Bijapur is the 9th largest city in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It owes much of its importance to the 17th-century Gol Gumbaz, the tomb of Sultan Mohammad Adil…
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Los Angeles is home to several amazing flea markets, but none are more iconic than the Rose Bowl. Vintage treasure hunters and bargain seekers flock to the legendary Rose Bowl Flea Market on…
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A disconnected rotary phone for “calling” lost loved ones offered a unique way of dealing with grief in disaster-stricken Japan. An old, black telephone stands in a telephone booth in…
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In this lyrical, mystical tale, Turkish author Elif Shafak unfolds two tantalising parallel narratives—one contemporary and the other set in the 13th century, when Rumi encountered his spiritual mentor, the whirling…
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Regarded as a Living Goddess, a young Newar girl with no blemishes is chosen to represent the Goddess Kumari as an incarnation of Goddess Taleju, the tutelary deity of the…
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Coffee is taken very seriously in Italy, and there are some rules that go with ordering and drinking it. Don’t order milk in your coffee after 11 a.m, and this…
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Don’t Expect a big savoury breakfast. The French don’t really do breakfast in a big way. And it’s very sweet in taste. French breakfast would not exist if bread did not…
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A Dzong is an ancient fortress with towers, courtyards, temples and administrative offices. Before entering a Dzong you need to dress appropriately. Wearing jeans, wrapping your jacket around your waist, …
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Geo sure is a free app designed to aid business travellers. The app provides travellers with real-time updates on the safety score of a certain area. A rating on a…
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Veeraswamy is the oldest surviving Indian restaurant in London – having first opened its doors in 1926. It is located in busy and wealthy Regent Street, just down the road from…
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