PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Air China resumes Delhi-Beijing non-stop flightAir connectivity between India and China is being restored. Air China and China Eastern Airlines have resumed flights connecting Delhi and ...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Flights at Leh airport increased from 8 to 18 flights per dayAir connectivity to Leh has significantly increased. Flights at Leh airport have risen from eight to 18 daily. Two more flights will soon c...
05 Apr, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
IITian spends 3 weeks in Ladakh but skips Pangong Lake and Nubra Valley. Here's what she did insteadKanak Agrawal, an IIT alumna, transformed her Ladakh trip into an immersive experience, foregoing typical tourist attractions to embrace lo...
31 Aug, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Third eye: China's bid to improve Beijing's image in India & Lord Shiva's blessings for BJPChinese diplomats in India, led by Ambassador Xu Feihong, are working to enhance Beijing's image despite ongoing issues along the LAC in La...
09 Sep, 2024, 12.01 AM IST
27-year-old Noida techie dies on Ladakh solo bike trip after severe headache: Here's what went wrongA 27-year-old man from Noida died in Leh due to health complications caused by oxygen deficiency. Chinmay Sharma, originally from Muzaffarn...
03 Sep, 2024, 02.10 PM IST
Leh family trip turns nightmare for Chennai man. He has a warning for othersKirubakaran Rajendran's family trip to Ladakh turned problematic due to severe breathing issues caused by the high altitude. Despite prepar...
31 Jul, 2024, 02.12 PM IST
BJP's Kiren Rijiju, Pralhad Joshi praise Rahul Gandhi for highlighting development in LadakhUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju and Pralhad Joshi praised Rahul Gandhi for promoting the excellent roads built in Ladakh under Prime Minister N...
21 Aug, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
'I ride, therefore I am.' Pepperfry CEO & co-founder Ambareesh Murty's last Instagram post from Leh was his love for 'Motorcycle Diaries'The 51-year-old Ambareesh Murty - an avid bike enthusiast - was on a road trip from Mumbai to Leh. Hours after this post, he died of a card...
08 Aug, 2023, 02.01 PM IST
Defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Leh to carry out security reviewHis trip comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Ladakh on July 3 during which he also addressed troops and signa...
17 Jul, 2020, 02.14 PM IST
Home Minister Rajnath Singh spends night 2 km from China borderSingh has Z-plus cover from NSG and an Advance Security Liaison is done before his visits – the new schedule hence was a security surprise.
13 Jul, 2018, 05.00 PM IST
How Jugni is plugging the gender gap in adventure travelStarted in February this year, Jugni, conducts travels for females-only group taking them to scenic locations in India.
01 Nov, 2015, 10.33 AM IST
Omar Abdullah slams Prime Minister Narendra Modi over UT status for LadakhOpposition parties have accused the the BJP of making the grant of Union Territory status to Ladakh as its main poll plank.
25 Oct, 2015, 02.41 PM IST
Why Ladakh's Hemis Festival is a must-visitThe Hemis Festival is a colourful two-day affair that falls on the 10th day of the Tibetan Lunar month.
02 Jul, 2015, 08.54 AM IST
Misty mountain ranges of the Himalayas and Karakoram are hot tourist destinations this summer!Make sure you ride during daylight and rest during the nights.Stop by at the monasteries, ancient trade routes, quaint eateries to take a q...
09 Apr, 2015, 05.54 AM IST