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15 interesting facts of this FIFA 2018

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The countdown to the biggest football tournament in the world has begun, and we've waited four years! Just to help kickstart the Word Cup soccer festival that is about to take the world by storm, I have compiled a list of 15 interesting facts about this year’s Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to be hosted by Russia. 1. Russia was given the rights to host the FIFA World Cup for the very first time in its history. This historical moment took place on December 2, 2010. The matches will kick off on June 14, 2018 with the finals taking place on July 15, 2018. 2. This will be Russia’s 11 th  appearance in the World Cup. 3. Russia’s highest ever finish in the FIFA World Cup is the 4 th  position in the 1966 World Cup. 4. This will be the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted in Europe since 2006 and the first time ever a World Cup is hosted in Eastern Europe. 5. This will be the 21 st  World Cup since the tournament started in

It's best time to plan your summer with great events in Britain

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Are you bored of your normal routine!!!You need a break? You have a perfect holiday plan in Britain this summer. There is a grand celebration in Britain. Explore events up and down the country. It's best time to plan your summer with great events.  There is something magical about seeing colorful hot air balloons fill the sky. If you are in the south west of England this summer, don’t miss the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta , at Ashton Court Estate at 10 am on  13 August, 2017. Now in its 39th year since Europe’s largest annual meeting of hot air balloons draws thousands of spectators, who come to see the stunning dawn and dusk mass ascents and night glows. Each summer, more than 800 writers and thinkers from across the globe gather in Scotland’s capital for the Edinburgh Book Festival . This year’s festival takes place from 12-28 August, in parallel with the Edinburgh International Festival. Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castl

If your planning for adventures trip then you have to read this article.

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If your planning for adventures trip and want to visit usual villages in India then here are the places you need to list down. Defying Laws Of Gravity – Magnetic Hill, Ladakh: Ladakh, the very word creates an image in our minds of a mysterious land and people who have been there would agree that it certainly lives up to the expectations. It is a small stretch of road located about 30 kms from Leh towards Kargil and known as Magnetic Hill of Ladakh. On this particular part of the Srinagar-Leh highway, you would clearly see the road ahead going uphill. Yet if you turned off the engine and let your vehicle stand in neutral, it will slowly start moving and can go up to a speed of 20 kms per hour on its own. What is believed to be at work behind this mysterious phenomenon is a magnetic force so strong that it can pull cars uphill. It is in fact so notorious that even the aircraft that fly over this region increase their altitude in order to avoid magnetic interference. There

Incredible India

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INDIA IS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO SUCCESSFULLY SEND A SPACECRAFT TO MARS IN ITS FIRST ATTEMPT: India become the only fourth country and the first to send a spacecraft to mars in its first attempt. The world’s first garden-tomb was constructed in India. The structure, known as Humayun’s Tomb was constructed in memory of Mughal emperor Humayun. India is home to the largest population of cattle in the world and not surprisingly the largest milk producer in the world is also India. Every major religion in the world: Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Sikhism have a presence in India. The largest Montessori school in the world is in India. More than 26,000 students study there. Chail, a picturesque hill station in Himachal Pradesh is home to the highest cricket ground in the world. A whole hill was levelled to build the ground, which is nearly 2,500 meters above sea level. Sunderbans, home to the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger, is the largest

Know your PAN Card is active or not

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The government has deactivated as many as 11.44 lakh PAN cards as on July 27, and identified thousands of fake PAN cards. The deactivated PAN cards violated the principle of one PAN per person, while the fake PAN cards had been allotted to non-existent persons or were issued to people furnishing false identity details. If you are unsure of the validity status of your own PAN card, it is best that you check the status, which can be done online. If you do have multiple PANs, then you will be able to find out which of them is now valid, all you need to do is to follow the process below: How to check PAN card validity status To check the PAN card validity online, (a)head to the Income Tax e-Filing website ( http://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in/ ), and (b) click on the Know Your PAN button on the left side of the screen.  (a) (b) On the next page, fill in the requisite details – name, status (individual, company etc.), mobile number, and so on. The mobile number

Incredible homes that look like optical illusions

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At first glance, these houses are architectural masterpieces. Look again, and there’s even more to them than first meets the eye. We round up the most incredible properties that look like optical illusions. MIRROR HOUSES, SOUTH TRYOL, ITALY: Located where Austria and Italy meet, the Mirror Houses are a pair of homes set among the beautiful surroundings of the South Tyrolean Dolomites. The Mirror Houses are a pair of holiday homes, set in the marvelous surroundings of the South Tyrolean Dolomites, amidst a beautiful scenery of apple trees, just outside the city of Bolzano. They were designed by architect Peter Pichler. The Mirror houses offer a unique chance to spend a beautiful vacation surrounded by contemporary architecture of the highest standards and the most astonishing Landscape and beauty nature has to offer.Inside, the interior remains crisp and clean, with mirrors throughout that continue to extend the appearance of the property. IZABELIN HOUSE,

Top 10 Trekking tours in India

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Trekking is a popular adventure activity among the tourists. Trips to the mountains in India signify not only the natural beauty, but a source of spiritual guidance as well. The height and beauty of Indian Himalayas provide enthralling opportunities for trekking. Trekking through different regions of the country gives an opportunity to the adventurers to gain a deep insight into the immaculate beauty of the regions and the bewitching flora and fauna as well. The mighty range of Himalayas present in India provides one of the amazing trekking experiences to visitors. Here is the list of top 10 treks in India: 01. Singalila Kanchenjunga Trek Area: Sikkim Himalaya Altitude: 4940 mts Duration: 20 Days Season: Mid March to May, September to October Grade: Moderate to Challenging From the Singalila Ridge, one can see a huge vista of peaks stretching for 700 kilometers. Included in this site are Mt Everest (8850m), Makalu (8481m), Lhotse (8516m) and Kanchenjunga (8585m) that