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Good morning! In today\u2019s edition of 11:11, we start with a closer look at Kashmir as an experience that changes with every season. From there, we track how travel itself is evolving, with more Indians planning trips around their pets, and fresh advisories for those heading to Vietnam. We also take a quick detour into mango season (and where your fruit actually comes from), before looking at how Indian flavours are travelling globally, this time inside a taco. We also explore why structured eating is replacing restrictive diets, and what a new robotic approach could mean for Alzheimer\u2019s treatment. We also dive into the fast-changing world of comedy through Samay Raina\u2019s resurgence. Here\u2019s your Sunday read.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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By CNBC-TV18\u00a0<\/span>April 12, 2026, 11:13:22 AM IST (Published)<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Kashmir through the seasons: When should you plan your trip?<\/b>From tulip-filled springs and bustling summer getaways to quieter autumn landscapes and snow-covered winters, Kashmir offers a <\/span>different experience each season<\/span><\/a>\u2014here\u2019s how to pick the right time based on what you want from your trip.<\/span>Amarnath Yatra 2026 registration begins April 15: What pilgrims need to know<\/b><\/p>\n

Advance registration for the Amarnath Yatra<\/span><\/a> opens April 15 across 554 bank branches, with Aadhaar-based eKYC, compulsory health certificates, age limits and route-specific permits forming part of the process\u2014here\u2019s a quick guide to what\u2019s changed and how to plan ahead.<\/span>Pet-first travel rises: Indian travellers reshape trips as services catch up<\/b>Indian travellers are increasingly <\/span>planning holidays around their pets<\/span><\/a>, driving demand for flexible road trips, pet-friendly stays and curated itineraries, even as airlines, cab services and hotels <\/span>expand offerings<\/span><\/a> to make travelling with animals easier and more mainstream.<\/span>Vietnam travel advisory: What Indian travellers need to watch out for<\/b>Planning a trip to Vietnam? India\u2019s embassy has flagged key risks travellers often overlook \u2014 from visa-free entry to Phu Quoc being strictly limited to the island to complications if you need to move to the mainland during emergencies. Add to that the process around lost passports, which can delay your exit by several days, and this is one <\/span>advisory<\/span><\/a> you\u2019ll want to read before you book.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s mango season \u2014 but do you know which states actually grow the fruit you\u2019re eating?<\/b>
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Butter chicken goes global \u2014 now inside a taco<\/b>India\u2019s most recognisable dish is getting a new global avatar. Taco Bell is bringing its \u2018<\/span>Butter Chicken Taco<\/span><\/a>\u2019 to the US after it won a global consumer vote, signalling how Indian flavours are moving from diaspora favourites to mainstream menus. Questions remain, however, on whether fast food can truly capture the original\u2019s depth.<\/span>Robots, not drugs? A new approach to treating Alzheimer\u2019s<\/b>A US-based startup is exploring a radically different way to treat Alzheimer\u2019s \u2014 not with medication, but with <\/span>ultra-precise robotic surgery<\/span><\/a>. With FDA clearance now in place for human trials, the approach focuses on restoring the brain\u2019s waste-clearing pathways using microsurgery at a scale smaller than a millimetre, marking an early but significant shift in how neurodegenerative diseases could be tackled.\u00a0<\/span>From dieting to structure: Why how you eat is replacing what you cut<\/b>As restrictive diets lose favour, a more <\/span>sustainable approach<\/span><\/a> is gaining ground \u2014 one that focuses on regular meals, balanced plates and consistency, with experts pointing to structured eating as key to stable energy, fewer cravings and better long-term health.<\/span>Samay Raina and the new rules of funny: How India\u2019s comedy ecosystem is evolving<\/b>From viral stand-up specials to memes, reels and creator-led formats, <\/span>Indian comedy<\/span><\/a> is shifting away from traditional platforms, rewarding adaptability and constant reinvention\u2014turning humour into a fast-moving, digital-first ecosystem where those who evolve thrive, and those who don\u2019t risk fading out.<\/span>Kunal Jaisingh on rejection, risk and writing his first book<\/b>From feeling left out as an \u201coverprotected\u201d child to taking the leap from a stable corporate job into acting, Kunal Jaisingh traces the personal experiences that shaped his journey\u2014and his book <\/span>Unlock Your Potential<\/span><\/i>. <\/span>In this conversation<\/span><\/a>, he reflects on rejection as a constant, discipline over motivation, and why writing the book felt like a long-held instinct finally finding its moment.<\/span>Beyond jugaad: Why Indian startups are struggling to scale<\/b>India\u2019s knack for frugal innovation has long been its strength, but as startups go global, \u201cjugaad\u201d alone may not be enough. Drawing on insights from Cambridge\u2019s Jaideep Prabhu, <\/span>this piece<\/span><\/a> explores why quick fixes don\u2019t always translate at scale \u2014 and how India can evolve from constraint-driven hacks to systems that build reliability, trust and long-term value.<\/span><\/div>\n