This is the best time for tourists to visit JapanJapan remains a top travel choice, offering varied experiences for everyone. Winter provides clear views and hot springs, while autumn offe...
05 Nov, 2025, 05.15 PM IST
Kyoto to introduce Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax from March 2026Kyoto will implement Japan's highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury stays potentially costing an additional 10,000 yen per night. Thi...
08 Oct, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Understanding America's tipping culture: A guide to smart tipping practicesTipping culture, particularly in the US, faces significant backlash and fatigue, evolving from appreciation to entitlement. This guide offe...
28 Sep, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Travelling this summer? Bookmark these tips by former MD of Wipro GE HealthcareDr Shravan Subramanyam, former MD of Wipro GE Healthcare, often combined work trips with leisure. Some of his best travel tips to manage bu...
13 May, 2023, 01.29 PM IST
Travelling this summer? Bookmark these tipsDr. Shravan Subramanyam, former MD, Wipro GE Healthcare, often combined work trips with leisure. Here are some of his best travel tips for ...
09 May, 2023, 06.13 PM IST
Masks for Covid-19 pandemic may end up eliminating tuberculosis by 2025 target“If masks become routine in India, just like they are in Japan, then we could well meet our target of eliminating TB by 2025,” said pulmono...
27 Aug, 2020, 08.20 AM IST
Ask the travel expert: Is it okay to travel to Singapore amidst coronavirus fears?Don't postpone your travel plans but exercise precautions like sanitising with an alcohol based rub.
12 Mar, 2020, 03.05 PM IST
Allow employees with flu-like symptoms to work from home: Karnataka govt advises companies"Those employees having flu like symptoms may be allowed to work from home with advice of standard hand hygiene and cough etiquette," the H...
05 Mar, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
India issues travel advisory in wake of coronavirus spread in ChinaAll travellers to China, in particular to Wuhan city, have been advised to monitor their health closely.
17 Jan, 2020, 03.48 PM IST
Travelling abroad? Don't forget your passport, visa and etiquetteFrom paying bills to tipping at restaurants, greeting foreigners to wishing them on festivals, different countries have different customs. ...
23 Jun, 2019, 12.40 PM IST
Striking a conversation with strangers on flight? Indians rank No 1 globallyAbout 59% of the Indian respondents said they often engage in conversation with rank strangers during a flight.
06 May, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
A blowback in India's booming aviation industry: Surge in consumer complaintsFor the second time this year, air travel volume breached the one crore monthly mark, with 1.04 crore passengers flying domestic airlines i...
19 Nov, 2017, 09.50 AM IST
One hug at a time! PM Narendra Modi’s taking over the world with his embracePM Modi is known for hugging world leaders.
12 Jul, 2017, 10.27 AM IST
Living the good life in your budgetIndian travellers continue to enjoy vacations with off-season discounts and smart value-for-money travel packages. Here’s your chance!
26 Sep, 2013, 04.48 AM IST
Four Indian startups win a boat trip for global mentoringFour Indian startups have been chosen for a 100-day ship voyage that will help entrepreneurs showcase products to international investors.
26 Sep, 2012, 02.46 PM IST
Expert View: Corporate EtiquetteEtiquette expert Rukshana Eisa gives tips on internationally accepted norms
28 Jun, 2012, 08.28 AM IST