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From special occasion to staycation: Luxury finds ...

September 16, 2026

Indian luxury hospitality market is entering a period of rapid expansion, with major hotel groups building significant pipelines across the country. Leading the charge is Taj Hotels, the most upscale brand of the largest hospitality firm in India, IHCL. While Taj already has more...

IATO Convention ends with focus on a more efficien...

September 13, 2026

Making India’s tourism system work better, rather than simply spending more, emerged as a central message as the 41st Annual Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) concluded in Visakhapatnam. The discussions centred on reducing friction for international ...

On Day 2 of IATO Convention, industry calls for st...

September 12, 2026

The urgent and vital need for India to significantly increase foreign tourist arrivals was the focal point of deliberations on the second day of the 41st IATO Annual Convention currently underway in Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, with the host state taking the lead in looking b...

Legacy of Channapatna, Karnataka’s toy town

September 11, 2026

In the southern state of Karnataka, Channapatna, a town in the Ramanagara district, is known as Gombegala Ooru or the toy town of Karnataka, as it is famous for handmade wooden toys. The town, located about 60 km away from Bengaluru, is the hub of small-scale industries and local...

Gotipua: A gendered artistry

September 4, 2026

The eyes of a young boy, no older than six, are wide with a mixture of excitement and trepidation. He poses to give a dramatic side stare while his face is painted with red and white powder by deft fingers, guided by generations of custom. The make-up artist applies kohl to demar...

Pichora: Timeless traditions of Kumaoni bridal wea...

August 28, 2026

India, a land of rich traditions and diverse cultures, is a canvas where customs are beautifully reflected through its clothes, jewellery, and even the food. The country’s cultural tapestry varies from region to region, with each state and community adding its own unique touch ...

Turtuk: A hidden paradise in the Himalayas

August 20, 2026

Literally the last village in India, reaching Turtuk is an adventure in itself. Beginning in Leh, the journey by road, covering approximately 205 km, takes nearly eight hours. The road winds through Khardung La (5,359 m), one of the highest motorable passes in the world, before d...

From Misty Trails to Woven Tales: Discovering Naih...

August 14, 2026

Like many other villages in the Himalayas, Naihra and its neighbouring hamlets have all that most other parts of India are today sorely missing, peace and quiet, a slower pace of life, untouched natural beauty and a quietly thriving craft tradition. Here, in sunlit courtyards sur...

Mahishbathan: Faces behind the masks

August 8, 2026

Nestled in the remote stretches of Kushmandi, in Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, lies a village that seems to exist entirely in the shadow of its own faces. Here in Mahishbathan and in several surrounding hamlets nearly every household makes Gomira masks, wooden ‘mukha�...

We want to make Ladakh a year-round destination

July 30, 2026

How has 2025 been for Ladakh? Ladakh had faced certain challenges earlier, including a few incidents that had an impact on tourism. As a sector, tourism is highly sensitive, and such developments can affect travel sentiment and visitor numbers. However, the situation has improved...