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A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
Somanna flags off Madgaon-Karwar express boosting connectivity between Karnataka & GoaA new train service, the Madgaon–Karwar Express, has been launched. Union Minister V Somanna flagged off the service from Madgaon Railway S...
Planning a Thailand vacation? Check visa requirements, best time to visit and moreThailand is a popular destination for Indian travelers, but entry requirements are changing in 2026. The visa-free entry scheme for Indian ...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Dubai luxury hotels woo staycationers as tourists fleeOnce reserved for wealthy travellers, Dubai's top-notch hotels have become almost exclusively reliant on residents, drawn in by dizzying st...
PE wars to billion-dollar IPO dreams, hospital sector is fighting fitMajor private equity firms are vying for a stake in Cloudnine, a leading maternity and paediatric care chain. This intense competition high...
From K-pop to K-glow: Lasers, facial firming drive South Korea's new tourism waveSouth Korea is attracting a growing number of foreign visitors for advanced skincare treatments. Tourists are spending more on medical serv...
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
Gas prices today May 27: Check daily average rates in California, Texas, Florida, New York, Washington, Hawaii, Oklahoma and moreUS national average gas prices saw a slight dip to $4.459 per gallon after a sharp rise for Memorial Day, the highest in four years. Signif...
Indian travel blogger says duplex room in Chinese city comparable to Ahmedabad cost only ₹1,100An Indian travel vlogger's video of a hotel room in Chengdu, China, costing just ₹1,100 per night has gone viral. The room featured a washi...
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?Land of Smiles: Thailand is celebrated globally as the Land of Smiles. This nickname reflects the genuine warmth and politeness of its peop...
Saving fuel: MoS Somanna travels on metro & bike to flag off express train in BengaluruMinister of State V Somanna travelled by Namma Metro and an electric bike, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce fuel...
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
Dollar pressure, PM’s appeal may shift Indian tourists towards domestic travel: Atul ThakkarIndian outbound travel may see a temporary slowdown due to rising currency pressures and recent government remarks, prompting travellers to...
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
Thailand eyes a new rule that could change your travel plansThailand plans to implement compulsory health insurance for all foreign visitors, including tourists and workers, to mitigate unpaid medica...
Government committed to 'Act East, Act Fast' for India's 'Ashtalakshmi' in northeast: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi declared the government's resolve to 'Act Fast' for India's northeast, referring to the region as 'Ashtalakshm...
EY, FICCI urge govt to reduce GST rate to 9% on hotel rooms priced above Rs 7,500 per nightA joint report by EY and FICCI suggests lowering the GST on luxury hotel rooms to 9%. This move aims to make India a more competitive touri...