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Bali's petrol queues offer a reality check for India's holidaymakers

Bali is currently facing a fuel supply crisis that is causing significant disruption for travelers. Traffic jams and fuel shortages have led to longer wait times for airport transfers and local commutes. Authorities have implemented measures to improve fuel distribution and manage demand effectively. Despite challenges, tourist arrivals remain steady,…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

Sangam Towns: What India's River Confluences Actually Look Like

Stand at the right bank of the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on a January morning and the scene is not what most visitors picture. There is no dramatic rush of colour where rivers crash together. Instead, two enormous bodies of slow-moving water simply stop being separate, a blurred seam, a…

Times Life · Oct 27

If Lord Ram Returned to Ayodhya, Why Worship Lakshmi?

Every Diwali, millions of people light diyas to celebrate Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya. Yet, when the evening puja begins, families also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Why do these deities share the spotlight on a festival associated with Ram’s homecoming? The answer reveals a deeper message about prosperity,…

MyLifeXP · Oct 26

Guwahati gets its first 24x7 food court, The Terminal, opening November 1

The Terminal, Guwahati's first 24x7 food court, will officially open on 1 November 2026. It will consist of 42 food and retail outlets providing diverse culinary options, including Assamese and North Indian cuisines. The initiative aims to generate additional revenue for Indian Railways while improving passenger amenities and creating business…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Thousands of Indonesian students protest over haze and demand emergency declared

Protesters wore thick masks against the smoke, which has tinged the city orange, and some held signs reading ‘haze emergency’

The Independent UK · Oct 23

Seoul’s Hangang River species count reached 2,062 in 2022 after restoration

In 2022, Seoul's Hangang River recorded 2,062 species, an increase from 1,608 species in 2007. Restoration projects replaced artificial riverbank structures with natural materials, enhancing wildlife habitats. The government reported that 46.9 kilometres of riverbanks have been restored with plans for further improvements. Ecological parks along the river also received…

The Times of India · Oct 23

Why Does Odisha’s Maa Manikeswari Have Such a Unique Form?

In Odisha’s Kalahandi district, there is a goddess whose sacred form looks very different from the familiar images of Hindu goddesses. At the Maa Manikeswari Temple in Bhawanipatna, the deity is represented in a distinctive form that has inspired devotion and curiosity for generations. But the mystery goes beyond her…

MyLifeXP · Oct 22

Rocky campaign nears end as Serbia prepares for watershed election – as it happened

It’s the last day of the electoral campaign in Serbia today ahead of this Sunday’s closely contested parliamentary election

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22

Coastal construction projects threaten the mangrove forest that protects Vietnam's biggest city

Construction projects are putting at risk a mangrove forest that stands between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and rising seas

The Independent UK · Oct 22

A Jaggery and Palm Sugar Trail Through Coastal Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh

The climb happens before sunrise. A tapper ties his feet together with a loop of rough rope, leans back against the trunk of a palmyra, and walks himself upward in quick, practiced steps. By the time the coast turns grey, the clay pots are already filling. This is where the…

Times Life · Oct 22