The iPhone 7 has been launched and the Indian market seems pretty ripe for a new Apple device. Indian festive season is just beginning and consumers will have a growing itch to spend that Diwali bonus on a slick smartphone. For many, iPhones are a pretty obvious choice, but few don’t buy into the hype. For them and all those who don’t want a similar looking device in their hand, here are a few options that can easily replace an iPhone and still spare some of that Diwalibonus.

Google Pixel

© Getty ImagesNexus phones have always been a hot favourite for Android lovers, but it hardly managed to bite into Apple iPhone sales. However, Google’s new Pixel series is built to devour Apple sales this season. Pixel is the first phone built by Google, inside out. The company has used its software prowess and combined it with their own hardware to optimise the user-experience resulting in butter-smooth operations. Though the user won’t really save a lot buying this phone over an Apple iPhone 7, but the Pixel is sure to offer a pleasant change for all those who have been using iPhones for a long time.

If you want to add a bit of adventure and want to move away from the usual cliché destinations, explore something different on your next vacation. “Every place has a new story”, they say. So why not explore this new story and add some amount of freshness while manifesting something new, yet raw.

So, planning a vacation? Just have a look at these unexplored places in India which might grab your attention.

1. Chail, Himachal Pradesh

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Thailand is one of the world’s most beautiful countries, having spectacular natural and cultural attractions. Tropical climate, varied terrain and a colorful heritage, Thailand has it all! These five spots will stun you.

1. Erawan Cascading Waterfalls and Caves is a wonderland

© thousandwonders.net Take a drive to Erawan National Park which was founded in 1975, at Tha Kradan and you can witness a series of seven waterfalls flowing over graceful limestone terraces. The park is… Take a drive to Erawan National Park which was founded in 1975, at Tha Kradan and you can witness a series of seven waterfalls flowing over graceful limestone terraces. The park is also home to a series of caves named Mi, Rua, Wang Bahdan, and Phartat. Visitors can hike along the seven waterfalls and swim in some of the pools.

While one seldom speaks about mental health issues, the problem just gets bigger with every passing day. When we choose to put our psychological troubles — depression, anxiety and phobias behind us, mask it and act ‘normal’ according to the standards set by society, we are killing ourselves slowly. We refuse to look for help because of the stigma attached to the condition.
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