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Travel to India: what are the formalities?

What are the health measures in India? As of November 22, 2022, India has lifted its health restrictions (vaccination certificate, PCR test or quarantine period) for international travelers. Until November 21, foreign tourists should present a Covid-19 vaccination certificate or a negative PCR t ...

10
Jan
2023

Holi: 5 things to know about the festival of colors

1- This festival has its origin in Hindu mythology Like many Indian festivals, Holi has its origins in Hindu mythology. Legend has it that King Hiranyakashipu ruled as an arrogant despot and demanded that everyone prostrate themselves at his feet. But his own son Prahlad preferred the god Vis ...

16
Mar
2022

Paris Book Fair: the Paris book fair at Porte de Versailles

ent literary events, but also on children's literature and comics. Moreover, this event is dedicated each year to a different theme: Germany (1989), India (1990), Italy (1991), Spain (1992), the United States (1996), Japan (1997), Brazil (1998), Quebec (1999), Portugal (2000), Germany (2001), Italy ...

22
Mar
2007

The Taj Mahal: one of the new seven wonders of the world

Presentation The Taj Mahal, whose name means 'Palace of the Crown', is a magnificent white marble mausoleum located in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. This strikingly beautiful monument was built by the Mughal emperor Shâh Jahân as a token of love in memory of his wife Arjumand Bânu Bega ...

15
Dec
2008

Cartier and the Arts of Islam: a dazzling exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris

Cartier attended an exhibition of thousands of pieces of Islamic art in Munich. The following year, his brother Jacques Cartier made his first trip to India to attend the ceremony in which King George V and Queen Mary were proclaimed Emperor and Empress of India. From then on, we see that the ...

04
Feb
2022

Ghee or Indian clarified butter: uses and benefits

What is ghee in cooking? A widely used ingredient in traditional Indian cooking, ghee is a clarified butter. It is made from regular fresh butter that is heated and filtered to remove water, lactose and milk proteins. In India, this beautifully golden-colored ingredient is considered the pure ...

03
Oct
2022

I will sleep at your place: 20 years of travels and encounters.

and host has already been to Mali, Quebec, Morocco, Switzerland, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Australia, Vanuatu, Cambodia, China, Japan, India, United Arab Emirates, Romania, France, Belgium, United Kingdom, Israel, Polynesia, Portugal, and Finland. It was in Paraguay that he celeb ...

03
Oct
2007

Badminton: 5 Unusual Facts About This Sport

techniques used and can range from 3 km/h during a drop shot to over 300 km/h during a smash. The world record, timed in 2023 right off the racket of Indian player Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, is even 565 km/h! The badminton projectile is thus the fastest of all among the various racket sports. By comp ...

08
Feb
2008

Time zones: origins and functioning

ule, states define legal time on their territory by a fixed offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Some countries, however, such as China and India, deviate from universal time: although their territory covers several time zones, they have decided to adopt a single legal time. Other lar ...

06
Aug
2008

TV: The series Ten Percent wins an International Emmy Award

series made in France Today, there are almost 20 remakes that have been signed, that are in production or that have been shot notably in Canada and India according to producer Michel Feller. Dominique Besnehard has also confirmed that a season 5 will see the light of day, initially in the for ...

23
Nov
2021

Neutral henna: what are the benefits for the hair?

dye henna, you have to look to botany. Indeed, the former is derived from the leaves of a plant called Cassia auriculata. This plant is native to India and its leaves are simply dried and ground into a fine powder. On the other hand, the second (dye) comes from a plant called Lawsonia inermis ...

02
Dec
2021

The world of Steve McCurry: an exhibition event at the Musée Maillol

of the image, even when his presence is only hinted at. From the United States to Southeast Asia, via Brazil, Cuba, Africa, Italy, Afghanistan and India, this exhibition offers a true world tour in images and, above all, an emotional exploration of Steve McCurry's world. Practical information ...

13
Dec
2021

Around the world in 80 days: a very successful adaptation on France 2

or being a coward. This accusation disturbs him so much that he agrees, after Reading a press article about the opening of a new section of railway in India, to take up a crazy bet launched by Nyle Bellamy, a member of the private club he frequents: to go around the world in 80 days! This hero, w ...

20
Dec
2021

Christmas: 5 plants to offer for the holidays

be adapted to the size of the recipient's home... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pokok Man (@pokok.man) In India, this perennial plant is considered a good luck charm that brings harmony and serenity in the home. So alocasia makes a great gift idea to start ...

29
Dec
2021

The lychee: 5 unusual things to know about this fruit

many metropolitans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by My ti savate (@montisavate) 3- It comes mostly from the Indian Ocean Did you know that 85% of lychees consumed in France in winter come from the Indian Ocean? In the southern hemisphere, the main produci ...

09
Feb
2022

Air travel: how to travel with his electronic cigarette?

ublic and private places) in Turkey. Electronic cigarettes are also banned in Gambia, Panama and several Asian countries such as Thailand, Singapore, India and Cambodia... In the Czech Republic, the ban on vaping applies to all public places. You cannot travel with more than 10 ml of refills or c ...

20
July
2022

Rose lassi: a very easy Indian drink

or 2 people: 250 g of whole milk yogurt 2 tablespoons of sugar 1 tablespoon of organic rose water 12.5 cl of ice water To note: to make this Indian drink, you must use edible rose water, which means organic and 100% pure quality. You can also prepare this drink in a vegan version as long ...

26
Aug
2022

The batik fabric: definition, origin and technique

Even today, the batik technique can be found in many African countries such as the Ivory Coast, Togo or Burkina Faso as well as in Madagascar, China, India and Sri Lanka. Each country perpetuates this craft method in its own style, resulting in unique fabrics with singular patterns. This method i ...

17
Nov
2022

Palm tree, coconut tree or date tree: how to recognize them?

or plants in the large family Arecaceae, the true coconut palm corresponds exclusively to the species Cocos nucifera. This palm tree originated in India and colonized all the islands of the Pacific and Indian Oceans and is now found as far as Africa and America. It is the only palm species tha ...

18
Nov
2022

Malaysia: the 5 best things to do in Kuala Lumpur

the Batu Caves is definitely one of the top 5 things to do near Kuala Lumpur! It's a powerful experience as it is the largest Hindu shrine outside of India and the crowds are impressive on festival days. ...

23
Nov
2022