These countries demonstrate how clean energy adoption, strong environmental policies and favourable geographical conditions can keep air pollution impressively low. According to the IQAir World Air Quality Report (2024), they consistently maintain annual average PM2.5 levels at or below the World Health Organization's stringent guideline of 5 g/m.
According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.
Maha Shivratri, one of India's most revered Hindu festivals, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and celebrated with deep devotion across the country.
In India's fast-growing urban sprawl, much frustrating time is often lost behind steering wheels.
Which airports have flights to the most places in the world?
While some global cities bask in generous stretches of sunshine, others are left with barely a glimmer of light from the sky.
While it's still winter temperatures in many parts of the world, these destinations quietly enjoy 10 to 12 hours of sunshine a day, warm temperatures and an inviting holiday pace.
How does the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation's budget compare with the budget of other Indian cities?
With the Union Budget 2026, India's 74th, fast approaching, all eyes are once again on New Delhi's North Block as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to table it on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth Budget presentation in a row.
India's Constitution is far more than a supreme legal framework for ideal governance. It is a living chronicle.
Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most countries and therefore near-seamless travel accross the planet.
Basant Panchami is dedicated to Devi Saraswati, the goddess of learning and an auspicious occasion to visit shrines in her honour.
TasteAtlas has put together its list of 100 Worst Rated Foods in the World.
Learn about the historical spots in India most visited by domestic tourists.
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Lemon grass, often referred to as citronella, is a tall, reed-like herb prized for its bright, zesty scent and clean citrus taste. Widely used in Thai cuisine, it brings a refreshing, aromatic lift to soups, curries and stir-fries.
These nations officially top the list when it comes to maximum number of official days off.
TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its Best Food Cities rankings for 2025-2026.
Yams are wholesome root vegetables packed with essential nutrients, offering a mix of vitamins, minerals and energy-giving components.
A look at how ice cream is eaten in different places all over the world.
The new names vs old names of various nations.
India's shopping carts on Blinkit turned into quiet storytellers this year.
Let's acquaint you with Mumbai's picturesque slang.
Running deep beneath mountains, rivers, and sometimes bustling cities are the world's longest tunnels. Quiet marvels of modern engineering, hidden from sight, they are vital to everyday life, carrying drinking water to millions, whisking metro trains between megacities, draining floodwaters, and connect regions once separated by formidable terrain.
These 8 states emerged as the country's most-travelled destinations for local Indian visitors, according to Ministry Of Tourism's most recent statistics which are from 2024.
Kerala has earned a spot on Rough Guides' list of the world's top travel destinations for 2026, with the popular guidebook publisher highlighting the state as a must-visit location for the year ahead.
The world now eats 5 billion pizzas every year, according to Domino's statistics for 2024. And guess which country eats the most pizza, as per World Population Review?
Asia takes the lead, boasting four Indian cities on the list, according to the 2024 Savills Growth Hubs Index.
Animal companions are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders.
Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....
How the world dines on Christmas.
According to www.budgetyourtrip, Asia is home to some of the world's priciest travel destinations.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
Which were the most visited ASI sites by foreign tourists in 2024-2025 in India?
In India, cricket games are part of our geographical landscape like the Ganga or the Himalayas or the Western Ghats or Kanyakumari. Millions of games unfold across India at any time of day. Travel in any direction and you are bound to see a cricket game in progress -- be it urban gully cricket to games on dusty village grounds to roaring stadiums to famous greens that cradled cricket like Shivaji Park or Azad Maidan.
Ketchup isn't just some chillar side condiment for your parathas or toast or chips. It's a global star.
Savouring the smooth, melt-in-the-mouth charm of chocolate has always been a delight. But beyond its irresistible flavour, this much-loved treat hides some fascinating facts you may never have come across. before. Here are few..
The world is full of daring delicacies that we are not sure we would like to take a bite of. One person's culinary delight might be another person's food horror show.
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