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A Photographer’s Journey Through Bengal’s Terracotta Temples
Delhi-based photographer Sanjay Das has spent over a decade documenting Bengal’s terracotta temples. His photographs capture the architectural details, cultural history, and vulnerability of structures scattered across the state
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Bihar Museum Beats The Met And Louvre In Global Museum Rankings
Bihar Museum in Patna ranks ninth globally and first in Asia on Worth a Journey’s 2026 list, ahead of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art
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5 Museums Around Shillong That Tell Meghalaya’s Stories
Beyond its misty hills and waterfalls, Shillong holds collections of insects, ancestral artefacts and archaeological remains that offer a deeper look at Meghalaya’s heritage
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Where To Celebrate Diwali: Family-Friendly Resorts Near Delhi, Mumbai, And Bengaluru
From haveli-inspired retreats near Delhi to hillside escapes around Mumbai and countryside resorts outside Bengaluru, these family stays offer a change of scene for Diwali, with festive activities and time together
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Diwali 2026: Exploring India's Regional New Year Traditions
From Gujarat’s Bestu Varas to the Jain New Year, the days around Diwali mark fresh beginnings shaped by regional calendars, spiritual beliefs and traditions passed down through generations
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Cyclone Arnab: Which States Will Be Affected And What Travellers Should Know
From expected landfall and wind speeds to cancelled trains and evacuation measures, here is everything to know about Cyclone Arnab
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The Serai Resorts Unveils A New Nature Led Hospitality Concept
From coffee estates in Chikmagalur to the forests of Bandipur and the riverbanks of Kabini, discover The Serai Resorts’ new hospitality concept
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Chopda Pujan Explained: Why Gujarati Traders Begin A New Business Year On Diwali
For India’s trading communities, Diwali marks more than a festival of lights. In Gujarat, it is also the time to close old accounts, bless new ledgers and seek prosperity for the year ahead
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I Went To Zornitsa In Bulgaria To Find Myself. Mostly, I Found Cheese
In Bulgaria’s Eastern Rhodopes, I discovered a mountain village where the views are spectacular, the locals lovely, and nobody seems to have received the memo about being in a hurry
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5 Luxury Staycation Resorts In Himachal Pradesh For Your Diwali Break
From forest-fringed retreats and apple orchards to grand mountain resorts with panoramic Himalayan views, these luxury stays make a compelling case for spending Diwali in the hills
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Best Places To Stay In Czechia For Digital Nomads
Czechia offers digital nomads more than a change of scenery, with apartment-style stays, work-friendly spaces and cities that balance professional routines with historic streets, cultural discoveries and life beyond the laptop
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Jungle Home Resort Tadoba Opens As Radisson Individuals Retreats' First Forest Reserve Resort
Jungle Home Resort Tadoba joins Radisson Individuals Retreats with 20 accommodation units, recreational activities and nature-based experiences
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Cold Feet, Big Feelings: A Journey To The North Pole
Savi and Vid of Bruised Passports journeyed from Longyearbyen to the Geographic North Pole, discovering an Arctic world that offered more than wildlife encounters and photographs
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The History Of Butler Service And 5 Indian Hotels Where Personalised Service Takes Centre Stage
From royal traditions to modern luxury suites, butler service has evolved into a more personal approach to hospitality. Here is how it works and five Indian hotels where guests can experience it
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Vivanta Indore, Amaltas: IHCL Opens A 202-Key Hotel With A Spa, Pool, And Expansive Lawns
IHCL has opened Vivanta Indore, Amaltas on the city’s MR-10 corridor, adding 202 rooms, two dining venues, a spa, swimming pool and extensive event spaces to Indore’s growing hospitality scene
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Beyond The Ramsar Tag: The Conservation Story Of Chandigarh’s Sukhna Wetland
Named a Ramsar site in October 2026, Sukhna Wetland is part of a wider ecological landscape shaped by the Shivaliks, migratory birds and the continuing work of wetland conservation
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IHG Signs Holiday Inn Resort Luang Prabang, Set To Open In 2027
IHG Hotels & Resorts is entering UNESCO-listed Luang Prabang with a 101-key Holiday Inn Resort on Naluang Hill. Planned for 2027, the property will combine hilltop views, family-friendly facilities and easy access to Laos’ cultural landmarks
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Where Was Tenzing Filmed? A Traveller’s Guide To Nepal And New Zealand
From Mustang’s stark Himalayan landscapes to New Zealand’s glacial peaks, trace the filming locations of Tenzing and discover the places that bring the story of the 1953 Everest ascent to life
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From Air To Water: Shillong’s New Water Harvesting Installation At Ward’s Lake
Shillong’s Ward’s Lake has introduced a facility that converts atmospheric moisture into drinking water, bringing a new approach to public amenities and discourse around the role of water-harvesting technology in tourism infrastructure
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5 Places To Stay In The Andamans For A Snorkelling And Diving Holiday
From Havelock’s dive centres to Neil Island’s coral-fringed shores, these stays put the Andamans’ underwater world within reach, with options for both first-time snorkellers and seasoned divers
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Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai Opens In Rajasthan With Wildlife Experiences And Regional Cuisine
A new wildlife stay has opened near Bera in Rajasthan. Discover Sterling Leopard Haven Jawai's accommodation, safari experiences and regional dining
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6 Hotels Around The World That Were Once Prisons
From former cells in Oxford to an Ottoman-era jail in Istanbul, these six hotels have transformed spaces of confinement into places where history remains etched into the walls
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Sirpur In Chhattisgarh Joins UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List
Sirpur in Chhattisgarh, an ancient settlement known for its Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and Jain remains, has joined UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List alongside two geological sites in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Gods Were Here: Promila Bahri Photographs The People And Traditions Behind Old Delhi’s Ram Leela
Photographer Promila Bahri’s Gods Were Here, on display at Delhi’s Red Fort till October 20, looks beyond Ram Leela’s mythological spectacle to document the artisans, performers and fragile livelihoods that keep the centuries-old tradition alive
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Indian Mountaineers Scale Three Unclimbed Peaks In Ladakh; Propose Names Honouring Edmund, Tenzing Norgay And Netaji
The Chang Chenmo Expedition 2026 saw climbers negotiate extreme cold, difficult terrain and water shortages while exploring a remote region of eastern Ladakh
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Why Food Safety And Hygiene Are Non-Negotiable In The Hospitality Industry
From sourcing ingredients and checking temperatures to managing buffets and monitoring kitchens, food safety involves a complex chain of safeguards that guests rarely see, but every meal depends on
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A New Airport Terminal, Faster Road Connectivity: What Ladakh's Latest Projects Mean For Travellers
The INR 3,350-crore development package includes a new airport terminal in Leh, a road that cuts travel time to three hours, and initiatives to promote adventure tourism, winter sports and heritage conservation
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All You Need To Know About Bishnupur’s 1,030-Year-Old Durga Puja
Explore the history of Bishnupur’s Durga Puja, from its origins in 997 CE to its cannon firings, patachitra art, and midnight rituals