On a misty morning in Panchgani, the Deccan plateau stretches endlessly, its rugged cliffs and flat-topped hills bathed in golden light. Few visitors strolling through its strawberry farms or winding roads realise they are walking across one of the world’s largest volcanic formations — the Deccan Traps, born out of cataclysmic lava flows some 66 […]
For many, retirement isn’t about slowing down completely — it’s about finally having the freedom to live life on your own terms. And for a growing number of people, that dream is coming true in the heart of the Caribbean, on the twin-island nation of St. Kitts & Nevis. Set against the turquoise waters of the […]
Katra: Good news for devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi — the yatra to the holy cave shrine in the Trikuta Hills will resume from September 14. The pilgrimage had been suspended for several weeks after heavy rains and landslides made the trek unsafe. Why the Suspension Was Needed The monsoon this year caused repeated landslides […]
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Bairabi–Sairang railway line, giving Mizoram its first direct rail link to the rest of India. The 51.38-km project, built at a cost of about ₹8,200 crore, is being seen as a major milestone for the Northeast. Featuring 48 tunnels and over 140 bridges, the line connects […]
A Thrilling Addition to Vizag Visakhapatnam is getting ready to add another star attraction to its skyline. Perched high on Kailasagiri Hill, the city will soon unveil India’s longest cantilever glass bridge — a one-of-its-kind structure that promises both thrill and breathtaking views. Breaking Records At 55 metres, the bridge is longer than Kerala’s Vagamon […]
New Delhi: India’s tourism and hospitality industry is headed for its strongest run yet, with fresh estimates suggesting the sector could touch USD 60 billion by 2028. The momentum is being powered by one clear trend: more Indians are travelling within the country than ever before. Domestic Travel Fuels Growth More Indians are travelling within […]
Itanagar: This New Year, Arunachal Pradesh will welcome visitors with a brand-new celebration as Dong, the country’s easternmost village, gets ready to host the first-ever Sunrise Festival. The event will be held from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026. Situated in the Anjaw district, Dong is known as the first place in India to […]
New Delhi, Sept 2025 — Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan will no longer need a passport or visa to travel to India. The rule, which took effect on September 1 under the new Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, formalises India’s long-standing open border policy with its closest Himalayan neighbours. Entry Without Documents According to the […]
Indian Railways is set to add another spiritual journey to its list of themed circuits with the launch of a 12-day Bharat Gaurav Train dedicated to the seven Jyotirlingas—some of the holiest shrines of Lord Shiva. A Spiritual Circuit on Wheels The train will stop at revered sites such as Somnath, Nageshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Bhimashankar, […]
Hyderabad is all set to add a unique attraction to its urban landscape with the launch of India’s first artificial beach. The project, coming up at Kotwal Guda on the city’s outskirts, will be developed over 35 acres at a cost of ₹225 crore. Work is expected to begin in December 2025 under a public–private […]