One the main celebrations of the city is the rejoicing of the sacred bond of siblings. Known as the Raksha Bandhan this festival indicates this chaste bond between male and female siblings by the holy thread which is tried on the hand of the male sibling by the female sibling. The holy thread, kn...

The Parsis of India are a minority who came to India from Iran centuries ago. They follow the ancient Zoroastrian faith having retained many of their customs over the years. According to the Fasli calendar, the New Year known as Jamshed-E-Navroz is the first day of the year for Zoroastrians. The ...

Located in South Delhi the Hauz Khas Village is a medieval township which today is a collection of small markets. The original township dates as far back as the 13th century when the Delhi Sultanate reined the area. The complex mainly consisted of a water tank (or a lake), a mosque, an Islamic se...

Sprawling over an isthmus between the glittering waters of Manukau Harbours and Waitemata, Auckland is known for its love affair with the sea, owing to a number of yachts seen commonly against the cityscape. Nestled in such a serene location, it comes as no surprise that Auckland has no dearth in...

Kerala is known for its palm fringed beaches, pristine backwaters and tranquil villages. A profusion of greenery welcomes the visitor, as the Indian state is generously bestowed with bounties of nature. Considered by the National Geographic Traveller Magazine as one of the Fifty Places of Lifetim...

A delightful activity enjoyed by divers all year round, scuba diving in the Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences. With a wide variety of marine life, diverse wall diving and ancient shipwrecks, this diving experience is packed with astonishing sights...

Nehru Trophy Boat Race is annual event that is held in India. Known in Hindi as a Vallam Kali, this popular boat race takes place at the famous Punnamada Lake, which is located in Alappuzha, Kerala. A major tourist attraction, the event usually takes place during the August and is described as a ...

Founded in 1882, the Jade Buddha Temple is one of the revered temples in Shanghai. Praised for its modernistic features, this Chinese Buddhist temple is held dearly by the local population. The architecture of the Jade Buddha Temple derives from the ancient traditions of Mahayana Buddhism, notic...

Goa is located in South West India and is blessed with the three essential elements that almost every tourist destination boasts of: sparkling waters, powdery white sands and swaying palm trees. Recognized for being the richest state in the country, Goa attracts over million visitors annually to...

Whether its period pieces or rare objet d’ art the Saga Shopping Mall is a retail haven devoted to those with a taste for the finer things in life. From elaborate carpets to innumerable heritage items the distinctly unique lifestyle products, handicrafts and home ware goods at Saga are a treat fo...