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Mardi Gras is Louisiana’s biggest celebration of the year, bringing together culture, tradition, music, parades, and colour to showcase the state’s vibrant spirit. What appears to be one long celebration is, in fact, a mix of styles bound by the same beads and calendar. Baton Rouge delivers Mardi Gras with polish …

Day 1 of racing at the SDAT ASAF International Youth SailingChampionship 2026 and the 11th India International Regatta delivered a full and satisfying day on the water, with three races successfully completed across all classes under steady and challenging Chennai conditions. Wind speeds remained remarkably consistent throughout the day, averaging around 18 knots, creating ideal racing conditions forthe Optimist, ILCA 4, and International 420 fleets, while presenting a sterner test for the high-performance 29er and iQFOiL classes, where boat speeds and handling …

Fifteen-year-old equestrian Shubh Chowdhari from Chennai delivered an outstanding performance at the Junior National Equestrian Championships – held in Delhi from 26th December to 4th January 2026, marking a powerful and confident entry into the Young Rider (15–21 years) category—one of the most competitive divisions in Indian equestrian sport. After …

The USA’s southern states, Louisiana, Alabama, North and South Carolina, and Mississippi, share a deep connection with food and music, two cornerstones of their legendary hospitality. In 2026, the region comes alive inviting guests to enjoy the year-long calendar of festivals and events blending soulful music with exceptional cuisine shaped by distinct cultural roots.  Louisiana Louisiana hosts over 400 festivals each year that celebrate food, music, outdoors and culture. Held in …

The Tri-Valley region in Northern California, home to the towns of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Danville, is a popular weekend getaway thanks to its location just 30 miles east of San Francisco.Danville, a secret only locals know, offers a vibrant mix of outdoor recreation areas, rich history and heritage, a thriving art scene,trendy restaurants, and boutique speciality …

Chennai, December 2025: Rithvik Sanjeevi of the Hatsun Badminton Centre won the Men’s Singles title at the Senior National Badminton Championships, delivering a landmark national victory for Tamil Nadu which concluded today in Vijayawada. Rithvik played six matches en-route to the title, showing control and consistency through the draw. In the …

Discover snow-filled adventures, glowing streets and cosy cultural escapes in Russia’s capital Moscow is becoming an increasingly popular destination among Indian travellers — and the trend is rising rapidly. In the first half of 2025 alone, arrivals from India grew by 43 percent year-on-year, confirming the strong interest Indian tourists have …

Chennai, 23rd December 2025: VBJ (Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers), India’s most trusted heirloom jewellery brand, proudly announced its association with the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 by designing and creating the tournament’s trophies, unveiled at the Championship’s Inauguration.  This event was graced by senior dignitaries including Tamil Nadu’s Deputy Chief Minister and the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports …

The international congress has confirmed Moscow’s status as a world-renowned center of excellence in the field of business tourism, having brough together professionals from 37 countries of the BRICS and the Global South. The congress had twice as many participants compared to the year before – over 2500 people. A multi-format …

With naturally occurring mineral waters, restorative spa traditions, spacious desert landscapes, and a growing collection of immersive wellness experiences, Greater Palm Springs enters 2026 as one of California’s most inspiring destinations for renewal. Travelers seeking a meaningful reset will find many ways to begin the new year restored, from ancestral …