This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
09 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Taller than Eiffel Tower: Anand Mahindra left amazed by stunning video of Vande Bharat train gliding over Chenab BridgeIndustrialist Anand Mahindra shared a video of the Vande Bharat Express crossing the Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir, calling it a ...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
The monk who became a nuclear physicist: This Swami spent a decade in the Himalayas, then went to Europe and the US to study physicsAndhra University celebrates its centenary. The life of Swami Jnanananda is being remembered. He renounced ordinary life for spiritual purs...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
22 Apr, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Gen Zorawar Singh left legacy of model mountain warfare strategy: Senior Army officerGeneral Zorawar Singh's legacy of mountain warfare strategy was highlighted by a senior Army officer at the unveiling of a book chronicling...
12 Apr, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...
12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Strengthened me, enabled me to discover inner power: PM Modi shares experience roaming in Himalayas for two yearsPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared his two-year journey in the Himalayas, which greatly influenced his inner strength and character. Durin...
16 Mar, 2025, 07.43 PM IST
We want Himalayan to be an instant success, says Eicher Motors' Siddhartha LalIn recent months, Lal, undertook several arduous journeys to test ride the bike, which he says, “is the first ground-up bike for Royal Enfi...
02 Feb, 2016, 07.45 PM IST
Be a 'braveheart', plan an adventurous road trip from Gangtok to Pelling!Stay a day or two near a monastery in Gangtok. The Himalayas and the Kanchenjunga can be viewed from close quarters in Pelling. Breathe in ...
30 Apr, 2015, 09.12 AM IST
Explore Uttarakhand on a bike tour with your partner on Valentine's DayUttarakhand is often not explored on Motorcycle. Plan an exciting trip that can take you to places such as Corbett National Park, Rishikesh...
12 Feb, 2015, 08.22 AM IST
Batch of 559 devotees leave for Amarnath from JammuA batch of 559 devotees left the Jammu base camp for their onward journey to Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
26 Jul, 2013, 12.27 PM IST
- Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri shrines thrown open to public
The chardham yatra has already begun in the hill state with the first batch of 1,000 pilgrims having embarked on the journey yesterday.
14 May, 2013, 11.07 AM IST