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Be it a natural or man-made wonder, these destinations have them all. From the Silent Valley View of Kodaikanal, to the Echo Point of Munnar, this trail has it all.
1. Lets start with the Mudumalai National Park near Coimbatore (more…)
Celebrated American photographer Steve McCurry’s book, titled “Steve McCurry: India,” features previously unpublished images of India clicked by him during his visits to the country. Through these images, McCurry has tried to explore the sheer kaleidoscopic beauty that exists in the subcontinent. Click through to take a look at some of these stunning shots.
(Pictured) Agra, Uttar Pradesh, 1983. Steam engine passes in front of the Taj Mahal.
When it comes to travelling, many like to choose the off beat path. Be it to trek or just to explore a new place. India has many places that don’t gather many tourists as some of these places are quite hard to get to.
Here is a list of some breathe taking destinations which will help you travel like an explorer.
1. Gulf Of Mannar
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The Gulf of Mannar is located in the Coromandel coast between Tuticorin and Dhanushkodi. The gulf is home to the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park which has rare flora and fauna. This is also known as the Palk Strait.
Distance from nearest metropolitan: 483Km from Chennai. (more…)
Instant Messaging app WhatsApp announced it would start sharing data with Facebook as part of an update to its privacy policy – the first time the service has changed this in four years.
The updated policy gives WhatsApp permission to share user data including phone numbers with Facebook, claiming the move will better connect the two services.
WhatsApp claims that this will allow the social network to suggest phone contacts as friends, and also show you more relevant ads. (more…)
The marine world has always been a highly mysterious place, the stuff of myths and legends. From the Loch Ness Monster to Atlantis, the world under the sea has always sparked our imaginations. But scientific researchers are interested in many equally astonishing maritime wonders that are quite real. Here are the 20 most surprising marine phenomena. (more…)
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