What is Swami Chatbot? The chatbot being used by Sabrimala pilgrims in Kerala
The chatbot offers assistance to the devotees on various fronts, including a food chart for pilgrims. It informs about the timings for the temple's closing and opening along with the updates regarding Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) bus schedules to provide ease to the devotees
28 November,2024 04:13 PM IST | Pathanamthitta (Kerala) | ANIJapan: Mount Fuji climbers may have to pay increased entry fee
Japan's Yamanashi prefectural government plans to raise the entry fee for climbers of Mount Fuji, the country's tallest mountain
26 November,2024 07:19 PM IST | Japan | IANSAyodhya emerges as popular destination for intergenerational travel in APAC
Families in Asia Pacific (APAC), including India, are increasingly embracing intergenerational travel
26 November,2024 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHere’s how you can prevent migraines while travelling
Sudden changes in temperature, bright lights, tiredness and strong smells in the environment can lead to migraine making it difficult to enjoy your vacation
26 November,2024 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEvery place from a small town to a city has a unique voice: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
Some films are incomplete without places and locations that not only lend them character but are significant to the story itself
25 November,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Bandra sees over 95 classics, 60 make debut
Held in Bandra, the highlights was the much-anticipated Supercharged Class, showcasing the iconic Kompressor (German for supercharger) models from the 1920s and 1930s that ushered in the age of superchargers pioneered by Mercedes-Benz
25 November,2024 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJammu and Kashmir: Famous Chinar boat race held in Srinagar's Dal lake
The Chinar Boat Race 2024 aimed to highlight not only the athleticism and competitive spirit of the participants but also the importance of protecting Kashmir's water bodies
23 November,2024 04:13 PM IST | Srinagar | IANSBadrinath pilgrimage: 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in massive post-season cleanup
A dedicated team of 50 'Paryavaran Mitra' conducted the cleanup, collecting the waste from key areas such as Brahm Kapal, Astha Path, Tapt Kund, Main Bazaar, and Mana village
21 November,2024 01:32 PM IST | Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | ANIFrom cricket to F1: Why Indians are packing bags for sports in 2025
Over the past few years, the growing preference for watching matches and races live has given rise to sports tourism, and it is expected to be a leading travel trend in 2025
20 November,2024 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina JainJ&K: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have visited Vaishno Devi cave shrine so far in 2024
The inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass 95 lakh by the end of December
18 November,2024 04:03 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | PTIIN PHOTOS: Five years after devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral set to open
29 November,2024 04:08 PM ISTPompeii in Italy aims to combat mass tourism with daily visitor limit
Last year more than four million people visited Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago
18 November,2024 01:09 PM IST | Pompeii | mid-day online correspondentAirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday
AirAsia will operate an international flight from Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Saturday
16 November,2024 11:18 AM IST | Port Blair | PTIPlanning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert? 5 places to visit in the city
If you are planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert, you can expand your itinerary to explore various cultural, architectural and natural treasures the city has to offer
16 November,2024 10:38 AM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondentGood news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes
Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.