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What is Swami Chatbot? The chatbot being used by Sabrimala pilgrims in Kerala

What is Swami Chatbot? The chatbot being used by Sabrimala pilgrims in Kerala

The chatbot offers assistance to the devotees on various fronts, including a food chart for pilgrims. It informs about the timings for the temple's closing and opening along with the updates regarding Kerala State Road Transport Corporation's (KSRTC) bus schedules to provide ease to the devotees

Japan: Mount Fuji climbers may have to pay increased entry fee

Japan's Yamanashi prefectural government plans to raise the entry fee for climbers of Mount Fuji, the country's tallest mountain

26 November,2024 07:19 PM IST | Japan | IANS

Ayodhya emerges as popular destination for intergenerational travel in APAC

Families in Asia Pacific (APAC), including India, are increasingly embracing intergenerational travel

26 November,2024 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Here’s how you can prevent migraines while travelling

Sudden changes in temperature, bright lights, tiredness and strong smells in the environment can lead to migraine making it difficult to enjoy your vacation

26 November,2024 03:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Every place from a small town to a city has a unique voice: Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari

Some films are incomplete without places and locations that not only lend them character but are significant to the story itself

25 November,2024 01:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Bandra sees over 95 classics, 60 make debut

Held in Bandra, the highlights was the much-anticipated Supercharged Class, showcasing the iconic Kompressor (German for supercharger) models from the 1920s and 1930s that ushered in the age of superchargers pioneered by Mercedes-Benz

25 November,2024 09:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Jammu and Kashmir: Famous Chinar boat race held in Srinagar's Dal lake

The Chinar Boat Race 2024 aimed to highlight not only the athleticism and competitive spirit of the participants but also the importance of protecting Kashmir's water bodies

23 November,2024 04:13 PM IST | Srinagar | IANS

Badrinath pilgrimage: 1.5 tonnes of waste cleared in massive post-season cleanup

A dedicated team of 50 'Paryavaran Mitra' conducted the cleanup, collecting the waste from key areas such as Brahm Kapal, Astha Path, Tapt Kund, Main Bazaar, and Mana village

21 November,2024 01:32 PM IST | Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | ANI

From cricket to F1: Why Indians are packing bags for sports in 2025

Over the past few years, the growing preference for watching matches and races live has given rise to sports tourism, and it is expected to be a leading travel trend in 2025

20 November,2024 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

J&K: Over 86 lakh pilgrims have visited Vaishno Devi cave shrine so far in 2024

The inflow of pilgrims is expected to increase further as the year draws to a close, with the figure likely to surpass 95 lakh by the end of December

18 November,2024 04:03 PM IST | Jammu and Kashmir | PTI

Pompeii in Italy aims to combat mass tourism with daily visitor limit

Last year more than four million people visited Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago

18 November,2024 01:09 PM IST | Pompeii | mid-day online correspondent

AirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday

AirAsia will operate an international flight from Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Saturday

16 November,2024 11:18 AM IST | Port Blair | PTI
Pompeii in Italy aims to combat mass tourism with daily visitor limit

Pompeii in Italy aims to combat mass tourism with daily visitor limit

Last year more than four million people visited Pompeii, an ancient Roman city buried when Mount Vesuvius erupted nearly 2,000 years ago

18 November,2024 01:09 PM IST | Pompeii | mid-day online correspondent
AirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday

AirAsia to operate flight service from Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday

AirAsia will operate an international flight from Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia on Saturday

16 November,2024 11:18 AM IST | Port Blair | PTI
Planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert? 5 places to visit in the city

Planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert? 5 places to visit in the city

If you are planning to attend Coldplay Ahmedabad concert, you can expand your itinerary to explore various cultural, architectural and natural treasures the city has to offer

16 November,2024 10:38 AM IST | Ahmedabad | mid-day online correspondent
Varanasi: What you can expect at the famous Dev Deepawali celebration

Varanasi: What you can expect at the famous Dev Deepawali celebration

The city of Varanasi is expecting lakhs of tourists to throng to the holy town for witnessing Dev Deepawali

15 November,2024 11:01 AM IST | Varanasi | IANS
World Kindness Day: Female travellers recount tales of kindness across the globe

World Kindness Day: Female travellers recount tales of kindness across the globe

On World Kindness Day, which was observed on November 13, Indian women share heartwarming tales of experiencing kindness during their adventurous travels across different nations

14 November,2024 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal

IN PHOTOS: Five years after devastating fire, Notre Dame Cathedral set to open

Five years after Notre Dame Cathedral in France was ravaged by a fire, French President Emanuel Macron is set to visit it for the final inspection before it reopens in early December for worship

29 November,2024 04:08 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Goodbye, Vistara! Airline operates last flights before merger with Air India

Goodbye, Vistara! Airline operates last flights before merger with Air India

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Group (51 per cent) and Singapore Airlines (49 per cent), is being merged into Air India to create a single full-service carrier

11 November,2024 12:15 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Majuli island in Assam prepares to celebrate Raas Mahotsav

Majuli island in Assam prepares to celebrate Raas Mahotsav

Majuli is preparing for one of its most celebrated annual events, the Raas Mahotsav, which will be held from November 15 to 17

09 November,2024 01:17 PM IST | Assam | mid-day online correspondent

Neral-Matheran toy train: Know timings, ticket prices, interesting facts & more

Neral-Matheran toy train: Know timings, ticket prices, interesting facts & more

The famous toy train from Neral to Matheran resumed operations on November 6 after the monsoon break. From timings and tickets to the scenic journey, here’s all you need to know about it

08 November,2024 06:41 PM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain

Kedarnath Dham closes its doors for the winter season

Kedarnath Dham closes its doors for the winter season

The doors of Kedarnath Dham were closed on Sunday morning with Vedic rituals and religious traditions

03 November,2024 11:45 AM IST | Kedarnath | ANI

Good news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes

    Good news for tourists as iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumes

    Bringing much joy to the tourists, services of the iconic Matheran-Neral mini toy train resumed after a short break in the monsoon season. The train, with a history of over 150 years covers around 20 kilometres of journey, offering people a scenic route through the small hill station. Swapnil Nila, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CRPO) of Central Railways said that the train was stopped on June 8th because of the monsoon season and was started on November 6. The train reportedly transports 600-700 passengers on average every day. This toy train starts from Neral and ends at Matheran and takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete. The elevation starts from 40 meters above sea level and then steadily climbs to 850 meters at Matheran. The train usually runs twice from Neral to Matheran from Monday to Friday and offers six shuttle services from Aman Lodge to Matheran.

    08 November,2024 06:31 PM IST
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