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An out-of-India holiday is one of the top few things on any average Indian’s dream list. We all want to travel abroad, at least once in our life. However, that dream remains unfulfilled for many owing to the sheer costs it demands. But if it is the extra-ordinary splendours and rare sights more than the ‘foreign’ tag that you crave for, then you can enjoy much of the world’s beauties, here in India itself! No, we are not kidding! Here, are some Indian alternatives for some of the world’s most beautiful travel destinations that you can visit without having to pay for the exorbitant flight tickets, visa fees and foreign exchange rates. So, swap some of those expensive destinations for cheaper yet equally beautiful options in India. 1. The Grand Canyon in USA Grand Canyon, USA Indian Alternative:  Pennar Gorge in Andhra Pradesh Pennar Gorge, Ganidkota, Andhra Pradesh Lying far beyond the gates of the Gandikota Fort, situated in Gandikota, a small village in the Err...

How would you define a good friend? If you are like me, you would expect a good friend to be great company, loyal, reliable, sincere, and trustworthy. This is someone you can phone at any time  for advice  or to chat. These friendships take time to build and effort to maintain, and they are reciprocal. So, what are some things you should never tell your good friends? Here are twenty sentences you should definitely avoid. 1. “Flossing my teeth” (AKA the Facebook status update) The problem with taking your friendship  online  is that the whole world sees it! Use social media for trivial chitchat, but have a real conversation with your best friend. If he is far away, write him a decent email.  “Posting information is like pornography, a slick, impersonal exhibition.” – William Deresiewiczp 2. “Let’s phone each other sometime” This is a vague and rather wishy-washy commitment. We use it all the time for acquaintances we have ju...

Best friends are meant to be real, ride or die persons that will be forever close to you. You can eat an entire pizza with a best friend and be so original about it. You are completely free with your best friend. Even when say silly things or bullshit, you understand each other. But there are times you hear something from a friend and you have to know if the person has always been a friend. These statements can kill your self-confidence and be spiteful. Here are ten sentences your best friend will never say to you. 1. “No you can’t borrow that” Best friends share stuff. There are times you will need the other person to help you through a night or a day out – not being able to borrow something from a friend means the person is not a true friend in the first place. 2. “I don’t care” This sentence implies a lot – it means you should leave them alone and that there are better things to do than listening to what your friend has to say. 3. “Why are you calling me at this hour?...