Varanasi Set for Its First-Ever Air Show: Rafale, Tejas & Surya Kiran to Roar Over the Ganges

The ancient ghats of Varanasi are used to spectacular sights but this October the action will move from the riverfront to the skies For the first time the holy city will host a major air show over the river bringing together more than three dozen aircraft for a three-day aerial spectacle The performances are scheduled for October and stretching from Namo Ghat to Assi Ghat With millions of spectators expected the event is set to become a major visual spectacle for both residents and visitors Rafale Tejas and Surya Kiran Take to the SkyThe aircraft line-up promises plenty of action Among the highlights will be the Indian Air Force s Rafale and Tejas fighter jets along with Rudra helicopters C- aircraft and Dakota aircraft The much-loved Surya Kiran aerobatic team will also take to the skies adding precision formations and high-speed manoeuvres to the show Performances will take place between

21 Sep 2026

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India’s First Permanent Immersive Event Dome Is Coming Up in Jaipur

Jaipur is known for its grand forts royal palaces and timeless heritage Soon the Pink City could have a very different kind of attraction on its tourism map SkyDome described by its developers as India s first and largest permanent immersive event dome is scheduled to open in late October in Kukas a prominent hospitality and destination-wedding corridor on the outskirts of Jaipur Located next to ITC Mementoes the venue is designed to turn events into immersive experiences combining cutting-edge visual technology with large-scale event infrastructure A Dome Built for Big ExperiencesStanding metres high with a diameter of metres SkyDome will offer around sq ft of indoor space and accommodate more than guests The venue will be equipped for a wide variety of events including destination weddings concerts live entertainment corporate conferences exhibitions cultural performances and large celebrations Its indoor and outdoor facilities are designed to give organisers flexibility allowing

19 Sep 2026

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Ladakh Puts on a Spectacular Show as World’s Highest Twin Flower Fields Open at 10,600 Feet

Ladakh is known for its stark mountains barren landscapes and extreme weather But now a splash of colour is blooming high in the Himalayas Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Thursday inaugurated the world s highest and India s largest twin flower fields in Leh located at an altitude of feet Spread across acres at Choglamsar and Stakna the ambitious project features more than lakh high-value flowers including lakh Lilium and one lakh Gladiolus The initiative is part of the Ladakh administration s efforts to diversify agriculture develop new skills and create additional livelihood opportunities for local communities From Rocky Terrain to a Sea of FlowersThe Choglamsar flower field is already showcasing what is possible at such an altitude Developed in just two months plantation began on July with the first blooms appearing in the first week of September At Stakna nearly lakh lilies were planted in August with the

18 Sep 2026

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Munnar Turns Purple! The Flower That Blooms Once Every 12 Years Has Everyone Talking

There is something magical about a flower that refuses to hurry For nearly years the Neelakurinji grows quietly across the highlands of the Western Ghats Then almost as if following nature s own calendar it bursts into bloom and transforms the hills into a breathtaking carpet of blue-violet That rare spectacle is now unfolding around Munnar Large stretches of the Korandakkad and Chokramudi hills near Mattupetty have begun flowering with the season starting in August The Chokramudi area was opened to visitors on August according to an ANI report And as September progresses forest officials expect the bloom to spread further across the higher slopes including parts of Meesapulimala But What About The sight has sparked an intriguing question If Neelakurinji is blooming in has the famous bloom arrived four years early Not quite The answer lies in the flower s remarkable biology and the fact that different Neelakurinji populations

9 Sep 2026

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Kashmir Takes the Global Spotlight as Its First International Film Festival Opens

The breathtaking Valley of Kashmir is ready for a new cinematic chapter The first International Film Festival of Jammu amp Kashmir IFFJK opens today September bringing four days of films filmmakers and conversations to the region from September to Organised by the J amp K Department of Information and Public Relations DIPR the festival seeks to reconnect Kashmir with its rich cinematic legacy while presenting it as a destination for filmmakers from around the world The response to its debut has already been remarkable The festival received nearly entries from countries with films from more than nations selected for screening under the theme Rang-e-Cinema A Celebration of World CinemaThe selected films span several categories including International Panorama Bharat Panorama Cinema of the World Documentary Hybrid Documentary and J amp K Select Deccan Chronicle reports that adding to the excitement is a prize purse of lakh across nine categories The Best

7 Sep 2026

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Sikkim Wins Award of Excellence for Sustainable Tourism—Here’s Why It Stands Out

Sikkim has added another feather to its tourism cap Sikkim Tourism has received the Award of Excellence for promoting rural and sustainable tourism at the Travel amp Tourism Fair TTF in Mumbai recognising the state s continued efforts to build tourism around communities nature and responsible development The award highlights Sikkim s approach to growing its tourism sector while protecting its environment and creating sustainable livelihoods for local communities Sikkim participated as a partner state at TTF Mumbai from August to under the Sikkim INSPIRES initiative The state s pavilion showcased an enticing mix of rural tourism experiences nature-based attractions local culture destinations accommodation and hospitality offerings And Mumbai s travel market responded enthusiastically The pavilion attracted strong footfall throughout the three-day fair with particularly high interest from travel professionals tourism stakeholders and visitors on the second day Several tour packages were reportedly booked during interactions at the pavilion The

24 Aug 2026

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Ganga Aarti Is Coming to the Thames: London to Witness a Unique Indian Cultural Celebration

Imagine the lamps of a traditional Ganga Aarti glowing against the London skyline with the River Thames flowing quietly beside them This September that unusual yet deeply symbolic scene will become a reality as a traditional Ganga Aarti ceremony comes to London The event will take place on September at the Old Royal Naval College on the banks of the Thames offering visitors an opportunity to experience an Indian spiritual and cultural tradition in a distinctly London setting Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK in collaboration with Totally Thames the celebration is designed as an open and inclusive community event for people of all faiths and backgrounds A Meeting of Two RiversFor centuries sunset aarti ceremonies along the Ganga in cities such as Varanasi Haridwar and Rishikesh have brought communities together through lamps chants and devotional music Now that tradition will unfold beside another river steeped in history The organisers describe

19 Aug 2026

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From Gul-Mehndi to Nagphana: Amrit Udyan Blooms With a Summer Floral Spectacle!

Delhi has another reason to step outdoors this summer nbsp Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan has opened its gates for the nbsp Summer Annuals Edition inviting visitors to discover a dazzling showcase of flowers greenery and India's native floral heritage President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the summer edition which will remain open to visitors until nbsp September Spread across acres the celebrated gardens promise a very different experience this season with colourful summer annuals arranged in mass displays mixed borders and carefully designed colour-themed beds Can You Guess These Flowers Some of the biggest attractions are India's indigenous and native flowering plants many of which are known by charming regional names Visitors can spot nbsp Balsam or Gul-mehndi Aparajita Gomphrena or Battum Phool Kulfa Rukmini Barsha Phool Morshikha Dupahariya Lal Saag Kalihari and Nagphana Alongside them is an ornamental summer collection featuring nbsp Indian Shot or Canna Rajanigandha Indian blanket flower

17 Aug 2026

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Snow Leopards, High Mountains and Wild Adventures: Ladakh to Launch India’s First High-Altitude Safari

Ladakh is preparing to offer wildlife lovers an experience unlike any other in India The Union Territory is set to introduce the country s first High-Altitude Wildlife Safari allowing visitors to explore some of its spectacular mountain habitats through guided Jeep safaris Approved by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena the initiative will cover popular wildlife and birdwatching routes across Hemis National Park Changthang and Karakoram wildlife sanctuaries as well as landscapes including Nubra Sham Zanskar Kargil and Drass The aim is simple let visitors experience Ladakh s incredible wildlife without putting its fragile ecosystems at risk Chasing a Glimpse of the Snow LeopardFor wildlife enthusiasts the biggest attraction will undoubtedly be the snow leopard Ladakh is India's most important region for spotting this elusive mountain predator and is estimated to be home to snow leopards out of an estimated national population of around But the safari will offer much more

10 Aug 2026

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