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The ultimate guide to Kolkata

From the coolest cocktail bars to the chicest place to lay your head, Katrina Mirpuri uncovers the best of West Bengal’s largest city

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Hidden gold treasure found inside 1300-year-old Buddha statue in Thailand shocks archaeologists

Archaeologists in Thailand have reportedly discovered something unusual in an ancient Buddha statue that is said to be centuries old. What seemed like an ordinary historical artefact was found to have a secret collection of gold items within its composition. The discovery is said to be associated with historical religious…

The Times of India · Mar 31

Hilarious Reactions As Wild Swimsuit Dance By Beauty Pageant Contestant Goes Mega Viral

In a sea of contestants acting poised and polished, a Miss Grand Thailand contestant busted some unexpected hip-hop moves that got viewers hooked.

Bored Panda · Mar 31

5 Powerful Ganesha Temples in India Over 1,000 Years Old

India’s spiritual landscape is filled with temples that are not just places of worship, but living pieces of history. Among them, temples dedicated to Lord Ganesha hold a special charm- rooted in faith, resilience and centuries of devotion. Some of these sacred spaces have stood for over a thousand years,…

MyLifeXP · Mar 27

Why Vijay Deverakonda & Rashmika Chose a Buddymoon Trend

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are two of the most cherished celebrity partners in our country today. As we all know, their marriage took place on 26th February at an iconic palace in Udaipur. Their grand reception organised at Hyderabad, which was attended by celebrities from all over India, had…

Times Life · Mar 26

5 Countries Outside India Where Hanuman Ji Is Greater Than a God

Hanuman Ji does not live in only one geography. His presence reaches from Nepal’s Hanuman Dhoka to Thailand’s Ramakien traditions, from Indonesia’s Prambanan reliefs to Cambodia’s Reamker and Angkor imagery, and into Mauritius, where Hanuman shrines remain part of everyday devotional life. In many of these places, he is not…

Times Life · Mar 26

The perfect solo travel guide to Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s concrete jungle capital sees low-key food joints jostle with world-class hotels. Here’s how to make the most of it when travelling alone

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Only wreckage, no tourists: 1,000-year-old Hindu Shiva temple left damaged by Cambodia-Thailand clashes

It has been three months since a ceasefire halted intense fighting between Cambodia and Thailand, but the impact is starkly visible at the Preah Vihear Temple. Built by the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, the site stands atop a 525-metre cliff in the Dangrek Mountains, overlooking…

The Times of India · Mar 24

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

Times Life · Mar 24

Cambodia-Thailand border clashes leave 1,000-year-old temple in danger of collapse

The southeast Asian countries have been fighting over the Preah Vihear temple on and off for decades

The Independent UK · Mar 24