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In winter, Gulmarg, known as India’s skiing capital, unravels a mystical world enveloped in icy sheets. Heavy snowfall turns this town in Jammu and Kashmir into a paradise that attracts skiing enthusiasts from all over the world.
You can also indulge in other thrilling sports such as snowboarding, tobogganing, snow scooter rides and snow bobbing. There is a beginners’ area as well as options for cross-country skiing. The slopes can be easily accessed through the gondolas and lifts.
Explore the Gulmarg town and also one of the world’s highest green golf courses!
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THE AI SECRETS OF YOUR PHONE
GOT AN IPHONE 16 OR PIXEL 9? GO RIGHT AHEAD AND TRY OUT THESE FOUR AMAZING AI FEATURES TO GET MORE OUT OF THESE SUPER PHONES!
Get your phone to write for you
To improve your writing, simply turn to AI on your iPhone or Pixel to spot errors and even rewrite in the preferred tone. While the iPhone’s are called Writing Tools, available by long pressing in the writing area of many native apps (like Notes), Google’s come as part of the Pixel’s interface, and appear in the form of a cluster of tiny stars.
Create images
AI on your smartphone can also create images. Go to Image Playground on iPhone or Pixel Studio on Pixel, and type in the kind of picture you want. Image Playground is still in beta on the iPhone, but is expected to arrive soon. On the Pixel, you can also use Gemini to create a picture – long-press the home button and speak out the kind of image you want.
Get super summaries
If you do not have the time to go through detailed notes, mails or websites, just ask your iPhone or Pixel to summarise it for you. If you want to summarise a web page on the iPhone, you just have to head to the Reader section of the Safari browser and choose Summary, while on a Pixel, this is even simpler – just go to the site on Chrome, launch the Gemini assistant, choose Ask About this Screen, and ask for a summary.
Clean backgrounds
Both the iPhone and the Pixel come with AI tools that let you remove objects from images, without harming the original image. In the iPhone, you can use the Clean Up tool in the Photos app to circle what you want removed from your image. On the Pixel, the same task is carried out by the AI Magic Eraser tool in the Photos app.
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LET'S GO OFF-TRACK
THIS YEAR'S FORMULA ONE SEASON IS COMING TO AN END AND THE DATES FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS ARE OUT. SO, MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND FIND OUT WHAT TO EXPLORE IN THESE DESTINATIONS.
QATAR
GRAND PRIX, LUSAIL
(Dec 1, 2024)
The Lusail International Circuit is known for night races. This year, the track will also host the Women’s F1 Academy race.
Explore: Located on the outskirts of Doha, Lusail has stunning architecture. Explore the marina promenade and the Parisian-inspired Place Vendôme shopping mall.
ABU DHABI
GRAND PRIX, YAS ISLAND
(Dec 6–8, 2024)
Yas Marina Circuit will host the final race of the 2024 F1 calendar .
Explore: It’s a family holiday des tination with unique theme parks like Ferrari World, SeaWorld — the region’s first marine life theme park — and one of the world’s biggest indoor theme parks, Warner Bros. World.
AUSTRALIAN
GRAND PRIX, MELBOURNE
(Mar 14–18, 2025)
The 2025 F1 calendar will kick off at Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, known for debuts of many champions.
Explore: March is the perfect time to hit the beach. Visit St. Kilda Beach, home to little penguins, or relax post-race with espresso martinis and Aperol spritzes at Melbourne’s longest bar, Arbory Bar and Eatery.
CHINESE
GRAND PRIX, SHANGHAI
(Mar 21–23, 2025)
This iconic circuit is an architectural marvel. As one of the world’s most exciting cities, Shanghai’s dynamic experiences make it a thrilling destination.
Explore: While most visitors flock to iconic spots like the Bund, opt instead for Nanxiang Ancient Town. Visit quaint Laoximen (Laochengxiang), the oldest neighbourhood in central Shanghai.
JAPANESE
GRAND PRIX, SUZUKA
(Apr 4–6, 2025)
Did you know the Suzuka Circuit is F1 calendar’s only figure-of-eight circuit?
Explore: Although the circuit is close to Kansai, Japan’s cultural centre, consider a detour to Hakone. Here, traditional hot springs (onsen) await, offering therapeutic properties in serene settings with views of Mt. Fuji.
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