The Deccan Odyssey 2016 has started, and our adventure operator on the scene, Princely, is here to update us about wacky happenings. Day 1 It is Monsoon time in the Western parts of India. Rain has come to relieve the pain of the drought. But it is a different story for the Rickshaw challenge organizers […]
In a wonderful – and accidental – discovery, workers found the remnants of another temple under the sand while renovating a larger place of worship in Odisha. The Bateswar temple in the eastern state of Odisha contained a huge surprise for the construction workers and tourists to come; they discovered an 8th century Parvati temple. The […]
Going to a different country will mean that you’re going to have to make yourself be understood by any means necessary – asking for help or directions may become everyday tasks that you’ll have to master. So, we thought we’d help you out a bit, but beware: India is a HUGE country with different dialects, […]
The Indian Post has been around for quite some time now; it is almost like a very, VERY old uncle who is there at every family gathering, loved dearly by everyone, but talks to nobody and has no idea about who’s who. Now, however, the old-uncle postal service in India is being rejuvenated… To […]
The safety of children has become a priority in the town of Thiruvananthapuram; with a smart and swift decision, Rickshaw drivers and Childline will work together from now on. Childline, India’s first foundation providing help for street children who need it, has gone above and beyond to do so since 1996. The toll-free number […]
Bangalore, or Bengaluru, is the capital of Karnataka. With a population of more than 11.5 million people, it is the third most populous city in India. It is a gigantic place, with tons of opportunities to eat and shop. So, to help you out, we have narrowed down the list to the best markets and […]
When travelling and deciding on activities, the best source is always a local; so we asked a Mumbaikar about things to do in Mumbai. So, forget the touristy sights and tours, this is the real deal! Marine Drive Located in South Mumbai, this boulevard is also called the Queen’s Necklace because of its street lights […]
Foreigner students going to India can now check out India’s guide for students, newly revised and published by the Indian Government itself. Admittedly, however, the handbook is nothing like your typical Lonely Planet guide book about the country… In the past few days, the Internet in India has been blowing up with talk about the […]
Always cheerful and smiling, our very own Rickshaw Challenge – Classic Run 2016 participant AND winner from Team Chickshaw, Kathleen Evans shared with us her thoughts on India and the Challenge. Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you participated in the Rickshaw Challenge! Have you ever embarked on a similar adventure? I live […]
Today, the Indian Parliament is sitting down to talk about something that will change the lives of many, while also promoting sustainable development. On this day, the smart cities in India are in the spotlight. To begin, the most important question of all has to be answered: what is a “smart city?” Well, according to […]
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