Bengaluru
Water shortage in Bengaluru hits borewells and wallets
March 13, 2024
Bengaluru, Karnataka’s capital and India’s tech hub, confronts a severe water crisis exacerbated by a prolonged drought, jeopardising the lives of its 13 million residents. The dwindling water levels in the Cauvery River have impacted the lives of people and agriculture, with...
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Ibis opens 21st property in India at Bengaluru
September 9, 2022
Bengaluru has a new business hotel, with a difference. The Ibis Hebbal, that was opened earlier this weekand which is the 21st Ibis property in India, balances style and functionality. A local flavour has been suggested for the rooms with various custom destination wallpapers in...
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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 in India
December 31, 2021
Almost in every part of the world, it has become a tradition to welcome the New Year with a great deal of festivity and cheer. For those who like to travel, it is one of the best moments to step out and hit some of their preferred destinations. Over the years, for the Indian tour...
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‘Margazhi Matram’: New festival for differently-abled
December 5, 2021
In Chennai, a 5-day cultural festival is taking place featuring the artists, who are unable to exhibit their talent to the world due to their disabilities. Non-profit organisation SciArtsRUs is hosting the second edition of their annual art festival, especially providing a stage ...
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Nadahabba: Celebrating extravagant Mysuru Dasara
October 14, 2021
The 10-day long Mysuru Dasara, that normally falls in the month of September or October as per the Hindu calendar, is celebrated in a distinct and unique manner. Though the entire city, which is the second largest city in Karnataka and home to the erstwhile royal family of Wodeya...
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National Monetisation Pipeline: Backdoor privatisation
August 27, 2021
Unveiling the NMP on Monday, Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was at pains to say that the monetisation plan was not akin to privatisation but “it aims to unlock value in brownfield projects by engaging the private sector, transferring to them revenue rights and not o...
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Growing appetite for cafes with a cause in India
December 28, 2020
These cafés not only serve delicious food, but also seek to stir up one’s conscience. These have been focal points to create awareness, support social causes and fight social stigma.
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Disappearing arts of India
February 22, 2020
India’s art heritage is as diverse as its people. India is known for its rich cultural heritage from the ancient times, yet amidst all these there are art forms that are dying
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Indian tourists in France
September 19, 2019
Long a must destination for Indian leisure travellers on their European sojourn, France is now becoming important even for other segments of tourism business, thanks to continuous innovations and niche activities.
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Karnataka Tour : Mysore Palace
December 20, 2018
Situated in the centre of Mysore, the palace faces the Chamundi hills. Founded in 1423 AD, the Wodeyars had a long reign, with 25 kings ascending to the throne by the time of Indian independence in 1947. Today, the descendants of the royal family live in 40% of the palace, with t...
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Biometric self-boarding systems to chip in at Bengaluru airport
October 9, 2018
Indian flyers will soon find shorter queues and have a seamless journey without obstacles or hassles from stepping into the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) up to the boarding point.
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Stree fights patriarchy with chilling horror and comedy
September 13, 2018
The real ghost in the film is the partriarchal mentality, which is seeped deep within men in India. The witch on the other hand is instead the ‘hero’ fighting male domination.
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