The miracle of seat 11A: Man who survived Ahmedabad tragedy shared same seat number as Thai survivor of 1998 airplane crashIn 1998, James Ruangsak Loychusak survived a Thai Airways plane crash in seat 11A. Astonishingly, in 2025, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was the so...
15 Jun, 2025, 07.38 AM IST
Pattaya, Jeddah, Almaty or ...: Indians are on the hunt for affordable luxury on their next holiday abroadIndians are increasingly traveling abroad due to rising disposable incomes and easier international travel. MakeMyTrip reports a significan...
03 Sep, 2024, 02.34 PM IST
MakeMyTrip betting big on alternative accommodation, adding 1000 properties every monthMakeMyTrip CEO Rajesh Magow said the model would be similar to hotel commissions, and the platform will have properties spread across budge...
10 Sep, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
No nCoV positive case in Odisha so far, 2 hospitalisedTwo medical students - one man and another woman who have returned from China have been admitted to SCB Medical College Hospital in Cuttack...
04 Feb, 2020, 07.43 PM IST
Ask the travel expert: Hassle-free ways to travel between Nice and Venice;planning solo trips abroad on a budgetTravelling on a shoe-string budget is all about smart planning and spotting a good deal.
26 Dec, 2019, 09.10 AM IST
The mystery of the changing clothes: Kamal Meattle once had Interpol at his heelsThe chairman emeritus of Paharpur Business Center Park recalls an interest journey he had in Sweden.
23 May, 2019, 03.18 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
Ask the travel expert: Pack your bags for Vietnam, Cambodia if you are a solo traveller on a shoe-string budgetTravelling on shoe-string budget is all about smart planning and knowing a good deal when you see it.
08 Feb, 2018, 05.18 AM IST
Gorkhaland agitation has forced some schools in Darjeeling district to relocate students at a huge costWith schools closed, class X and XII students have been accommodated elsewhere in the state to ensure they are ready for board exams due ab...
12 Aug, 2017, 01.18 AM IST
Zostel Hospitality to open 14 branded hostels by year endOnline budget accommodation aggregator Zostel Hospitality is planning to launch 14 more branded hostels for backpackers by end of the year.
25 Oct, 2015, 11.50 AM IST
Convenient apps for compulsive travellersWith a certain set of apps and a little imagination, people are finding ways to live out their travelling fantasies without breaking the ba...
21 Oct, 2015, 02.16 PM IST
Rupee's fall makes foreign tours costlier, tourists seek optionsBig tour companies say packages will cost more as all land expenses, hotels, local transportation and sightseeing, are paid for in foreign ...
17 Aug, 2015, 10.36 AM IST
Thailand: Among the cheapest places to visit nowAccording to Mohit Gupta, chief business officer (holidays), MakeMyTrip, four to six nights are required to cover at least two destinations.
07 Oct, 2013, 08.41 AM IST
- Indian Plastic Federation to set up knowledge park near Kolkata
The project which is likely to cost around Rs 25 crores, will be implemented in phases with over one lakh sq ft area of construction.
26 Apr, 2012, 03.14 PM IST
- Western retailers want Tamil Nadu's mills to scrap welfare scheme for girls
American perception about an employment scheme for girls in TN textile industry is the fresh cause for worry for the $11-bn Indian garment ...
18 Nov, 2011, 01.35 PM IST
GAP, Walmart, C&A, H&M warn their Indian suppliers against textile mills that involve child & bonded-labourThe development could have serious ramifications for the domestic apparel industry, which earns 80% of its business from Europe & US.
16 Nov, 2011, 09.55 AM IST
- I2IT to make room for more at its local, overseas institutes
If the manufacturing and software sectors are expanding, can the educational sector be left far behind?
25 Aug, 2006, 02.27 AM IST