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Want to experience life in the year 2071? Visit Dubai’s ‘Museum of the Future’ – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] The Museum of the Future building in Dubai | Photo credit: Special Arrangement Ameka looks confused. Her eyes lit up as she looked away and pondered my question: ‘What do you like to eat?’ “I’m not alive, but I need permanent power supply…” she said. I asked if she knew Rajinikanth. Unfortunately, Ameka, the … Read more

A night at Melattur Bhagavata Mela – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Melattur Bhagavata Mela Narasimha Jayanti | Photo Credit: The Hindu Archives The nearly seven-hour drive from Chennai to Melathur (near Thanjavur) to witness the Bhagavata Mela is exciting for first-time travelers. Green paddy fields, small streams flowing over rocks, children playing in the sun… the visuals show the village life. On the occasion of … Read more

See thousands of fireflies glowing in the forests of Maharashtra – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] “Sitting in the forest at night and watching thousands of fireflies twinkle in unison, it feels like the stars have come down to earth. They look like the forest is lit from one end to the other in a magical pattern,” says Digvijay Rathore, senior trek leader at Mischief Treks in Mumbai, who has … Read more

The first flight from Goa to Dehradun flew with a Goan woman as co-pilot – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Water cannon salute by AAI for direct IndiGo flight from Goa to Dehradun. Photo: Twitter/@aaidoonairport The first connecting flight from Goa to Dehradun was a memorable event for co-pilot Shasha Saldanha, who believes the historic journey will inspire more women to pursue a career in aviation. According to a senior official of the state … Read more

World Environment Day | How Tamilnadu Tiger Reserves Face Summer – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] A hot summer’s day in Tamil Nadu’s five major tiger sanctuaries has dry grasslands, sparkling streams and occasional wildfires. Animals like elephants, deer and panthers come out of the shadows to rest near water bodies and small birds ride on piggybacks. “We start preparing for the heat from November. There is a fire management … Read more

Explore Telangana cuisine beyond Hyderabadi biryani – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Sarva Pindi featured in the book Aromas of Telangana by Chef Sudhakar Rao The special Telangana struggle is not just for jobs and water. It is also about its culture, its history, its art and its food. Meals in Hyderabad mean Biryani, Haleemtomato cut, Khichidi Khatta And many other delicious dishes. But during the … Read more

Should you choose travel insurance? Here’s what you need to know – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Israel has seen a surge in new cases of the more contagious coronavirus variant in recent weeks and began closing its borders and restricting travel in late November. A representative image. | Photo credit: Reuters The deadly train accident in Odisha has focused attention on passenger safety and financial protection. Experts suggest that travelers … Read more

Lakhs of tourists visit the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Tourists flock to the hill station resorts of Himachal Pradesh, which generates ₹11,000 crore annually and accounts for 7.3% of the state’s gross domestic product. | Photo credit: PTI A haven for those seeking relief from the sweltering heat of other parts of the country, Shimla has enjoyed a significant influx of tourists in … Read more

Emil George from Kerala has set a record for the fastest solo car journey by driving across Indian territory in 97 days. – Atulya Yatra

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[ad_1] Emil Georg at Umling La, the highest motorable pass in the world | Photo credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Automobile/travel enthusiast and digital content creator Emil George says he didn’t do much research when he embarked on a road trip covering 28 states and six union territories. It also came with its surprises and rude shocks. … Read more