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Passport application fees hiked from July 1: What it means for Indian travellers planning their next international trip

In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world….

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Karumbeswarar Temple: Inside ‘Diabetes Temple’: The ancient Tamil Nadu shrine where devotees believe ants carry away their illness

It’s hard to imagine that visiting a temple can help ease diabetes. But in the quiet village of Koilvenni in Tamil Nadu, thousands of devotees believe that a visit to the ancient Karumbeswarar Temple helps. Popular as India’s “Diabetes Temple,” the Karumbeswarar Temple has gained immense popularity for a unique ritual involving sugar, ants, and…

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Ram Dass Quote: Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “It is important to expect nothing, to take every experience, including the negative ones, as merely steps on the path, and to proceed”; What a former Harvard psychologist and Neem Karoli Baba’s follower had to say on keeping expectations

Spiritual teacher Ram Dass offers a profound perspective on life, urging us to “expect nothing” and embrace every experience, including hardships, as essential steps on our journey. He advises against rigid expectations that lead to suffering, instead promoting a calmer approach that views challenges as opportunities for growth. His wisdom resonates deeply in today’s high-pressure…

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Noida Vs Europe: ‘Noida is better than Europe’: Indian traveller’s remarks ignite debate over Sweden, Germany and Austria

A post is going viral on Instagram for an Indian traveller’s personal take on European destinations. But the video by traveller Anmol Raina (@anmolraina13) has sparked an unexpected conversation among travel enthusiasts after he stated, “Noida is better than Europe”. He meant that Indian cities like Delhi, Noida or Gurugram offered him a better overall…

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“I lost my daughter in Vietnam”: An Indian traveller mum’s advice and 5 essential travel tips for parents |

“I lost my daughter on our Vietnam trip”, these are the opening words of a worried Indian mother whose daughter went missing. A video shared recently on Instagram has captured the attention of parents who love to travel with their kids for all the right reasons. Pooja Mehta Bothraa (@poojamehtabothraa), a traveller and a mother…

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