Interview with Jenu Devan – Managing Director and Commissioner of Gujarat Tourism

Jenu Devan, the managing director and commissioner of Gujarat tourism is all geared up to promote the western Indian state amongst new travellers. Famous for its grand architecture, rich culture and enticing cuisine, Gujarat is already a hit amongst the tourists. Speaking to MIGT...

Lesser known facts about Vivekananda

Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Vivekananda, one of the most revered Indian saints and social reformers. Till dates, the ideals of Vivekananda continue to inspire the youth!

Video report of SATTE 2020

With three days of tourism exhibitions, B2B meetings, business deals and a plethora of new destinations on platter to be explored, the 27th edition of SATTE, one of the leading travel shows of South Asia saw more than a thousand exhibitors and around 30,000 visitors from 50 count...

National Handloom Expo

From Kashmiri Pashmina shawls and Banarasi Silk sarees to the beautifully swaying dupattas from Gujarat with heavy mirror-work, each Indian state has a unique attire of its own. Celebrating the diversity and giving a platform to the talented workers making these exquisite apparel...

India in 2019

Samosa’s culinary tale!

Samosa is the most common street snack in Delhi. It is a fried pastry filled with tangy potatoes, onions. The snack has undergone a culinary twist over time. Chefs are experimenting with the fillings. From fruits, cottage cheese and lentils to chocolate, they have it all. The tra...

An interview with the Ghalib experts

Mirza Ghalib, one of the greatest poets of all times, is amongst the greatest gifts from the 18th century. Equally well-versed in both Persian as well Urdu, Ghalib was way ahead of his time. Once an important nobelty of Delhi, as well as a royal tutor, Ghalib had been writing sou...

Gurukuls, the Vedic education institutions

Gurukuls refer to the ancient Indian education institutions. Dating back to the Vedic era, Vedas, the religious books, are still taught in these religious hermitages. Gurus (teachers), here, are revered next to god. Visit a Gurukul for a sneak peek into the ancient India!

Delhi during Christmas

Decorate the corners, illuminate the homes, wrap the gifts, prepare the socks and cookies for the Santa, and most importantly, keep the spirits alive, for Christmas is here! While the preparations are going on in full swing around the globe, New Delhi, is not getting left behind....

Five things to do in Varanasi

From holy beads and beautiful sarees to the traditional wooden toys, Varanasi, the oldest inhabited city puts on offer a large number of attractions. Here are five of them, most popular amongst the tourists. Share with us your favourite ones in the comments below!

Ganga Aarti in Varanasi!

River Ganga or Ganges, considered to be the holiest Indian river, is a subject for a number of Hindu rituals. One such ritual that attracts numerous devotees, as well as tourists, is the Ganga Aarti. A 40-45 minutes long practice involves offering incense and light to the holy ri...

CAA protests ongoing in India

The passing of the CAA has set off protests across India. People are gathering on the streets in large numbers after, Delhi police barged into the Jamia Millia Islamia and lathi-charged students inside. While the government is ensuring that the act won’t hurt the minority, prot...