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“Changes are always challenging and feeling a bit nervous is natural. We need to reassure the children about the ‘new normal’ safety measures. It may take a little time for them to get used to...

@lijucherianoman -Pandemic quarantine in third countries gave many expats an opportunity to experience destinations they have never been to in their lifetime. If one is a lensman, then it is an icing...

‘Too happy to be homesick,’ is a travel blog of a young Italian woman with a zest for life and all things travelling and writing. This tourist from Torino steadfastly follows her passions and is...

Rangrez Oman, the artist wing of Indian Social Club (ISC) Oman, turned joint curators for the month of September. They decided to go unbridled with the theme ‘Simply 100,’ the exhibition which was...

The third annual edition of the Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks Oman 55th among 110 countries.Covering 90 per cent of the global population, the DQL study was conducted by Surfshark, a...

Mynas, pigeons, sparrows, spotted falcons and parrots were her friends during the recent lockdown. An Indian artist based in Muscat could not help notice these birds closely. The birds brought forth...

A solo art exhibition titled Symphony of Colours, by Indian artist Sheffy Taharath is on display at Art and Soul Gallery.The solo exhibition was opened by Maryam al Zadjali, artist and Director of...

MUSCAT: Hospitality industry was the hardest hit sector due to the impact from Covid-19 pandemic. The industry faced toughest challenges with travel demand declining from March 2020.The industry...

Pradeep and his daughter Diya found an excellent way to ward off boredom and use time profitably during lockdown through nature photography. Discover how the duo made their interesting hobby scouting...

Restaurants in Muscat are coming out with innovative schemes to ease the impact of Covid-19 to stay in the race. Those connected with the hospitality sector say sales were down largely by 50 per cent...

A new study has named Muscat as the sixth best capital city to visit for vacation.Travel experts at Bounce, a US-based luggage storage platform, analysed capital cities from around the globe, based on...

“Spectacular and wonderful,” says an Australian couple about the Sultanate after completing their week-long travels as they experienced the natural landscape, cultural aspects and people. Their...

If you’re the type of person who loves to spot constellations in the night sky or maybe one that wakes up to catch the sunrise, then astrotourism is for you. If you are also an avid shutterbug, then...

Social distancing limits the spread of Covid-19. But it is a double-edged sword. It also confined us to online learning, work from home and virtual meetings.For adults as well as youths and young...

“Spectacular, mesmerising and memorable,” summed up Kamiya Jani about her visit to the Sultanate before the pandemic began. A travel fanatic who was lucky enough to turn her passion into a career,...

Reptiles are a significant element of global biodiversity in Dhofar Governorate. The mountainous area offers many natural ecosystems comprising lagoons, wadis, water springs, grasslands, wetlands, and...

ARTISTS in the Sultanate celebrated the 75th Indian Independence Day by creating artworks depicting the art and culture of India. Organised by Rangrez Oman, the artist group of Indian Social Club...

@lijucherianoman - Dr Hafsa Banu Abid, a dentist turned artist who specialises in unique patterns of nail and string art, was honoured at an art exhibition titled ‘Freedom’ in Dubai recently.She...

“Whom do you like the most? Your father or your mother?”As children many of us would have faced this question umpteen times. The answer most of us would say is grandmother or grandfather, mostly...

@lijucherianoman‘It has been a great journey for me in this very exciting field which I call it ‘friendship through flowers’ and I have made many friends around the world, says Madhvi Ramesh...