Tunnel of Love, Ukraine Actually a railway line in an urban-type settlement called Klevan in Ukraine, the Tunnel of Love is one of the unspoilt destinations across the globe. The best time to visit the tunnel is spring when a large canopy of trees is formed along the railway line, which kind of brings all the fairy tales to life. The Tunnel of Love hasn't really attracted much attention, bringing lesser people to the place and making it one of the most romantic places on earth.   Read More...

Nine-time Grammy winning musician Norah Jones was recently in India for her three-city Indian tour covering Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. While her smoky voice and jazz-tinged music swayed the audiences, her beauteous smile and a 'Shukriya' note with a very American accent left everyone in awe. Born Geethali Norah Jones Shankar on 30 March 1979 in Brooklyn, New York, Jones is recognized far and wide for her musical talent, which she has inherited from her late father Pandit Ravi Shankar, the legendary Sitar Maestro. Her mother Sue Jon... Read More...

Chicken Bon Bon Ingredients: 500gm chicken 1 tablespoonful ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoonful dark soy sauce 2 teaspoonful red chilli paste 1 cup cucumber (coarsely chopped) 1/2 teaspoonful sugar 1/2 teaspoonful white sesame seeds 1/2 teaspoonful poppy seeds 1/4 teaspoonful cayenne pepper 1 green cardamom 1/2 teaspoonful black pepper powder 2 tablespoonful spring onions 1 teaspoonful butter Salt 2 tablespoonful Worcestershire sauce Method: Clean the chicken and cut... Read More...

Mahadevi Varma is a renowned freedom fighter, women's right activist, educationist and best known as an exceptional Hindi poetess and writer. For her class-A poetry and other writings, not only is she admired widely, but also considered to be modern day Meerabai. Born on 26 March 1907 in Farrukhabad district of Uttar Pradesh, Varma earned her BA degree as well as MA (Sanskrit) degree from Allahabad University in 1929 and 1933 respectively. During her education, she was drawn towards poetry and started penning down beautiful verses and lat... Read More...

Khan el-Khalili, Egypt This open-air marketplace dates back to 1382, thereby gives a glimpse into the look and feel of medieval markets. Located in Cairo, the market is divided into two portions – one with cafes and restaurants, and other with hundreds of vendors selling an ample variety of merchandise. The market streets, with a labyrinth layout, look exotic and are extremely busy. Bargaining is the key to get great deals as the prices aren't fixed in this market.   Read More...

With a healthy and creamy spinach gravy, aloo palak makes a delicious dish to be served with chapati or naan. Rich in iron, this gravy is brushed with a variety of spices like dried fenugreek leaves, cinnamon and cloves, that enhance its flavor and aroma. And adding milk to it gives a light and creamy texture to the gravy. Ingredients: 2 bunch spinach 3 potatoes 1 medium-sized onion (finely sliced) 2 tomatoes (finely chopped) 3-4 green chillies (coarsely chopped) 1 tablespoonful ginger garlic paste 1/4 teas... Read More...

Pine Valley Golf Club, USA One of the most challenging golf courses in the world, Pine Valley Golf Club is located in the rolling, sandy ground deep in the pinewoods of southern New Jersey. Founded by amateur golfers in 1913, this 6,765-yard golf course was designed by George Arthur Crump who sketched out the first 15 holes, however completed only first 11. After his death in 1918, many designers took over the project one after another and made several alterations. It's a highly exclusive club with over 900 members around the globe. &n... Read More...

Ingredients: 2 cups of of fresh shiitake or button mushrooms 1/3 cup of pearled barley (jou ka dalia) 1 cup of fresh green peas 1 medium-sized onion 2 medium-sized potatoes 1/2 of parsley root (ajamoda jara) 1 small piece of celery root (ajavaina ruta) 1 carrot 1 tablespoonful finely chopped dill (sova) 3 cloves of garlic (peeled and finely chopped) 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoonful black pepper powder 1/4 teaspoonful allspice (kebab cheeni) Salt 2 tablespoonful of vegetabl... Read More...

1. USA A leader in many different fields, USA has the most technologically advanced military power in the world. Apart from that, it leads in other sectors including medical technology, biotechnology, spaceflight technology as well as scientific research, which has broad implications in diverse fields. While the nation leads in every other sector, it certainly lags behind in computer technology and follows Japan and China, the two countries that have the world's most powerful supercomputer and the second most powerful supercomputer res... Read More...

One of the topnotch archers, Gagandeep Kaur hails from Patiala in Punjab, and is the first female archer from Punjab to have claimed a medal in an international archery tournament. Born on 22 April 1988, Kaur also performed exceptionally well at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which was quite unexpected. Born and brought up in Patiala, Kaur had never given sports, let alone archery, a serious thought in her life. When she was still in school, she used to walk with a friend to the archery ground and one day, she learned that every spo... Read More...

Traditionally white, angel food cake makes a rich dessert. Plus, it doesn't even contain egg yolks, making it a better choice for those watching their fat intake. The dark and white angel food cake is brushed with cocoa powder to give it not only a shaded look, but a savory flavor of chocolate with vanilla as well. Ingredients: For cake: 1 cup cake flour 2 cups granulated sugar (divided) 1/2 teaspoonful cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoonful salt 12 egg whites 1 teaspoonful fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoonful ... Read More...

One of the most glamorous Bollywood divas, Dia Mirza has bewitching eyes and an electrifying smile. A beauty queen-turned-actress, Mirza has come a long way and recently started a production house called Born Free Entertainment. Mirza was born Dia Handrich on 9 December 1981 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Frank Handrich was a German National and a graphic and industrial fair designer, while her mother Deepa, an interior designer, hails from Bengal. When Mirza was only six years of age, her parents split up and three years later, her ... Read More...