Articles by Preeti Verma Lal
Paris 2024 Olympics: 10 best places to eat in Paris
Here are 10 Parisian restaurants that you cannot miss if you are planning to attend the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Published on Jul 01, 2024 01:12 PM IST
Study Abroad: Affordable medical education abroad for Indian students
Each year, approximately 25,000 Indian students go abroad to study medicine and they are exploring lesser-known but more affordable destinations.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 11:26 AM IST
International Day of Yoga: 10 unusual yoga styles
On this International Day of Yoga 2024, why not try something a little different on the yoga mat… or your motorcycle.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 10:49 AM IST
Sustainable Gastronomy Day: Chefs talk of their sustainable gastronomy practices
Chefs across the world are now including sustainability as best practice - reducing carbon footprint, sourcing local produce, planting their own herb gardens.
Published on Jun 18, 2024 01:14 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, Delhi
India’s ties with University of Birmingham dates back to 1909: Lord Bilimoria
Lord Karan Bilimoria, Chancellor, University of Birmingham, talks about the university’s more than £1 million scholarships for Indian students and more.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 12:01 PM IST
5 best diving sites that every scuba diver must visit
Slip into your wetsuit, wear the fins and dive gear and head to the heart of the ocean to enjoy its splendour and richness. Do not miss the fascinating wrecks.
Published on Jun 11, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
World Oceans Day: Sustainable Beaches in the World
Radhanagar Beach ranked #2 in Tripadvisor’s Top 10 Sustainable Beaches in the World. In 2004, Time magazine named Radhanagar Beach as the Best Beach in Asia.
Published on Jun 08, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, Delhi
World Environment Day: Are we in the middle of a man-made Sixth Mass Extinction?
One million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are threatened with extinction. Are we heading to the Sixth Mass Extinction?
Published on Jun 05, 2024 04:52 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
World No-Tobacco Day (May 31): How tobacco is poisoning our planet
On World No-Tobacco Day, let’s look at the immense environmental damage caused by tobacco products.
Published on May 31, 2024 09:09 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
International Day of Potato: 10 unusual potato dishes from around the world
Potatoes are loved globally, with 4,000 varieties in 130 countries. On International Day of Potato, let's celebrate with some unique potato dishes.
Updated on May 30, 2024 10:17 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
What UK’s new visa rules mean for Indian students and migrants, as per experts
If this policy is tweaked to restrict visas to only “the best and the brightest” and curb the influx of students, Indian students will be the most affected.
Updated on May 24, 2024 11:44 AM IST
International Tea Day 2024: Step into the world’s best tearooms and houses
Celebrate International Tea Day 2024 by exploring the world's finest tearooms and houses, from historic Kyoto to modern New York, offering unique tea culture.
Published on May 21, 2024 08:29 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
World Bee Day: Bees are buzzing again in Goa as locals, govt promote beekeeping
Globally, May 20 is celebrated as World Bee Day. As bee population is declining in Goa, locals are stepping up to create awareness about importance of bees.
Published on May 20, 2024 08:18 AM IST
Lok Sabha Election: Remembering Sanyogita Rane, Goa’s first & only female MP
With BJP having fielded Pallavi Dempo as its first female Lok Sabha candidate in Goa, old-timers remember Sanyogita Rane, the state's first and only female MP.
Published on May 06, 2024 04:33 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections: Remembering Peter Alvares, Goa’s first member of Parliament
As Goa votes on May 7, old timers remember Peter Alvares, the man who played a key role in Goa’s liberation and later elected as its first MP.
Published on Apr 28, 2024 04:31 PM IST
Lok Sabha elections: It is raining cash, alcohol, drugs, freebies in Goa
Between March 1 and April 13, cash totalling ₹15.64 crore, more than 1 lakh litres of alcohol, precious metal worth ₹3.78 crore have been seized.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Lok Sabha elections: When only ‘privileged’ Goans were eligible to vote
On May 7, 11,66,939 Goans will vote for 2 seats. But during Portuguese regime, voters had to be educated and taxpayers to be eligible to vote.
Updated on Apr 15, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Study Abroad: All about UniCreds’ ₹50 lakh Fly High Scholarship
UniCreds' Fly High Scholarship Program offering up to ₹50 lakhs scholarships for Indian students aiming for higher education in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada
Published on Apr 10, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Study Abroad: Take a look at University of Glasgow’s new India Merit award 2024
The University of Glasgow is among the world's top 100 universities, and its brand new India Merit Award is a huge incentive for Indian students.
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 02:32 PM IST
Eid Special: 10 most beautiful mosques in the world
As the world gets ready to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, let’s discover some of the most beautiful mosques in the world.
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 11:47 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Know all about migrating to world’s top 3 happiest countries
Finland, Denmark & Iceland are the world’s top 3 happiest countries.
Published on Mar 22, 2024 02:51 PM IST
Study Abroad: 10 most affordable universities every Indian student must know
Worried about finances for an education abroad? Don’t. There are several affordable universities, with a few not charging even a single penny as tuition fee.
Published on Mar 21, 2024 03:58 PM IST
Planning for Goa for Good Friday/Easter holidays? Do not miss these festivals
From a ‘joyful horse’ dance to walking on embers, a festival of thieves and Shigmo, this holiday shun the touristy attractions and partake in Goan festivals.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, Delhi
Beverage Travel: Check out iconic Irish dry stout and the best pubs in Dublin
Want a beoir? Then, say sláinte. Beoir is Gaelic for beer and sláinte is cheers in Irish. Know this and more before stepping into Dublin.
Published on Mar 17, 2024 12:43 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
10 most expensive universities in the world that every Indian student must know
Studying abroad can be a huge financial challenge, especially if one is planning to enrol in one of the world’s best universities/colleges.
Published on Mar 13, 2024 11:41 AM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Fasting and flying during Ramadan? Here’s what airlines are offering
Several airlines are offering special Iftar meals and traditional culinary delicacies in their lounges as well as flight discounts during the month of Ramadan
Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:50 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Study Abroad: All About DET, English test accepted by 5,000+ programs worldwide
Duolingo English Test is an online-only English Language Test that is now accepted by all major universities worldwide, with India being its largest market.
Published on Mar 10, 2024 12:42 PM IST
Heading to the Ed Sheeran concert today? Know all the dos and don’ts
Ed Sheeran is performing in India today. Here's all you need to know about tickets, parking space and more at the Mumbai concert.
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 08:53 AM IST
Women's Day 2024: Meet the women raising the spirit of the alcohol sector
India’s alcoholic beverage market is targeted to touch $64 billion by 2030 and is now being driven by a slew of women. This Women’s Day, meet a few of them.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 10:40 AM IST
Tinder launches Let’s Talk Consent, an online course on consent
Tinder has launched Let’s Talk Consent, a first-of-its-kind online self-learning course focused on interpersonal consent.
Published on Mar 06, 2024 04:05 PM IST