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When his mother fell seriously ill, Bihar’s Monu Meturbala prayed for her recovery and made a promise to Lord Shiva; today, the 19-year-old is running thousands of kilometres to visit 12 Jyotirlingas

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‘As a tourist, it was scary to see...’: Indian traveller’s Paris holiday takes an unexpected turn amid protests; 143-year-old historic Limoges Town Hall burned; should you cancel a Paris holiday?

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“India now has some of the best roads in the world”: Foreign traveller praises India’s road network after 2,500-km journey across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and more

India’s development is increasingly visible in its expanding road network. It’s a transformation that stands out particularly to foreign visitors who compare the roads they see today with those they experienced during earlier visits.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance. As your boat circles the coastline, you might be lucky enough to spot a plume of smoke rising from its crater, as the

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it. Well, it happened with the massive art collection of Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason. In his #Sundaywanderer post on X on October 18, 2026, he revisited memories of his filmmaking days in th

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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UK’s India Growth Plan Means Getting Travelers Out of London

The UK is betting that India’s fast-growing outbound travel market can deliver more than another wave of visitors to London.

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Third of Saudi Flights Canceled as Events Postponed

More than a third of all flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled or did not fly on Monday amid continued attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, according

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Louvre Closed, Travel Warnings Mount: What France’s Protests Mean for Tourists

Various countries have updated their travel guidance as cost-of-living protests continue in France and neighboring countries. Hundreds of thousands of

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Europe Is Rewiring to Push More Tourists Out of Paris in the AI Era

Europe’s tourism growth depends on systems it doesn’t control: AI search that favors the obvious, and overly complicated transport.

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The Sustainable Traveler Is More Mainstream Than You Think

Travel often pictures the sustainable traveler as part of an earnest tribe that books the eco-lodge and pays a green surcharge. Our evidence strongly

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What Boston and Iceland Learned From a Sold-Out Summer of Live Tourism

Live tourism is a force in the travel industry, with one in five travelers saying they plan trips around live events and experiences. And often, when

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Skift Transatlantic Summit 2026: Identifying Growth in a Durable but Fragmenting Corridor

Companies will have opportunities to gain a competitive advantage by deftly adapting to competing shifts simultaneously.

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Poland’s Economic Rise Is a Travel Story Worth Watching

Poland is participating in a wider expansion of travel demand across Central Europe.

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Corporate Travel to Saudi Arabia Cut as Riyadh Airport Restricted

Almost all corporate travel to Saudi Arabia has been paused as attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi militia continue, travel industry executives say.  With

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Saudi Strikes Spill Over Into Gulf Tourism, Operators Say

Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia are rattling Gulf travelers. UAE and Oman see softer bookings, but a far smaller hit than Saudi.

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NYC's Horse-Drawn Carriages To End by 2028

After more than 165 years, New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry is coming to an end.  A bill passed by the New York City Council Thursday

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Death Toll From Europe’s Extreme Summer Heat Estimated At More Than 50,000

Extreme heat is estimated to have caused more than 50,000 excess heat deaths in European towns and cities during summer 2026, according to two new

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Southeast Asia’s Haze Lands on Malaysia’s Flat Tourism Year

Malaysia’s inbound tour operators are reporting November cancellations, Indonesia has logged more than 2,600 disrupted domestic flights, and sightseeing

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India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted - The Times of India

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock - The Times of India

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days - The Times of India

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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A conservation programme in Nagaland has involved former hunters in protecting migrating Amur falcons around Doyang Reservoir, turning local knowledge and community participation into tools for bird conservation

Every year, an extraordinary natural spectacle unfolds around the Doyang Reservoir in Northeast India’s Nagaland. Every year, as the autumn settles over Nagaland, thousands of migratory Amur falcons make their ways to the hills and forests of Wokha distri

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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When his mother fell seriously ill, Bihar’s Monu Meturbala prayed for her recovery and made a promise to Lord Shiva; today, the 19-year-old is running thousands of kilometres to visit 12 Jyotirlingas

View this post on Instagram A post shared by BLACK PANTHER 🐆 (@monu_betaurabala)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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‘As a tourist, it was scary to see...’: Indian traveller’s Paris holiday takes an unexpected turn amid protests; 143-year-old historic Limoges Town Hall burned; should you cancel a Paris holiday?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akalya Krishnasamy| Coffee.Lifestyle.Food. (@brewedbyakalya)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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“India now has some of the best roads in the world”: Foreign traveller praises India’s road network after 2,500-km journey across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and more

India’s development is increasingly visible in its expanding road network. It’s a transformation that stands out particularly to foreign visitors who compare the roads they see today with those they experienced during earlier visits.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance. As your boat circles the coastline, you might be lucky enough to spot a plume of smoke rising from its crater, as the

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it. Well, it happened with the massive art collection of Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason. In his #Sundaywanderer post on X on October 18, 2026, he revisited memories of his filmmaking days in th

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted - The Times of India

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock - The Times of India

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days - The Times of India

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

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A conservation programme in Nagaland has involved former hunters in protecting migrating Amur falcons around Doyang Reservoir, turning local knowledge and community participation into tools for bird conservation

Every year, an extraordinary natural spectacle unfolds around the Doyang Reservoir in Northeast India’s Nagaland. Every year, as the autumn settles over Nagaland, thousands of migratory Amur falcons make their ways to the hills and forests of Wokha distri

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

When his mother fell seriously ill, Bihar’s Monu Meturbala prayed for her recovery and made a promise to Lord Shiva; today, the 19-year-old is running thousands of kilometres to visit 12 Jyotirlingas

View this post on Instagram A post shared by BLACK PANTHER 🐆 (@monu_betaurabala)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘As a tourist, it was scary to see...’: Indian traveller’s Paris holiday takes an unexpected turn amid protests; 143-year-old historic Limoges Town Hall burned; should you cancel a Paris holiday?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akalya Krishnasamy| Coffee.Lifestyle.Food. (@brewedbyakalya)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“India now has some of the best roads in the world”: Foreign traveller praises India’s road network after 2,500-km journey across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and more

India’s development is increasingly visible in its expanding road network. It’s a transformation that stands out particularly to foreign visitors who compare the roads they see today with those they experienced during earlier visits.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance. As your boat circles the coastline, you might be lucky enough to spot a plume of smoke rising from its crater, as the

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it. Well, it happened with the massive art collection of Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason. In his #Sundaywanderer post on X on October 18, 2026, he revisited memories of his filmmaking days in th

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted - The Times of India

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock - The Times of India

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Anand Mahindra revisits Rishikesh memories, “I just hope that, amid all the changes, it holds on to its soul”; calls this restaurant ‘practically my canteen’ during filmmaking days - The Times of India

Recently, ace industrialist Anand Mahindra shared his old memories that brought Rishikesh in Uttrakhand into the spotlight for a more personal reason.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

A conservation programme in Nagaland has involved former hunters in protecting migrating Amur falcons around Doyang Reservoir, turning local knowledge and community participation into tools for bird conservation

Every year, an extraordinary natural spectacle unfolds around the Doyang Reservoir in Northeast India’s Nagaland. Every year, as the autumn settles over Nagaland, thousands of migratory Amur falcons make their ways to the hills and forests of Wokha distri

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

When his mother fell seriously ill, Bihar’s Monu Meturbala prayed for her recovery and made a promise to Lord Shiva; today, the 19-year-old is running thousands of kilometres to visit 12 Jyotirlingas

View this post on Instagram A post shared by BLACK PANTHER 🐆 (@monu_betaurabala)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

‘As a tourist, it was scary to see...’: Indian traveller’s Paris holiday takes an unexpected turn amid protests; 143-year-old historic Limoges Town Hall burned; should you cancel a Paris holiday?

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akalya Krishnasamy| Coffee.Lifestyle.Food. (@brewedbyakalya)

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

“India now has some of the best roads in the world”: Foreign traveller praises India’s road network after 2,500-km journey across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and more

India’s development is increasingly visible in its expanding road network. It’s a transformation that stands out particularly to foreign visitors who compare the roads they see today with those they experienced during earlier visits.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

India’s only confirmed active volcano rises from the Andaman Sea, surrounded by black lava slopes and deep-blue water; travellers can view the remote volcanic island by boat, but landing is restricted

Imagine sailing across the deep blue waters of the Andaman Sea, with the dark rugged slopes of a volcanic island rising in the distance. As your boat circles the coastline, you might be lucky enough to spot a plume of smoke rising from its crater, as the

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

One man collected it all: Inside Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum, one of India’s largest single-collector museums, including the Veiled Rebecca and mysterious musical clock

Imagine an art collection so precious and so rare that a museum can be built around it. Well, it happened with the massive art collection of Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, popularly known as Salar Jung III.

Oct 23, 2026 Read more →