Articles by Cheshta Agarwal
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What is the difference between 2A and 3A on Indian trains?
2A stacks berths two high, 3A stacks them three. What that means for space, fare and bedding, how to read A vs B coach codes, and which one a family should pick.
What is the difference between 3E and 3A on Indian trains?
3E is AC 3-tier economy: the same three-tier AC sleeper idea at a lower fare. What the official circular says, how to read the M coach code, and which one to pick.
How do I identify my berth number inside a coach?
Your ticket shows a coach code and a berth number. Here is how to find that exact berth inside the coach, what SL and SU mean, and who to ask if you are stuck.
What happens if security finds a prohibited item in my bag?
The X-ray has no sense of sentiment. For items on its restricted list, Air India says to inform security-check personnel and discard the item as per their instructions; Delhi airport says CISF-removed items do not reach its lost and found. What else the official pages do and do not explain. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
How do I check my PNR status and read what it says?
Open the official PNR enquiry, enter your PNR and read the booking and current status for every passenger. What each code means, per the page legend.
Mirrorless camera versus smartphone for a family holiday
For most family holidays our practical pick is the phone already in your pocket; a mirrorless earns its bag space for distant subjects, fast action, low light or a wish to learn. What each side actually does, per Sony, Canon, Apple and DPReview. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
Which travel camera is easiest for beginners to use?
Beginners do not need the best camera; they need the one that gets used. Start with the phone in your pocket, and if you want a dedicated camera, three maker-stated options automate nearly everything: DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Insta360 X5 and Sony ZV-1F. What each actually does for you, per the official pages. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
How deep can a waterproof action camera go without a housing?
GoPro says 10 metres, DJI says 20, Insta360 says 12: the real answer depends on your exact model, and the number only holds if every cover and seal is exactly as the maker demands. Official depth ratings, the asterisks behind them, and when you actually need the housing. Checked 25 Oct 2026.
How do I prevent shampoo leaks inside checked luggage?
One loose cap and your clothes spend the holiday smelling of Alpine Glacier. Why expanding air pushes shampoo out in the hold, which liquid limits actually apply to checked bags (Delhi Airport, Air India), and the one-minute seal that works. Checked 25 Oct 2026.