Category: world
Thailand extends visa waiver plan for Indian, Taiwanese tourists for 6 months
The Thai cabinet has approved a plan to extend the visa-free program for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. The Southeast Asian country aims to increase foreign inflows to boost its stagnant economy. Tourists from India and Taiwan will be able to enter Thailand visa-free until November 11 after the existing exemption…
Read MoreThailand extends visa waiver plan for Indian, Taiwanese tourists for 6 months
The Thai cabinet has approved a plan to extend the visa-free program for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. The Southeast Asian country aims to increase foreign inflows to boost its stagnant economy. Tourists from India and Taiwan will be able to enter Thailand visa-free until November 11 after the existing exemption…
Read MoreUttarakhand Tourism launches India’s first Astro Tourism campaign
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, a leading astrotourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a new initiative to provide people with a comprehensive astrotourism experience. The campaign will feature a variety of activities, including stargazing, special solar viewing, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars and more. The initiative aims to bring together…
Read MoreUttarakhand Tourism launches India’s first Astro Tourism campaign
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, a leading astrotourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a new initiative to provide people with a comprehensive astrotourism experience. The campaign will feature a variety of activities, including stargazing, special solar viewing, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars and more. The initiative aims to bring together…
Read MoreIndians can now apply for Schengen visa with longer validity
The European Union (EU) has adopted a new visa system called the “Cascade” regime specifically for Indian nationals. Long-term multiple-entry Schengen visas valid for two years can now be issued to Indian citizens. This is a significant improvement over the potentially shorter visas previously offered. To be eligible for a two-year visa, applicants must have…
Read MoreAntarctica’s active volcano Mount Erebus emits $6,000 gold per day
In a recent discovery, scientists have discovered that Antarctica’s tallest active volcano emits gold particles along with volcanic gases. Mount Erebus, which is still volcanically active, was found to be spewing gold with emissions. In fact, in 1991, American geologists were the first to make this discovery. The new finding remains consistent with observations of…
Read MoreMaldives feel the pinch as Indian tourists shun island country
The Maldives is feeling the pinch as the number of Indian tourists visiting the island nation has dropped significantly in the past few months. Indian tourists who used to flock to the Maldives are now avoiding the island nation. India dropped to sixth position in 2024 compared to being the top visitor in 2023. According…
Read MoreFinally! House of Dragon season 2 gets premiere date
House of Dragon season 2 now has a premiere date. The much-anticipated second season of the prequel show Game of Thrones made quite a statement upon its release as it teased fans of the books and series of the new world, dragons and their rulers. House of Dragon season 2 will be released this June…
Read MoreOpenAI launches Sora, a text-to-video AI generator
On Thursday, OpenAI announced Sora, a brand new model that generates high-quality videos of up to one minute via text messages. The new tool, called Sora, will initially only be available to a small group of artists and filmmakers, as well as “red teams,” or researchers trying to find ways the AI ​​tool can be…
Read MoreBest dressed celebrities on the red carpet – BAFTA Awards 2024
The BAFTA Film Awards took place in London on Sunday night and, as expected, it was a star-studded affair, with many global icons and celebrities stepping out on the red carpet in their best. The evening was truly a visual treat for the fashion police with so much glamor in one place. From Deepika Padukone…
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