Lufthansa Group welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indian nationals via GermanyIndian travellers will now enjoy visa-free transit through German airports when heading to other countries, a move effective June 3, 2026. ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Harvard MBA but no job: How this Indian techie eventually landed at Google with visa clock ticking downAn Indian graduate from Harvard Business School, Abhijay Vuyyuru, shares his difficult job search. He graduated without an offer and faced ...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Indian travellers worry more about forex costs than visa queues: ReportIndian travellers are set to spend more overseas following a tax reduction. However, managing travel budgets is their biggest worry. Many s...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Norwegian man, who was abandoned by parents in India and grew up in Mumbai slum, reveals the number one lesson he learned: ‘I will never say no…’A Norwegian man named Lasse Lund recounts his childhood spent homeless on the streets of Mumbai. He details surviving as a tourist guide wi...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Crisis as credibility test: How the UAE’s response to the Iran-Israel conflict could shape its next decade as a global residency hubThe UAE's promise of a safe haven faces its biggest test amid the Iran conflict. Despite heightened tensions, daily life remains stable, sh...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
30 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
30 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
The City of Gold starts coming back to life after its darkest hourDubai's economic landscape is tested after regional conflict. Aviation, hotels, and real estate see impacts. Luxury retail also faces press...
29 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Jaishankar flags visa curbs with Rubio, US says measures not targeted at IndiaIndia and the US held high-level talks on Sunday. Discussions covered the West Asia crisis, counterterrorism, and trade. India raised conce...
25 May, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
India, US signal thaw as Jaishankar and Rubio hold candid talks to re-energise relationsIndia and the US are working to strengthen their relationship. Discussions covered trade, energy security, and terrorism. Both nations are ...
24 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
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...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techiesLenskart has posted a sharp jump in its March-quarter revenue even as profit dipped marginally. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
20 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
‘One year before you go blind’: 22-year-old powerlifter quits everything for a dangerous world trip with just $7,000A 22-year-old traveler's five-month Asian adventure, marked by medical scares, financial woes, and dangerous encounters, has captivated mil...
20 May, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Sacked H-1B staff asked to do more B-2 paperworkTech giants such as Amazon, Oracle, and Meta have laid off thousands of employees in the past few months, and a large number of the affecte...
20 May, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
France says ‘Bonjour’ to more Indian students but with a higher price tagAs visa hurdles rise in traditional study destinations, Indian students are increasingly turning to France. While easier visas and English-...
19 May, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Rice University eyes deeper India push, weighs campus presence under NEPRice University is looking at expanding its presence in India. This includes potential research and academic partnerships under the new Nat...
13 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST