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Riding for Meaning: Dr Singara Vadivel’s Epic Motorcycle Journey from Texas to Salalah

When Dr Singara Vadivel set off from Texas on his BMW R1250 GSA, he was not chasing adventure alone. After

Ramadan in Egypt: Where Faith, Tradition and Festivity Come Together

For Egyptians, Ramadan is more than a religious observance. It is a season of unity, generosity and renewal, where faith

From Mahakumbh to Bollywood: The journey of garland seller Monalisa

With “The Diary of Manipur”, Monalisa Bhonsle has come a long way – from a simple garland seller to a Bollywood

Kerala: God’s own country in true sense

Seeking a winter escape by the sea, the author Abhay Kumar journeys from Bihar to Kerala and discovers more than

India’s enduring love affair with milk tea

From refined Darjeeling teas—often called the “champagne of teas”—to humble roadside masala chai, tea in India is more than a

Five generations of service: Lt Sartaj Singh carries forward a legacy of duty

While Lt Sartaj Singh inherits a remarkable legacy, his commissioning also marks the beginning of an individual journey As he

LAOS: The Affordable Southeast Asian Gem for Indian Travellers

For travellers seeking tranquillity over tourist crowds, destinations like Luang Prabang, Vientiane, and Vang Vieng offer spiritual temples, river cruises,

Rajasthani Wing celebrates Teej festival with ‘Shravan Sneh Sangam’

“Shravan Sneh Sangam” underscored the Indian Social Club Muscat’s commitment to preserving heritage and promoting cultural pride among Indians abroad

Muslim Filipino group that reveres the Ramayana

Three hundred Ramayanas are known to exist around the world. Among them is a version revered by a Muslim Filipino

Coral the jewel that starts as a creature from the sea

Coral reefs appear to look distinctly like underwater plants giving rise to an incorrect evaluation about their status. But looks