To handle the surge in passenger travel during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate more than 1,410 Holi special trains across its network, with the number expected to go up to 1,500 services. As per the press release by the Ministry of Railways, the special trains will run throughout March,…
Real estate is a vast sector brimming with a number of legal compliance that at times may leave first-time homebuyers confused. Among many documents that determine the legality and usability of a property, the Completion Certificate (CC) and the Occupancy Certificate (OC) stand extremely important. These certificates are issued by local municipal or development authorities…
Have you been to Chhattisgarh before? If not, here we give you reasons to plan a trip soon. Tucked away in the northern hills of Chhattisgarh, there is a small hill station, known as Mainpa, which feels strikingly different from the state’s largely forested and plateau landscapes. It lies around 55 km by road from…
The 13th-century Sufi poet and mystic, Rumi, captivates readers across the world today even today. His wise words on love and joy feel as fresh now as they did centuries ago. Since love is a universal language and it speaks to every heart, here we list some of Rumi’s timeless quotes to warm yours. Source…
Getting citizenship anywhere in the world involves paperwork, background checks, and years of patience. But in some countries, the process is not just rigorous, it is so restrictive that getting through them will need someone to have iron-like patience. They have in place rigid rules like decades-long residency requirements, bans on dual nationality, and discretionary…
Japanese authorities in Fujiyoshida, a picturesque town near Mount Fuji, have cancelled their annual cherry blossom festival this year, citing an unmanageable surge in tourist numbers that has begun to seriously affect daily life for locals. The decision brings an abrupt end to a decade-old spring event that had turned the town into one of…
Encouraging parents to embrace their children with unwavering love is crucial; the emphasis shouldn’t solely be on correcting missteps. A child’s spirit flourishes when they feel accepted, rather than being subjected to endless adjustments. Nurturing self-esteem and inspiring personal development come from a foundation of love. “Your kids require you most of all to love…
Europe trip never goes out of fashion, and will forever remain a dream trip for many. But doing the math can be a bit of a task, and many might not be aware of what things to consider and what to ignore. So, recently one of my friends visited Europe, and I was keen to…
Imagine a Harvard student ditching class for love in Indore. That’s exactly how Anand Mahindra, the billionaire chairman of India’s Mahindra Group, kickstarted one of India’s most inspiring romances. At 70, with a net worth of $4.1 billion as per Forbes (and at number 987 in the world as 5/2/26), Anand is one of the…
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu and his estranged wife Pramila SrinivasanPhoto (L): Pramila Srinivasan/ LinkedIn When tech billionaire Sridhar Vembu, founder and CEO of Zoho, recently landed in a California courtroom, few saw a $1.7 billion (roughly INR 15,000 crore) bond order coming. It’s not just any divorce – it’s one of the priciest ever for…