For decades, the names Doka-La and Cho-La have echoed in India’s military history—remote, windswept passes high in the Himalayas where courage met cold and silence. Now, these once-restricted frontiers of Sikkim are opening their gates, not to armies, but to travellers. Beginning October 1, 2025, Indian citizens can visit the high-altitude border routes of Doka-La…
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Bihar has added two new entries to the global map of ecologically significant wetlands. Gokul Jalashay in Buxar and Udaipur Jheel in West Champaran have been officially declared as Ramsar sites, bringing the state’s tally to five and taking India’s total count of such protected wetlands to 93 — the highest in Asia. Gokul Jalashay:…
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Bihar Gets Two New Ramsar Sites: Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel Recognised Read More »

In the stark silence of Spiti Valley, where the wind cuts sharp and the mountains wear their snow like armour, India has just gained a new feather in its conservation cap. The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been admitted into UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves — the first cold desert from…
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Nature’s Spotlight: India’s Cold Desert and Wetlands Join UNESCO & Ramsar Read More »

Marking 40 years of themed celebrations, a new project brings together two of the city’s most enduring icons—the yellow Ambassador cab and its grandest festival. Kolkata has always been a city of symbols. Some fade away, some reinvent themselves, but all remain stitched into its memory. Few embody that spirit as strongly as the yellow…
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Cholte Cholte 40: When Kolkata’s Yellow Taxis Meet Durga Puja Read More »

Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands: India’s only active volcano, Barren Island, has erupted twice in recent days, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) confirmed. The eruptions were minor, producing smoke plumes and small lava flows, and posed no danger to nearby inhabited islands. Barren Island – home of India’s only active volcano Barren Island,…
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India’s Only Active Volcano Erupts: Barren Island Sees Two Minor Eruptions Read More »

Chandigarh: Chandigarh’s beloved Sukhna Wetland is moving closer to gaining Ramsar status, a prestigious recognition under the international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands. If granted, it would be the city’s first site to receive this honor. Stretching over three square kilometers at the foothills of the Shivalik Hills, Sukhna Wetland has…
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Sukhna Wetland Set to Become Chandigarh’s First Ramsar Site Read More »

Mumbai: Families, children, and nature lovers have something to look forward to—Mumbai’s iconic ‘Van Rani’ toy train is all set to hit the tracks again at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) by the end of this month. The train, a favorite weekend getaway for city residents, has been out of service for four years after…
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Mumbai’s Beloved ‘Van Rani’ Toy Train Set to Make a Comeback at Sanjay Gandhi National Park Read More »

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…
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India’s Heritage Map Expands: Seven Natural Wonders Join UNESCO Tentative List, While Chhath Festival Seeks Global Recognition Read More »

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…
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Retire in Paradise: The Caribbean Island Offering Tax-Free Living, Affordable Comfort, and Stunning Beaches Read More »

New Delhi: For millions of Indians eyeing an overseas holiday, the taxman has just slipped in some good news. Recent changes in GST rates and TCS rules are expected to make parts of your trip cheaper — especially if you’re the kind who books smart and travels on a budget. Hotels: Budget Stays Get a…
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Planning That Dream Vacation? New GST Cuts and TCS Tweaks Could Help Your Wallet Read More »