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Ganesha Around The World: 7 Countries Where The Elephant-Headed God Is Revered
Ganesha has travelled far beyond India through trade, religious exchange, and migration. These countries reveal how the elephant-headed god took on distinctly local forms of worship
India
From Giant Idols To Family Rituals: 5 Ways India Celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi takes different forms across India. Explore how Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana celebrate the festival
Places of Interest
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Why Devotees Send Wedding Invitations To Ranthambore’s Trinetra Ganesh Temple
Inside Ranthambore Fort, Trinetra Ganesh Temple is known for its three-eyed idol and the tradition of sending the first wedding invitation to Lord Ganesha
Places of Interest
Inside Türkiye’s Cave Churches: The Christian Heritage Hidden In Cappadocia
Beyond Cappadocia’s balloons and fairy chimneys lies a Byzantine world carved into volcanic rock. From Göreme’s frescoed sanctuaries to the churches of Ihlara and Soğanlı, these spaces preserve the region’s extraordinary Christian past
Heritage
Irezumi: The History And Meaning Of Japan’s Traditional Tattoos
From Edo-era punishment and ukiyo-e to yakuza associations and modern tattoo culture, irezumi has a complicated history. Here’s how Japan’s traditional tattoo art developed and what its most recognisable motifs mean
India
Golden Quadrilateral: 7 Must-See Stops On This Epic Road Trip
Planning a Golden Quadrilateral road trip? Here are seven stops worth adding, from Varanasi and Vizag to Udaipur and Rajasthan
Places of Interest
A Greek Ship From The Age Of Plato Still Rests Beneath The Black Sea
More than 2,000 metres below the Black Sea, an ancient Greek merchant vessel has survived for millennia thanks to the oxygen-free waters surrounding it
Responsible Tourism
Where Paintings Sing: Bengal’s Patua Tradition
The Patuas of Bengal have preserved stories across generations through Patachitra scrolls, turning folk art into a living tradition of colour, performance, and memory
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BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi To Showcase Its Political Heritage, Art And Crafts
As India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, visiting family members will explore Delhi’s political heritage, traditional crafts and modern art, while the summit programme brings together artistes from across BRICS for a cultural showcase at Bharat Mandapam
Heritage
These Art And Craft Villages In India Are Keeping Age-Old Traditions Alive
From Rogan painting in Kutch to Bengal’s storytelling scrolls and Rajasthan’s terracotta plaques, these Indian craft villages preserve techniques, rituals and artistic traditions that have travelled across generations
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Japan Autumn Foliage Forecast 2026: When And Where To See The Leaves
Japan’s first 2026 autumn foliage forecast is out, with Tokyo expected to peak in late November and Kyoto in December. From Hokkaido to Kagoshima, here’s when and where to catch Japan’s famous reds and golds
International
Nauru Is Now Naoero: 8 Things To See On The Tiny Pacific Island
The Pacific island once known as Nauru is now officially the Republic of Naoero, reclaiming its traditional name. From WWII relics and phosphate-mining landscapes to turquoise bays and a hidden lagoon, here is what to see on the tiny island
News
New Zealand Visa Applications Go Online From October 2026: What Travellers Need To Know
New Zealand is ending paper applications for several visitor and transit visas from October 2026. Here’s what travellers need to know
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India Has A New Travel Mood. It’s ‘Just Because’
From surviving a difficult workweek to escaping noisy neighbours, Indians are increasingly travelling without waiting for a birthday, festival, or long weekend. New research suggests the spontaneous getaway is becoming a lifestyle in itself
OT Pours
Look Closer: You Might Find A Bar Inside Or Under The Restaurant You Are Dining At
From secret cocktail dens to underground drinking spaces, discover the Delhi restaurants hiding bars in plain sight.
News
Two Renoir Paintings Stolen From Museum On French Riviera
Police are searching for thieves who stole two Renoir paintings from a museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer after breaking in early Tuesday morning
News
Kolkata’s New Cheenapara Heritage Gallery Traces 200 Years Of Chinese History
In the heart of Tiretta Bazaar, a new heritage gallery has brought together photographs, religious objects, trade tools, and everyday belongings to tell the story of Kolkata’s Chinese community
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Tarun Gulati On Why Varanasi Is Ready For A New Chapter In Spiritual Travel
India’s sacred destinations are attracting travellers seeking a new blend of spirituality, wellness, luxury and local experiences
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Rajasthan’s Shekhawati Havelis Added To UNESCO Tentative List
The inclusion of Shekhawati havelis on UNESCO’s Tentative List could give fresh momentum to conservation and heritage tourism in Rajasthan
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INR 500 Crore Tourism Makeover: West Bengal Bets Big On Infrastructure
West Bengal’s INR 500 crore tourism push will focus on infrastructure, waterways, wildlife, coastal destinations and Sunderbans conservation
Places of Interest
Heritage Hotels In Bengal For A Festive Durga Puja Escape
Planning a Durga Puja escape? These heritage hotels in Bengal pair history, local character and comfortable stays with festive celebrations
News
India’s Havelock Island Makes The List Of The World’s Most Peaceful Getaways
India’s Havelock Island, now officially Swaraj Dweep, has earned a place among the world’s top islands for nature and peaceful escapes
Responsible Tourism
Festivals Across India That Are Worth Planning A Trip Around
A fire walk in Tamil Nadu to a monastery dance above a Himalayan lake, mapped out for travellers who want festivals with real local roots
OT Pours
Is India Living In The Fourth Wave Of Coffee?
India’s coffee culture is evolving beyond the third wave, with producers, roasters and chefs experimenting with fermentation, Indian terroir and coffee as an ingredient. But is this the beginning of a fourth wave?
News
Oxford University To Return 39 Naga Ancestral Remains Taken During Colonial Rule
After six years of efforts, the ancestral remains held at Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum will be returned to Nagaland for dignified burial
Experiences
Restored Umbrian Monastery Turns Into One of Italy’s Most Unique Boutique Hotels
A 12th-century monastery in Umbria has found a new purpose as Vocabolo Moscatelli, a boutique hotel that balances heritage conservation, contemporary design, and sustainable hospitality while offering travellers an immersive stay steeped in history
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Why Luxury Hotels Are Putting Doctors At The Heart Of Wellness
From health screenings to personalised wellness plans, here's why doctors are becoming an important part of the luxury hotel experience
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Where Luxury Meets The Open Road: Hotels For Driving Enthusiasts
Wake up beside legendary circuits and get behind the wheel at these hotels and resorts designed for serious motorsport enthusiasts