In January 2024, a diplomatic altercation between India and the Maldives triggered a significant shift in travel preferences among Indian tourists, prompting them to explore alternative destinations like Sri Lanka. This change led to Sri Lanka surpassing the Maldives in terms of tourist arrivals for the month. The dispute arose from critical remarks made by … Read more
The chain of events began innocently enough with a single LOL emoji, sparking unexpected consequences and raising questions about the relationship between two neighboring nations—India and the Maldives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared picturesque images of his visit to Lakshadweep, a group of islands in the Arabian Sea. While the intention seemed to be showcasing … Read more
The Ram Temple consecration in Ayodhya, India, has drawn significant attention from a unique group of observers – Koreans who believe in a legend linking their heritage to the ancient Indian city. According to the Korean legend, a teenage princess named Suriratna from Ayodhya sailed across the ocean approximately 2,000 years ago, covering a distance … Read more
In January 2024, the tourism dynamics of the Maldives underwent a substantial transformation, notably marked by a significant decrease in the number of Indian visitors – a demographic that had traditionally been one of the country’s primary tourist sources. The genesis of this shift lies in a recent diplomatic altercation triggered by derogatory remarks made … Read more
Ornate gifts have begun to arrive in Ayodhya as Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for the inauguration of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir, a massive Hindu temple set to boost his chances in the upcoming elections. The temple, though still under construction, fulfills Modi’s longstanding promise to build it on the site of a 16th-century mosque … Read more
In anticipation of the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the Indian Railways has announced the introduction of 200 ‘Aastha Special Trains’ starting from January 22, 2024. This move comes as several prominent airlines have already declared direct flights to the sacred city in Uttar Pradesh. The scheduled commencement of these special trains is … Read more
Maldives faces a potential tourism boycott from one of its major revenue sources following derogatory comments made by three officials towards India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy unfolded when Modi shared images on social platform X, showcasing himself snorkeling and strolling along a beach in Lakshadweep, a southern Indian island chain in the Laccadive … Read more