Sweet aromas of nostalgiaA gifted perfume evoked vivid memories of grandmother's puja rituals and autumnal Durga Puja celebrations. Foreign-sounding perfume ingredi...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Not Goa or Manali: Japanese tourist shares her 5 favourite places in India after 3 months of solo travel. ‘I loved it so much.’Japanese content creator Hanna chronicled her three-month solo backpacking adventure through India, highlighting five destinations that mad...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
NHAI gets 17 bids for ₹8,300 crore Odisha coastal highway projectIn a significant development, the National Highways Authority of India has received an overwhelming response for its new coastal highway pr...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Storm in a wine glass: As climate change and young consumers reshape the wine world, can India take advantage?Global wine regions face climate challenges and declining demand. India's wine tourism is experiencing significant growth and expansion. Yo...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
How to turn the light off and keep it onSome places are intentionally becoming unattractive to deter unwanted migrants. This strategy aims to keep out certain groups while welcomi...
29 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Turkey’s cheap travel reputation is being undone by high costsTurkey's tourism sector is experiencing significant price increases for visitors. This makes the country less affordable compared to previo...
29 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Ebola travel restrictions: India, Canada, UAE and other countries tighten entry rulesNations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for interna...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Nepal floods spook Indian tourists, disrupt holiday plans and trigger travel cancellationsIndian travel cancellations to Nepal are rising due to flood visuals. Tour operators face significant losses as bookings drop sharply. Fami...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- Tourist destinations, not government assets
India's tourism sector is shifting focus towards destination-wide partnerships. Private sector involvement is crucial for designing and man...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Digitisation of processes not reform, simplify governance to boost growth: EAC-PM member SanyalSanjeev Sanyal stressed that true reform simplifies governance, not just digitisation. Operational bottlenecks must be identified and redes...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Kullu municipal administration used ecologically sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage, NGT informedKullu administration used sensitive Parvati Valley for waste storage after a plant closure. Contractor issues and transport disruptions led...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
Not just Leh, Ladakh could get two new airports soon; Thoise may start flights by December and Kargil laterLadakh is working to expand commercial air connectivity beyond Leh, with Thoise targeting flights by December and Kargil being assessed for...
24 Aug, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
IndiGo to launch twice-weekly direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26IndiGo will launch twice-weekly non-stop flights between Gaya and Bangkok from October 26, connecting Bodh Gaya directly with Thailand’s ca...
24 Aug, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Before your next Europe trip, Anand Mahindra wants you to discover Rajasthan's this historic Indian cityAnand Mahindra recently praised Udaipur’s Old City, highlighting its narrow lanes, cleanliness and old-world charm. Founded in 1553 by Maha...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
India's MICE sector to grow by 12-14 pc annually for next 3-5 years: NIMAThe MICE sector in India is set to experience an annual growth of 12-14 percent over the next five years. Meanwhile, destination weddings a...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
New railway projects to cut oil imports by 13 cr litres & CO2 emissions by 65 cr kg, equal to planting 2.6 cr trees; All about Rs 9,450 cr multitracking projectsThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four major railway projects aimed at improving freight movement and passenger connec...
20 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST