National Tourism Day 2025: Here is the history, significance, theme, quotes, and films that boosted tourist destinationsIndia celebrates National Tourism Day on January 25 to promote responsible, sustainable, and accessible tourism. 2025 theme is ‘Tourism for...
25 Jan, 2025, 10.58 AM IST
Are you a tourist or traveller?In Tangier, the author reflects on Paul Bowles's "The Sheltering Sky" and the nature of travel. Bowles's characters, like many travelers, g...
07 Dec, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
'Asia on the Move: Histories of mobility and the making of Asia'On 22–24 February, 18 scholars from Hungary, Russia, the USA, UK and Uzbekistan, presented papers ranging from maritime and overland trade,...
04 Mar, 2024, 10.21 AM IST
Delhi to host meet on India’s pioneering role in shaping Asian identity through mobilityThe International Research Division of the India International Centre (IIC) is convening an international conference, ‘Asia on the Move: Hi...
15 Feb, 2024, 03.52 PM IST
'Ridiculously exotic!' Anand Mahindra wants to holiday in this pristine island paradise, and it’s not MaldivesThe island in Lakshadweep is also known as the ‘Island of women’.
27 Apr, 2022, 09.28 AM IST
Spoils of the grill: How different cultures shaped the kebabThough it came from the kitchens of the Turks, the kebab has been shaped by various cultures.
28 Feb, 2021, 11.51 AM IST
How the toilet paper habit can grow, and why India will remain a challengeIn Richard Smyth’s rather excessively droll history of toilet paper he notes the problems that its first manufacturers had in marketing the...
14 Mar, 2020, 03.31 PM IST
From Al Rigga Street to Lamcy Plaza: What to explore beyond the Dubai Shopping FestivalTax-free shopping is a major attraction of DSF.
17 Jan, 2019, 08.14 AM IST
A gastronomical history of the kebabEven Ibn Battuta, the famous Moroccan explorer, had spoken highly about the meal at the Tughluq court back in the 14th century.
11 Mar, 2018, 11.25 AM IST
Morocco uses security, development and moderate Islam to counter extremist ideology: Salaheddine MezouarMorocco's foreign minister Salaheddine Mezouar spoke with Rudroneel Ghosh about gains from the summit, how India-Africa ties can be further...
19 Nov, 2015, 12.24 PM IST
Check out destinations for an enjoyable and memorable family vacationHolidaying with the entire family is always special. The laughs and activities during the vacation give each member opportunities to form p...
23 May, 2013, 07.12 AM IST
- Where to shop in London, Japan, New York, Paris & world's other best shopping destinations
With little time left to shop during your overseas trips, ET-Travel plays guide to tell you where exactly to head at the world's best shopp...
14 Jun, 2012, 12.15 PM IST
- Where exactly to head at the world’s best shopping destinations
With little time left to shop during your overseas trips, ET-Travel plays guide to tell you where exactly to head at the world’s best shopp...
14 Jun, 2012, 07.51 AM IST
- There are no comparisons to Dubai hotels; they are world's best hospitality centre
The opulence and the grandeur put Dubai's hotels ahead of any other hospitality centre. It's frenetic, futuristic and overwhelming.
10 Nov, 2011, 07.30 AM IST
- Bollywood's second home: Dubai, where receptiveness of Bollywood movies is ever increasing
Mumbai may be the centre of the Hindi film industry but it's Dubai where most Bollywood blockbusters premiere.
14 Aug, 2011, 01.13 AM IST
- Scenes from the Dubai World Cup races
The micro-second finish of multi-million dollar steeds amid the crowds of mirthful maidens in micro minis at the Dubai World Cup races.
03 Jun, 2010, 07.24 AM IST
- There's more to Dubai than bright lights and shopping
There’s more to Dubai than bright lights and shopping. Remnants of traditional life and architecture are fascinating too.
22 May, 2008, 12.00 AM IST