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India has once again topped global food lists, with four of its beloved chicken dishes ranking among the top 20 in the world, according to TasteAtlas. Butter Chicken, with its creamy tomato-based sauce, secured 4th place, while the smoky, spicy Chicken Tikka

Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910, was an extraordinary humanitarian known for her deep compassion and tireless work. Her incredible generosity and selflessness earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. She was canonised as a saint in 2016. Dedicated

On a bustling street in Mumbai, a vendor drizzles a generous amount of oil onto a hot griddle. Finely chopped onions, tomatoes, green peas, bell peppers, and boiled potatoes follow, sizzling as they hit the surface. The vegetables soften and meld together

Set within a sprawling tea estate in the scenic Kangra Valley, The Lodge at Wah is an exclusive retreat that draws on the region’s rich cultural and architectural traditions. Designed as a natural, eco-friendly home, the lodge’s Himachali architecture is crafted from

The Sun has been celebrated as a symbol of divine power across cultures and civilisations. Ancient Egyptians revered the Sun God Ra, Greeks and Romans honoured Helios and Sol Invictus, while Aztecs performed elaborate rituals for Huitzilopochtli. In ancient India, the

Indian chutneys have earned a spot on Taste Atlas’s prestigious list of the “50 Best Dips in the World.” This recognition celebrates the rich variety of chutneys in Indian cuisine, from zesty mint chutney to spicy tomato chutney and classic mango chutney.

Freddie Mercury, originally named Farrokh Bulsara, was born on September 5, 1946, in Stone Town, Zanzibar. He was raised in a Parsi family of Indian descent. His journey to becoming a music legend began during his college years in London, where he

Have you experienced an Indian summer? It can be merciless, stifling, even oppressive. The world seems to melt under the scorching sun, streets turn into a furnace and tempers flare. Conversations centre around soaring temperatures and the possibility of rain. Fortunately, the

The Indian Railways is gearing up to introduce the Vande Bharat Metro, offering a faster route between New Delhi and Agra. Scheduled for a trial run in July, this new train is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to