Key finding: India’s travel peaks are not flattening. Across 51 destination and trip-planning searches, the gap between the three busiest and the three quietest months was 1.37 to 1 before the pandemic (October 2016 to September 2019) and 1.36 to 1 in the four most recent travel years (October 2022…
How to Clean Brass Utensils and Puja Items Safely
Brass utensils, diyas, lamps and puja accessories are used in Indian households for cooking, serving, worship and festive decoration. Over time, brass can develop a dull appearance or dark patches because of oxidation, exposure to moisture, handling and residue from regular use. Knowing how to clean brass utensils correctly helps…
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Hyderabad Travel Guide: Heritage, Lakes and Local Experiences
Hyderabad offers several ways to experience a city shaped by royal history, Deccan culture, distinctive food and modern urban life. Visitors can explore centuries-old monuments in the morning, walk beside a city lake in the evening and spend the next day discovering museums, traditional crafts or contemporary entertainment. For first-time…
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Diwali Home Decoration Ideas: Traditional Indian Decor and Lighting
Diwali home decoration does not need an elaborate makeover. A clean entrance, a thoughtfully arranged rangoli, traditional diyas and well-planned lighting can create a festive atmosphere without filling every corner of the house with decorations. The most effective Diwali décor often combines familiar Indian traditions with practical choices that suit…
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Chilkur Balaji Temple, Hyderabad: History, Timings, Pradakshina Rituals and Travel Guide
Chilkur Balaji Temple, Hyderabad: History, Timings, Pradakshina Rituals and Travel Guide Located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Chilkur Balaji Temple is one of Telangana’s well-known pilgrimage destinations. Popularly called the Visa Balaji Temple, the shrine attracts devotees who seek the blessings of Lord Venkateswara for overseas travel, education, employment and…
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10 Best Weekend Places to Visit in Delhi NCR for Fun, Food & a Quick Escape
10 Best Weekend Places to Visit in Delhi NCR for Fun, Food & a Quick Escape You don’t always need a long road trip or a three-day holiday to get a break from your usual routine. Delhi NCR itself has enough places to turn an ordinary Saturday or Sunday into…
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Beyond the Tourist Map: Everyday Life in Kerala’s Small Towns
By V. Rajesh Mohan Rao Higher Secondary Commerce Teacher Dharmadam, Thalassery, Kannur District, Kerala, India A festival market can tell us more about a place than a tourist brochure ever could. Amid the crowds, colourful stalls, local food and lively conversations, we discover not only what people buy and sell,…
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Borra Caves, Araku: History, Geology, Legends and the Natural Wonder Beneath the Eastern Ghats
Borra Caves, Araku: History, Geology, Legends and the Natural Wonder Beneath the Eastern Ghats Deep inside the Ananthagiri Hills of the Eastern Ghats, the landscape changes abruptly. The forests and coffee plantations of the Araku region give way to limestone, rock chambers, narrow passages and enormous natural formations created by…
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Navratri in India: History, Significance and the Many Ways India Celebrates the Festival
Navratri is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India. The word Navratri means “nine nights”, and the festival is associated with the worship of the Divine Mother in different forms. Yet Navratri in India is much more than a religious festival. Across India, it brings together traditions of…