India and You, Author at Media India Group

Darjeeling Tea, Trails & artsy Tales

April 3, 2026

Afternoon was rainswept. Sometimes a tender drizzle, but mostly a torrential downpour. It had been raining incessantly for two weeks, so little could I imagine what was to follow. As the rains ceased, thick curtains of fog rose up to reveal a full moon night. Beneath was the moon...

Blinkit launches post-security delivery service inside Mumbai Airport

April 3, 2026

In a move that could reshape last-minute airport shopping, Blinkit, an instant delivery platform, has launched its services inside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, marking what is being described as the first instance globally of a quick-commerce platform oper...

IPL 2026 propels dineout by 31 pc, 200 biryanis per minute on Eid: Swiggy

April 1, 2026

Indian Premier League 2026, the world’s richest club cricket league, has driven a growth of 31 pc in dineout orders across India, reports Swiggy, a leading food delivery firm. In a press statement, Swiggy says that India’s food consumption in March was driven by festivals, cr...

Ascott appoints Rohit Dar as VP & Head of South Asia

March 31, 2026

Amid continuing expansion in South Asia, Ascott, a Singapore-based hospitality business, which is a wholly-owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has appointed Rohit Dar as Vice President and Head of the region to oversee operations, growth strategy, and mark...

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport

March 29, 2026

In a major boost to India’s aviation and logistics ecosystem, the first phase of Noida International Airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, along with its cargo terminal. On the occasion, Modi also laid the foundation stone for a 40-acre state-of-t...

IITM Kolkata 2026 opens with strong industry participation

March 27, 2026

Over 150 exhibitors from more than 15 Indian states and 10 countries are participating in India International Travel Mart (IITM) Kolkata, presenting a diverse array of travel options spanning leisure, adventure, culture, wellness, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions...

Air India to shift all domestic operations to Terminal 2 at Ahmedabad Airport from March 29

March 27, 2026

In a move that strengthens its presence at one of India’s busiest airports, Air India, a Tata group airline, has announced that all of its 210 weekly domestic flights operating to and from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport will shift from Terminal 1 t...

Viking doubles river cruise plans in India with second ship

March 25, 2026

Viking, a cruise operator based in the United States, is set to expand India’s river cruise segment with new sailings through 2029 and the addition of a second vessel on the Brahmaputra, reflecting growing global demand for inland waterways and structured travel experiences acr...

Thomas Cook (India) announces demerger of Resorts business into Sterling Holiday Resorts

March 21, 2026

Leading Indian travel firm Thomas Cook (India) (TCIL) has received in-principle approval from its Board of Directors to demerge its resorts and resort management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts (SHRL) and undertake a capital restructuring, subject to National Company Law T...

IITM Ahmedabad 2026 opens with strong industry presence

March 20, 2026

Featuring over 100 exhibitors from more than 15 Indian states and 10 international destinations and showcasing a wide range of travel offerings including leisure, adventure, culture, wellness, Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE), and experiential tourism, the...

Perfume Tourism: Fragrant journey of heritage and craftsmanship

March 17, 2026

Imagine stepping into a room where ancient scents whisper stories of kings and queens, where the air itself is imbued with the delicate aroma of jasmine, rose and sandalwood. Picture a serene morning in Kannauj, euphemistically called the perfume capital of India, located about 1...

Hard Rock International terminates agreement with JSM Corporation in India

March 16, 2026

Hard Rock International, a hospitality and entertainment firm based in Florida, United States, says it has formally terminated its agreements with JSM Corporation, an Indian hospitality company, and its affiliates, which granted them the rights to operate all Hard Rock Cafes and ...