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World’s Most Powerful Passport Holders
January 12, 2024

According to the latest Henley Passport Index, six countries have bagged the first position. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain share the top spot for the world’s most powerful passports allowing visa-free entry to 194 destinations around the world. India ranked at the 80th position in the list with visa-free access to 62 countries, …

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New OTT Releases to Watch
January 11, 2024

Tired of scrolling endlessly and haven’t received a good recommendation on what you should be watching, allow us to help you out. Three of Us Where to watch – Netflix Cubicles Season 3 Where to watch – SonyLIV Killer Soup Where to watch – Netflix Mission Impossible 7 Where to watch – Prime Video Tejas …

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Golden Globes 2024
January 9, 2024

The major part of 2023 went in the Barbenheimer debate across the globe and it shouldn’t come as a suprise that they dominated the golden globes too. Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ had nine nominations, including best motion picture – comedy or musical while Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ had eight, including best motion picture – drama. Although Margot Robbie …

Is 2024 A Leap Year?
January 2, 2024

Yes, indeed 2024 is a leap year. This means this year we will have 366 days instead of 365. An extra day is added to the shortest month of the year, February, making it 29 days in total. To determine which would fall as a leap year had been a rigorous task. Finally, as per …

Covid Makes A Comeback

As on 29th December, India reported 797 new covid cases, the highest in 225 days. The number of current active cases stands at 4,097. In a span of 24 hours, 5 deaths had been reported. There’s a new variant known as Covid Variant JN. 1 which was found in 145 cases reported till 28th December. …

Mukti Mohan Ties The Knot with Kunal Thakur
December 18, 2023

Popular actress and dancer, Mukti Mohan married her beau, Kunal Thakur. The c0uple posted their lavish & dreamy wedding pictures on Instagram with the caption, ““त्वयि सम्प्रेक्ष्य भगवान्स्त्वया हि विवाह्यते।” In you, I find my divine connection; with you, my union is destined. Grateful for the blessings bestowed by god, family and friends. Our families …

Oxford’s 2023 Word of The Year: “Rizz”
December 13, 2023

Gen Z slang is officially making its way up. Rizz has been named Oxford’s word of the year 2023, beating a few of the other popular slangs including “swiftie” a term used by Taylor Swift fans and “situationship” a romantic or sexual relationship that is not formal. A shortened form of the word charisma, rizz …

Good News: Malaysia Goes Visa-Free for Indians
November 30, 2023

Malaysia unveils visa-free entry for Indian nationals starting 1st of December. This good news was announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and later confirmed by Malaysia’s Home Affairs Ministry. This visa exemption will be in effect till December 31st, 2024. Recently, Thailand also announced visa-free entry for Indians till May 10, 2024. Malaysia is one …

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Angkor Wat: 8th Wonder of The World

Angkor Wat in Cambodia has been declared the 8th Wonder of the World, beating Italy’s Pompeii. It was initally a Hindu temple constructed by Suryavarman II in the 12th century, and later became a Buddhist temple. The place depicts intricate wall carvings from both Hindu & Buddhist myths. Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious …

Weekend Binge: The Railway Men
November 24, 2023

Looking for a good watch? This might just be it! Streaming now on Netflix, The Railway Men is a four-part thriller series based on the tragedy that unfolded at the Union Carbide India Limited pesticide plant in Bhopal on 2nd-3rd December 1984. In the words of Kay Kay Menon who plays the station master, “The …

Ekta Kapoor & Vir Das Win Big at International Emmy Awards

At the 51st International Awards, renowned producer & filmmaker Ekta Kapoor was awarded the International Directorate Award for her significant contribution to the arts & entertainment industry. She became the first Indian woman producer to receive this award. To add more to the glory, popular actor & comedian Vir Das won the International Emmy Award …

The Crossover of Dua Lipa x Cricket World Cup
November 18, 2023

If you are a cricket and Dua Lipa fan, then you’re in luck. Chances are that she may perform at the Men’s World Cup Finals on 19th November at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a recent tweet by Star Sports India, Dua Lipa can be seen answering questions from famous cricketers KL Rahul, …

Yoga Poses To Relieve Menstrual Pain
November 17, 2023

You might think getting those dreadful periods every month would only make us used to them, but unfortunately no! Each month it only gets worse and even more annoying. Who likes to have that whirlwind of random emotions, those unbearable cramps and the constant urge to rip the stomach apart? While we won’t judge you …

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IIT Kanpur Suggests Tackling Delhi Pollution with Artificial Rain
November 10, 2023

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the air quality in Delhi NCR has remained in the “critical” category for the past few days. Average AQI of 471 was recorded on Monday morning as thick smog & haze continues to engulf the city. In order to curtail the pollution …

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Diwali Special Treats: Easy Mithai Recipes

Diwali is just around the corner and we’re sure you must be occupied with a lot of tasks. From house cleaning to finding that perfect outfit, the list of tasks seems never-ending. On top of all this, you need to welcome & entertain guests too. While it’s very easy to rely on store-bought mithai, nothing …