Meet Madurai-based V Seshakumar, who has travelled to 60 countries, welcoming his 70s with a 50-day international trip

The last time the mountain ranges encircling Kashmir were meticulously mapped on foot was between 1822-23 by William Moorcroft, a British veterinarian working for the East India Company. Cut...

World on wheels @ Embarq Sujal Patwardhan and Medha Joseph went on a self-drive expedition from India to Morocco a decade ago. The duo covered 23,000 kilometres across 15...

In Vinland Saga, they speak of a faraway place, “a warm and fertile land, untouched by slave-raiders nor the flame of war” — where even the weary might find...

Elephants Ekalavya and Bheema in a playful mood on the premises of Aranya Bhavan in Mysuru. | Photo Credit: M.A. SRIRAM Dasara elephants, led by Abhimanyu — the Ambari...

The sweet smell of marigolds mixed with the still humidity of a Tamil Nadu afternoon linger in the air. We are in a palatial Chettinad mansion, one of many...

Mohammad Akram weaves his autorickshaw through peak evening traffic in Colombo. It is almost 6.30pm and he promises a quick tour of the must-see spots. The capital city of...

You can tell a lot about a place by how it behaves in the rain. North Goa, with its sunny bravado and beach-bar buzz, tends to take a back...

Megha Desai, 36, a senior art director at a Mumbai-based branding studio, found her perfect monsoon escape not in a remote hill station, but in a glass-roofed coach on...

A view of the paddy fields at Midori | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Charanya Ramesh and Anil Jose are an interesting duo. Despite being avid travellers, these friends-turned-partners spent...

When Arrowhead, one of Ranthambore National Park’s favourite tigers, died of cancer, the Internet exploded with tributes. However, wildlife biologist Sanjay Gubbi, whose work focusses on the conservation of...

It was a viral video of a group of cheetahs taking down a wildebeest that triggered Big Cat People, Jonathan and Angela Scott, to put together their latest e-book,...

When you step out of Incheon airport in Seoul, you expect to drive into the city and be catapulted into scenes you have seen in a host of city-slicker...

Detail of passenger’s hand holding Indian passport on the airplane | Photo Credit: Getty Images India has climbed eight places on Henley Passport Index 2025 to 77th rank from...

The privilege of lounging on Monday afternoons is reserved for loafers and lovers. You do not have to take my word for it. Ask one of several hundred people...

Thirty kilometres across the Palk Strait from Rameswaram temple lies Kathadi North, a boutique hotel offering a unique blend of adventure, environment and comfort. Located at Pirappanvalasai village in Ramanathapuram...

Valley of flowers in Uttarakhand. | Photo Credit: Getty Images This monsoon, seasoned travellers from Bengal, especially those who love the hills but are wary of Kashmir and bored...

On a recent trip to London, with a few days to explore the British countryside, we choose Bath, for several reasons. It’s the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth,...

Last month, residents across southern Europe, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, protested against “overtourism”. They held placards that read ‘tourists go home’, ‘your holidays, my misery’, and ‘mass...

A view of Armakonda peak. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Each monsoon, the dusty calm of the Eastern Ghats near Visakhapatnam transforms into dense canopies, flowing streams and fresh...

Mahindra XUV 3XO | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Mahindra has reinforced its presence in the competitive C-segment SUV space with the introduction of three new petrol variants under the...

There’s something undeniably magnetic about a BMW. There is a sense of precision, performance, and purpose that comes alive. ()In its latest avatar, the all-new BMW 2 Series Gran...

India has seen luxury sedans and SUVs evolve over the years, but with the MG M9, the game shifts entirely. This all-electric MPV does not just redefine segment expectations,...

Whenever I travel, I make my way to a colourful local museum that is free and interesting: the supermarket. Window shopping in a grocery store, walking through the stacked...

I have suitably skipped dinner the pervious night in preparation for my Dindigul trip. A crucial tip to those who plan to visit the town on a food tour:...

The Lotus Palace, Chettinad | Photo Credit: Special arrangement The Lotus Palace Chettinad, by the Park Hotels, is a heritage property housed in a restored mansion that dates back...

Image of Indian passport for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images The United Arab Emirates government has started a new type of Golden Visa, which will be...

North Sumatra, a province close to the Equator, enjoys a tropical climate. Sudden, unannounced showers keep the temperatures relatively low but add to the region’s humidity. The result is...

I stop midway through a surprisingly great breakfast mid-air and try to make sense of what I am hearing over the intercom. Did the pilot just say we are...

A traditional thali at Talamali Cafe, nestled in Koraput’s hills, which offers local flavors of food. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak At the base of Talamali, once the descent...

The highway from Visakhapatnam leaves behind the coast and cuts inward, winding into hills, moving past roadside tea stalls and fields. In about four hours from the Visakhapatnam, I...

Ramen is not pretty. With all the elements converging inside a big bowl, it calls for a fair bit of slurping, swishing, messing, digging, pulling and simply surrendering to...

The cottage by the lagoon at The Isle by Wonderla | Photo Credit: Anagha Maareesha An hour’s drive from Bengaluru, the Wonderla amusement park has been a summer holiday...

This Pride month we talk to tour groups that curate travels and experiences for the LGBTQ+ community

The property is surrounded by lush greenery | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The picturesque Western Ghats bathed in pastel pink hues at twilight, and an absolute calm form our...

Teklehaimanot G. Yohannes, managing director International Services Ethiopian Airlines Group, pose for a photograph after the announcement of the addition of a new passenger route to Hyderabad, on Tuesday...

A view of the Katiki Waterfalls, originating from the Gosthani River and cascading through the lush hill forests near Araku in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. | Photo Credit: KR...

A view of the clock tower at Lal Chowk in Srinagar. | Photo Credit: SAJJAD HUSSAIN Clock towers gained prominence during the British colonial period, as mechanical clocks were...

 Luxe Chateau glass glamp at Luxeglamp  | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement It’s 6am and I awake to the sound of birds heralding the morning outside my glass dome. I am glamping at the...

Representational image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Travellers visiting Puducherry, a former French outpost, for its scenic beaches and heritage architecture can soon hire fully-equipped camper vans with queen-size...

At Baripada, a small town in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha, we take a sharp turn and find ourselves in front of white gates and a manicured driveway. The stretch...

Not every road trip is about chasing thrill. Some are about finding a pause — a chance to disconnect from the pace of city life and settle into a...

A forgotten palace, with peeling walls and cobwebbed ceilings, once stood at the far end of a quaint village in Odisha. Locals called it Rani Palace. Today, it stands...

Outside Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, spring’s exuberance is fast fading. Dust devils dance like dervishes across a golden brown land as the hotel car speeds towards Patiala,...

In the heart of Kathmandu’s Durbar Marg — dotted with luxury shops, upscale restaurants and hotels — stands The Old House by Minaskhi Singh and Yangdup Lama. The award-winning...

Chef Shah at Tiga, The Leela Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Prabalika M Borah #Frames of India Shot on OnePlus At Tiga in The Leela Hyderabad, it is all about...

My journey begins with a fried peanut butter-banana sandwich and ‘Burning Love’. The sandwich, served beside golden sweet potato pancakes and strips of crisp bacon at The Arcade, Memphis’...

As you enter the arched gate of the Kambalakonda Eco-Tourism Park, a soothing symphony of cicadas and birds replaces the din of the city. A trail meanders under a...

Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti has become the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge | Photo Credit: Special...

A salad spread at Trident Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As Hyderabad, Telangana, plays host to the Miss World 2025 pageant, we cannot help but wonder: what is...

There are road trips you take to escape, and then there are road trips that remind you why the journey matters. Our three-day drive through the deep South of...

Earlier, Indians travelled abroad and bought back alcohol from duty free shops at the airport. Now, they are travelling to discover the legend of malts across Scottish glens and...

Children going around the exhibits of Mini World at Viswanadh Sports Club at Port Stadium in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak A trip around the globe may be...

The coastal village of Baruva in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district is waking up to a tide of transformation. Once known only to a few off-the-grid travellers, this town is...

| Photo Credit: bigtunaonline Cornwall (Doc Martin), Dubrovnik (Game of Thrones), Husavik (Eurovision: Song of fire and ice)… a clutch of destinations over the years have owed their spike...

Crispy hot dosas on your plate are always a delight. Pair it with a breath taking view of the sunrise and that would be bliss. That plateful after an...

Seventy two year-old Sushama Davar spends half her time in India and the rest in the US. When she arrived for a short trip during the summer months this...

An aircraft in the living room? Fans of aviation would argue that there is something satisfying about drinking their coffee at a table made of an Antonov 12 engine....

Stepping inside Jaatra, the specialty restaurant of the newly-inaugurated Taj Puri Resort and Spa, feels like being transported into a beautifully-crafted time capsule. One that narrates the story of...

Part of the team on their way to the summit | Photo Credit: Prabalika M Borah Six climbers from Assam successfully summited a previously unclimbed 6,365-metre peak in Ladakh...

The Science Quiz: Don’t go to these places for summer break 1 / 6 | Visual: The red dot here shows the location of the world’s third-deepest trench, off...

Representational image of a mountaineer during an ice climbing session at Everest base camp in Nepal | Photo Credit: Reuters Nepal is planning to restrict expeditions to Mount Everest...

Shikara owners at Dal Lake in Srinagar protest against the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, southern Kashmir. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu &...

Omakase, the archetypal antithesis of the French-style à la carte menu, is taking India’s food and beverage industry by storm. With restaurants and bars kowtowing to the Japanese dining...

As we settle down comfortably on the sun deck of our luxury catamaran, the MV Brahmani, we hear the shouts of the boat captain from down below. “Crocodile! Crocodile...

Once a soaring sentinel over the seas, the UH-3H helicopter is ready for its next mission. Not in the skies this time, but as a permanent museum exhibit that...

Deputy Commissioner Nitish K. visited the fort in Raichur to assess the steps needed for conservation and improvement of basic amenities at the historic site, on April 22, 2025....

Shikara owners at Dal Lake in Srinagar protest against the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, southern Kashmir. | Photo Credit: IMRAN NISSAR The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu &...

The enthusiastic campaign to keep Veeraswamys on London’s Regent Street open demonstrates Britain’s well-documented passion for Mulligatawny Soup, chicken tikka and vindaloo. The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant, the Michelin-starred...

The enthusiastic campaign to keep Veeraswamys on London’s Regent Street open demonstrates Britain’s well-documented passion for Mulligatawny Soup, chicken tikka and vindaloo. The UK’s oldest Indian restaurant, the Michelin-starred...

I first see Kilimanjaro from the flight into Tanzania — a stunning sight as it looms above the clouds encircling it.  An iconic visual.  As we enter through the...

Jaisalmer is arid and parched. Desert brush dot the sands that seem to stretch endlessly. In the city, the barrenness is equally pronounced, which makes the first glance of...

Visiting Abu Dhabi for the first time, I was swept away by a feeling of camaraderie that went beyond borders. The Emirate of Peace is a modern-day salad bowl....

Dandeli is popular for its natural beauty and adventure activities, including white water rafting. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Dandeli has a century-old railway station, but no passenger trains...

Ladakh is a land of vast, untamed beauty where tourism can play a transformative role in regenerating local communities, preserving fragile ecosystems, and sustaining centuries-old traditions. Regenerative tourism goes...

Bharadwaj Dayala, who is on a road trip across the world covering 195 countries for a 12-year-project to document stories of one million women through their portraits. He is...

Abu Dhabi is making strides in the realm of autonomous mobility with TXAI, the region’s first Level 4 autonomous vehicle | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As we step onto...

The colourful permanent lighting of the Vidhana Soudha was inaugurated recently. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR From next month, tourists coming to Bengaluru will be able to go...

A wide gate opens into a four-acre forest farm, where flaming orange blooms of a palash tree greet guests at the entrance. It’s late evening in Gujarat’s Gir region, and the...

I started my label Bodice in 2011 as a young designer but I have always been conscious about the depletion of natural resources, and am constantly on the lookout...

I started my label Bodice in 2011 as a young designer but I have always been conscious about the depletion of natural resources, and am constantly on the lookout...

On-call hypnotherapists. AI-assisted beds. Smart goggles that use heat, massage and vibration to lower the heart rate. Bedtime tea blends. Electro magnetic and infrared therapy. Sequestered guest rooms —...

The coastal town of Puri in Odisha is much more than just a beach destination. Steeped in history, spirituality, and rich cultural traditions, it offers travellers an immersive experience....

You know how you sometimes hear of a place, and even before you have been there, you are already in love? I vividly remember hearing the name Gangtok in...

After December, the summer is the time when air travel peaks. People frantically check flight fares, driving hours, and put together last-minute holiday plans. In February, the Chennai airport...

As the sky turns from bubble-gum pink to mauve and deep-velvety purple, tall coconut palms lean over the sea to listen to the waves. A cello player strings up...

Eating in Bangkok should be easy, after all there is so much to choose from — boat noodles, pad Thai, phat kaphrao, and as much mango sticky rice as...

“Who would have thought that I would go on solo trips at this age? I feel 16, not 60,” a child-like happiness is palpable in Jessy Joseph’s voice. This...

Bioluminescence or sea sparkle, locally called ‘Kavaru’, at Chellanam | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT It is that time of the year in Kochi, when the shrimp farms along the...

Anil Kumar Kannangal during his trek to Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement When Anil Kumar Kannangal landed at Mineralnye Vody Airport in...

As summer intensifies and the holiday season approaches, travel firms are seeing a significant surge in demand from the fast-growing Tamil Nadu market. What stands out in this trend...

Nijas Thamarasserry and the students at Mawlangkhar Secondary School in Meghalaya taking a vow against drug use | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT When Binu Varghese and Nijas Thamarasserry, lawyers...

Health and overall wellness are interconnected. From the food we eat to digital dependence, everything impacts our life expectancy and quality. Participants at SOUL Festival | Photo Credit: Special...

With its classical architecture, magnificent Buddhist pilgrimage sites, and pulsating night markets, the island town of Phuket on the Southwestern coast of Thailand is always busy with tourists. Scores...

Visitors taking a boat ride after launch of the service at Sanna Kere in Lumbini Garden of Yadgir on March 24, 2025. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT District Administration,...

Athar Jamath Mosque | Photo Credit: K Ananthan As Coimbatore prepares for Eid al-Fitr, a heritage walk invites residents to step into the heart of the celebrations. Organised by...

Home to some of the best winemakers and vineyards in the country such as Sula, Chandon and York, Nashik is often referred to as India’s Napa Valley. A four-hour...

Chennai’s skies and waters are in a never-ending tussle on who wears the colour blue best. But at the Chennai Port today a first-of-its-kind vessel is docked, its imposing...

A large number of tourists from Telangana have been making a beeline to the ‘Heart of India’ — Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) — with many preferring temples and other pilgrimage centres in...

It is a busy weekday afternoon at Meitei Chakluk Manipuri Rice Hotel. Bidya Devi is preparing thalis. Bowls of ooti (mashed pea curry), eromba (a fermented fish-based dish), kangshoi (vegetable stew), atoiba (fish stew), singju (a perilla seed-based mix salad),...

I grew up in Guwahati in the 1990s, a time when Assam rarely made it to national conversations, let alone global news. It was often defined by insurgency, bandhs, and...

For a weekend getaway, Sri Lanka presents a diverse array of experiences, including stunning beaches, lush forests, tea estates, cultural monuments, shopping malls and vibrant streets. The trio of...

Purnima Devi Barman, a wildlife biologist from Assam, is the unexpected commander of a large, and powerful army. Globally, she is now known as the Stork Sister. The only...

Chikkamagaluru police visited homestays and resorts in the district to check if the owners took enough measures for the safety of tourists. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Chikkamagaluru police...

The facial recognition technology used by DigiYatra enables seamless passage at various checkpoints. | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) on March 12 announced the...

Sri Guru Dattatreya Bababudan Swamy Dargah near Chikkamagaluru. The restrictions on tourists will apply on March 15-17, 2025. | Photo Credit: Prakash Hassan Chikkamagaluru district administration has restricted the...

Police personnel conduct an investigation after two women, including a foreign national, were allegedly raped in Hampi on March 6, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI After the recent rape...

Closely packed houses, narrow streets peppered with chabutaras (bird feeders), hole-in-the-wall shops selling jeeru masala soda… amidst this part of Ahemdabad lies a 150-year-old stately bungalow. A grand courtyard...

According to Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar, commuting in Mangaluru at night is difficult because most of the bus operators shut operations in the city after 8 p.m.. | Photo...

Cycling tours have long enjoyed cult status amongst adventurous travellers across the globe. That is until the pandemic simultaneously hit the accelerator on fitness and sustainability goals for everyone,...

A black rotary dial phone sits by my bedside. I pick up the receiver — hit the pudgy number keys that have replaced the traditional fingerwheel — and ask...

The maiden flight from Kempegowda International Airport will depart at 1000 IST and arrive at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi at 1235 AST. | Photo Credit: File photo...

“I have never seen so many people in my city,” beams Ravikrishna Tiwari. Ravikrishna runs Tiwari and Bros, a travel agency that his grandfather started in Prayagraj (then Allahabad)...

Anvitha Padamati | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “I value the journey as much as the summit. People assume mountaineering is a cakewalk for me, but I always remind them...

“Vel vel Muruganukku” and “Arohara!” are uttered by eight men in cycling gear as they ride and push their bikes towards the Shiva Muruga temple in Concord, California, from...

At Yas Island, ride in a Ferrari, click selfies with flamingos, freefall into a gravity defying tunnel, feed a cute harbour seal, or say hello to a superhero! Built...

The winding highway to Rishikesh’s Neelkanth Temple Road leads to Camp Brook, a luxury camping stay with cottages and tents, where a gamut of spiritual adventures awaits a crowd...

The stunning pool at Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Amidst the soft chirping of birds and stridulation of insects, mist lifts to reveal a...

Walking down the streets of George Town, Penang’s capital city, is bound to take you back in time. With the heavy vintage feel, it does seem as if time...

A scenes from the ongoing Brahmaputra Carnival in Guwahati | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement One of India’s longest carnivals has virtually turned the sandy banks of the Brahmaputra river...

It’s 6am. And Karan Bhangay is frantically trying to source Tom Ford shoes for a client. The client has an 11am flight and has just decided that he wants...

The Surya Kiran team showing some love during Aero India. | Photo Credit: K. BHAGYA PRAKASH  With Valentine’s Day falling on a Friday this time, Bengaluru-based couples are making...

People enjoying at the newly-opened Snow Station’, a snow-themed amusement park at Viswanadha Sports Club (VSC), at Port Stadium, Akkayyapalem in Visakhapatnam | Photo Credit: KR Deepak Imagine stepping...

Movies, books, and songs over the years have led us to believe in the idea of a holiday romance. New city, new possibilities… and sometimes new love. This could...

Muhammed Dilshad in Mozambique | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Before his first trip to Kashmir on a Royal Enfield bike in 2019, travel vlogger Muhammed Dilshad from Chelambra, Malappuram...

The air-conditioned ferries are said to be the first of their kind in Asia under a single command and control system being given on rent for film shooting during...

People taking a ride on the tethered hot air balloon in Araku | Photo Credit: KR Deepak The verdant valleys of Araku will come alive with the Araku Festival,...

Tea plantations | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A mighty gaur amidst lush green tea gardens and misty hills in the backdrop. This picture postcard frame brings our Jeep to...

As the narrow, winding ghat road meanders through the green hills of the Eastern Ghats, a journey to Lambasingi feels like an adventure. A winter morning drive to the...

One of the tea estates that will be part of Chai@Vagamon | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT With her new project Chai@Vagamon, social entrepreneur Lakshmi Menon hopes to give tourists...

For Kashmir native Krishan Anand, Gulmarg is more than just a picturesque ski destination — it is a repository of memories steeped in nostalgia. He fondly recalls stories of...

As the plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport, the majestic sight of the Himalayas greets passengers with their snow-capped peaks glowing in the late afternoon sun. Upon landing,...

There are two things that make visiting a new destination truly authentic. The first is researching the place to immerse yourself in its environment, and the second is having...

Flying from Singapore to Kertajati is an experience: from the aircraft’s window, one can see the Indonesian sea dotted with numerous islands. The breathtaking non-metro destinations of West Java...

In the landscape of Shillong’s picturesque, cherry blossom-lined Ward’s Lake, conversations on literature flowed, spilled and beguiled literary enthusiasts for three days, November 18 to 20. Though a smattering...

Children celebrating the Sankranthi samburallu in Karimnagar town on Friday. | Photo Credit: UPPU DAMODAR During the festival of kites and all things traditional, it is time to step...

Pilgrims at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, venue of Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 | Photo Credit: SANDEEP SAXENA Be ready to brave mammoth crowds (more than 40 crore people will...

M&N Chocolate Festival | Photo Credit: Sathyamoorthy M Ooty’s annual chocolate festival is back, and this year, the organisers promise, is bigger and better than ever. The M&N Chocolate...

The longest electric go-karting circuit in all of Maldives was inaugurated in Kandima Maldives in November, 2024 The longest electric go-karting circuit in all of Maldives takes me by surprise....

People celebrating the end of the year at sunset in a local bar on the beach. File. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Beaches in Goa are drawing hordes of...

Winter is the perfect time to hit the road and explore the diverse landscapes of India. Whether you crave snow-capped mountains, serene backwaters, coastal adventures, or desert trails, the...

When it comes to conservation messaging, two distinct approaches often emerge. The first is a celebration — showcasing the planet’s wonders, like the comforting bird songs at dawn or...

It is a calm day for a boat ride, the breeze is a gentle caress. Conditions are ideal on the almost-winter-like day. The waters of the Periyar around Kadamakkudy...

Christmas nostalgia in Kolkata transports me to the time when grandmothers baked cakes at home in large gas ovens. For bigger parties, they would turn to famous bakeries like...

The rain tree on Veli Ground in Fort Kochi decorated with Santa Claus figurines and babubles | Photo Credit: VIBHU H They say you have not seen Christmas in...

Christmas nostalgia in Kolkata transports me to the time when grandmothers baked cakes at home in large gas ovens. For bigger parties, they would turn to famous bakeries like...

There is more to Goa than night-long beach parties, adrenaline-filled sports activities, and coconut-tree-lined winding roads. To truly capture its essence, one must dig deeper into its food and...

According to the Google Year in Search 2024 report, ten travel destinations sparked curiosity among travelers in India. This list features five domestic and five international destinations. Here is...

The setting sun across the looming black rock formations casts a long, unhurried glow, before merging into the depths of the Arabian Sea. It is still bright, though. From...

In 2024, Indian travellers showed no signs of slowing down, with rising costs and uncertainties failing to dampen their enthusiasm. Travel was all about creating shared experiences, from attending sold-out...

People walking through coffee plantations on the new wooden bridge developed by AP Forest Development Corporation close to Galikonda viewpoint, near Araku, 150 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit:...

In the landscape of Shillong’s picturesque, cherry blossom-lined Ward’s Lake, conversations on literature flowed, spilled and beguiled literary enthusiasts for three days, November 18 to 20. Though a smattering...

At Khweng Village | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Travel is all about experiences. Some travel to see places, some to shop and some only to learn about new cultures...

A pelican in flight at Telineelapuram village in Srikakulam district, 150 km away from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak The soft golden light of dawn breaks through the...

On a crisp November morning, the Dal Lake glimmers with a liquid mercury under the muted winter sun. Spade-shaped paddles cut through the icy waters and the soft cadence...

As winter paints Coimbatore’s skies with a softer light, the city’s wetlands stir with the promise of arrivals from distant lands. From Siberian steppes to Himalayan foothills, migratory birds...

Whitewashed monasteries, pine forests and glacial rivers, Bhutan is the last Shangri La. A small country of 8 lakh people, economic progress here is measured in terms of happiness....

The all-familiar vendor’s cries of ‘chaai’ and ‘samosa’ are missing on this train. Instead, words like ‘startup’, ‘business plan’ and ‘SWOT analysis’ are bandied about in the AC chair...

Just over 500 metres away from Ezhimala railway station at Kunhimangalam, Kannur, hidden from the rush of the city, nestled in a residential area with untarred roads flanked by...

Every year, right after Diwali, Delhi-NCR resembles a smoke chamber. A thick layer of smog engulfs the city, skyrocketing the air quality index (AQI) to anywhere between 400 and...

The Sahasradala Padma, a 1,000 petal lotus pattern at The Lotus Palace Chettinad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Wherever you travel in Chettinad, the lotus has its way of...

MakeMyTrip announced its compliance with GDPR | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The online travel booking platform MakeMyTrip said it was introducing payment options in multiple currencies so that...

Treatment room at the retreat | Photo Credit: Alex Teuscher After finishing a small portion of mixed fruit puree in under three minutes, I wait for breakfast. As it...

A hyperkinetic city with sprawling highways, towering glass clad buildings vying to compete with the Burj Khalifa, a torus shaped Museum of Future, the Dubai Frame , the expansive Dubai Mall which is...

Asha Menon was nearing burnout. The 35-year-old marketing executive from Mumbai had spent years juggling a hectic work schedule with little time for herself. When her therapist suggested she...

In the landscape of Shillong’s picturesque, cherry blossom-lined Ward’s Lake, conversations on literature flowed, spilled and beguiled literary enthusiasts for three days, November 18 to 20. Though a smattering...

“How much longer?” asked Taran, huffing and puffing uphill. “See, it says only 10 minutes left,” smiled Amma. There had been boards all along the trail encouraging them to...

Sara Ali Khan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sara Ali Khan could be your wellness instructor. And no, we are not kidding. With Airbnb Experiences, the actor is curating...

On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, bombs and guns across the world fell silent as Germany signed an armistice agreement with...

A view of the misty hills at 16 Degrees | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Have you heard of apple plums or mango plums? Asks N Kannan, caretaker at 16...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 05: Akon visits SiriusXM Studios on November 05, 2024 in New York City. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Michael loccisano / GETTY IMAGES...

I took my first mother-daughter vacation in 2014 to Edinburgh, a year after my father passed away. In the years that followed, my mother, who lives alone in a...

The view from Hilton Seychelles Labriz Resort and Spa at Silhouette Island On his lazy morning stroll, Jonathan hears the familiar footsteps of Rico Payet, who is bringing him...

There is a saying among the safari guides of Rajasthan’s Ranthambhore National Park that if you spot a mongoose in the forest, chances are you will see a tiger...

Cosmos blossoms at the Ramva Village in Ukhrul, Manipur | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Sunsets are hazy and fog blankets the faraway woods, hills, and valleys. Autumn’s calling as...

Ahmedabad, steeped in a rich tapestry of mosques, tombs, and forts will captivate you at every turn, compelling you to absorb its grandeur. Founded in 1411 by Ahmed Shah...

Ten Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus services operating at 10-minute intervals in a closed loop along a well-planned route network, ferrying over a lakh commuters every month —...

Participants at the Andhra Pradesh State Sea Kayaking and Standup Paddling Championship held in Rushikonda in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The District Sports Development Authority with Canoeing and...

Imagine dropping tigers off your itinerary when in Jim Corbett and opting for a 35 km drive up to Bhaunkhal, a scenic spot in the ghat section in Almora...

Le Corbusier and Chandigarh, B.V. Doshi and Ahmedabad, Frank Lloyd Wright and American cities, Tadao Ando and his tryst with Japan — architecture has indelibly shaped culture and the...

Anand in Namibia on day two of the International GS Trophy 2024 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement For Anand, it all began in August 2016 when Adventure Souls, a WhatsApp...

 In recent times, two major disasters happened at two popular tourist spots in India – at Joshimath in Uttarakhand and Wayanad in Kerala.  Wayanad landslide Dotted with picturesque greenery...

A woman dressed in traditional Thai costume offers alms to a Buddhist monk during the Songkran celebrations, to commemorate the Thai New Year in Bangkok, Thailand. | Photo Credit:...

These destinations serve as silent witnesses to history’s darkest moments. If travelling back in time were possible, dark tourism would be that experience. It draws those who seek to...

“You might think that this is a bit much but the first time I lay down and looked at a sky full of stars, I had tears in my...

Examine a flight path map and you’ll notice an eerie absence: a hollow expanse where planes dare not venture. This is the Tibetan Plateau, a geographical black hole for...

Few years ago, Captain Vinod flew to Punjab for an unusual assignment — he was ferrying a couple from their wedding venue on a helicopter. “This was the vidaai...

The expansive marble-paved courtyard of Jama Masjid. Built during Ahmed Shah’s reign in the 15th century, it is one of the largest mosques in the Indian subcontinent. | Photo...

In 2024, the global wellness market touched $1.8 trillion, boosted, according to McKinsey’s ‘Future of Wellness’ report, by trends such as biomonitoring, wearables, and GenAI. But there’s another that...

At the picturesque seaside city of Pohang in South Korea, there is a red lighthouse that looks all too familiar. Not too far away is a restaurant with a...

In Alain de Botton’s contemplative exploration of travel, The Art of Travel, he posits that our journeys extend beyond mere physical movement. Travel, according to de Botton, is an...

A view of Ramappa Temple in Telangana | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal Now that the searing heat of summer, hovering between 40 and 45 degrees Celsius, has relented and...

Ricky Kej | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ricky Kej’s phone rang a few minutes after he landed at the Bengaluru airport. He was returning home from Los Angeles after...

The suburban rail project, which includes constructing a 148 km network across four corridors in the city, is projected to cost ₹15,767 crore.  | Photo Credit: file photo The...

Watch: Did you know the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is 125 years old? It has been 125 years since the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), fondly called the Ooty toy train of the...

As island hopping is emerging as a new trend among travellers, what other place can one turn to in India if not the Andamans? Comprising over 300 islands, this...

Satheesh Vellinezhi | Photo Credit: Satheesh Vellinezhi It was Aarti Shastri, who, before she transitioned to Agastya Shastri, wrote in her epic work The Monsoon of Hindustan that a...

Though bustling Kuala Lumpur in the peninsular part of Malaysia ranks as its capital, but across the South China Sea and on Borneo Island lies the quaint city of...

The Sibu Airport is expected to witness an increase of a maximum of 300 passengers per week with the start of Scoot’s new service. | Photo Credit: Adithya Narayan...

Dr Srinivasan Periyathiruvadi | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement “The majestic mountains, the Himalayan terrain, humbled me, smashed my ego and there were many profound life lessons. Numerous expeditions made...