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If Your 2026 Calendar Still Has Room, These Festivals Are Worth The Journey
From Scotland's Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Germany's Oktoberfest to Tomorrowland's Asian debut in Thailand and India's Hornbill Festival, these eight celebrations promise culture, music, food, and traditions that make every journey worthwhile
New US Immigration Policy Raises Stakes For Applicants
The US has introduced a stricter immigration processing policy that allows officials to reject incomplete applications without first requesting missing documents
Delhi's Four Eco-Friendly Tourism Circuits To Boost Spiritual And Heritage Tourism
The Delhi government is introducing four eco-friendly tourism circuits to help visitors explore the city's temples, gurudwaras, churches and heritage sites
Oberoi Group To Develop 20 Wellness-Focused Luxury Resorts Across India And Overseas
The latest partnership with Bhartiya Hospitality will bring 20 wellness-focused luxury resorts to India and overseas over the coming years
Hyatt Place Makes Its Vithalapur Debut With A New 108-Room Hotel
Hyatt Place Vithalapur is the first globally recognised hotel brand in the town, offering 108 rooms for business and leisure travellers
Gujarat Launches Luxury Narmada Cruise Near Statue of Unity
Visitors to Gujarat's Statue of Unity will soon be able to explore the Narmada River aboard a new 600-passenger luxury cruise, expanding river tourism at Ekta Nagar with sightseeing, dining, and event experiences
Air India Names Tewolde Gebremariam As New CEO, Begins Next Phase Of Global Expansion
Tewolde Gebremariam, who transformed Ethiopian Airlines, will lead Air India as it focuses on global connectivity, growth, and reliability
How The sā Ladakh Biennale Is Reimagining The Art Biennale In The Himalayas
Running from August 1–10 across eight sites, the sā Ladakh Biennale transforms Ladakh's villages, monasteries, and landscapes into the world's highest regenerative land art biennale
Kazakhstan Releases First Tiger Into The Wild After More Than 70 Years
The release of the Amur tiger Umit into Kazakhstan's Ile-Balkhash State Nature Reserve marks the culmination of more than a decade of ecological restoration, international cooperation and scientific planning
Arunachal’s January Tali And Hachu Lombo Rewrite The Story Of Mt Kun
January Tali and Hachu Lombo have become the first women from Arunachal Pradesh to scale the 7,077-metre Mount Kun in Ladakh, completing one of India's most demanding high-altitude expeditions
India's Tiger Conservation Faces A New Threat: Vanishing Prey
India has more wild tigers than any other country, but a new NTCA roadmap warns that prey is disappearing, habitats are degrading, and entire reserves are falling silent. The crisis, it argues, begins long before the tiger vanishes
A New Museum In Delhi Explores 200 Years Of Indian Craft And Everyday Life
From Jamdani and Phulkari to brass lotas and carved toys, Delhi’s new museum celebrates India’s rich everyday craft traditions
Air India Flight From Phuket To Delhi Encounters Clear-Air Turbulence
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered clear-air turbulence during cruise on August 4, causing a sudden loss of altitude and leaving around 14 passengers and crew with minor injuries
A Rare Satish Gujral Self-Portrait Finds New Life On An India Post Stamp
India honours Padma Vibhushan Satish Gujral with a commemorative postage stamp and a centenary exhibition in New Delhi
Glaw Lake Named Arunachal Pradesh's First Ramsar Site, Becomes India's 101st Wetland
Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been designated India's 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the state's first wetland of international importance. Here's why the recognition matters for biodiversity, conservation, and travel in the Eastern Himalayas
IndiGo Temporarily Suspends Flights To Six International Destinations Until September 30
IndiGo has temporarily suspended flights to six international destinations until September 30, 2026. Find out which routes are affected and what travellers should know
The Rise of Culture-Led Travel: What Indian Travellers Want In 2026
A new Skyscanner report suggests heritage, festivals, and regional food are reshaping travel decisions. But beneath the numbers lies a larger shift towards culture-led tourism that is changing how Indians experience destinations
25 New UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Need To Know About In 2026
The 2026 UNESCO World Heritage List goes beyond 25 new inscriptions, highlighting how conservation is increasingly shaped by conflict, climate change, and global representation
India-China Border Trade Resumes Through Nathu La And Shipki La After Six Years
The resumption of India-China border trade via these high-altitude passes is expected to support local economies, transport operators, and border communities
IndiGo's Wide-Body Experiment Ends: Heathrow Flights Stop, Amsterdam Shifts To A321XLR
IndiGo will suspend London Heathrow flights and shift Mumbai-Amsterdam services to the A321XLR as it resets its long-haul strategy
Nobu Expands To Eastern Algarve With Luxury Hotel
Nobu Hospitality has announced a new luxury hotel, signature restaurant, and branded residences at Monte Rei in Portugal's Eastern Algarve
Nirmal Purja Dies In Broad Peak Avalanche In PoK: Pur Bahadur Gurung, Nima Sherpa Also Confirmed Dead
Legendary mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja has died in the Broad Peak avalanche in PoK. His team, Pur Bahadur Gurung and Nima Sherpa also died. Five remain missing as rescue teams keep searching the Karakoram peak
Broad Peak Avalanche: Nirmal Purja Among Climbers Missing After Deadly Disaster In PoK
An avalanche swept 10 climbers off Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on July 30. Four bodies recovered so far; star mountaineer Nirmal "Nims" Purja missing
Salt Lines Brings India’s Forgotten Colonial Salt Barrier To Jaipur
A 4,000-kilometre colonial barrier, Sambhar Lake and contemporary art come together at Salt Lines in Jaipur’s City Palace
Healing Is the New Luxury, And Thailand Is Leading the Way
Thailand is redefining luxury travel through wellness, healing traditions, nature, and mindful experiences that restore body and mind
23 Heritage Sites In Ladakh Declared As Protected Monuments
Ladakh has granted protected monument status to 23 heritage sites across Leh and Kargil, including prehistoric petroglyphs, ancient forts, meditation caves, and Buddhist monuments
IndiGo Partners With Ministry Of Tourism To Take 'Incredible India' Global
Following Air India, IndiGo joins the Ministry of Tourism to promote India across digital, airport and in-flight platforms worldwide
Lufthansa Bets Big On India With More Flights, Bigger Aircraft Despite West Asia Challenges
India has become Lufthansa Group's second-largest intercontinental market by flight frequencies as the airline invests in new aircraft and premium travel experiences






























