Inside the “Snake Village of India”; a traveller’s guide to this mysterious place of venomous cobras

Inside the “Snake Village of India”; a traveller’s guide to this mysterious place of venomous cobras

Snakes are among one of the most feared and unfriendly creatures on Earth. But deep in the heart of Maharashtra’s Solapur district lies a village where we get to see an unimaginable friendship between two extremely opposite species, humans and snakes. Any first-time visitor would be shocked. This is Shetphal, also famous as the “Snake…

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Vijay’s ‘Chief Minister Style’ is going viral

Vijay’s ‘Chief Minister Style’ is going viral

Move over movie-inspired fashion trends, because Vijay has now seemingly turned Chief Minister dressing into Tamil Nadu’s newest style obsession.The actor-turned-politician, who recently stepped into office as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister, is not just making headlines for politics anymore. His sharply tailored black blazer, crisp white shirt, and clean formal look are suddenly everywhere online…

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5 Indian states that consume the most petrol per person and why travellers should pay attention

5 Indian states that consume the most petrol per person and why travellers should pay attention

India’s booming domestic tourism, and long-distance highway travel are among the prime factors driving petrol consumption to record highs. As per recent data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), some Indian states and Union Territories are consuming petrol significantly more per person than the national average. It is largely because of tourism and…

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5 reasons why someone dislikes you

5 reasons why someone dislikes you

People dislike others for reasons that often have nothing to do with the person they target. It’s painful to be on the receiving end of coldness or criticism, especially when you’ve acted with integrity, kindness, or calm confidence. Yet understanding why someone dislikes you can be liberating: it shifts the focus from self-blame to clear…

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“If you would be happy for a week, take a wife; if you would be happy for a month, kill a pig; but if you would be happy all your life, plant a garden”

“If you would be happy for a week, take a wife; if you would be happy for a month, kill a pig; but if you would be happy all your life, plant a garden”

Chinese proverb of the day (AI-generated image) Some old proverbs survive because they sound poetic. Others survive because people keep realising they were probably right all along. This traditional Chinese proverb has been shared for generations.At first glance, the saying almost feels humorous. The comparison is unusual. Marriage, food, and gardening all appear in the…

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