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Ooty is a popular hill station in Tamil Nadu. The enchanting valleys of Ooty attract tourists from all around the world. If you’re looking for a place to find solitude amidst the chaos of life, then this destination is perfect for you.

As per NCRB’s 2021 report, Kolkata stands as the city with the least number of crimes per lakh population. Chennai is the fourth most populous city and one of the safest cities in the country. It is also acknowledged as the religious hub of South India.

Vienna, the capital of Austria, offers a vibrant nightlife. The numerous concert performances contribute to the festive atmosphere. Edinburgh, Scotland, is renowned globally for its stunning natural scenery, attracting thousands of tourists annually. The place is perfect for New Year’s celebrations.

Choosing the perfect destination for your year-end vacation can be time consuming. Here’s a list of perfect cities in India that offer unforgettable experiences to the tourists during this time of the year.

Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy is a part of the NASA mission that is working to obtain samples from Mars. She holds a PhD degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics. She is not only an accomplished scientist but is also the first Indian woman to operate a rover on Mars.

In 2018, Devanshi Yadav established an NGO named ‘Ram Ashray Welfare Society’ in honour of her father. The organization strives to help underprivileged children. In 2019, she adopted her first child named Vanmayi, and in 2022, she adopted two girls from Uganda.  

Urjit Patel is the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. From 1998 to 2001, he worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance. On 4 September 2016, he became the 24th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

KM Mammen Mappillai was the first Indian entrepreneur from the time of independence. In 1946, he started making balloons under a makeshift shed in Tiruvottiyur, Madras. In 1952, KM Mammen Mappillai established the foundation of MRF. The market capitalization of MRF is more than Rs 33,000 crore.

Kiran proudly represented India at the World Body Building Championship held in Budapest in 2013. Kiran is also a DJ, singer, motivational speaker, and photographer. She has trained celebrities like Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah Bhatia, and the renowned director of ‘Baahubali,' Rajamauli.

Oshin Sharma hails from Kangra district and was raised in Shimla. She received acting offers in films, but she declined them due to her family’s disapproval. Oshin Sharma is the brand ambassador of Ladli Foundation. Since 2019, she has been serving as a Himachal Administrative Service officer.

Sania’s father, Shahid Ali works as a TV mechanic. After clearing the NDA exams, Mirzapur’s Sania Mirza became the country’s first Muslim female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. Among 400 seats, 19 were allocated for women and notably, only two were reserved for fighter pilots. Sania secured one of the two seats, marking an outstanding achievement in her career.

Parineeti Chopra is a Bollywood actor. She secured All-India first rank in the competitive SSC examination. In 2011, she made her Bollywood debut with ‘Ladies vs Ricky Behl’. In 2017, Parineeti sang her first song ‘Maana Ki Hum Yaar Nahin’ in her film ‘Meri Pyari Bindu’.

 Sri Lanka foreign secretary Jayanath Colombage has confessed that his country’s decision to lease Hambantota port to China for 99 years was a mistake

On February 1, 2003, seven NASA astronauts lost their lives after their Space Shuttle Columbia STS-107 disintegrated while re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere. One of those killed in that tragic incident was the first Indian woman in space – Kalpana Chawla. She was an inspiration to thousands of Indian women. But how many of you know about how Kalpana Chawla’s childhood story and what made her go to space eventually? Let’s find out more in this episode of India Untold with Sunita Iyer.

England, now on 10 points, will need to beat New Zealand in their last game to qualify for the World Cup 2019 semi-finals while India (11 points from 7 games) will need to win at least one of their remaining two games — against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — to seal the last four spot