Travel News Hydrogen Powered Trains in Indian Railways: What It Means for Travellers
India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train. Here’s what hydrogen powered trains in Indian Railways could mean for routes, tickets and your trips.
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Travel News India has launched its first hydrogen-powered train. Here’s what hydrogen powered trains in Indian Railways could mean for routes, tickets and your trips.
Experiences Kerala parents want July 20 declared a school holiday so children can watch the World Cup final. How this could affect travel, crowds and local routines.
Food Sachin Tendulkar’s match‑day tea ritual shows how chai routines steady Indian cricket fans on the road, shaping how they travel for games across India and abroad.
Food As Sonam Wangchuk’s fast trends, many are rediscovering Irom Sharmila, who refused food for 16 years in Manipur. How her protest reshaped ideas of place and power.
Food Maharashtra’s FDA has launched an AI food safety portal for reporting unsafe food. Here’s what it means for everyday diners and travellers across the state.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders on a Mauritius visa from India: visa-on-arrival basics, long-stay permits, documents, costs, processing time, and tips.
Travel News Indian Q1 earnings from Wipro, Tech Mahindra, ITC Hotels, BHEL and others hint at how business travel, hotel demand and traveller wallets may shift this year.
Experiences Fairfax is set to buy a major stake in IDBI Bank in a $5.5 billion deal. Here’s what this huge foreign investment could mean for Indian travellers’ banking and cards.
Travel News Indian Railways has rolled out a redesigned IRCTC website and app with faster searches and new booking tweaks. Here’s what’s changing for everyday rail travellers.
Travel News IRCTC has rolled out a beta version of its overhauled ticket-booking website after 22 years. Here’s what the IRCTC new website changes for train travellers.
Guides Step‑by‑step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Kenya visa: visa types, documents, fees, where to apply, timelines, and common mistakes.
Travel News Indian Railways has clarified that WhatsApp-forwarded tickets and plain screenshots won’t be accepted during checks. Here’s what counts as a valid ticket now.
Food Karnataka has relaxed closing times so Bengaluru restaurants can stay open late on select FIFA match days. What this Bengaluru tweak means for travellers.
Travel News Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders on a Taiwan visa for Indians: visa types, eligibility, documents, fees, where to apply, timelines, and pitfalls.
Experiences Uncertainty over India’s scheduled cricket tour of Bangladesh is growing. Here’s what that means for Indian fans who like planning travel around away series.
Experiences India’s 2026 T20I tour of England went from hopeful to fraught within days. What the hectic schedule, conditions and results tell you if you’re planning a cricket trip.
Travel News Uttar Pradesh has trained 800 hospitals in Ayushman Bharat’s digital health system. Here’s how e-cards and online records could change how you seek care on the road.
Travel News Aamir Khan’s reported third marriage and Shekhar Suman’s “triple engine” joke reveal how Bollywood fame, privacy and travel spaces now collide across India.
Travel News India will see several bank holidays between 13 and 19 July. Here’s how these closures can affect cash, forex, and in-branch work if you’re travelling across states.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Hong Kong visa: visa types, documents, fees, where to apply, processing time, and rejection tips.
Experiences Punjabi pop star Jasmine Sandlas announced her engagement mid‑show at a packed Delhi concert. Here’s how fans can plug into her live gigs next.
Travel News From July 1, 2026, Indian missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will shift to a free Indian Embassy UAE booking portal for passport, visa and attestation slots.
Food Keran, a remote border village on the Kishanganga in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district, is emerging as a scenic, tightly managed LoC getaway for curious travellers.
Experiences A seismic-like event has been reported near Jeypore in Odisha. Here’s what this possible earthquake means for travellers in south Odisha and nearby regions.
Travel News Light Visakhapatnam earthquake tremors were felt in parts of the city. Here’s what this means for travellers, how quake‑prone the region is, and how to stay prepared.
Experiences Across offices, employees are resisting compulsory weekend team-building. What this work–life backlash says about modern jobs, and how it shapes travel plans.
Experiences Ishan Kishan’s headline-grabbing knock in the ENG vs IND 4th T20I 2026, and what this India tour of England feels like on the ground for travelling fans.
Travel News Kareena Kapoor’s sun-soaked photos of Saif Ali Khan on a beach holiday show how Indian celebrity trips now shape what we expect from our own coastal escapes.
Travel News A family triple murder and suicide in Bengaluru has shaken the city. What such incidents mean for travellers, and how to read safety and crime headlines calmly.
Experiences A tourist boat carrying Indian travellers has overturned in Vietnam. Here’s what is known so far, and what this means for safety on Southeast Asia’s popular boat tours.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Georgia visa: visa types, eligibility, documents, fees, where to apply, timelines and pitfalls.
Experiences India and England’s women switch from T20s to whites for a landmark Lord’s Test. Here’s how to engage with the match – from tickets to TV options.
Travel News Indian Railways has tightened ticket reservation, ID and refund rules. Here’s how the new railway ticket reservation rules change bookings and cancellations for travellers.
Experiences Tom Holland is staying at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. A look at the hotel’s legend, its ultra-luxury suites, and what regular travellers can expect (or afford).
Guides Step‑by‑step guide for Indian passport holders applying for an Azerbaijan visa: e‑visa vs sticker visa, documents, fees, where to apply, timelines and tips.
Food Mumbai’s K-Food Carnival is turning the city into a mini Seoul, with Korean street food, BTS merch and K-pop performances. Here’s what culture-loving travellers should know.
Experiences Nitesh Tiwari’s epic ‘Ramayana’ is expected to drop its first full trailer on July 18. Here’s what fans should know about the Ramayana trailer launch buzz and timing.
Travel News Mumbai’s civic body has shut schools and junior colleges after an orange Mumbai rain alert from IMD. What this means for travellers in and around the city.
Flights & Airlines Heavy rain in Mumbai has flooded roads, disrupted flights, and slowed trains. Here’s how the chaos affects arrivals, departures, and movement in and out of the city.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Russia visa: visa types, VFS vs embassy, exact process, documents, fees, timelines and tips.
Flights & Airlines From airfares to visas, small line items can quietly blow up a trip budget. Here are eight things Indian travellers should check before clicking “book”.
Flights & Airlines Amazon’s 8 pm luggage deals highlight a bigger question for Indian flyers: what cabin suitcase size really works across airlines, and how do you pick one bag that travels everywhere?
Food The Mysore royal family has launched Berunda Coffee, a chicory‑free specialty range. Here’s what it means for travellers tracing Karnataka’s coffee trail.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a South Africa visa: visa types, documents, fees, VFS process, timelines and rejection risks.
Food Assam has become the first Indian state to commercially produce matcha, opening a new chapter for tea estates, café menus, and tea-focused travel in the region.
Guides Step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for an Egypt visa: types, documents, fees in INR, where to apply, processing time, and key tips.
Experiences Alia Bhatt’s ‘Alpha’ is the first female-led film in YRF’s Spy Universe. Here’s how to plan your opening-weekend watch, from bookings to what to expect.
Flights & Airlines IndiGo has introduced a cheaper, cabin-bag-only fare. Here’s how the rules work, when it makes sense to book it, and how to choose and pack the right carry-on.
Food From monsoon-friendly comfort food to chef-driven pop-ups, July is packed with new menus across Indian cities. Here’s what it means for travellers and how to pick.
Experiences Actor Saif Ali Khan’s comments on India’s paparazzi culture are a cue for fans and event‑goers: how to show up, click photos and still respect boundaries.
Food Craving Hakka noodles and Manchurian in Dubai? A look at why desi Chinese is comfort food for Indian expats, and how Dubai’s dining scene is serving it up.
Food Bengaluru’s July calendar is packed with stand-up, indie gigs and late-night shows. What this means for travellers, where to go, and how to plan your evenings.
Experiences From Melbourne to Dubai, a look at ten cities that should be on every Indian sports fan’s 2026 travel radar, and how to plan trips around big events.
Food Delhi has a fresh crop of restaurant openings this July. Here’s what this wave of new spots means for travellers and locals deciding where to eat next.
Experiences A resurfaced clip from comedian Samay Raina's show sparks fresh debate on consent and misogyny in Indian stand-up comedy.
Food A new Mumbai restaurant, Sorena, builds a menu around five global cities and a standout Sicilian salad. What this kind of concept dining means for travelers.
Experiences India faces Australia in a critical Women's T20 World Cup match with Nandani replaced by Gaud and Phoebe Litchfield returning for the Aussies.
Experiences India faced Australia in a crucial Group A clash of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's, drawing star spectators including Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma.
Food Chef Vikas Khanna reveals the secret behind Amritsar's preferred kulcha style—crispy, charred "boo wale" that locals swear by.
Food A spoonful of yogurt and sugar before leaving home is a ritual millions of Indian travelers and families swear by for good luck and calm nerves.
Food A visitor's complaint about fruit prices at Sanjay Gandhi National Park has reignited debate over tourist pricing at Mumbai attractions.
Food Sikkim builds on its organic farming legacy with a new initiative to cultivate high-altitude specialty coffee in the Himalayas.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders: visa types, document checklist, fees in INR, VFS appointment process, processing time, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders covering Saudi Arabia visa types, eligibility, document requirements, fees, VFS appointments, and common rejection reasons.
Guides Indian passport holders can apply for a Sri Lanka visa online or through VFS. This guide covers visa types, documents, fees, and the complete application process.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders covering Turkey visa types, eligibility, document checklist, fees, application process, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Vietnam visa: visa types, document checklist, fees in INR, application process, and timelines.
Travel News Expert advice on building a flexible, realistic solo travel itinerary that keeps confusion at bay and leaves room for discovery.
Guides Everything Indian passport holders need to know about applying for a New Zealand visa: types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and processing times.
Guides Everything Indian passport holders need to know: visa types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, processing times, and common mistakes to avoid.
Travel News Abhinav Pathak's Escape Plan is moving beyond suitcases, aiming to build a broader platform around how Indians plan, pack, and experience travel.
Guides A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Netherlands visa, covering types, eligibility, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and processing timelines.
Guides A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Spain visa, covering visa types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A complete, step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Switzerland visa: types, eligibility, documents, fees, and where to apply.
Guides A complete, practical guide for Indian passport holders applying for a France visa: types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A complete reference for Indian passport holders: visa types, document requirements, VFS appointment booking, fees, processing times, and common rejection reasons.
Guides Everything Indian passport holders need to know about applying for an Italy Schengen visa: types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and timelines.
Guides A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders covering US visa types, document requirements, fees, appointment booking, and the complete application process.
Travel News A travel vlogger's tour reveals the Vande Bharat sleeper coach's futuristic design, private showers, and premium amenities—a new standard for overnight rail travel.
Flights & Airlines Air India introduces stripped-down 'Basic' fares, challenging its full-service identity in a market dominated by low-cost carriers like IndiGo.
Guides A complete breakdown of forex cards, debit and credit cards, UPI abroad, cash, fees, and a pre-trip money checklist for Indian travellers heading overseas.
Guides A complete, current step-by-step guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Schengen visa: types, documents, fees, appointments, and common rejection reasons.
Guides Everything Indian travellers need to know about eSIMs: how they work, compatible devices, costs, top providers, activation, and common mistakes to avoid.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders applying for a UK visa: types, eligibility, document checklist, fees, VFS appointments, and processing times.
Travel News JW Marriott names Bollywood icon Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as its first Global Brand Ambassador, reflecting India's growing influence in luxury hospitality.
Guides A complete guide to choosing travel insurance as an Indian traveler: when it's mandatory, what medical and trip-cancellation policies cover, and how claims work.
Guides Everything Indian passport holders need to know about applying for an Ireland visa: types, documents, fees, VFS appointments, and processing times.
Guides A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders covering Singapore visa types, document requirements, VFS application process, fees, and processing timelines.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Thailand visa: types, documents, fees, appointment process, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A detailed guide covering UAE visa types, eligibility, document requirements, fees in INR, application process, and common rejection reasons for Indian travellers.
Guides Everything Indian passport holders need to know about applying for an Australian visa: types, documents, fees, application process, timelines, and common pitfalls.
Guides A complete guide for Indian passport holders applying for a Canada visa: types, eligibility, documents, fees, VFS appointments, processing times, and common rejection reasons.
Guides A comprehensive guide for Indian passport holders covering visa types, eligibility, required documents, fees, VFS appointment process, and common rejection reasons.
Travel News A vlogger's visit to Meghalaya's spotless Mawlynnong village exposes a troubling paradox — tourists flock to see cleanliness they won't practice at home.
Travel News Vishwajeet Singh brings 16 years of hospitality experience to his new role as director of sales and marketing at JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity.
Travel News IHG reports strong demand from Indian and Gulf travelers in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, but European visitors remain absent and Dubai faces headwinds.
Travel Nine of Shimla's most loved cafés — from heritage corners to viewpoint perches — that turn a hill-station weekend into a long pause.
Flights & Airlines Kochi's Cochin International Airport becomes the first in Kerala to enable overseas pet travel — a milestone for families relocating with their animals.
Travel A Banaras travel guide for 2024 — where to stay, what to eat, how to navigate the ghats, and what the city actually feels like at dawn and at dusk.
Travel News Ayodhya rolls out an all-women fleet of pink electric autos ahead of the Pran Pratishtha — a small but meaningful shift in how the city moves.
Experiences KGAF 2024 returns to Mumbai with the theme Udaan — 300+ programmes across visual art, theatre, music and literature, January 20-28 at Kala Ghoda.
Travel News Beyond beaches: the India–Maldives diplomatic row threatens the healthcare lifeline 98% of Maldivians rely on for medical treatment in India.
Flights & Airlines Air India launches daily direct Bhuj–Mumbai flights from March 2024 — connecting Gujarat's historic Kutch region to the country's commercial capital.
Experiences Ahmedabad's Winter Wonderland returns for a second edition, December 16–17 — Christmas markets, family activities and brand pop-ups at SBR.
Travel News Indonesia may soon join Malaysia and Thailand in offering visa-free entry to Indian passport holders, as Jakarta courts "quality tourists" from South Asia.
Experiences Chef Vikas Khanna shares the centuries-old recipe behind Ajmer Sharif Dargah's 4,800 kg meethe chawal — a glimpse into India's oldest community kitchen.
Travel News The Sundernagar–Kiratpur four-lane cuts the Delhi to Manali drive to ten hours — and quietly redraws the map for Himachal road-trippers.
Experiences Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film hits Indian theatres on November 3 — and the global box-office numbers it's carrying are record-breaking.
Experiences The 12th Bangalore Literature Festival brings 250+ writers — including Perumal Murugan, Sudha Murty and Abraham Verghese — to a single, free weekend.
Experiences SneakinOut 3.0 lands in Bangalore on November 25 — sneakers, streetwear, regional food and live music, in one of India's biggest urban-culture festivals.
Travel News Uttar Pradesh is turning the Bundelkhand Expressway into India's first solar-powered highway, with 550 MW of solar plants alongside its 1,700 hectares.
Travel News Afghanistan cricketer Rahmanullah Gurbaz spends his Diwali eve quietly handing out money to people sleeping on Ahmedabad's footpaths — a small act, big response.
Food Delhi Is Cooking takes over NSIC Grounds, Okhla, October 27–28 — 50+ food stalls, Abish Mathew hosting, Coca-Cola pouring, and a stacked music lineup.
Experiences Varanasi's Dev Deepawali turns the ghats of the Ganges into a sea of a million diyas — the most arresting Indian festival you can witness in November.
Flights & Airlines Vistara becomes the first Indian airline to roll out in-flight Wi-Fi for Club Vistara members — WhatsApp and iMessage at 35,000 feet.
Experiences Fifteen Indian festivals to attend before the year closes — from the Rann Utsav in Kutch to Hornbill in Nagaland, a calendar of music, colour and feasting.
Travel News New Indian Railways luggage rules quietly capped what you can carry — 40 kg in sleeper, 70 in 2A, 50 in 3A — and here's what happens if you exceed.
Travel News The US Embassy in Delhi opens 2.5 lakh visa interview slots — but a technical glitch quietly locks Indian applicants out of 2023 appointments.
Travel A slow week in Gokarna — temples, cliffside walks between five beaches, sunset chai, and why this Karnataka village is a quieter, kinder Goa.
Travel A history-and-architecture guide to the Qutub Minar — its sultans, its iron pillar, its 800-year-old courtyards, and what's worth slowing down to look at.
Travel A walking guide to ISKCON Bengaluru — temple architecture, darshan timings, the prasadam queue, and the festivals worth planning a visit around.
Travel A first-timer's guide to paragliding in Bir Billing — getting there, choosing a pilot, how the flight actually feels, and where to land afterward.