many people wish each other on Gudi Padwa day in Maharashtra. This jovial and merry day is also known as the Maharashtrian New Year, and besides wishing each other Happy Gudi Padwa, people also wish each other “Navavarshachya hardik shubhechha”, which mean Happy New Year! It’s […]
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Mar 25 2016Culture Shock – Top 7 Indian customs that might seem strange to outsiders
While the stereotypes run far and wide, right from India being the land of snake-charmers and elephants, of cattle roaming all Indian streets, of veiled women and lecherous men, they don’t describe India as Indians know it. Indians know the real India – right from age-old traditions to co-existing modernity, from sari-clad women to girls […]
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Mar 21 20165 Most Romantic Island Getaways
What can be more romantic than a week spent lazing under the sun right next to the sea? What’s more fun than sipping on pinacoladas and binging on delicious sea-food? Doesn’t it sound just heavenly? Islands give that much-needed privacy and downtime that every couple needs on vacation. There’s no rush to do anything, not […]
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Mar 18 2016ICC World Twenty20 – Fun Facts about the Host Stadiums
There’s more to cricket stadiums than meets the eye. With the capacity to accommodate thousands of cricket enthusiasts at one go comes the charm and mystery that can make anybody curious. When was this stadium built? By whom? Does it have a quaint history? Any matches that became famous there? There’s so much more that […]
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Mar 16 20165 Best Places to Celebrate Holi
The festival of colours is a favourite with many, young and old alike. As much as it is celebrated in India, it is also celebrated abroad with great enthusiasm. The pichkaris filled with coloured water and water balloons start making an appearance way before the festival, to the vexation of a few people who don’t […]
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Mar 16 2016
Holi – The Vibrancy of India
“What makes things memorable is that they are meaningful, significant, colorful.” – Joshua Foer Vivid hues taint the sky as India ushers in the season of spring with the kaleidoscopic festival of Holi. The vibrant festival is known by a variety of names depending on which region you care to visit. From Rangpanchami in Maharashtra to Lathimaar Holi […]
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Mar 14 2016GITF 2016 – A GIFT for the Travel-lover
The Great Indian Travel Festival is back to delight the travel-lover inside each of you! Starting tomorrow till the 31st of March, the GITF will make travelling less expensive and more fun for everyone. So, save your excuses for another day, and take advantage of the amazing travel deals this fest has on offer! In association with […]
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