Indian Travellers

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The announcement follows a diplomatic row after the UK had included Covishield in its approved vaccine formulations but refused to recognise Indians vaccinated with it as eligible for travel without quarantine measures. (Photo: AFP)

India, UK decide to facilitate travel between two countries

Britain had on Thursday decided to recognise India’s vaccination certification system after prolonged consultations between the two nations

08 Oct 2021 4:43 PM

An Indian nationals returns to India after being stranded due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus, at the India Pakistan-Wagah Border Post, some 35 km from Amritsar on November 23, 2020. (AFP)

Aakar Patel | From testing to travel, India’s Covid handling process is faulty

A report from Bloomberg this week said that questionable testing in India could be the reason why our Covid-19 numbers were down

24 Nov 2020 12:01 AM

A group of seven Hyderabadis on a 13-day trip to Antarctica. (DC Photo)

Jet set, no-go

When setting off on a 13-day return trip to Antarctica, these seven Hyderabadis didn’t imagine home could be so far

23 Apr 2020 10:20 AM

Rather than spending days in one location, people are increasingly looking to explore new places on their own.

Short trip to small cities is new travel trend

Going by Oyo booking numbers, people are looking for short trips to new places to find balance between work and leisure.

27 Sep 2019 1:36 AM

Fashion influences the modern day Indian travellers as 78 per cent feel looking good a very vital aspect of their holiday, according to a study. (Photo: Pixabay)

78 per cent Indians like looking good when travelling: study

They feel looking good is a very vital aspect of their holiday.

10 Sep 2018 8:01 PM

On the trail of local delicacies

The concept of gastronomic travel is becoming popular now.

28 Mar 2018 12:09 AM

STB and Paytm will also embark on a series of print ads and radio buys to promote the three-month campaign and drive travel to Singapore.

Singapore Tourism Board, Paytm partner to engage with Indian travelers

Paytm will be offering up to Rs 2,500 cash back on flight tickets to Singapore that are booked through the app.

28 Feb 2018 12:38 PM

BookMyForex.com is world's first and largest marketplace for currency exchange and private remittances. (Photo: AFP)

Here are 7 hacks before buying foreign currency in India

Indian travellers persist in ignoring a crucial aspect of foreign travel, buying foreign currency.

23 Oct 2017 5:50 PM

Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) programme which allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travellers upon arrival in the United States. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Indians to get expedited entry into America under US travel initiative

The citizens of Switzerland and the United Kingdom are also part of the programme, which India has now joined.

28 Jun 2017 10:50 AM

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