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Its not always that we see community awards held at a global level. In a first of its kind, Sikhs across the globe got together in Dubai to celebrate the achievements of individuals and organizations on a global level. The awards were initiated in response to public demand in 2010 and have since been held in London, Delhi, Toronto and Nairobi. The 10th Sikh Awards were organized by UK-based global organization ‘The Sikh Group’ in partnership with UAE based ‘Plan b Group’ at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel on February 21, 2020.   Recognition was given to the special contributions of Sikhs  in variety of fields ranging from business, sport, charity, media, entertainment, education, voluntary service, lifetime achievement and the special recognition award, which is given to someone from another faith promoting multiculturalism. The Sikh Awards have continued to grow from strength to strength each year, honouring excellence throughout the world. This years celebration mark...

An enchanting nature paradise thrives in Kabini on the lush Kerala-Karnataka border. The luxurious resorts only heighten this surreal experience! Kabini: Fast facts District: Mysore State: Karnataka Country: India Location- Border of Karnataka and  Kerala Famous for/as: Bird Sanctuary, Bird Watching, Boating, Elephant Rides, Scenic, Trekking, Wildlife. Best Season: Oct to May For city dwellers like us, visiting greener places is always a welcome agenda. Come weekend or any short holiday, I am ready to take few days off to revel in the countryside.  For long I had been hearing about the verdant landscape of Kabini. This summer, when I was in Bangalore, I had the chance to realise my long-held dream and relish a cottage stay in the lush surroundings of Kabini. Generally speaking, Kabini is known as a mesmerizing landscape of mountains, river, forest, birds and wildlife for company, but it’s the deep and dense deciduous forest t...

Mainstream travel destinations not interesting enough for you? Every time you travel you search for something new, fresh and never visited by friends? If the answer is yes, we created this list of hidden gems especially for people like you. If it isn’t, it can still inspire you to visit something different than just the popular tourist destinations everybody's talking about. Get ready to discover real hidden gems of tourism in Central Europe? Off we go! Brno, Czech Republic There’s apparently no other city in the Czech Republic that is developing as fast as Brno. The capital of Moravia has found a unique style in recent years; it’s a young and vibrant city that has a rhythm and incredible drive. The stories that you’ll experience here will be real and unforgettable. You can best familiarise yourselves with the city’s gastronomy offers by reading an independent guide titled Gourmet Brno . There you’ll find top restaurants (for example, one of the best fusion es...

Its time to get comfortable as the mercury is fast dipping. Don your sporty outfits to pump in adrenaline with a slew of outdoor thrill and fun-inducing  activities. Remember, UAE has lots to offer!     1)     Revel in an aerial adventure at Aventura Parks             Invoke your inner Tarzan on this 35,000 square metre adventurous playground. The aerial assault course has around 80 activities, most of which involve dangling, balancing and swinging at swooning heights. Zip-lines, rope walks and high-rise swings are all featured with varying degrees of difficulty. The park also specializes in team building workshops for individuals and corporates.   Some of the new additions this season include Leap of Faith, Climbing Wall, Obstacle Course and Birthday Parties.                 Where- Mushrif Park, Dubai    ...

A discussion by the luminaries about the journey of a book to the big screen at Sharjah International Book Fair 2019     As part of its #ReadTheMovie initiative, the Sharjah World Book Capital brought books and cinema together on the Sharjah International Book Fair 2019 stage. Author of the best-selling book, The Zoya Factor , Anuja Chauhan accompanied by Sonam Kapoor, the leading lady in the Bollywood film based on Chauhan’s book captivated fans and audiences with insights into their real life experiences and success stories. Both had one thing in common — their undying love of the written word.   The discussion titled, ‘From Bat, to Book, to Bollywood’, was moderated by presenters Kris Fade and Priti Malik. Both grilled meaty questions on the celebrities’ relationship with books and reading through their formative years, their creative journeys, writers' block and of course, their take on screen adaptations of books. When Anuja was asked what reall...

He said he’d be back!! This Halloween, Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as The Terminator in  Terminator: Dark Fate  alongside Linda Hamilton and Edward Furlong and joined by newcomers Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes and Gabriel Luna.  Dark Fate  serves as a direct sequel to  Terminator 2: Judgement Day , so don’t worry if you haven’t seen any of the sequels or shows since. Before you gear up and head to VOX Cinemas to see the  latest installment in the franchise , let’s take a look at some of the most memorable quotes from the first two films. 6. "HASTA LA VISTA, BABY" In attempt to get the T-800 to act more natural and human-like, John Connor tries to teach him slang that he can use like “no problemo” or “chill out” but the line that impacted us the most was definitely his use of “Hasta la vista, baby” right before he shot the T-1000 into a million pieces. 6. “COME WITH ME IF YOU WANT TO LIVE” First used in  The Terminator  by...

This holiday season  discovers  some of the world's most fascinating destinations with  tajawal , Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform offering fabulous travel packages  inclusive of flights, transfers, hotel stay and sightseeing tours. Whether you’re in search of a tropical island escape, surrounded by sparkling turquoise waters and white sandy beaches or a culturally rich city famous for its historical and cultural landmarks, tajawal’s hand-picked destinations within four-hour flight from the UAE are perfect for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holiday. Book a short weekend getaway or a week-long stay with tajawal to experience historic Caucasus destinations such as Baku and Tbilisi, discover the  regions of the southern Alps in  Bosnia and Herzegovina   or the idyllic landscapes of Seychelles and Maldives. Choose from a fantastic array of three, four and five-star hotels to customise your experience. The ...