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Located in the breathtaking Pamohi area of Guwahati, Akshar is a very unique school which takes just plastic waste when it comes to its fees! Yes, you read that right. This eco-friendly school lets the little kids connect with the Mother Nature in a thoughtful and amazing way. Parmita Sarma, the co-founder of the school stated "We wanted to start a free school for all, but stumbled upon this idea after we realized a larger social and ecological problem brewing in this area. I still remember how our classrooms would be filled with toxic fumes every time someone in the nearby areas would burn plastics. Here it was a norm to burn waste plastic to keep warm. We wanted to change that and so started to encourage our students to bring their plastic waste as school fees". The school is a brainchild of Parmita and Mazin Mukhtar and they together founded the school in the month of June 2016.

We all know the hassles that come with making preparations for a holiday. However, the most difficult thing is getting a visa for the destination we intend to visit. Going for a vacation outside India isn't just about packing your bags or choosing an exotic destination location, it is a rather long drawn affair and there is a lot of planning to do. The most important of them all is the procurement and management of visas to enter the country you plan to visit. To get that to happen, an interview at the respective consulate is imperative and despite hours of documentation, there is always the downright fatal chance of your visa being rejected. In order to solve this dreaded happening situation, how about visiting places that provide on arrival visa for Indian citizens? Sounds good, right? So here are 10 countries that offer visa on arrival for us, Indians:

From tracking Polar bears, Arctic fox, and ringed seal to swimming with sea lions, penguins, whales and seals in the Sea of Cortez, the world is full of incredible wildlife adventures that you need to experience at least once. If you are a sucker for animals, you won't want to miss these unforgettable wildlife vacations. The wonders of nature are spread in the forms of forests, waterfalls, flowering pastures, mountains, rivers and valleys. When wild life enters the beautiful nature, it attracts travelers from far and near. The natural spectrum of wild lands always encourages people to travel the scenic lands. In this way, tourists explore the way to enjoy life from a different angle.

It is that time of the year when you spend all your days cursing the scorching summer heat and the harsh rays of the sun. Well, you don't have to worry much as with summers comes the summer vacation when we all take some days off from school, college and work to rewind, relax and chill at a place away from the hustle bustle of your mundane life. So if you are wondering where to go this year to beat the summer heat, here are some cool Indian Places You Need to Visit in India that you must definitely visit this summer vacation:

Delhi is where the foodies of all kind dwell! Almost every kind of cuisine can be found offered by several places in Delhi and Japanese cuisine is no exception. If your dictionary for Japanese cuisine is just limited to Sushi and sticky rice, then you got to step out at once and try these amazing 5 Japanese restaurants to have a lot many additions not just to your dictionary but also to your list of favorite food dishes!

When PM Narendra Modi had announced the high-speed bullet train project in India in September 2017, few would have imagined the impact on the ecology of the region around the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad route. In response to question raised by Shiv Sena legislator ManeeshaKayande in the state Legislative Council, state transport minister Diwakar Raote said Monday confirmed that close to 54,000 mangrove trees spread over 13 hectares would be affected due to the construction.However, he clarified that the number of trees cut down would be far less as the height of the pillars would be well above the trees and the damage to environment would be limited. As a compensatory measure, the Government has also proposed to plant five times the number of trees felled for the bullet train project.

Planning a summer trip to South America this year? Do not miss out on visiting the Amazon Rainforest. We bring to you 10 unknown and amazing facts about the Amazon Rainforest that will further excite you to visit this massively beautiful forest. 1) The Amazon Rainforests were formed more than 15 million years ago, when the great Andes mountain ranges began to rise upwards. The Amazonian area Is believed to have been an inland sea initially. Later this inland sea became a marshy, swampy land mass leading to inhabitation of early forms of marine species and plants. Gradually, it took form of the massive rainforest visible today.

Father's Day is just around the corner and we all know how tough it is to pick a gift for the men in our lives. We want to surprise them, we want gigantic smiles on their faces, yet we are often confused as to what to gift our dads on special occasions like this. So if you are stuck in a rut and don't want to go for the usual perfume and wallet for your dad, here are some cool gift ideas that will make your dad super happy this Father's Day:

One thing that you have to remember when deciding to add picket fencing to your property is to find a carpenter or a firm able to deliver quality wise.

Kylie Jenner just took showering love on her beloved's birthday to an altogether different level by gifting a shining new Lamborghini to Travis Scott on his 28th birthday. She started celebrating Scott's birthday five days prior to the actual birth date that is the 30th of April. Jenner saved the best gift, the silver Lamborghini worth $280K for the last and took him by surprise with the stellar birthday present. Scott, the father of Jenner's one year old daughter Stormi Webster, took to his Instagram stories for flaunting the sparkly new car with a huge red bow resting on its hood. With hearts and smiling emojis, Scott wrote, "Wifey you go in every time". Travis too is no less than Jenner. Last year, he gifted Kellie a gorgeous white Rolls Royce on her 21st birthday.

Dogs are the cutest creatures on earth and we all adore them and want to pet them but sadly most parents in India don't allow their kids to get a dog as a pet by saying their standard favourite line; "Only one dog can live in this house"! We can relate to that frustration of yours on not being able to get a dog, but don't worry we've curated a list of top 5 dog friendly cafes in Delhi NCR which are always flooded with dog parents and you can go there with or without a pet and enjoy your day! Whether you're a dog parent or not, you must visit these 5 cafes to give yourself some pup therapy

To satisfy your sweet tooth or to please your pmsing girlfriend drop everything and head directly to these places to binge onto the best desserts that Delhi has to offer.

We are not trying to create any hoax, nor do we intend to create any hype for no reason! A report by Australia's Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration (BNCCR) claims that we have just another 31 years after which the climate change will cause more than 90 percent of humans to wipe out. So, if we do not mend our ways in harming the climate, by 2050, the human race will cease to exist!

In old times travelling was usually reserved for the middle-age or retired generation with enough wealth and time to spare. Young people, those completing their education or those early into their professional careers, were usually reluctant to travel due to the expected drain of financial resources as well as other liabilities and commitments. Of late, however, the phenomenon has witnessed a demographic shift. People are realizing that it's a whole lot of fun to travel and explore the world, especially when you are young. We give you 5 reasons to plan your next travel while you're young.

Dussehra is the time to visit Kolkata and we bet that you can't stop falling in love with the city. You ought to say Āmitōmāẏabhālōbāsi to the vibrant city after experiencing the festivitiesof Kolkata! Read through the blog to know what is new in Kolkata, not available at your own place, that is worth checking out this Dussehra

The majestic earth is filled with diversity in terms of culture, rules, language, food, entertainment, earning and all other aspects. Each country on this planet has its own beautiful trends and way of living. Today's generation strive for travelling the world and satisfying its wanderlust. People tend to save money for experiencing new adventures and witnessing different cultures across the globe. Everyone has his own bucket list to fulfill with the countries. But many of us are not aware of certain instructions made by a country's government to follow while wandering in its streets. Well, do not panic, sigh high!!We have extracted some travel tips to consider, for you while travelling to your favorite destination. They are as following:

Ugghhh!! Summers are not just here but dreadfully taking a toll on all of us. We humans can at least choose to decide on our recreations to drive away our summer blues. But, what about your darling pet dogs? They too might be longing for some entertaining activities but can't express. I am sure you all must be deeply in love with your fur pals and already be doing anything and everything to keep them happy and healthy. But, just imagine those glaring eyes in your locality when you take your dog for a stroll. I am sure you must have come across such people because of whom you don't feel comfortable taking your dogs to public places. Also, if you do take your dog out, the poor thing must wear a leash. Can you imagine putting your pet in the community pool? Your pet might be clean and disciplined. But other people are not so considerate.