Interview: Grzegorz Tobiszowski, Deputy Minister of Energy, Poland

A major coal producer in Europe, Poland hosted the Cop24 Climate Change Summit. In an interview, Grzegorz Tobiszowski, who has been a parliamentarian since 2013, speaks of measures to modernise the coal industry as well as cooperation with India.

Bullet Train: Fast Track to Development?

For a railway network creaking with old and worn-out infrastructure, trains running overloaded and way behind schedules with less than a proud safety record, India’s ambitious leap for a Japanese bullet train seems an out of the box solution, with modern amenities, high-speed, ...

Gift City

Gujarat International Finance Tec (GIFT) City is a pet project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aimed at becoming the offshore capital hub of India. The project has been hit by the bankruptcy last year of IL&FS, the biggest state-owned infrastructure conglomerate, that had a 5...

The Malaysia You Missed

Just a little away from the fast-paced capital city of Kuala Lumpur, the delightful towns of Selangor, KKB and Klang offer incredible adventure sports, amazing historical treasures and a lingering sense of peace If you are planning your first trip to Malaysia, I suggest you start...

Route 67, A Unique Tribute To Mandela

On the centenary year of South Africa’s iconic hero Nelson Mandela, we explore Route 67, located mainly in the city of Port Elizabeth, consisting of 67 public artworks that symbolise 67 years of the leader’s political life and work dedicated to freedom struggle of South Afri...

10 Things To Do In Jeju

Loaded with offbeat attractions, the South Korean island of Jeju offers a fun, fabulous family holiday. Christine Nayagam’s top picks from her first trip there will have you looking for bookings Welcome to Nature’s paradise!’’ says Sanghee Hong, our Korean guide as we exi...

Treasures of the Nile

More than 1.5 million tourists visit the iconic Egyptian Museum every year. Here’s why you should, too

Teeing off in Thailand

    The kingdom is right on course to becoming a go-to golf destination for Indian players With its abundance of beaches, spectacular scenery, zesty nightlife and mouth-watering cuisine, the Kingdom of Thailand is already a tourist’s darling. But now, another segment ...

Spice Shopping in Istanbul – A handy guide

Softer than-love döner kebab. Grilled eggplant tossed in a garlicky yogurt sauce. Tomatoes crushed with hot red chillies and walnuts. Turkish cuisine deserves every morsel of its culinary fame, thanks in large part to its strategic location nudging Asia, Europe and the Arab worl...

Tying the Knot in Sri Lanka

Get hitched in style, on the idyllic Indian Ocean isle Thanks to the recent spate of celebrity nuptials, Indians are spending big on exclusive destination weddings. While not everyone can do a grand Italian affair a la Virat-Anushka or Ranveer-Deepika, Sri Lanka is second to none...

4 Beautiful Days in Bali

Shikha Desai took a wholesome Bali break with family. We asked her to play trip-planner for us DAY 1 After a smooth check in, we decide to spend the first day exploring our beautiful retreat, unwinding at the private beach which can be easily accessed by a private hill tram. The ...

Chimpanzee Safari