Divya, 23 yr Old Employee Hacked to Death in Public

A 23 year-old employee named Divya, was brutally hacked to death in Bangalore, by some unidentified bike-borne assailants in front of the public, police said.

Divya is an employee in a private firm. When she was heading to her home late last evening, the assailants waylaid her and slashed her repeatedly on the neck and face with a machete before speeding away on their bike, Police said.

The people on the road, who found Divya bleeding with injuries, shifted Divya to a private hospital.

Deputy Commissioner of Police South-East Division P S Harsha said. "We have definite clues about the assailants. We are going to nab them very soon,"

According to Police, a friend of Divya was reported to have proposed to her last month, but she turned down the proposal, as she had already chosen her life partner.

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This Week in Travel: Kerala – Paradise on Earth

India is a place where a traveler has many options to choose from. Each place, each season has its own beauty, which attracts tourists. Among the many places it is difficult to choose a particular destination.

But there are some places, which are a visual treat, and make you come back; Kerala is the top amongst those. Kerala as a tourist destination is well known for its Back waters, Hills, Waterfalls and Boat races.

Beaches in Kerala are major tourist attractions and are surrounded by Palm, Coconut groves and Natural Harbors.

On the beaches of Kerala you can enjoy water sports like, parasailing, diving, swimming and boating.
Kerala as a tourist destination is also famous for its Ayurvedic Spas and Clinics.

Ayurveda is one of the oldest forms of traditional medicine in the world, which has its focuses on a holistic approach to well-being.

The word Ayur means life and Veda means, the science or knowledge. The Spas and Clinics, offer different kinds of treatment, and various Ayurvedic techniques for different physical problems, these include yoga, meditation, diet, massage and the application of oils.

Many hotels and resorts also offer treatments in luxurious and peaceful places.

Among other places to visit in Kerala are the beautiful Hill stations, the popular hill stations in Kerala are Munnar, Wayanad and Idukki, these places are best suited for sports like, wildlife treks, mountaineering and rock climbing.

Wild life sanctuaries in Kerala are the places that one should not miss; here you can see rare creatures in their natural surroundings. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries of Kerala are Chinnar wildlife sanctuary, eravikulam national park, kumarakom bird sanctuary, periyar national park and silent valley.

One of the most unforgettable memories, in Kerala will be, floating along the Back waters on a hired house boat, it is a heavenly experience, with the sceneries of the green countryside, palm trees and rice fields.

Kerala's popular attraction is its delicious cuisine. The Dishes are generally hot and spicy and are prepared using plenty of fresh vegetables, exotic fruits, and locally-grown aromatic spices.

If you love, Rice, and Fish, then you should definitely try the dishes. What are you waiting for, go ahead and lose yourself in God’s own country, Kerala.

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