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Two Indian American Teens among Top Ten Winners of 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search
Two Indian American teen students are named among the 10 winners in the 2019 Regeneron …
Indian Musical Prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram Wins $1M Top Prize on US TV Show, The World’s Best
“When I see Lydian, it gives me hope. He should be the answer to Chinese pianist Lang …
US Passport Holders will Need ETIAS Authorization to Visit or Transit through Europe in 2021
Come 2021 and US passport holders will not be able to visit or travel through the …
India has Maximum Number of Women Pilots in the World; Air India Proves It this Women’s Day
“India is the country with a maximum number of women pilots in the world, be it in Air …
Entertainment
New York Diwali 2018: Know Where to Celebrate Festival of Lights Thousands of Miles away from India
Diwali in New York is back with a bang this year! New York Indians are gearing up to …
‘Breaking the Bee’ Documentary Explores What Makes Indian American Kids Win Spelling Bee Contests
Do mark May 12 on your calendar of Indian events in New York. Breaking the Bee, an …
These Indian American Siblings Make Kids Learn Indian Culture & Mythology through Visual Storytelling
Indian Americans need no longer worry about how to connect their US-born children with …
New York to Host Cultural Train Journey ‘The Namaste Express’ for Indians in Summer 2018
The aftereffects of the last few successive winter storms are lingeringly fading out of …
Offbeat India
Unusual Indian Weddings with a Difference vs Multi-billion-dollar Ambani Family Weddings
The Internet and media went gaga on the Rs-720-cr Isha Ambani wedding in December 2018. …
This Telangana Villager Revers President Donald Trump as God and Worships Him Daily. Know Why
Post the US elections 2016 and the rise of Donald Trump to the supreme Presidential power …
Rajasthan’s Gypsy Tribe: Interesting Facts about Kalbeliya Music and Dance
The Jodhpur Flamenco and Gypsy Festival is held at the Mehrangarh Fort in Rajasthan every …
Interesting Stories of Offbeat Indian Temples and Unusual Offerings to Deities
Among the most interesting stories of India are stories of the few offbeat temples which …
Places Tourist Destinations
Indian Americans to Get Second Jyotirlingam Temple on a 17-acre Site for Spiritual Wellbeing
The fourth richest US state in 2018 and the eight wealthiest US state in 2019, …
Sai Teerth: India’s First Ever Devotional Theme Park is among Best Tourist Attractions in 2019
Many new tourist attractions in India saw the daylight by the end of 2018 and at the …
India Unveils World’s Tallest Shiva Lingam at Maheswaram Sivaparvathi Temple in Kerala
Other than the wealthiest temples, India is known for some of the tallest, largest and …
Your Guide to Jaisalmer: Best Tourist Attractions to See in Golden City of India and Why
The music of sand dunes, the rainbow of colors, the opulence of architecture , the golden …
Flavors Food Culture
Interesting Stories about Dosa from Deepika Padukone in USA to Chiranjeevi in India
Dosa is a jack of all trades in India. Apart from being a common thread in the socio-cultural fabric of the country, dosa is an integral part of many rags-to-riches stories at home and abroad. Unlike other Indian food, …
All about New Canteen at United States’ Largest Shirdi Sai Temple in New England
Not only worshipping deities, but also serving devotees or temple visitors is an act of virtue in Indian culture. This cultural value is the foundation of India’s grand temple kitchens from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The …
Travel Tips Things to Do & See
Hyderabad Metro Rail: Rules, Regulations, Fares, Luggage Restrictions and Other Facts
Hyderabad reached a milestone in infrastructural development, with the spectacular inauguration of the much-awaited Hyderabad Metro Rail today (November 28, 2017). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Telangana CM K. …
New Reasons Why You Should Travel by Train in India in 2016 and Following Years
If Monisha Rajesh, an Indo-British journalist, had traveled by trains across India in 2016, her book “Around India in 80 Trains” would have had a few more pages about the transformation of train travel in India. …
Festivals of India Things to Do & See
INR 4200 Crore for 50-day Kumbh Mela 2019 to Generate INR 1200 Billion and 6 lakh Jobs in India
No doubt, India is full of incredible sights, stories and spots from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. But, what is the most incredible about India? The Kumbh Mela – the confluence of religious faith, cosmic energy, ethereal …
Kutch Rann Utsav: All You Need to Know about Festival of Folk Music and Dance in the Desert of Gujarat
Cold is nipped in the air; bonfires are warming up the ambience; camps are illuminated in the dark; revelers are spending out nights under the starry sky; tribal folks are dressed in colorful motley attires; men are …
FAQs Airlines & Airports
Is TSA Precheck Expedited Screening Available for Air India Flights from US Airports?
Good news for those traveling on Air India flights from the United States! Air India and …
How to Avoid Paying Airline Fees for Flight Cancellation Post 24 Hours of Booking
Needless to say, airlines protect flights with rigid cancellation policies. What most air …
Indian Aviation’s Vision 2040: What are Upcoming and New Airports in India for 1.1 Billion Travelers?
India’s Vision 2040 for civil aviation is full of positive facts and practical figures. …
What’re Interesting Facts about Unclaimed Baggage Center, Alabama where Lost Checked Bags End up?
Airlines reported 21.6 million mishandled, misplaced and lost bags in 2016, according to …