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For the first time in its 45-year history, the Palace on Wheels luxury heritage train will operate in May 2026, breaking its usual September–April schedule after a charter-driven demand surge for the iconic Rajasthan circuit
UNESCO has removed three African World Heritage Sites from its “in danger” list following years of restoration work. Sites in Madagascar, Egypt, and Libya have shown recovery from threats like illegal logging, rising groundwater, and conflict damage
Beyond Zanzibar’s main beaches lies a quieter chain of islands shaped by coral reefs, mangroves, and small coastal communities. These lesser-known spots offer a slower, more natural way to experience the archipelago away from the crowds
From the ice-fringed edges of Canada to Indonesia’s tropical archipelagos, the world’s longest coastlines shape life along the sea. These vast, broken shorelines stretch across oceans, fjords and islands, revealing diverse coastal landscapes
Mizoram is emerging as a model for sustainable tourism in Northeast India. With its forest-rich landscape, community-led initiatives, and eco-friendly policies, the state is promoting low-impact travel that supports local livelihoods
Thailand has introduced a five-year multiple-entry Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers, including Indians. It allows stays of up to 180 days per entry, extendable to 360 days, with remote work permitted
The World Health Organisation has issued an alert after a hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius, raising fresh concerns over international travel safety as confirmed cases, including fatalities, are traced across borders
Ennismore is bringing The Hoxton to India in partnership with Accor India and InterGlobe Hotels. The brand will open its first hotel in Bengaluru in November 2026, introducing its open-house, neighbourhood-led concept to the city
An exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art is showcasing Pahari painting traditions from the Himalayan kingdoms of northern India, with 48 works tracing artistic practices between 1620 and 1830
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti 2026 celebrates 165 years of a mind that reshaped Bengal’s art, music, and thought. His legacy is not confined to books—it lives in spaces across Bengal where his vision of openness and humanism still endures
An outbreak of hantavirus aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered international contact tracing, with cases and deaths confirmed. Two Indian crew members are among those on board as the investigation continues