5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1003+ words) There was a time when taking a trip required a reason. A birthday. An anniversary. A school holiday. Perhaps a promotion important enough to justify the leave application and the family WhatsApp announcement. Now, apparently, surviving a particularly terrible Tuesday…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago   (300+ words) Vibe check: Zamindari grandeur, period details and a leisurely countryside setting. Nearby attractions: Explore the surrounding villages and historic sites of South 24 Parganas, or head into Kolkata for Puja pandal-hopping. Best for: A heritage getaway that combines royal history, Bengali…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (249+ words) Spiti Valley’s remote monasteries, vast landscapes and limited connectivity make it ideal for switching off. Spend your days exploring mountain villages, hiking scenic trails and enjoying uninterrupted views beneath wide open skies. Surrounded by pine forests and the Tirthan River,…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (604+ words) Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region is known for its colourful havelis, painted walls and elaborate frescoes. Now, these historic buildings have taken an important step towards possible UNESCO World Heritage recognition. The havelis of Shekhawati have been added to the UNESCO Tentative…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (241+ words) The guide is blunt about what happens when this is ignored: in October 2021, it notes that porters without shelter abandoned their camps during a storm, leaving trekkers to arrive at snow-covered sites with no tents at all. None of this…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (558+ words) For travellers in Mumbai planning a Vietnam holiday, getting to Hanoi is about to become considerably easier. IndiGo will launch daily nonstop flights between Mumbai and Hanoi from October 25, 2026, adding another direct connection between India and Vietnam at a time…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) Walk through the museum, and the point being made is that Chhau isn’t one thing. It separates the tradition into its four regional genres—Purulia, Seraikela, Mayurbhanj, and Kharsawan—each with its own masks, costumes, and instruments. Purulia Chhau, native…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (524+ words) Climate change is creating challenges for countries around the world. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, water shortages and environmental damage are affecting both communities and economies. He also said cooperation on climate adaptation and resource efficiency could help both countries become…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (610+ words) Delhi to Patna in a little over four hours could sound like a distant proposition, but India’s high-speed rail plans are beginning to point in that direction. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has outlined a proposed bullet train corridor that could…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (238+ words) Iringole Kavu is a traditional sacred grove surrounded by dense vegetation and rich biodiversity. Revered as a forest abode of local deities, such kavus preserve native ecosystems while keeping Kerala’s ancient spiritual traditions alive. Found across Kodagu, Devara Kadu means…...