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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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A Giant Poké Ball Hotel Is Coming To Hokkaido This September
Pokémon fans can soon trade their screens for a night inside a real-life Poké Ball. A new collaboration between Pokémon Sleep and NOT A HOTEL is bringing a giant Poké Ball-shaped stay to Hokkaido, with the full details to be revealed on September 15
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September 2026 Skywatching Guide: The Celestial Events You Shouldn’t Miss
Discover the best celestial events in September 2026, including Venus, the September Equinox, Mars, the Harvest Moon and more
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Mumbai To Hanoi In One Flight: IndiGo Announces Daily Direct Service
IndiGo's new Mumbai-Hanoi route will offer daily nonstop flights from October 25, making Vietnam more accessible to western India
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BRICS Summit 2026: Delhi Traffic Diversions, Roads To Avoid And Key Advisory
Delhi Traffic Police has announced diversions for the BRICS Summit 2026. Check affected roads, diversion points, timings and the latest commuter advisory
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Mumbai Buses Get Mini Libraries With Books for Daily Commuters
Select Cityflo buses in Mumbai are now carrying books as part of Turning Pages, a new initiative with Project Mumbai that lets commuters read, borrow, exchange, and donate books during their daily journeys
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11-Day Bharat Gaurav Train Journey: Explore India’s Major Pilgrimage Cities
The 11-day Bharat Gaurav pilgrimage starts at INR 19,600, covering train travel, hotels, meals, sightseeing and transfers
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India-Germany Climate Partnership Expands Across Clean Energy, Forests And Sustainability
From renewable energy to forest protection, discover the key areas shaping India and Germany’s growing environmental partnership
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India’s Airport Network Is Set To Grow By 100 Airports Over The Next Decade
With INR 30,000 crore earmarked for airport expansion, India plans to strengthen regional connectivity and make flying accessible to more cities
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Delhi-Patna Bullet Train: Proposed Corridor Could Cut Travel Time To 4.5 Hours
Delhi to Patna could take around 4.5 hours under a proposed high-speed rail corridor connecting major cities across UP and Bihar
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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: Khalid, Swae Lee, And Boys Like Girls To Headline
Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival returns on November 20-21 with Khalid, Swae Lee and Boys Like Girls. The festival also moves to a new permanent venue, the New Shillong Highland Grounds, with two more international acts still to be announced
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Darjeeling's Heritage Toy Train Gets Six Special Services For Puja Season
The new DHR services will include four diesel-hauled Darjeeling-Ghum trips and two Kurseong-Mahanadi round trips, offering shorter ways to experience the UNESCO-listed railway during the festive season
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Monsoon Fury Grips India: Landslides Hit Himachal, Uttarakhand, And Kalimpong Amid Flood Risk
Heavy monsoon rain has triggered landslides, flooding and road disruptions across India, with Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Kalimpong among the worst affected. More heavy rain is forecast across northern, eastern and central India
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Why Shoulder-Season Travel Is Becoming India’s Smartest Booking Strategy
From lower prices and fewer crowds to slower itineraries and more flexible work schedules, shoulder-season travel is changing how Indians plan holidays and helping destinations spread tourism beyond the traditional peak months
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Delhi Hotels See Sharp Rise In Room Rates Ahead Of BRICS Summit
BRICS Summit 2026 is driving hotel demand in Delhi, with luxury properties reporting limited rooms and sharply higher tariffs
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Luhari Baoli Near Pataudi Declared Protected Monument
The 14th–15th-century Luhari Baoli in Jhajjar is now a protected monument, bringing its Tughlaq-era architecture and Haryana’s wider stepwell heritage under renewed focus
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Uzbekistan Announces 30-Day Visa-Free Entry For Indians, Making Central Asia Easier To Explore
Indian passport holders will soon be able to visit Uzbekistan visa-free for 30 days. Here’s what to know before planning your Central Asia trip
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Singapore Welcomes 600,000+ Indians In Six Months: What’s Driving The Travel Boom
Singapore saw strong Indian travel demand in H1 2026, led by leisure, food, entertainment, business travel, cruises, and new attractions
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Ladakh Moves To Simplify Travel Rules For Foreign Visitors
Ladakh is considering a single Protected Area Permit for foreign tourists, along with airport verification desks, fewer checkpoints, and digital registration measures
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Nepal Flash Floods: What We Know So Far About The Death Toll, Missing People, And Rescue Efforts
Nepal continues rescue operations after devastating flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing across the affected border region
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Jamaica Wants Indian Travellers To Look Beyond Beaches And Discover Its Culture
As Jamaica marks 64 years of independence, its High Commissioner to India, Jason KM Hall, speaks to Outlook Traveller about the growth of travel, visa-free access, connectivity, cricket, cuisine, and the island’s cultural ties with India