Tourism
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...
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Overtourism opens paths to offbeat snow trails in ...
March 31, 2026
Over the past several years, it has become almost part of the winter ritual to have social media platforms flooded with images and videos of immense traffic jams, stretching for dozens of kilometres all along the routes to key tourist destinations, especially in the Himalayas, th...
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International A...
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...
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Diu: A calm island escape shaped by history and co...
March 22, 2026
Diu is a compact, lived-in island where the sea and colonial legacy shape daily life. From the imposing Diu Fort to relaxed stretches like Nagoa Beach, visitors find an understated seaside experience. Here, slow travel like cycling along coastal roads, exploring forts, strolling ...
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Perfume Tourism: Fragrant journey of heritage and ...
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...
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Omar Abdullah inaugurates Asia’s largest tulip g...
March 16, 2026
With thousands of colourful tulip bulbs in full bloom, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, recognised as Asia’s largest tulip garden, opened for the season as Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurated the sprawling floral attraction today....
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Chikkamagaluru : Of Cliffs, Coffee & Conserva...
March 15, 2026
Nestled in the lush green hills of the Western Ghats in the south-western state of Karnataka, approximately 240 km from Bengaluru, lies Chikkamagaluru, an off-beat destination which is not just a hill station but a town steeped in history. Known as the birthplace of coffee cultiv...
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Hanle: India’s high-altitude stargazing frontier
March 13, 2026
While the skies in most of India remain covered with dust and city lights, there are a handful of places that offer amazing dark sky experiences, tailor made for star gazing. Situated in the remote southeastern part of Ladakh is Hanle, a tiny village where daily life unfolds agai...
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Nilambur: Teak, Tribals & Tranquillity
March 8, 2026
The name Nilambur brings to the mind images of a majestic teak tree, standing tall, withstanding the challenges thrown in by the nature and the mankind over centuries. Talking about teak, it has found its place at prestigious spots around the world be it the tragic Titanic ship, ...
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IAAPI Amusement Expo 2026 to bring global amusemen...
March 6, 2026
The 24th edition of the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) Expo 2026 will be held from March 10 to 12, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai, bringing together stakeholders from India’s amusement and entertainment industry. In a press statement, IA...
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