Priyanka Chopra is keenly sharing her Indian heritage with her family. The 41-year-old actress, her husband, 31-year-old Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti Marie, paid a visit to India and were seen touring local places and celebrating a festival.
It all started with the Home Insurance Building that was built in 1885 in Chicago. Just a ten-story building, but it was a revolution at the time, and that was the beginning of the era of skyscrapers. It was constructed using a revolutionary method: the building had an inner skeleton made of steel, which allowed the walls to be thinner and the whole structure being higher than ever.
Now before somebody gets married in India, they get a thorough shall we say “snooping” — sometimes without even being aware of that. There are pre-matrimonial detective agencies in India that provide the services of private investigators.
You’re running around the bus station with 20 bags, looking for your bus. You can’t afford to miss it — the next one is leaving next year. Finally, you find the right bus, and meet 19 other passengers you’ll be traveling with through 18 countries for the next 70 days. Whew, is there a bathroom on this thing?The new luxury bus will get on its first 12,500-mile journey from India’s capital New Delhi to London in the United Kingdom in 2021. It’ll be a hop-on/hop-off trip divided into 4 legs across Asia and Europe and operated by an Indian tour company. Each leg will last 12 to 22 days, and you can book them independently. Passengers will get to visit the sights of Southeast Asia, the Great Wall of China, the Silk Road in Central Asia, Gobi Desert, and Europe’s largest cities. Guided tours, meals, and hotel stays will be included in the $20,000 bus fare.
Jyoti Amge is the world’s shortest woman, but that doesn’t make her any less unique. Since she was young, this famous Indian girl has worked hard to pursue a career in acting, and despite people’s prejudices, Jyoti has now fulfilled her life’s ambitions.
When you think about India, the first sites that come to mind probably are the Taj Mahal or the Himalayan mountains. But the country is more than these things. Not many people know that you can experience unique things here, like dining with the dead, walking into the past by visiting shelters where people from prehistoric times left their prints, and even playing “hide and seek” with a supernatural beach.
India is a very diverse country: we all can find something enchanting about it that will make us want to visit it at least once in our lives. Because of the marvelous landscapes, delicious cuisine, rich traditions, and culture, India is guaranteed to never stop surprising us.
They say India is a country that is easy to love and difficult to forget: dances, food, and even their head bobbles — every little thing in India is enchanting. Those who have visited it even once, will surely want to go back there again. All because their customs, traditions, and everyday lives are so full of unusual things for tourists that it becomes hard to resist the temptation to get to know them better.
Hijras are the transsexual and transgender people of India and a big number of them are men who identify as women. They go through very tough times and experience unthinkable horrors, just because of who they are. Saranya is one of the many hijras who struggle with society accepting them for who they are.
With over 1600 languages spoken and almost 1/6th of the world’s population calling it home, India is not just any ordinary country. The diversity in landscape, cuisine, and weather make different parts of the country look like completely different countries.
Magdalena Bagrianow is a Polish freelance photographer based in Sharjah, UAE. She travels across India and takes amazing shots of local people. Her photographs are the quintessence of different emotions. Magdalena catches the simple beauty of this world and it’s not possible to stay indifferent to her creative work.
When hearing captivating stories about love, many of us sigh and say, "This is something that can only happen in movies," because the majority of great declarations of love aren't usually an everyday thing. The hero of this article proved with his beautiful and fearless act of love that there is a place for real love in this world.
Our oceans are in trouble, given every year tons of trash manages to end up in them, through global waterways. While some debris sinks, some is ingested by marine animals who mistake it for food, and end up losing their lives in the process. More trash floats on the surface and gets collected in ocean gyres, forming large floating islands of rubbish. It sounds dire, and it is, but there is hope, mostly in an increasing army of tiny robots that are doing their utmost to clean up oceans and prevent further water pollution.
Even people from neighboring regions can sometimes confuse each other with peculiarities of their everyday life or other cultural differences. And people from different countries is a totally different matter. A foreigner can be struck to the heart by absolutely mundane things, like popular dishes, attitude to debts, or even such a small thing like how to eat grapes.
We all hope for vacations filled with joy and lasting memories, but sometimes things don’t go as expected. Frequent travelers know that it’s hard to avoid unexpected twists and unusual situations. In this article, you’ll read about people who encountered just that on their journeys.
Everyone wants their vacation to be full of positive emotions and unforgettable experiences, but sometimes plans have to be changed along the way. Those who travel a lot know that it’s almost impossible to stay away from adventures and curious situations. The heroes of this article experienced stories exactly like this.
Not all people want to have a tattoo of a beautiful landscape, flower or butterfly. They get a tattoo to honor an important or emotionally intense event in life. While others try to get something covered in this creative way.
Lodged delicately in the sides of their noses, the ebony nose plugs captivate attention amidst the rugged countenances of the Apatani women dwelling in the heart of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Symbolizing maturity and the transition into womanhood, the insertion of nose plugs is a ceremonial rite enacted upon the arrival of a woman’s first menstrual cycle.
Buying and giving gift cards is easy, which is why they are rapidly gaining popularity. However, not everyone likes to receive these as gifts. People are happier with something carefully selected or handmade. This is the opinion of the characters in this selection.
On March 9, 2024, the Miss World 2023 pageant was held to choose a beauty queen once again. The crown went to Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic. To honor this event, we decided to take a look at the history of the contest and find out how the jury’s approach to assessing women’s beauty has changed over the decades.
Rihanna recently performed at the pre-wedding festivities of the son of Asia’s richest man in India. Despite being paid a significant sum for her 40-minute show, many online viewers were underwhelmed by her performance, feeling it lacked energy and effort. Let’s delve into the details of what happened, including the HUGE sum she received for it.
Mukesh Ambani is currently ranked as the wealthiest person in Asia, with a net worth of $117.5 billion. However, both he and his sibling owe their success to the entrepreneurial spirit and invaluable lessons instilled by their father, Dhirubhai Ambani. Let’s take a look at how their father built this billion-dollar empire, starting from selling fried food.
Mukesh Ambani, a prominent and wealthy business magnate in India, is happily married to Nita Ambani. Together, they form a wonderful couple and are proud parents to three children: Akash, Anand, and Isha. Interestingly, Nita had a condition before agreeing to marry Mukesh, as revealed in an interview.
Rihanna made an appearance at the pre-wedding celebrations of the son of Asia’s wealthiest man in India. She put on an energetic 40-minute performance. However, even though she was paid a HUGE amount for her time, many people on the internet were not impressed with what they saw in the videos of her performance, feeling like she didn’t put in much effort. Let’s find out more about what went down.
Rihanna is back to making music! Fans were excited to see her perform at the pre-wedding celebrations of Asia’s richest man’s son in India. But despite earning a hefty fee, many on the internet criticized her performance as lacking effort once videos went viral. Let’s see why.
In a remarkable tale of medical achievement and human resilience, the article unfolds the extraordinary journey of conjoined twins, Stuti and Aradhana, whose lives were forever changed through an intricate and groundbreaking surgical operation. The twins, intricately connected for years, underwent a transformative 12-hour procedure at the Mission Hospital, emerging as separate individuals with newfound possibilities.
Annegret Raunigk, a mother of 17, astonished the world with her announcement last year that she had undergone fertility treatment and was expecting four children at the age of 65. However, people have divided between admiration for her resilience and bewilderment regarding how she would manage to raise the children at her advanced age.
Beauty standards have been influencing women for centuries, but they vary from country to country. For instance, thinness is the ideal in Thailand, while the “hourglass” figure is preferred in India. In this article, we will explore how different cultures define a “beautiful woman”.
Nowadays, bringing up kids is a crazy hard thing. But imagine that you have to look after three little ones all at the same time. It might seem a handful, to say the least. But one witty mom from the UK found a nifty small parenting hack to keep her children away from trouble.
We’d like to introduce the couple who shared 47 years of life together before embracing the arrival of a joyful and thriving baby boy into their family. This incredible occurrence marked the woman as India’s oldest woman to give birth. While medical experts had strong reservations, she chose to go ahead anyway.
Benedict Cumberbatch, a name synonymous with charisma and talent, stands as one of the most captivating figures hailing from Britain’s rich artistic tradition. He has left an indelible mark on both the small and big screens with his iconic portrayals of characters like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Strange. These roles have propelled him into the global spotlight, solidifying his status as a remarkable actor of our time.Cumberbatch’s portrayal of Sherlock Holmes in the hit BBC series Sherlock has redefined the way audiences perceive the iconic detective. His interpretation brought Holmes into the 21st century, emphasizing the character’s unmatched intelligence, eccentricity, and sharp wit. It’s no exaggeration to say that Cumberbatch’s portrayal has become the definitive modern-day version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective.In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Benedict Cumberbatch embraced the enigmatic role of Dr. Stephen Strange, a brilliant and arrogant neurosurgeon turned mystical sorcerer. His transformation into the Sorcerer Supreme in Doctor Strange and his subsequent appearances in the MCU have captivated audiences worldwide. Cumberbatch effortlessly embodies the character’s complexity, seamlessly transitioning from a skeptical scientist to a guardian of the mystical realms.Beyond his iconic roles, Benedict Cumberbatch is celebrated for his ability to bring intelligence and depth to a wide array of upper-class and sophisticated characters. His performances exude a certain refinement and elegance, whether he’s portraying Alan Turing in The Imitation Game or Julian Assange in The Fifth Estate. This versatility is a testament to his acting prowess, showcasing his ability to inhabit diverse characters with authenticity.One cannot discuss Benedict Cumberbatch without mentioning his distinctive, deep, and resonant voice. Often described as “sonorous” and “melodic,” his voice is a unique instrument that adds an extra layer of depth to his performances. Whether he’s narrating documentaries, lending his voice to animated characters, or delivering powerful monologues on screen, Cumberbatch’s voice has become an unmistakable and unforgettable part of his artistic identity.
In a frosty Canadian park, hidden deep beneath layers of thick ice, scientists discovered a bizarre skeleton they named the “frozen dragon”. The skeleton had been in the frozen ice for millions of years. It took experts decades to work out the species of this strange fossil. It was identified as a new genus of pterosaur. Pterosaurs were massive flying reptiles with wingspans of over 16 feet. Their heads were 3.5 times the size of their bodies. Pterosaurs lived 76 million years ago when they soared above the dinosaurs. Scientists described them as the “biggest, meanest, and most bizarre animals that ever flew.” The new genus has been named Cryodrakon Boreas, which translates to “frozen dragon of the north winds.”
Despite India’s efforts to eliminate poverty, a significant portion of the population, approximately 10.2%, continues to live below the poverty line. This backdrop sets the stage for the inspiring story of Maleesha Kharwa, a determined teenager from a slum in Mumbai, whose life took a remarkable turn which helped her and her family to emerge from the slums.
Good food should never go to waste, and KitKat manufacturers stick to this rule. It was spotted once that messed up KitKats ended up in a large blue bin. Then they go through a “reworking” process. The candy is first combined with cocoa liquor, then some sugar is added there. And in the end, the manufacturer gets the paste that’s used to glue the waffles inside each KitKat bar. So the KitKat filling is made of messed up KitKats.
The concept of an ideal man’s appearance differs from country to country. Like women, many men strive to adhere to popular beauty trends to enhance their attractiveness. Discovering the cultural variations in what is considered universally beautiful can be surprising.
Henna has a rich history spanning over 5000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa, and the Middle East. Originally used for its cooling properties in hot desert regions, a paste made from henna was applied to the palms and soles. Later on, henna’s temporary staining effect led to its widespread use as a decorative art accessible to people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. And it wasn’t long until this form of art became popular amongst the western world and our favorite stars.
