After a global unveiling at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month, Chinese electronics brand Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra smartphones in India on March 7. Both smartphones boast an imaging system created in collaboration with German optical entity Leica. The Xiaomi 14 will be available for purchase from March … Read more
Saudi Arabia held its inaugural fashion show with swimwear models on Friday, marking a major shift in a country where less than a decade ago women were required to wear body-covering abaya robes. As reported by AFP, the poolside event showcased Moroccan designer Yasmina Qanzal’s collection, which included mostly one-piece swimwear in shades of red, … Read more
Russia and India are set to boost their tourism ties as they prepare to launch visa-free group tourism exchanges. The first round of consultations between the two nations is scheduled for June with the goal of finalizing a bilateral agreement by the end of the year. Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Multilateral Economic Cooperation and … Read more
Amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the government has imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones within 50 meters of the Kedarnath temple. The decision aims to ensure a hassle-free darshan experience for devotees. Strict enforcement and penalties Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announced that strict action would be taken against … Read more
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is preparing for her third space mission aboard the Starliner spacecraft. It is scheduled to depart on May 7, 2024 and is at least 24 hours late. In an interview with NDTV, Williams said she plans to take a “good luck charm” – an idol of Lord Ganesha – with her … Read more
The Thai cabinet has approved a plan to extend the visa-free program for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. The Southeast Asian country aims to increase foreign inflows to boost its stagnant economy. Tourists from India and Taiwan will be able to enter Thailand visa-free until November 11 after the existing exemption … Read more
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, a leading astrotourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a new initiative to provide people with a comprehensive astrotourism experience. The campaign will feature a variety of activities, including stargazing, special solar viewing, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars and more. The initiative aims to bring together … Read more
The European Union (EU) has adopted a new visa system called the “Cascade” regime specifically for Indian nationals. Long-term multiple-entry Schengen visas valid for two years can now be issued to Indian citizens. This is a significant improvement over the potentially shorter visas previously offered. To be eligible for a two-year visa, applicants must have … Read more
In a recent discovery, scientists have discovered that Antarctica’s tallest active volcano emits gold particles along with volcanic gases. Mount Erebus, which is still volcanically active, was found to be spewing gold with emissions. In fact, in 1991, American geologists were the first to make this discovery. The new finding remains consistent with observations of … Read more
After Deepika Padukone hosted the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles last year to introduce the performance of RRR’s Oscar winning song Naatu Naatu, the Academy’s spell with the actor continues as she paid tribute to her song Deewani Mastani on her official Instagram handle on Thursday . On social media platform The Academy, she … Read more