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<image:caption>street market in old delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chandni Chowk</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ima Market</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Laad Bazaar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>market street in kolkata</image:caption>
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<news:title>India’s Oldest Surviving Marketplaces And What They Sell Today </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/responsible-tourism/the-performance-arts-that-told-indias-stories-long-before-cinema</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala's sacred shadow theatre keeps the Ramayana alive, one performance at a time.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A living stage tradition that continues to captivate audiences across West Bengal and Odisha.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Centuries-old shadow puppetry that continues to illuminate Kerala's cultural heritage.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh's epic storytelling tradition, powered by voice and verse.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu's musical storytelling tradition, led by the rhythm of the bow.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bold performances and unforgettable melodies define Nautanki.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gujarat's folk theatre where humour meets social commentary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-12T15:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Performance Arts That Told India's Stories Long Before Cinema</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/meghalaya-pineapple-festival-brings-farmers-food-and-culture-together-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Visitors at the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival in Dilli Haat, New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Meghalaya Pineapple Festival</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A colourful spread of pineapple-inspired dishes at the Meghalaya Pineapple Festival</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-12T13:51:22.372+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meghalaya Pineapple Festival Brings Farmers, Food And Culture Together In Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/vietnams-phu-quoc-island-boat-tragedy-essential-safety-tips-before-boarding-a-tourist-boat</loc>
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<image:caption>Phu Quoc's fishing boats line the island's vibrant coastline</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Phu Quoc Island</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-12T13:30:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island Boat Tragedy: Essential Safety Tips Before Boarding A Tourist Boat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/rain-rejuvenation-and-retreats-where-to-unwind-this-monsoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Monsoon is the perfect excuse to slow down and prioritise your wellbeing</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From Ayurveda to forest bathing, wellness comes in many forms this season</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Swap packed itineraries for mindful escapes and restorative stays across India</image:caption>
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<image:caption>These wellness retreats prove that sometimes the best travel plans involve doing less</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-12T12:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain, Rejuvenation, And Retreats: Where To Unwind This Monsoon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/stay/arq-by-the-leela-villas-at-pichola-udaipurs-new-benchmark-for-ultra-luxury-villa-stays</loc>
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<image:caption>Arq By The Leela, Villas At Pichola</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sheesh Mahal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Library Bar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Alfresco Dining</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-12T08:30:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arq By The Leela, Villas At Pichola: Udaipur's New Benchmark For Ultra-Luxury Villa Stays</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/twenty-five-and-thriving-inside-outlook-travellers-25th-anniversary-celebration</loc>
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<image:caption>Celebrating 25 years of inspiring journeys</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An evening that brought together the travel community</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Looking ahead to the next chapter of travel journalism</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A toast to storytelling, culture and meaningful connections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Where travel stories found new beginnings</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T18:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twenty-five And Thriving: Inside Outlook Traveller's 25th Anniversary Celebration</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/15-indian-tourists-killed-after-speedboat-capsizes-off-vietnams-phu-quoc-island</loc>
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<image:caption>Phu Quoc Island</image:caption>
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<image:caption>15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Update from the Embassy of India in Vietnam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T17:22:42.126+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 Indian Tourists Killed After Speedboat Capsizes Off Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/experiences/places-of-interest/the-stone-that-splits-indias-rain-a-journey-to-bisle-ghats-quiet-wonder</loc>
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<image:caption>The Ridge Stone at Bisle Ghat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T16:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Stone That Splits India’s Rain: A Journey To Bisle Ghat’s Quiet Wonder</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/maharashtra-to-build-veer-jivaji-mahale-memorial-near-pratapgad-fort</loc>
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<image:caption>Pratapgad Fort is set to gain another landmark celebrating Maharashtra's legacy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aerial view of Maharashtra's skyline and bustling cityscape</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T14:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra To Build Veer Jivaji Mahale Memorial Near Pratapgad Fort</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/jodhpurs-new-airport-terminal-pays-tribute-to-royal-aviation</loc>
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<image:caption>The Front Facade of the New Airport Terminal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Rajputana decor of the interior</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T12:11:45.368+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jodhpur's New Airport Terminal Pays Tribute To Royal Aviation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.outlooktraveller.com/destinations/india/itanagar-the-land-of-surprises-sudden-rains-kiwis-and-great-potential</loc>
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<image:caption>Diorama and wax figures of Nocte people at Jawaharlal Nehru Museum, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dikrong river near Itanagar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>JLN Museum, Itanagar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ganga Lake</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ita Fort</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The town of Itanagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-11T09:00:00.000+05:30</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Itanagar: The Land Of Surprises, Sudden Rains, Kiwis, And Great Potential</news:title>
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<image:caption>A Greco-Roman temple in Armenia? Garni's story is full of surprises</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Before Armenia became Christian, Garni stood at the heart of a different world</image:caption>
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<image:caption>One temple. Two thousand years of history. Countless stories to uncover</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Garni Temple is more than an ancient monument—it's a window into Armenia's past</image:caption>
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<image:caption>History, architecture and resilience come together at Armenia's iconic Garni Temple</image:caption>
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<news:title>The Remarkable Story Behind Armenia's Only Pagan Temple</news:title>
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