If you commute between Delhi and Meerut, travel just got a serious upgrade. The full 82-km <\/span>Namo Bharat corridor<\/span><\/a> is now operational, cutting travel time to under an hour at speeds of up to 160 kmph. With 16 stations across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh \u2014 and Meerut Metro running on the same high-speed network \u2014 it marks India\u2019s first Regional Rapid Transit System in full swing.<\/span><\/p>\n \nApricot Blossom Festival 2026: Your complete guide to Ladakh\u2019s spring spectacle<\/b> Holi 2026: Where to play, dance and celebrate<\/b><\/p>\n Planning your March 4 celebrations? From high-energy music festivals and rain-dance carnivals to family-friendly, tradition-rooted gatherings, cities across India are gearing up for Holi 2026 in full colour. Whether you’re eyeing mega parties in <\/span>Delhi-NCR<\/span><\/a>, DJ-led spectacles in <\/span>Bengaluru<\/span><\/a>, or Mumbai’s<\/a> mix of luxury pool events and Braj-inspired celebrations, take a look at city-wise guides to the biggest Holi 2026 parties \u2014 venues, vibes, ticket details and what to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n You could also pack a bag and head to the heart of it all. From the playful chaos of Lathmar Holi<\/a> in Barsana and the warrior spirit of Hola Mohalla<\/a> in Punjab, to Kumaon\u2019s<\/a> musical gatherings and Manipur\u2019s moonlit Yaoshang<\/a> celebrations, each region paints the festival differently.<\/p>\n Kerala will soon be called Keralam. Here\u2019s a look at the name changes of Indian states over the years<\/b><\/p>\n UK switches to eVisas: What Indian travellers need to know about the new digital visa system<\/b><\/p>\n The UK has begun replacing passport visa stickers with <\/span>digital eVisas<\/span><\/a>, allowing most applicants to keep their passports while their application is processed. From how the new UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) system works to ETA rules and boarding requirements, here\u2019s a simple guide for Indian travellers planning their next trip to Britain.<\/span><\/p>\n Dates remain central to iftar tables across continents. DYK India is the world\u2019s largest importer?<\/b><\/p>\n Samsung Galaxy S26 series unveiled: AI-first phones, privacy display debut and India pricing revealed<\/b><\/p>\n Unveiled at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, the <\/span>Samsung Galaxy<\/span><\/a> S26, S26+ and S26 Ultra double down on proactive <\/span>AI features<\/span><\/a> and introduce a built-in <\/span>privacy <\/span><\/a>display on the Ultra. With manufacturing rooted in Noida, R&D powered by Bengaluru, and India prices starting at \u20b987,999, Samsung is sharpening its play in the super-premium segment against Apple, while rivals may soon follow its privacy-tech lead.<\/span><\/p>\n When numbers shape nutrition: Are health metrics redefining how India eats?<\/b><\/p>\n From continuous glucose monitors to AI-powered nutrition apps, food in urban India is increasingly filtered through data dashboards and spike scores. As personalised metabolic tracking goes mainstream in a country battling rising diabetes rates, here\u2019s an <\/span>exploration<\/span><\/a> of whether numbers are empowering smarter choices, or quietly rewriting our relationship with food.<\/span><\/p>\n The Bangash brothers take the sarod into the wild<\/b><\/p>\n In <\/span>conversation with CNBC-TV18<\/span><\/a>, sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash speak about their new album <\/span>Celebrating Our Tigers<\/span><\/i>, inspired by India\u2019s iconic reserves from Ranthambore to the Sundarbans. Their latest work also marks their appointment as Goodwill Ambassadors for WWF-India.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2018I didn\u2019t picture it happening like this\u2019: Flipperachi on FA9LA, faith and fame<\/b><\/p>\n From being a hip-hop-obsessed kid in Bahrain to seeing FA9LA travel across borders, and land in <\/span>Dhurandhar<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Flipperachi tells CNBC-TV18<\/span><\/a> how virality surprised him, and what success looks like beyond the hype.<\/span><\/p>\n What we watched this week: Accused on Netflix<\/b><\/p>\n Directed by Anubhuti Kashyap and starring Konkona Sen Sharma and Pratibha Ranta, Netflix\u2019s <\/span>Accused<\/span><\/i><\/a> sets up a tense workplace misconduct thriller but never quite delivers. Despite strong talent and a layered theme, the film struggles with sketchy character arcs, uneven tone and a whodunnit that fails to grip.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Every April, Ladakh transforms into a pink-and-white dreamscape as the Apricot Blossom Festival \u2014 locally known as Chuli Mentok \u2014 marks the arrival of spring. From the best valleys to witness the bloom to weather tips and how to reach, <\/span>here\u2019s<\/span><\/a> everything you need to plan a trip to this fleeting Himalayan celebration.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.cnbctv18.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/namedropping-renamed-states-1-2026-03-18ee7775fc0d675fe4c45ae38a22c1d0.jpg?im=Resize,width=640,height=360,aspect=fit,type=normal\")
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