by Tanya Gupta TRAVEL Top 10 Places to visit in Madhya Pradesh by Tanya Gupta 18 August 2022 Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Madhya Pradesh, is a large state located in Central India and is known as `The Heart of India`. It' s cities are well connected and known for their tourist destinations and hospitality. The state is a hub of temples, forts, palaces, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries , beautiful landscapes and street food which attracts many tourists every year. Wherever you go, go with all your heart. - Confucius The Top 10 places to visit in Madhya Pradesh are: 1. Bhopal Bhopal is one of the greenest cities of India and is also known as the ` City of Royals`. It is famous for its pair of artificial lakes; the upper lake and the lower lake which splits the city. Towards the north are mosques, markets , serpentine alleys and food corners. On the other side are modern shopping malls and posh hotels. 2. The Sanchi Stupa It is located in Sanchi, which lies towards the North - East of Bhopal.It is one of the oldest stone structures and an important monument of the Indian architecture.It was built by Ashoka the Great and houses the ashes of Lord Buddha. 3. Omkareshwar Omkareshwar is shaped in the form of Hindu religious symbol 'Om'and located on the meeting point of river kaveri and narmada. It is a famous pilgrimage site and has one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. 4. Maheshwar It is located on the north bank of river Narmada and known as the ' temple town' of Madhya Pradesh.It was the capital of Ahilya Devi Holkar ' s empire during the 18th century.It is famous for Maheshwari fabric and sarees. The town also holds mythological importance since it's name has been mentioned in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. 5. Mandu Mandu is located in the Malwa region and known for its Afghan architectural heritage and is surrounded by stone walls.The city is a testament of the love between Prince Bahadur and Rani Roopmati. It has famous monuments like Jahaz Mahal, Dai ka Mahal, Rewa kund and palaces of Rani Roopmati and Prince Bahadur. 6. Gwalior Gwalior is the birthplace of the great musician Tansen and is famous for temples ,palaces and forts which the city a majestic charm. 7. Orchha Orchha is located on the banks of river Betwa and was founded by Rudra Pratap. It is famous for Ram Raja Mandir and many palaces. 8. Indore Indore is one of the largest and most populous city of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as ' Mini Mumbai'. It is famous for many monuments,malls, temples and street food. 9. Bhedaghat Bhedaghat is situated near Jabalpur and is famous for Dhuandhar falls and a valley made of high marble rocks.It is famous for boating at night, as the rocks shine like silver. 10. Pachmarhi Pachmarhi is the only hill station and highest point in Madhya Pradesh.It is also known as ' Satpura ki Rani' and is famous for waterfalls , green forests, Satpura National Park and Pandav Caves, which which were built by the Pandavas during their exile. #tourism #MadhyaPradesh #MadhyaPradeshTourism #Pachmarhi #Bhedaghat #Indore #Orchha #Gwalior # Mandu #Maheshwar #Omkareshwar #TheSanchiStupa #Bhopal SEARCH The Fashion Capitals Of Asia: Exploring Style Beyond Borders TRAVEL Unveiling Delights Of Hotel Palazzo Versace Gem Of Dubai TRAVEL 7 Abandoned Cities In India And Abroad That Are Too Beautiful To Be Forgotten TRAVEL airBaltic Makes Global Debut On World’s Safest Airlines List TRAVEL Revolutionizing Air Travel: Qatar Airways Introduces AI-Powered Booking With Sama TRAVEL POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Deepshika Reddy AVASA Hyderabad: Redefining Contemporary Luxury In The Heart Of The City 17 August 2026 TRAVEL By Sakshi Shah Where Stillness Finds You: Inside Lakeside Boheme Inn 14 April 2026 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape The Peninsula Bangkok: Grace Beside The Chao Phraya 4 October 2025 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape 64 Floors Up: Lebua At State Tower Perspective 4 October 2025 TRAVEL RELATED POSTS Advertisement

A Candid Conversation With The Fashion Maven: Swati Vatssa LIFESTYLE A Candid Conversation With The Fashion Maven: Swati Vatssa by Akshra Khandelwal 26 August 2023 Advertisement In the realm of social media, where countless influencers vie for attention, there are some shining stars who manage to stand out effortlessly. Swati Vatssa, an esteemed fashion influencer, is one such luminary whose creative prowess and authenticity have garnered her a massive audience. In this exclusive interview, Swati takes us on a journey through her influencer life, sharing valuable insights and advice for aspiring creators. "How are you, and how is everything going on in your life?" Swati responds with enthusiasm, "I am doing very well, feeling aligned with myself and the future I envision. It's a great phase where I am working with my dream brands, and the creative juices are flowing like they should." This positivity sets the tone for an inspiring tale of success. Swati's influencer journey began unconventionally, as she candidly admits, "I never planned on becoming an influencer." Initially, she moved to Mumbai as a stylist and model, and her expressive nature drew her to acting. This background equipped her with a keen eye for detail and an innate understanding of aesthetics, which later proved invaluable in her content creation. The turning point came during the pandemic when brands reached out to her for content creation. Her extensive experience on sets as an actor and model allowed her to infuse creativity into her content, which resonated with her growing audience. Today, Swati finds herself collaborating with her favorite brands and inspiring people globally. "My favorite type of content to create is fashion as it comes naturally to me," Swati declares. Her journey as a fashion design student, stylist, and model instilled her with an instinctive sense of camera angles, moods, and concepts. When working with brands, she seamlessly merges their aesthetics with her personality, resulting in authentic and effortless content. The Secret Sauce to Success Curious about her impressive following, we ask Swati the secret behind her massive audience. With a smile, she reveals, "The only secret is to be true to who you are." Swati firmly believes in embracing one's uniqueness, steering away from trends, and showcasing individuality. "We all have had our own upbringing, experiences, and tastes," she explains, "and it's important to bring that out in our content." "What are the three things you cannot leave 'home' without?" we inquire. Swati's answer is succinct, "My phone, lip balm, and mint." It's the little things that add up to make a big difference in her daily life. As a fashion maven, Swati's eyes sparkle when asked about styling a celebrity for a red carpet event. Without hesitation, she chooses Jennifer Lopez, praising her oomph and power. For this diva, Swati envisions a super sexy outfit with long slits and minimal detailing. "An outfit should never overpower you; it should only enhance your personality. Less is more!" she exclaims. Addressing aspiring creators, Swati shares her pearls of wisdom: "In a world where people follow trends and fear stepping out of the herd, be the change!" She encourages everyone to embrace their true passions and tell their stories uniquely. "The world will adjust," she confidently asserts. We conclude our conversation by asking Swati for her message to the world. "Have high standards and higher focus! And just have fun while you reach your goals; it's all about the journey, honey!" she proclaims. Her infectious positivity and determination leave a lasting impression. Swati Vatssa's journey from a model and actor to a revered fashion influencer is a testament to the power of authenticity and creativity. Her love for fashion, coupled with an unwavering belief in being true to oneself, has catapulted her to influence and inspire countless individuals. Aspiring creators can learn valuable lessons from Swati's story: dare to be different, embrace individuality, and have fun on the journey to success. Swati Vatssa is a living embodiment of how passion, dedication, and uniqueness can lead to a thriving influencer career. 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SOCIETY by Mudita Bagla Divorce - Not A Big Deal 24 January 2023 SOCIETY Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Marriages happen. Every individual who gets married wishes for a blissful married life. But do all marriages really work out? No, absolutely not. There are many reasons for the same. Just like marriage, divorce too is a chapter of life which starts when the chapter of marriage ends. That's it. When everyone around us supports and accepts our marriages, why should divorce be any different? Why, then, is it treated as a crime or something that one should be ashamed of? Divorce is not a bad thing. In fact, it is a blessing in disguise which takes you out of the worst phase of your life. Divorce is future-centric and gives a new meaning and purpose to our life, a life which may have become meaningless. We have some great examples of men and women in India and around the world doing incredibly well in their lives after they got divorced. Criticising a person's divorce is the easiest thing people can do, but the one who goes through it knows it's the best decision they could have made for themselves. Marriage is definitely an important part of a person's life but life is not only just about marriage; there is so much more to it than just that. Once you are divorced, people may judge you, doubt your character or even think that you have a mental illness, and if by chance they see you happy, then that will raise a huge question for the so-called society. "Look at him/her; how can he/she be happy?" But that's their thinking and we shouldn't bother at all. Being divorced is much better than being a living corpse. People often give up their life due to unhappy marriages. And you know what? Let's talk about divorce as positively and normally as we talk about marriage. Things don’t always happen as we expect them to, and that’s all right. Live and let others live on their own terms. Spread positivity! SEARCH Why India is the most depressed country in the world? SOCIETY Looking Through The Excellence Of ‘Jaali’ Architecture SOCIETY Why the Gender Pay Gap is Wide and Disturbing SOCIETY Festival of Stones SOCIETY The Pygmalion Effect SOCIETY POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Shrinivas Kodape A New Year Resolution That Doesn’t Involve Fixing Yourself 19 January 2026 SOCIETY By Anushka Sharma Uniting Voices, Shaping Futures: Dive Into Mun 2.0 At NIT Patna 8 September 2024 SOCIETY By Anushka Sharma These Healthy Habits Can Lower Your Risk Of Depression 31 August 2024 SOCIETY By Rini Pathak A Glance In The Kshitij’23: A Euphoric Escapade 26 January 2024 SOCIETY RELATED POSTS Advertisement

by Aishwarya TRAVEL Blood Falls In Antarctica: Explained by Aishwarya 11 February 2023 Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement You might have heard about waterfalls, but have you heard about blood falls? Yes, as creepy and scary as it sounds, blood falls isn’t blood falling from a cliff. Blood falls is situated in Antarctica, the ice-covered continent of the earth. While many researchers are keen on researching and preventing this ice-covered continent, some of them found out that this blood-red colour waterfall has no explanation for its colour. Antarctica is the coldest place on the planet, and the average annual temperature around the Blood Falls is around -17 degrees. This area is located within Victoria Land, west of McMurdo Sound. Now, you might be thinking if we can visit Blood Falls. Well, to answer that, Atlas Obscura has said that Blood Falls can only be reached by helicopter from the McMurdo Station (U.S.). The colour of the Blood Falls was initially identified as red algae . Now, a study in the Journal of Glaciology has revealed the true origin of Blood Falls with the help of radar to scan the layers of ice from which the river pours. The deep red fall was discovered in the year 1911 when scientists noticed a river that stained the surrounding cliff of ice with a dark red colour. Though the theory behind the red colour was believed to be the effect of algae, thanks to research by the University of Alaska Fairbanks , which revealed the true origin of Blood Falls. The study boils down to describing the red colour of the oxidized iron in brine saltwater, the same process that gives the iron a dark red colour when it rusts. The research team obtained the glacier using radio-echo sounding to map out the features below the glacier. The super-saturated brine that makes up the river allows the stark density contrast in RES compared to non-saline ice. The research team also calculated that the water approximately takes 1.5 million years to finally reach Blood Falls as it makes its way through fissures and channels in the glacier. You might think that the water would be frozen in place as it sits below a thick layer of ice. However, many aspects allow the water to remain liquid. One of the many aspects is the release of latent heat associated with water freezing, this low amount of heat contributes to keeping the water as a liquid. Furthermore, the water super-saturated with salt freezes at a lower temperature than fresh water. Another interesting fact is that Blood Falls also contains microbes that can survive in extreme conditions. These microbial communities can live with sulfates in the water. They provide hints on how life could have developed on other plants that lack oxygen. The Blood Falls in Antartica is no less than a miracle. It is full of new discoveries and mysteries. We need to be more careful with our environment, as there are more such amazing things to discover, before destroying them. The colour of the Blood Falls was initially identified as red algae . Now, a study in the Journal of Glaciology has revealed the true origin of Blood Falls with the help of radar to scan the layers of ice from which the river pours. BLOB Did you know that, there exists a Blood Falls? Let’s discuss the amazing natural phenomenon of Blood Falls in Antartica, that will make you love the nature even more. SEARCH The Fashion Capitals Of Asia: Exploring Style Beyond Borders TRAVEL Unveiling Delights Of Hotel Palazzo Versace Gem Of Dubai TRAVEL 7 Abandoned Cities In India And Abroad That Are Too Beautiful To Be Forgotten TRAVEL airBaltic Makes Global Debut On World’s Safest Airlines List TRAVEL Revolutionizing Air Travel: Qatar Airways Introduces AI-Powered Booking With Sama TRAVEL POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Deepshika Reddy AVASA Hyderabad: Redefining Contemporary Luxury In The Heart Of The City 17 August 2026 TRAVEL By Sakshi Shah Where Stillness Finds You: Inside Lakeside Boheme Inn 14 April 2026 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape The Peninsula Bangkok: Grace Beside The Chao Phraya 4 October 2025 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape 64 Floors Up: Lebua At State Tower Perspective 4 October 2025 TRAVEL RELATED POSTS Advertisement

SOCIETY by Akash Khatri The Fractured Fairytale 1 December 2020 SOCIETY Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement In June 2016, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and the younger son of Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales began a relationship with Meghan Markle, a former actress and a celebrity philanthropist. The engagement was announced on November 27, 2017, by Harry’s father Charles, Prince of Wales. It generated generally positive comments about having a mixed-race person as a member of the royal family, especially in regard to Commonwealth countries with populations of blended or native ancestry. According to DailyMail, by an energy firm they have been branded the least eco-friendly Royals that found that their African tour had generated a hefty carbon footprint of an estimated three tonnes of CO2 each. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex engaged considerably less with environmental charities and engagements as compared to other members of the Royal family. Markle retired from acting after her engagement and began the lengthy process of becoming a British citizen. Meghan was baptized by the archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and was confirmed her into the Church of England on March 6, 2018. The private ceremony took place in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace and was performed with water from the River Jordan. The marriage ceremony was held on May 19 at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. It was reportedly agreed in advance that excess funds generated from the BBC broadcast of the ceremony would go to a charity chosen by the newlywed couple. In April 2020, Feeding Britain was nominated to receive £90,000 from the BBC, they provided food packages to families in food poverty. After the wedding, the Duke and Duchess lived at Nottingham Cottage on the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. They later moved to Frogmore Cottage in the Home Park of Windsor Castle. The Crown Estate refurbished the cottage at a cost of £2.4 million which was paid out of the Sovereign Grant. The Duke has reportedly paid back this amount in full. The Duchess gave birth to a son on May 6, 2019 named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor who is seventh in the line of succession to the British throne.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s office moved to Buckingham Palace and officially closed on March 31, 2020, when the Sussexes ceased “undertaking official engagements in support of the Queen”. After some months in Canada and the United States, the couple bought a house in June 2020 on the former estate of Riven Rock in Montecito, California. Currently, they live in a $14million mansion in Santa Barbara. Despite a few interruptions to his parental leave, the royal is said to have been sharing the load of the new-born with his wife. They have been following modern parenting techniques for their son’s upbringing. They even made a shocking decision to move from the UK and out of the royal spotlight. In 2020, harry and Meghan decided to step down as senior members of the royal family. 95% of the couple’s income was given to them annually by Charles, Harry’s father as part of his income from the Dutchy of Cornwell. They announced that they would balance between United kingdom and North America while also seeking financial independence as well as continuing to support their charities and the Queen. In March 2020, Harry’s appearance at the opening of the Silverstone Experience in Silverstone Circuit together with racing driver Lewis Hamilton was his final solo engagement as a senior royal before he and his wife officially stepped down on 31 March. News was in the air later that month after the duke and duchess recorded a video message for Times 100 urging Americans to vote, just weeks before the November 3 elections that the royal would consider running for president. Surprisingly the close folks denied any news of Meghan’s intentions in politics. According to observations though Prince Harry appears to improve his relationship with his brother Prince William they are not as close as they once were, on the other hand, it’s unlikely Meghan will ever want to return as she couldn’t achieve her desire to change the world while working as a member of the royal family. However, Prince Harry doesn’t share the same political ambitions as his wife and would want to work to help the disadvantaged. They have apparently burnt some bridges that now seem to be beyond repair. Harry is believed to be hurt after his request to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph on his behalf was denied by courtiers as he is no longer a working member of the Royal Family. The same has been denied by his grandmother the Queen, who is believed to be unaware of the request from Harry and has continued to keep the door open for his return to frontline duties. After resettling, the couple seems to have unveiled new Hollywood careers. They have found a yet to be known production company and signed a multilayer deal with 193 million worldwide subscribers company, Netflix which will pay them to make documentaries, feature films, children’s programming and scripted shows. The couple releases a statement stating, ” Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope. As new parents, making inspirational family programming is also important to us.” Author Ingrid Seward slammed the way the couple marked Remembrance Day. Though the Sussex’s appeared to be on their own in the vast Los Angeles Cemetery, they had employed the services of celebrity fashion photographer to record their every scripted move after snaps showed the pair laying an all-green wreath. Royal author Sean Smith whose book Meghan Misunderstood revolves around the former Suits actress feels that within a week Meghan went from being a human right’s campaigner to Prince Harry’s hottie, within a week. The people want old Harry back but it seems like he is now lost forever. SEARCH Why India is the most depressed country in the world? 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SOCIETY by Anushka Singh Norway’s Impressive Art Of Recycling 27 July 2020 SOCIETY Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Norway, the country of enthralling natural beauty, is excelling the art of waste management. The kingdom of Norway has come up with ideas worth adopting and has positively brought the entire conception of the three R’s into play. While other industrialized nations still scuffle, at an alarming rate, with the consumption of problematic plastic waste, Norway stands out by managing to recycle up to 97% of its plastic bottles. The country is breaking ground in scrutinizing all the aspects of waste supervision techniques by implementing a nationwide bottle deposit scheme. Recycling technology has come a long way since the earliest vital investments in the sector. Anything and everything can now be recycled; paper, plastic, metal or an entire house. Through an organization called Infinitum, the Scandinavian country has established itself as the most effective of all by designing the best environment-friendly modes of recycling plastic bottles.While other countries are still in the process of forming a good stable model for recycling plastic trash, Norway sometimes imports trash to keep its recycling process going. What makes Norway awe-inspiringly different is the way it has given recycling a value it never had and this value is what makes the companies and consumers walk on the righteous path to conserve our environment. Their radical approach is based on a loan scheme implying that when a consumer buys any plastic bottle, they are charged an additional amount of money equivalent to about 13 to 30 US cents which can be redeemed in discrete ways. The buyer can either take the plastic bottle to one of the several thousand ‘reverse vending machines’ present in public spaces like schools and supermarkets which returns the money after scanning the barcode of the deposited bottle or they can return them in shops and gas stations in exchange of money or store credit. Also, the plastic producers in Norway are subject to an environmental tax and almost all of them have signed up for the bottle deposit scheme. Hence, the more plastic they recycle, the lesser their tax is and on reaching the target of recycling over 95 percent of total produced plastic, they don’t have to pay at all. The four-container system Apart from having the world’s most effective plastic recycling plans, Norway also has an intricate system that the locals have been taught since childhood. The Norwegian recycling idea also involves a colour coding system. The coloured bins and bags are basically to help people decipher what type of waste goes where. There are green, blue and white bins in0 some places and plain bins that take the specific green, blue and white waste in others. The food and organic waste should be dumped in the green bin/bag, all plastic packaging in blue, paper or cardboard related waste in white and lastly, the electronic or hazardous waste in the red. Being one of the most systematic countries, Norway has remained unbeaten in maintaining a sound lifestyle for its citizens. And the Norwegian system of waste management is definitely giving the rest of the world a brilliant blueprint by proving that with the right tech and proper awareness, we can take big steps to have a trash-free future. #NorwayRecyclingTrashWasteWastemanagementPlasticPlasticbottlePlastictrashPlasticrecycling SEARCH Why India is the most depressed country in the world? SOCIETY Looking Through The Excellence Of ‘Jaali’ Architecture SOCIETY Why the Gender Pay Gap is Wide and Disturbing SOCIETY Festival of Stones SOCIETY The Pygmalion Effect SOCIETY POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Shrinivas Kodape A New Year Resolution That Doesn’t Involve Fixing Yourself 19 January 2026 SOCIETY By Anushka Sharma Uniting Voices, Shaping Futures: Dive Into Mun 2.0 At NIT Patna 8 September 2024 SOCIETY By Anushka Sharma These Healthy Habits Can Lower Your Risk Of Depression 31 August 2024 SOCIETY By Rini Pathak A Glance In The Kshitij’23: A Euphoric Escapade 26 January 2024 SOCIETY RELATED POSTS Advertisement

Mercedes AMG Petronas Keep The Momentum Rolling After A Podium Scoring Hungarian GP LIFESTYLE Mercedes AMG Petronas Keep The Momentum Rolling After A Podium Scoring Hungarian GP By Anurag Sen 21 August 2025 Advertisement The Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring delivered one of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team ’s most complete performances of the season. George Russell ’s charge to third place, paired with Kimi Antonelli ’s gritty drive to P10, brought another double-points finish and the team’s seventh podium of the year marking an important boost in their fight at the sharp end of the Constructors’ standings. The Budapest circuit, with its tight corners, flowing rhythm, and limited overtaking zones, demands precision in both strategy and execution. Russell, starting fourth on the grid, wasted no time in making his intentions clear. Into Turn 1, he swept around the outside of Lando Norris, signalling an afternoon where every decision and every pass would be critical. Mercedes opted for a Medium–Hard–Hard tyre strategy for Russell, a choice that kept him competitive against the high-degradation challenges of the Hungaroring. His pace in the middle stint kept the pressure on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, and in the closing laps, he made a calculated move to get ahead. When Leclerc later received a time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, Russell’s podium finish was confirmed. Antonelli’s race told a quieter but equally impressive story. Lining up 15th, the young Italian drove with a measured touch, balancing pace and tyre preservation over the long runs. Running Medium to Hard and stretching his final stint close to 50 laps, he found himself defending against fresher-tyred rivals in the final stages. Holding off advances from Isack Hadjar and Lewis Hamilton, Antonelli’s performance reflected maturity and racecraft well beyond his years helped by the team’s return to its earlier rear suspension configuration, restoring balance and confidence in the car. Team Principal Toto Wolff described the result as “a step forward,” crediting both drivers and the renewed stability in the W16. With no major aerodynamic upgrades planned for the remainder of the season, the focus shifts to maximising every detail of the current package vital in the tight battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship. Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin highlighted how well the strategy came together, pointing to Russell’s controlled pursuit of Leclerc and Antonelli’s calm, calculated defence as proof of the team’s growing strength in both pace and adaptability. “It was a performance that set a strong tone for the second half of the season,” he said. Next on the calendar is Zandvoort, where the banked curves and unpredictable coastal weather will present a very different kind of test. Whereas Budapest rewarded patience and precise tyre work, the Dutch Grand Prix will call for versatility and the ability to react quickly to shifting conditions. The race in Budapest may not have been the year’s most chaotic spectacle, but for Mercedes, it was exactly the kind of clean, disciplined execution that builds momentum. In a championship where the smallest margins can tip the balance, the qualities shown at the Hungaroring could prove decisive in the battles to come. SEARCH Ankita Malik: Empowering Change And Embracing Authenticity LIFESTYLE Juggling Two Worlds: The Inspiring Journey Of Kritika Goel LIFESTYLE Juggling Law And Fashion: The Inspirational Journey Of Riddhi Nahata, A Multifaceted Influencer LIFESTYLE Nikita Pawar: From Fashion Design To Digital Stardom LIFESTYLE Join Shruti Yogi On Her Enchanting Journey From Kumkum Bhagya To Wanderlust Saga LIFESTYLE POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah Jorja Smith Has A New Album, And Apparently Sitting Still Is No Longer An Option 18 September 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Bonobo And Arooj Aftab's Fire On The Water Is The Kind Of Collaboration You Can't Plan 5 August 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Tsumyoki Is Building A World Of His Own 30 July 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Ankur Tewari And The Sound Of A Changing India 23 July 2026 LIFESTYLE RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

By Shrinivas Kodape TRAVEL The City Beneath My Feet: A Night At Lebua State Tower, Bangkok By Shrinivas Kodape 16 July 2025 Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Bangkok doesn’t knock. It barges in. It sits on your chest, hot and loud, smelling of diesel, grilled meat, and somebody else’s sweat. And yet somehow, you miss it before you even leave. But Lebua — that’s something else entirely.Lebua doesn’t knock either. It pulls you in, wordlessly. Hands you a keycard. Presses a button. And in thirty seconds, you’re no longer in Bangkok. You’re above it. The room was oversized — almost rude in its generosity. A living room with couches I’d never sit on. A bathroom with mirrors that didn’t lie. A minibar that judged me a little. I tossed my bag somewhere near the corner and walked straight to the balcony — because that’s where the real welcome lives. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/08ff15_e1d11dd33bf8450690e882c7ddee41a4/720p/mp4/file.mp4 From 64 floors up, Bangkok looks calm. Contained. Like the whole city has been shrink-wrapped for your viewing pleasure. The Chao Phraya River shimmered like it had secrets. Roads below pulsed like veins. And for a moment, it felt like everything I’d been running from couldn’t reach me up here. I lit a cigarette and leaned over the railing, the wind catching my collar like an old friend. And it hit me — not in some dramatic, Instagram-caption way. But quietly. That I was here. Really here . In a city that never cared whether you arrived or not. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/08ff15_527568de13b84137a8c0fb523f08b27a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4 Lebua’s not pretending to be part of the city. It’s a floating kingdom. A palace for the curious, the hungry, the ones who land in new countries not for the monuments, but for the moments between. And up here, moments hit differently. I wandered upstairs. Not in search of anything — just chasing curiosity through elevators and glowing corridors. Lebua doesn’t just have restaurants. It has experiences disguised as meals . Bridges that feel like dreams. Cocktails with names you won’t remember, but flavors you’ll think about for weeks. I won’t spoil it — there’s another story for that. But let’s just say, I tasted something that reminded me of Saigon. And something else that made me forget where I was completely. Dinner? Not dinner. A ritual . And later, another bar. And another view. Bangkok still down there — snarling, laughing, eating, moving. Unbothered. I came back to the suite at some ungodly hour. Kicked off my shoes. Left the balcony doors open so I could sleep with the city noise filtered through altitude. Not silence. Just distance. https://video.wixstatic.com/video/08ff15_f8550238ddf740209ae2676daee100ab/720p/mp4/file.mp4 I woke up with the sun hitting my face and the skyline whispering things I couldn’t translate. I made coffee in a robe too soft for someone like me, and watched boats slice through the river like time-lapse scars. It was just another Thursday. But also, not. Because for one night, I didn’t just stay in Bangkok. I hovered above it. Drank with it. Listened to it breathe. And let it remind me — without words — why we travel in the first place. Not to escape the noise. But to feel it all , and still find peace somewhere in between. Editor’s Note: Lebua’s food and beverage story — where sky meets plate and cocktails dare you to feel something — will be covered in full in our next issue. From cocktails at Sky Bar to suites perched in the Lebua Hotels experience, the journey floats far above the city’s chaos. This was just the beginning. No frills. No filters. Just the truth, served raw. SEARCH The Fashion Capitals Of Asia: Exploring Style Beyond Borders TRAVEL Unveiling Delights Of Hotel Palazzo Versace Gem Of Dubai TRAVEL 7 Abandoned Cities In India And Abroad That Are Too Beautiful To Be Forgotten TRAVEL airBaltic Makes Global Debut On World’s Safest Airlines List TRAVEL Revolutionizing Air Travel: Qatar Airways Introduces AI-Powered Booking With Sama TRAVEL POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Deepshika Reddy AVASA Hyderabad: Redefining Contemporary Luxury In The Heart Of The City 17 August 2026 TRAVEL By Sakshi Shah Where Stillness Finds You: Inside Lakeside Boheme Inn 14 April 2026 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape The Peninsula Bangkok: Grace Beside The Chao Phraya 4 October 2025 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape 64 Floors Up: Lebua At State Tower Perspective 4 October 2025 TRAVEL RELATED POSTS Advertisement

by Tanya Gupta TRAVEL Top 8 Places to Visit in Macau by Tanya Gupta 17 August 2022 Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Macau is an autonomous region on the Southern Coast of China. It was formerly administered by the Portuguese . It is a rich blend of Chinese and European architecture and culture and is known as the 'Vegas of the East'. Macau is democratic and free enough. It is prosperous enough. Why do people need to do this. - Stanley Ho The top 8 places to visit in Macau are: 1. Ruins of St. Paul Church It is an iconic monument which represents the history of the nation and also has the paintings of Virgin Mary. 2. Senado Square It is a hub of the cultural activities and has various shopping centres and restaurants. 3. Venetian Macau It is a famous resort which enables the visitor to experience the charm of Venice and Las Vegas. 4. Taipa Village It is a peaceful villages which consists of Portuguese style buildings and vibrant markets. 5. A-Ma Temple This temple is dedicated to Goddess Mazu. It has six wings and the architecture of each of these is stunning.The entrance is guarded by stone lions and a winding path. 6. Fisherman's Wharf It is a theme park and has different sections for different port towns like Miami, Amsterdam, Lisbon, Venice and Cape Town. 7. Giant Panda Pavilion It enables the visitor to see Pandas in their natural habitat. 8. 'The Dragon of Fortune' show The Dragon of Fortune is a beautiful, magnificent sculpture . It is believed that it fulfills people's wishes. People come here to make a wish. #Macau #Macautourism #Asia #Vacation #Macautravelguide SEARCH The Fashion Capitals Of Asia: Exploring Style Beyond Borders TRAVEL Unveiling Delights Of Hotel Palazzo Versace Gem Of Dubai TRAVEL 7 Abandoned Cities In India And Abroad That Are Too Beautiful To Be Forgotten TRAVEL airBaltic Makes Global Debut On World’s Safest Airlines List TRAVEL Revolutionizing Air Travel: Qatar Airways Introduces AI-Powered Booking With Sama TRAVEL POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Deepshika Reddy AVASA Hyderabad: Redefining Contemporary Luxury In The Heart Of The City 17 August 2026 TRAVEL By Sakshi Shah Where Stillness Finds You: Inside Lakeside Boheme Inn 14 April 2026 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape The Peninsula Bangkok: Grace Beside The Chao Phraya 4 October 2025 TRAVEL By Shriniwas Kodape 64 Floors Up: Lebua At State Tower Perspective 4 October 2025 TRAVEL RELATED POSTS Advertisement

Taarangan 2024: The 17th Symphony Of Dreams LIFESTYLE Taarangan 2024: The 17th Symphony Of Dreams By Aarti Singh 20 December 2024 Advertisement Taarangan is an experience of culture's exceptional magic. It is a celebration of the nation's diversity and the core of the nation's growth : the youth. This cultural festival doesn't simply celebrate talent, it celebrates a multitude of talent. From the ever-engaging events spread across various categories to the expertise of star judges elevating the fest's experience. With over 12 categories of events, Taarangan believes in being a platform to every distributary of talent and passion, with Performing Arts for the stage reigners to Biotechnology for the culinary stars, there's something for everyone. It not only promotes but also cherishes collaboration, creativity, unity and enthusiasm. And when we put together every step, every effort, every moment while planning and organising this celebration to bring this quintessential fest to its very grandiosity. From the honours of hosting the electric charm of the Nation's Youngest Superstar Kartik Aaryan, to the soulful voice of Dhvani Bhanushali, and the stunning presence of Aashim Gulati, Taarangan was elevated with the presence of numerous exuberant stars and their superfluous energy, To add to this, the brilliant team of Campus Beats carried the essence of youth zest, making every moment a party of beats and infectious energy. The 17th edition of Taarangan aka #SkyHighSeventeen is all in all a show to behold, flaunting an elegant combination of talent and showbiz. Taarangan is not merely a cultural festival but a quest to display the beauty of youth, creativity and passion. This year, it revolves around the strong theme: Sound of the Nation. From the slow thumps of indigenous musical styles to the popular fast paced new-age tunes, the theme orates a tale of a vibrant and multifaceted nation that is India. Taarangan 24' is set to rise with OG Hustler, Protest Poet, Rapper and Revolutionary of the Rap realm EPR Svnslas Iyer led the grand inauguration of Taarangan 17 and acclaimed actress Neetu Chandra took the torch and added lustre to the fest with her presence along with extra-ordinary star judges such as Karan Henry, Mehak Dhingra, Aadhya Aanand, Arjun Kumar, Riya Bhatt, Akshay Dhawan, Michael Emi, Malvika Sharma, Anshu Varshney, Aloft, Tejas Dunbale, The Kings United, Aasmani Music, Bharat Ragathi, Omkar Kocharekar, Akash Gurav and numerous others magnifying the #SkyHighSeventeen array of rousing events. This milestone edition of #SkyHighSeventeen would be incomplete without the helping hand of our sponsors. We extend immense gratitude to those who brought our dream and vision to it's grand reality, our Title sponsor- The Fortune Group, powered by Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, co-powered by Non-Stop, our security partner- Jai Ambe Security Services, our outdoor media partner- Bright Outdoor Media, our NGO partner- Nichole Lewis Memorable Trust, our merchandise partner- Graveyard, our magazine partner- L'utopia Magazine, education partner- EduDocs, our cake partner- Lavender Bakery and Bites, our builder partners- BP Infra Projects, Crescent, and Raj Realty Group, our beauty partner- Beauty House, and our esteemed banking partners- IDFC First Bank, Pratap Bank, ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, and IndusInd Bank. We also thank our Associate Sponsors, Kosmos Developers and Saraswat Bank, our news partner- Nex News Network, and E-News partner- Sach Kahoon, our institute partner ITM Institute of Management for their unwavering support and their invaluable partnership elevating the 17th Edition of Bringing Stars To Life. Taarangan 2024 is a symphony of a grand gala of the nation's mellifluous melodies. Sound Of The Nation awaits the galore of passion, talent and energy on 19th, 20th and 21st December 2024, join this magnificent journey and become a part of culture's golden history. SEARCH Ankita Malik: Empowering Change And Embracing Authenticity LIFESTYLE Juggling Two Worlds: The Inspiring Journey Of Kritika Goel LIFESTYLE Juggling Law And Fashion: The Inspirational Journey Of Riddhi Nahata, A Multifaceted Influencer LIFESTYLE Nikita Pawar: From Fashion Design To Digital Stardom LIFESTYLE Join Shruti Yogi On Her Enchanting Journey From Kumkum Bhagya To Wanderlust Saga LIFESTYLE POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah Jorja Smith Has A New Album, And Apparently Sitting Still Is No Longer An Option 18 September 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Bonobo And Arooj Aftab's Fire On The Water Is The Kind Of Collaboration You Can't Plan 5 August 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Tsumyoki Is Building A World Of His Own 30 July 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Ankur Tewari And The Sound Of A Changing India 23 July 2026 LIFESTYLE RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

Kyle Wiens’ surreal hiring policies! LIFESTYLE Kyle Wiens’ surreal hiring policies! by Aparajita Jaiswal 27 July 2020 Advertisement Kyle Wiens, the CEO of iFixit as well as founder of Dozuki, talks about his hiring policies and especially stresses on basic grammar skills. He believes that not knowing the basic grammar reflects on the applicants learning curve. “Grammar is my litmus test. All applicants say they’re detail-oriented; I just make my employees prove it.” Grammar is a basic requirement for all companies. Wiens, stresses on the fact that he may seem slightly harsh in his hiring policies as grammar may not have anything to do with the applicant’s qualification for the job. The applicant may otherwise be qualified but their lack of grammar skills shows their lack of a present mind. Although he does not seem to agree with Lynne Truss who thinks that people who mix up their itses “deserve to be struck by lightning, hacked up on the spot and buried in an unmarked grave.” He just thinks that they should be passed over for a job. A mere comma can make all the difference in the world and is he wrong? Everyone who applies for a position at either of Wiens’ companies, iFixit or Dozuki, takes a mandatory grammar test as they write for a living. iFixit is the world’s largest online repair manual, and Dozuki helps companies write their own technical documentation, like paperless work instructions and step-by-step user manuals. So, it only makes sense that Wiens made a preemptive strike against groan-worthy grammar errors. Writing isn’t in the official job description of most people in the office and yet they give out grammar tests to everybody, including their salespeople, operations staff, and the programmers. Kyle Wiens may go as far as to pass on a great programmer who cannot write, even in this hyper-competitive market. He says, “I’ve found that people who make fewer mistakes on a grammar test also make fewer mistakes when they are doing something completely unrelated to writing — like stocking shelves or labeling parts. “In the same vein, programmers who pay attention to how they construct written language also tend to pay a lot more attention to how they code. You see, at its core, code is prose.” Wiens reckons to the belief that the devil is in the details. “In fact, when it comes to my whole business, details are everything. And I guarantee that even if other companies aren’t issuing grammar tests, they pay attention to sloppy mistakes on résumés. After all, sloppy is as sloppy does.” Wiens cannot stress enough that applicants who do not think writing is important are likely to think lots of other salient things also are not indispensable. #KyleWiensCEOofiFixitFounderofDozukiiFixitDozukiWriting SEARCH Ankita Malik: Empowering Change And Embracing Authenticity LIFESTYLE Juggling Two Worlds: The Inspiring Journey Of Kritika Goel LIFESTYLE Juggling Law And Fashion: The Inspirational Journey Of Riddhi Nahata, A Multifaceted Influencer LIFESTYLE Nikita Pawar: From Fashion Design To Digital Stardom LIFESTYLE Join Shruti Yogi On Her Enchanting Journey From Kumkum Bhagya To Wanderlust Saga LIFESTYLE POPULAR POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement By Sakshi Shah Jorja Smith Has A New Album, And Apparently Sitting Still Is No Longer An Option 18 September 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Bonobo And Arooj Aftab's Fire On The Water Is The Kind Of Collaboration You Can't Plan 5 August 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Tsumyoki Is Building A World Of His Own 30 July 2026 LIFESTYLE By Sakshi Shah Ankur Tewari And The Sound Of A Changing India 23 July 2026 LIFESTYLE RELATED POSTS Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement

SOCIETY by Neha Pande Festival of Stones 27 July 2020 SOCIETY Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Bagwal also known as DevidhuraFair is celebrated at Maa Varahi Devi Temple in Devidhura located at a distance of 45km from Lohaghat in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand. Devidhura also marks the tri-junction of Almora, Pithoragarh and Nainital districts and is famous for its rich cultural fair that is celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm. This fair is celebrated every year during Rakshabandhan that falls on the full moon day of the month of Shravan. Thousands of people from Uttarakhand and Nepal come to visit this grand fair. Bagwal is celebrated by dividing four different groups, collectively known as ‘Khams’. The four groups are four different tribes – Gharwal Kham, Chamyal Kham, Lamgriha Kham and Valig Kham. The fair starts out with the worship of Goddess Varahi, after the worship Prasad is distributed and this is when everything gets a bit tricky. The members of each Kham position themselves on the four corners of the field of the temple and the priest commences the festival with the sound of the ‘shankh’/shell. Bagwal is no normal festival with just worship and joy but here the Khams are fighters who carry sticks, stones and a farra/shield for the fight. These fighters throw stones at one another while at the same time protecting themselves with the shield. It does not matter how wounded or injured they get, the fight does not stop till the priest concludes the fight with the sound of the ‘shankh’. While the fight is going on the rest of the attendees cheer their teams with fight drums, folk songs and folk dances. After the fight all the injured are treated with ‘bichchu grass’ ie. Urtica Dioca. The Myth behind the Bagwal festival:- According to the myth, there once was a tradition of sacrificing a man (Narbali) from the Kham each year to Goddess Varahi. On one such year, it was the turn of this old woman to sacrifice her grandson, with a heavy heart and mind full of devotion she prepared her grandson for the sacrifice. This touched the Goddess’s heart and she spared his life under the condition that an equal amount of blood should be offered to her. Since that day, Bagwal fair is celebrated by the people where the members of each Kham throw stones at each other in order to draw sacrificial blood for Goddess Varahi. Reason for taking this Cultural Fair :- The main reason I choose to write upon Bagwal cultural fair is because my hometown is in Uttarakhand and I also wanted to address the issue of ‘Bali’/Sacrifice. Sacrificing animals as well as people have been going on in our religion as well as many other religions since the dawn of time; from Mayan, Pagan, Hinduism, Muslim etc. Sacrifice or ‘Bali’ in Hindu religion has its own significance, it is symbolic of getting rid of 6 evil forces/enemies ie. Kama– Lust Krodha – Anger Lobha–Greed Mada– Pride Moha – Attachments Matsarya – Jealousy By the sacrificial festival of Bagwal the basic idea of sacrificing men or animals was stopped yet the sacrificial blood was spilled by the act of fighting and throwing stones at each other. Our culture and heritage is one of the oldest; yet, I wanted to showcase some of the flaws in it which have changed and evolved but are still there. In August 2019, 100 men got injured under 10 minutes while celebrating Bagwal in Champwant district, Uttarakhand on Thursday. Even though the human sacrifice was stopped yet, hundreds of people got injured which is not a small thing. This is just one small case, there are many more cases tied up to this festival. Even though there is a high court ban on the use of stones during the festival yet the locals seem to sneak in with stones while outsmarting the authorities.Even a lot of local authorities encourage this practice instead of putting a stop on it. I personally believe that the concept behind ‘Bali’ is not bad because every Dussehra we burn Ravan as a sign of victory of good over evil, just like that ‘Bali’ is the concept of sacrificing 6 evils to the goddess yet the literal concept of ‘Bali’ ie. To sacrifice a living breathing creature or to injure one another is completely wrong. God didn’t make us to harm each other therefore the literal concept of ‘Bali’ should be condemned just like the literal practice of Bagwal should be put to an end. The ideology, unlike the festival, should carry on and pass on from generation to generation. Bagwal is a beautiful festival from Kumaon, Uttarakhand which should be celebrated with joy and enthusiasm, without harming each other as the concept of Bagwal is beautiful just like the myth. Bagwal is the story of love and sacrifice therefore it should be practiced with love and sacrifice of our inner demons instead of throwing stones towards each other to draw out blood as a symbol. The festival is a perfect blend of folk songs, folk dances and folklores. And just like Bagwal our country has hundreds of festivals and practices with a beautiful story but an unlikely tragic execution. #MohaAttachments #Myth #6evilforcesenemiesie #Devidhurafair #Tribal #Regionalfestival #IndianMyths #Indianfestival #MaaVarahiDeviTemple #Bagwalfestival #MatsaryaJealousy #Champawatdistrict #KrodhaAnger #Shravan #Sacrifice #Culturalfair #Lohaghat #IndianRitual #Uttarakhand #LobhaGreed #MaaVarahi #KamaLust #Rituals #Bali #Khams #MadaPride #Rakshabandhan SEARCH Why India is the most depressed country in the world? 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