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If we have you reading, here is some dope news about destinations where you can use your Indian driving license. Travelling to different shores is a delightful opportunity that life presents, especially if you want to gather new experiences to enrich your mind, and  explore  the far reaches of this  world . But imagine how it would be if your host country lets you enjoy a good drive as well. Sure, a flat tire mid-way may set you back, but there is nothing like a road trip on foreign roads. We have put together a list of 11 countries across the world that are good with your Indian driving license, from the United States of America to the United Kingdom, and even the Aussie land. And while we picked these places because they're relatively popular, the memories are bound to be priceless because you will be allowed to drive easily on your Indian license. Germany (Right Lane) If you are on a short trip to Germany, your driving license will be accepted by the authorities, no m...

Himalayan villages are not only famed for breathtaking views of the mountains and gushing sounds of the rivers but also for the simple and unfussy life of people in the villages. Spend a day or two in these villages while you are here, just to soak in the vibe and learn more about the lifestyle of these villagers. A night halt in Tosh would not cost you more than 700 bucks and in Kasol, you have options galore as there are many budget and luxurious accommodation options. Camping options are also available in Parvati Valley, Kasol and Malana. Tosh If your idea of holidaying is lazing around in green pastures with a camera in hand, savouring local home-made delicacies and chatting with a bunch of shawl makers sitting in a group; easing off as the day passes; and sink into the silence of the place as the sun sets, then Tosh is the place for you. While you may not call it a completely off-the-beaten-track kind of a village, it still has its charm intact. Owing to its popularity in recent ...

In case an evacuation is ordered from countries around the Persian Gulf, the Indian Air Force has readied some 30-odd planes and the Navy is ready with warships that can sail to different ports and pick up any stranded Indians. This was announced at a rare joint press conference of the three services on Friday. The IAF planes can bring in up to 20,000 persons per day as the planes and pilots are capable of doing multiple sorties in a day. One way flying distance to the countries around the Persian Gulf is around 2 hours, in case plane flies over Pakistan. Similarly warships of the Indian Navy are ready to sail. Each ship can carry some 500 to 800 people. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat announced a unique flypast from Srinagar to Trivandrum and another one starting from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kutch in Gujarat. The flypast will include both transport and fighter aircraft. During the flypast, helicopters will also shower flower petals at some places...

The Ministry of Home Affairs said that it would allow sale of alcohol in orange and green zones as part of its revised guidelines. The MHA issued the revised guidelines as it extended lockdown in the country by two weeks. The  guidelines say that shops will have to enforce social distancing rules---six feet distance between any two people---and there should be no more than five people at a time at a shop. Also, such  shops should not be located in markets and malls in urban areas. This relaxation does not apply to red zones---areas government has classified as hotspots. 

With two days left for the nationwide lockdown period to end, the government today extended it by another two weeks beginning May 4 to contain spread of COVID-19 infection in the country. The government, however, claimed districts with improved rate of cases will have “considerable relaxations”. In an official statement the government said, “After a comprehensive review, and in view of the Lockdown measures having led to significant gains in the COVID-19 situation in the country, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), issued an Order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, today, to further extend the Lockdown for a further period of two weeks beyond May 4, 2020.” The statement said that based on the risk profiling of the districts  of the country into Red (hotspot), Green and Orange Zones the new MHA guidelines, regulating different activities in this period, have “permitted considerable relaxations in the districts falling in the Green and Orange Zones” Referring to Ministr...

01 Spice Village, Thekkady Stretched across a misty hilly ridge,  Spice Village  is only a short distance away from the Periyar Tiger Reserve. There are over 140 varieties of trees spread across its 14 acres, along with a spice garden and organic vegetable farm. All the food cooked in its kitchen is sourced within a 50 mile radius, Guests can go on nature walks and night treks, take a day trip to the neighbouring pepper plantation, learn traditional recipes, go bird watching or fishing. The entire estate is chemical-free—natural oils, plants and camphor are used pesticides and insecticides. Everyday, waste is segregated and recycled in the in-house vermicompost plant to make organic manure for the vegetable and herbal gardens. 02 Khem Villas, Ranthambore Situated on the edge of the Ranthambore National Park, this tiger camp is surrounded by 12 acres of forests dotted with lakes, open grasslands and trees. Guests can take jung...