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Explained: The LPG Supply Disruption Affecting India's Restaurant Industry
As geopolitical tensions affect global energy flows, India’s heavy reliance on imported LPG is beginning to affect the restaurant industry
Kartikeya Shankar
Kartikeya lives to explore. With a heart yearning for adventure, he has traversed several parts of India and abroad, capturing their myriad wonders through his lens. From Banaras's markets to Uttarakhand's temples, he likes to bring far-flung places to life for readers. When not weaving narratives, he's savouring Delhi's street food or trekking through the mountains.
Kartikeya lives to explore. With a heart yearning for adventure, he has traversed several parts of India and abroad, capturing their myriad wonders through his lens. From Banaras's markets to Uttarakhand's temples, he likes to bring far-flung places to life for readers. When not weaving narratives, he's savouring Delhi's street food or trekking through the mountains.
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Explained: What The Israel–Iran Conflict Means For India's Flights, Tourism And Oil Prices
Airspace closures across the Gulf have triggered flight cancellations, rerouting and rising costs. Here is how the Israel–Iran escalation is affecting Indian airlines, tourism flows, Dubai’s hub model and global oil-linked aviation pricing
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US Immigration Rules Change: USCIS Tightens Photograph Reuse Policy For Visa And Green Card Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised its rules on reusing photographs for immigration documents, cutting the reuse period to three years and mandating fresh biometrics for key applications
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Shakes Northern Japan, 30 Injured; Megaquake Alert Issued
A powerful 7.5 earthquake struck off Japan’s Aomori coast, injuring at least 30 and triggering tsunami warnings and a rare megaquake alert. Transport and power services have been hit
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In Leopard Country: Exploring The Wild Harmony Of Bera, Rajasthan
In Rajasthan's Aravalli hills, the village of Bera offers a rare glimpse of coexistence, where leopards roam freely among pastoral communities
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Lucknow Joins UNESCO's Creative Cities Of Gastronomy, Showcasing The Art Of Awadhi Cuisine
From the royal kitchens of the Nawabs to bustling Aminabad streets, Lucknow’s food heritage is now officially part of UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network
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Explained: New GST Rates And What They Mean For Travel In India
From cheaper flights and mid-range hotels to more affordable dining, the new GST rates are set to change how Indians and international tourists explore the country
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OT Interview: Minister Steve Dimopoulos On Why Victoria Is Australia's Most Diverse Destination
Victoria’s tourism and environment minister talks about hidden trails, indigenous voices in tourism, and reimagining Melbourne’s major events with sustainability at their core
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Nepal Opens 97 Remote Peaks For Free Climbing As Everest Fees Soar—Here's How It Could Redraw The Himalayan Map
With Everest fees soaring, Nepal has opened 97 remote mountains for free ascents. Record-holding mountaineer Satyarup Siddhanta weighs in on whether this bold move can shift the country’s climbing map
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Beyond The Peaks: Discovering Sikkim's Spiritual Sounds And Artistic Souls
From the nocturnal sounds that echo through the mountains to the artistry of traditional masks, a journey into Sikkim’s intangible heritage is a deep dive into a world where every whisper of the wind and every carved stroke of wood tells a story
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Journey Through Dzongu In Sikkim: Of Leeches, Local Legends, And The Deification Of Kanchenjunga
From unexpected leech encounters to ancient prayers, discover Dzongu in Sikkim, a land where nature, tradition, and spirituality converge in reverence for Kanchenjunga