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Although recently, the central government published a list on the most pristine cities in the country, this time, there is a new contender for the cleanest city in India: Alappuzha. The Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, or the Clean India Mission convenes every year to choose the cleanest and dirtiest cities in India. This year, they gave out...Read More

Let’s face it: apart from the awesome adventure, participants join us for the great Rickshaw Challenge parties that happen – spontaneously or otherwise – on the road. But when you have to get up next day and continue driving, it doesn’t hurt to have a few tricks up your sleeve… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Water is your best...Read More

If you’re a TV series junkie, then you probably have a huge list of shows to watch, ranging from comedies to action (and let’s not forget the guilty pleasures nobody knows about.) There’s one more show you need to add to your list: Permanent Roommates. The best time to start watching this riveting Indian TV...Read More

The week has ended, and it’s time to relax a bit… So, we have compiled some of the most random facts about India that will make you say “Woah!”       – With a total population of 1.2 billion, India is the world’s largest democracy. – The Hindu calendar in India has 6 seasons:...Read More

 Anyone who is adventurous enough to participate in the Rickshaw Challenge will fall in love with these amusement parks in India… So, what are you waiting for? Park your tuktuk in front of any of these and let the fun begin! ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… EsselWorld, Mumbai The largest amusement park in India, EsselWorld will provide kids and...Read More

We loved every minute, every second of it, but now it has come to an end. The last few days of the Rickshaw Challenge – Deccan Odyssey 2016 were surprisingly uneventful… well, except for some instances, like the final flag down and the announcement of the winners! Here is Princely’s update:    Day 7 The...Read More

Days 5 and 6 of the Rickshaw Challenge – Deccan Odyssey 2016 has rolled around, and boy, did chaos and destruction come with them… Here are Princely’s account of the events: Day 5 After a short day from Belgaum to Kolapur, Day 5 happened to be the toughest day in this year’s Deccan Odyssey rally. As...Read More

The Deccan Odyssey 2016 is well on the way, with teams exploring the beautiful Kolapur today. So far, the weather isn’t too forgiving, and it turns out that future paticipants of the Rickshaw Challenge should be aware of hairy, small thieves… Here is Princely’s account. Day 3 Driving to Belgaum was the task for the day....Read More

In a wonderful – and accidental – discovery, workers found the remnants of another temple under the sand while renovating a larger place of worship in Odisha. The Bateswar temple in the eastern state of Odisha contained a huge surprise for the construction workers and tourists to come; they discovered an 8th century Parvati temple. The...Read More

Going to a different country will mean that you’re going to have to make yourself be understood by any means necessary – asking for help or directions may become everyday tasks that you’ll have to master. So, we thought we’d help you out a bit, but beware: India is a HUGE country with different dialects,...Read More