Finding vegetarian food is one of the biggest obstacles faced by many Indian travellers on their international travels. If you are worried about getting good food, seasoned travellers share their favourite destinations where vegetarian or vegan-friendly food will never be a problem ... [Read More]
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14 November,2024 10:28 PM ISTOn September 11, Karnataka’s Mandya district witnessed a violent clash between two groups during a Ganesh procession. Tensions escalated when the procession halted and danced in front of a Dargh, leading to confrontations with another group who demanded that the procession move on. The disagreement resulted in stone-pelting and protests, with the procession group accusing the police of obstructing their Ganesh Visarjan. As the situation deteriorated, both sides exchanged stones, and miscreants vandalized and looted shops, setting them and several vehicles on fire. The police intervened to restore order, but significant damage had already occurred. In response to the unrest, State Home Minister G. Parmeshwara assured that the situation was under control, and efforts were underway to manage the aftermath and prevent further violence.... [Read More]
12 September,2024 03:15 PM ISTCentral Railway announced a 63-hour mega block starting midnight on May 30, impacting 930 local train services. This block aims to extend platforms at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and widen platforms at Thane station. Operations will resume by 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, 1st June. With over 1,800 local train services daily, serving over 30 lakh passengers across four corridors, disruptions and overcrowding are expected. Thane`s overcrowded platforms 5 and 6 will be widened by 2-3 meters. During the block, 444 suburban services will be shortened and 446 services will originate from other stations. Mr. Ram Karan Yadav, the general manager of Central Railway said that Mega block is being carried to extend the length of CST. Apart from the local train services, long-distance trains are also expected to be affected during the block period. The railways have appealed to commuters to avoid travelling by local trains, unless necessary. However, daily commuters faced overcrowding and difficulties navigating through the crowds during the Mumbai block on 30th of May.... [Read More]
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21 May,2024 04:37 PM ISTBigg Boss OTT winner Divya Agarwal married Apurva Padgaonkar in Mumbai on February 20, 2024. The couple held a traditional Marathi wedding ceremony in Mumbai. Divya and Apurva were dressed in matching bridal trousseau. Divya opted for a dreamy purple lehenga. Watch the full video to listen in to the newlywed couple interact with the media for the first time after the wedding ceremony.... [Read More]
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