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Korea review – a nirvana of wild beauty shattered by the 20th century

The staggering resourcefulness and fantastic originality of bygone artisans is showcased in earthenware so exquisite it will soothe your soul. But a lurch into the modern breaks the spell

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Sri Lanka by Train and Bus: The Hill Country Route Indian Travellers Skip by Booking Cabs

The cab trap most Indian visitors walk straight intoThe moment an Indian traveller clears Colombo's Bandaranaike airport, a driver is waiting with a sign and a price. It feels efficient. It feels safe. And it costs, on average, four to five times what the same journey costs by train or…

Times Life · Sep 27

I hoped my children would have epiphanies while visiting my homeland; my father suggested we go swimming instead

I brought my children to Penang to immerse them in the places of their grandparents’ stories. When I stopped lecturing them about gratitude and privilege, we enjoyed our final days doing as locals do

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date and time: Check when and how to bid farewell to Ganpati Bappa this year

Ganesh Visarjan 2026 date and time: The immersion of Ganesha idols is scheduled for September 25, concluding the ten-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Devotees engage in rituals including prayers, offerings, and idol immersion to honor Lord Ganesha. The Chaturdashi Tithi for immersion begins late on September 24 and continues until September…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Pune's Ganesh Visarjan Procession: Where to Stand, When to Leave, and What to Carry All Night

How the Night Actually RunsThe procession doesn't move like a parade. It pulses. The Kasba Ganpati, Pune's manacha (first-ranked) idol, leaves its mandal in Kasba Peth in the early evening and takes several hours to reach the Mula-Mutha river confluence at Sangam Ghat. Behind it come the other four manacha…

Times Life · Sep 24

A Thai fishing pier reshaped the coastline over 13 years, study finds

A 400-metre fishery pier on Thailand’s Ban Khlong Wan coastline was followed by dramatic changes in the shape and composition of the shore, with one section of beach advancing by as much as 250 metres. The findings come from a study published in Scientific Reports on August 22, 2025, titled…

The Times of India · Sep 23

Delhi govt sets up 110 collection centres for damaged idols, 81 artificial ponds for Ganesh immersion

The Delhi government is establishing 110 collection centers for the disposal of damaged idols and religious items. These centers will facilitate eco-friendly practices during the Ganesh festival celebrations, promoting cleanliness in public spaces and water bodies. In addition, 81 artificial immersion ponds will be created across all districts for Ganesh…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Visarjan at Girgaum Chowpatty: Best Viewing Points, Peak Hours and the Crowd Reality

The Beach Is Not One PlaceGirgaum Chowpatty stretches roughly 1.2 kilometres from the Taraporevala Aquarium end near Marine Lines to the Wilson College end near Charni Road. Most first-time visitors treat it as a single destination and walk into the centre of the crowd without a plan. The beach is…

Times Life · Sep 23

Lidar Reveals Hidden Angkor: airborne scans map vast medieval city; findings reshape its history

In 2016, airborne lidar surveys uncovered a vast hidden urban landscape beneath Angkor’s forests in Cambodia. The scans revealed ancient roads, canals, ponds, embankments and residential areas, showing that the Khmer capital extended far beyond its famous temples. The discoveries offered new insights into Angkor’s remarkable urban planning, water management,…

The Times of India · Sep 22

7 Layers, 56 Vinayaks: Kashi’s Sacred Ganesha Blueprint

When people think of Lord Ganesha, the first image that often comes to mind is Ganesh Chaturthi, grand celebrations and famous idols such as Lalbaugcha Raja. But deep inside the ancient lanes of Kashi, Ganesha appears in a very different form. The city is traditionally associated with 56 Vinayakas, a…

MyLifeXP · Sep 22