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Why is Khangchendzonga National Park a mixed UNESCO World Heritage Site?
At present (in 2022), there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. Among these 40 sites, 32 are cultural, seven are natural, and one mixed.
Khangchendzonga or Kanchenjunga National Park, located in Sikkim, is the mixed type. Now this…
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Midtown Manhattan block slowest to return to pre-Covid levels in New York City
Pop out of the 59th Street subway stop, walk across Lexington Ave. and hang a left to step back into peak-pandemic time.
There, you’ll find an entire block of vacant storefronts, three in a row, in what was at one point prime New York real…
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After decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand to allow casinos to operate
After decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand is now considering casinos to attract foreign money and lure more tourists to galvanize its pandemic-hit economy.
A panel of Thai lawmakers submitted a report on Wednesday to Parliament,…
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Croatia opens Adriatic coast bridge, links divided region, bypasses Bosnia’s territory
Croatia on Tuesday opened a long-awaited bridge connecting two parts of the country's Adriatic Sea coastline while bypassing a small sliver of Bosnia's territory.
Top officials and guests gathered in the evening for a formal opening…
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India’s first-ever underwater train to start operation soon
In a first for the country, Hooghly River's underwater tunnel will likely be operational soon. Reports state that the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has extended its East-West corridor, which would span the Hooghly River for around…
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Sikkim sees massive growth of the tourism industry post Covid-19
Tourism industry, the mainstay of Sikkim's economy, has got back on its feet since the lifting of the Covid 19-induced lockdown late last year, officials said.
According to tourism department records, as many as 3.08 lakh domestic…
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Macau casinos reopen after almost two weeks of Covid-19 travel curbs
Macau reopened casinos after virus curbs prompted almost two weeks of closure, with the industry’s outlook seen bleak as the Chinese-controlled territory grapples with the effects of Beijing’s “Covid Zero” policy.
While there’s no official…
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Airports in Europe and across the world choke, know what to do
Pack a lot of patience if you are travelling to these airports in Europe and across the world
Yes, other than your regular luggage and belongings, you will need a lot of patience if you are visiting any of these airports in the coming…
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Indian passport holders do not need prior visa to travel to 60 countries
Planning a travel abroad? Indian passport holder can travel without a prior visa to 60 countries
Japan, Singapore and South Korea have the most powerful passports in the world, according to the latest rankings released by Henley Passport…
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West Bengal expects tourism boom during Durga puja season, bookings and inquiries pour in
Tour operators are expecting a never before boom of tourist arrivals in West Bengal this Durga Puja season if there is no Covid-19 surge, with bookings and inquiries pouring in from various countries as well as other states within India.…
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