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India

What Really Is The Environmental Impact Of Ganesh Chaturthi?

Malavika Kumar -
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals across India and will be celebrated this year in early September. An article in The Hindu, comments on the fact that over the years, the festival is being celebrated...
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Travel Reviews: Y Tu Mamá También-Film

Raavya Bhattacharyya -
Coming-of-age cinema often romanticises the experience of growing up. The pain, the joy and the steady ups and downs of youth are neatly packaged into an affecting tale, forcing the viewers to empathise and in consequence, appreciate. Alfonso Cuarón’s...
Japan

Hiroshima Day: A Yearly Ritual to Remind Us to Never Forget the Atrocities of WWII

Raavya Bhattacharyya -
On the fateful day of August 6, 1945 an American B-29 bomber dropped the world’s first deployed atomic bomb over the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The event will remain a permanent scar on the history of human civilisation. The...
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Oblication Travel – When Do We Feel Obliged To Travel?

Malavika Kumar -
What comes to mind when you think of travel? Is it exploring fun and exciting new places? Maybe it's sitting by the beach with a drink and a book. Or perhaps it's a mixture of both. But that's only if...
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Travel Reviews: Amélie – Film

Raavya Bhattacharyya -
Watching Amélie is an experience you’re unlikely to forget. The 2001 French romantic comedy directed by Jean-Pierre Jennet is a film like no other; the way it is shot, the way it is acted, every aspect is unabashedly unique...
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Music Video Locations That Should Be On Your Bucket List!

Akanksha Ghansiyal -
Although the heyday of MTV may have faded years ago, we still know that the best part about a music video is the location, especially if it is a real-life setting. Now let’s be clear, we are not talking...
India

Here Is Some News For Tourists Who Think Kashmir Is Unsafe For Them

Vitasta Gurtoo -
Kashmir is a mesmerizing beauty that will make you bend your knee. Jahangir called it "Heaven on Earth" and Kashmir lived up to the expectation. It somehow takes away my breath, every time I visit it. Sadly, Kashmir, today...
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Travel Reviews: Lost in Translation – Film

Raavya Bhattacharyya -
When you first watch Lost in Translation, the thing that will strike you the most is the film’s melancholic colour palette. A tint of blue finds its way into nearly every frame, it also neatly encapsulates the entire mood...
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Plane Travel Is Bad For The Environment, But Here’s What You Can Do To Help

Malavika Kumar -
Almost everyone agrees that modern life has a negative impact on the environment. Planes are a huge part of transportation and the travel industry. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), over $871 billion is spent on air...
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7 Of The Best Travel Shows On Television To Get You in The Mood To Travel

Raavya Bhattacharyya -
While all of us can’t travel as much as we want to, travel shows take us to all the places we’re dying to visit, from the comfort of our homes. Quirky and fun, most travel shows offer an interesting...

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