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Wildlife Tourism Found To Affect Tiger Health And Breeding In Reserves
A new study has found that tourism inside tiger reserves may be affecting the animals more than previously understood, with rising stress levels linked to human activity and possible changes in breeding behaviour among tigresses in key habitats
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New Zealand Opens Working Holiday Visa For Indians: Who Can Apply And What It Offers
India’s inclusion in New Zealand’s Working Holiday Visa Programme marks a major boost for students, graduates, and early-career professionals. Here's what to expect
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Palace On Wheels Announces Rare May Journey For Luxury Travellers
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
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MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: What We Know So Far
Passengers aboard MV Hondius are being evacuated after a deadly hantavirus outbreak triggered global quarantine measures
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UNESCO Removes Three African World Heritage Sites From “In Danger” List
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
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California’s Lost Tulare Lake Returns After More Than 130 Years
After more than a century, California’s vanished Tulare Lake returned, reviving wetlands, wildlife, and Indigenous connections
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Roswyn Mumbai Debuts As India’s First Morgans Originals Hotel
India’s first Morgans Originals hotel brings 109 expansive suites, longevity-focused wellness, and lifestyle-led luxury to Mumbai
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Mizoram Redefines Sustainable Tourism In Northeast India
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
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Thailand Introduces Long-Stay DTV Visa For Indians And Global Remote Professionals
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
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Shillong Literary Festival 2026 Prelude Brings Meghalaya’s Culture And Tourism Focus To Delhi
The Shillong Literary Festival 2026 Prelude opened at Bikaner House with conversations on literature, cinema, music, and culture, while spotlighting Meghalaya’s push to position itself as a year-round destination for creative and sustainable tourism
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Mount Dukono Eruption Kills Three Hikers In Indonesia
Three hikers, including two Singaporeans, died after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted during a trek on May 9. Authorities said the group had ignored safety advisories banning access near the volcano’s crater amid heightened volcanic activity
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WHO Warns 12 Countries As Cruise Outbreak Raises Travel Safety Questions
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
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Accor–InterGlobe Platform The Hoxton To The Indian Market
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
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Smithsonian Exhibition Spotlights Pahari Painting Traditions From The Himalayan Kingdoms
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
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Indian Crew Among Those On Board As Hantavirus Outbreak Probe Continues
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
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Essentia Hotels & Resorts Enters Nagpur With New Luxury Hotel & Convention Centre
The new property brings luxury stays, large-scale event spaces, and wellness facilities to one of Central India’s fastest-growing cities
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Lakshadweep Eases Entry Permit Rules For Tourists: What Travellers Need To Know
Lakshadweep has relaxed key travel permit rules to make island travel easier for tourists
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Travelling With A Baby Is Work—Until Your Hotel Shares The Parenting Load
A holiday with an infant rarely offers any rest. But in certain pockets of the hospitality landscape, some of that invisible labour is being taken on, giving parents a much-needed break
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Air India Cuts 100 Flights, Summer Travel Plans Hit Turbulence
Rising jet fuel costs and longer routes force Air India to trim international flights, leaving passengers facing delays and higher fares
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3 Dead in Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak, WHO Probes How Virus Spread
A rare hantavirus outbreak aboard an Antarctic cruise raises questions on transmission, safety, and what it means for travellers worldwide
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A Week Of Art Opens With Flower Moon In Nagaland
Nagaland Art Space has launched Flower Moon: May Special, a week-long exhibition exploring fertility, motherhood, renewal and new beginnings through contemporary art, performance, textiles, poetry, and dance in Dimapur
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Inside The Ultimate North Pole Cruise On PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot: How To Plan Your Journey
Explore the North Pole aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot with this detailed guide
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Planning Your Next Trip To Thailand? Health Insurance May Soon Be Mandatory
Thailand is reviewing a new policy to ensure tourists have health coverage during their stay
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Nepal Raises Territorial Objection Over Lipulekh Yatra Route; India Pushes Back
Nepal has objected to the proposed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via the Lipulekh Pass, saying the area falls within its territory under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India has rejected claim, calling Lipulekh an established pilgrimage route since 1954
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No Automatic Bar On Passport Renewal Due To Pending Cases: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a pending criminal case cannot, by itself, be a ground to deny passport renewal, stating that such restrictions must be based on specific legal reasons and not routine procedural requirements like NOCs
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Do You Know That Getting To Sikkim May Soon Be Easier Than Ever? Here’s How
From highways to railways, Sikkim’s connectivity push aims to cut travel time, boost tourism, and strengthen local livelihoods
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Bhitarkanika National Park Shut For 3 Months As Crocodile Nesting Season Begins
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is closed from May 1 to July 31, 2026, for crocodile breeding. Here’s why the shutdown matters, what makes its crocodiles unique, and when the park will reopen
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Ladakh Plans High-Altitude ‘Valley Of Flowers’ Project To Boost Tourism
Ladakh is developing Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh as a “Valley of Flowers” to boost tourism and add colour to its cold desert landscape. The project focuses on planting hardy, high-altitude species and is expected to be completed by June 2026