Costa Rica

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Certain edible insects are rich in vitamins and minerals. (Photo: Instagram)

Edible insects that are delicious

Ants, crickets and cockroaches: healthy snacks that taste like potato chips.

02 Oct 2019 1:33 PM

The court voted last August to legalise gay marriage and said later the ruling would take effect in May 2020, making Costa Rica the first country in socially conservative Central America to recognise that right. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Costa Ricans rejoice gay marriage ruling in pride parade

Thousands in Costa Rica celebrate in first pride march since gay marriage ruling.

24 Jun 2019 8:00 PM

While gruesome cases of murder and assault of female solo travellers seem to pop up every now and then, Indian women solo travellers are determined to break the boundaries of solo travelling and take the risk to enjoy their me-time.

Flying solo, with guards up!

In today’s fast-paced world many women also take a break from technology while travelling.

16 Dec 2018 12:06 AM

Brazil’s Neymar celebrates after scoring his side’s second goal during the group E match between Brazil and Costa Rica at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the St. Petersburg Stadium in St. Petersburg, Russia. (Photo: AP)

FIFA World Cup 2018: Sleeping giants Brazil wake up late to rock Costa Rica

Costa Rica conceded again right at the death. Substitute Douglas Costa squared for Neymar to finally find the net.

23 Jun 2018 12:12 AM

In his absence, PSG were knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid in the last 16 in March

Football: Neymar out until at least May, eyes ‘dream’ World Cup

“I hope I won’t watch the World Cup on TV,” Neymar joked, calling the tournament a “dream”.

19 Apr 2018 8:36 AM

It was at university that he indulged his musical passion as the frontman of a band called Dramatika. (Photo: AP)

Costa Rica elects former rock singer Carlos Alvarado Quesada as new president

Novelist and ex-journalist promised to legalise gay marriage if given office.

03 Apr 2018 9:59 AM

After all, the cloud forests of this country, whose name is a somewhat-understated geographical description (Costa Rica literally translates to ‘rich coast’), host a dizzying 500,000 species.

In Pursuit of the Beyond

The magnificent wildlife of Costa Rica is one of its main attraction, writes Jayanth Sharma.

01 Apr 2018 12:37 AM

Actor Prabhakar Sharan in a still from a film

Bihar actor creates a buzz in Latin American film industry

Prabhakar landed in Costa Rica as a student for studies at Universidad Panamericana in 2000.

02 Jan 2018 5:56 AM

Destinations that were a hit with photographers in 2017

Find out which places made the cut.

31 Dec 2017 12:54 PM

Sanjjanaa with a sky diving expert at Tampa. Many avid travellers prefer being adventurous and getting an adrenaline high on their holidays

Vacay with caution

These arrangements help experts and yourself get an insight into how comfortable you are in water.

10 Dec 2017 1:25 AM

The Environment Ministry said Friday the woman was killed the previous day by a tiger shark off the remote island. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shark kills US tourist off remote Costa Rican island

A dive master also suffered a shark bite but was conscious and in relatively stable.

02 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here're few tips while exploring Costa Rica

Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause unpredictable situations and problems.

30 Oct 2017 3:39 PM

10 tours that will make a photographer out of you

Find out where the perfect spots are.

29 Oct 2017 6:29 PM

Action from the Group C between Costa Rica and Guinea at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Tuesday. The match ended 2-2. (Photo: PTI)

Fifa Under-17 World Cup: Iran surprise for Germany

The Asians were powered by Younes Delfi’s early brace and pumped in an additional two goals in the second half to seal a berth in the round of 16.

11 Oct 2017 4:14 AM

Costa Rica’s Kendall Waston scores against Honduras in their World Cup qualifier in San Jose on Saturday. The match ended 1-1. (Photo: AFP)

Costa Rica qualify

Draw 1-1 with Honduras to seal World Cup spot in Russia.

09 Oct 2017 5:27 AM

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma split

Koma is currently single and is on a tour, whereas, Hilary was spotted with her ex-boyfriend Jason Walsh in New York City on Monday.

22 Apr 2017 1:28 PM

Scott Disick cozies up to women

Disick was spotted cosying up with a couple of women when he was out for lunch with a couple of friends.

04 Feb 2017 12:12 AM

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