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Rasina Uberoi Bajaj, managing director, admits organising festival was challenging.

Bangkok's best-known cultural festival is back

The 23rd International Festival of Dance and Music, which was postponed several times, will now be held between November...

10 Nov 2021 12:47 PM IST

A beach vendor sets chairs as he waits for customers in Kuta beach in Bali, Indonesia, Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021. (AP/Firdia Lisnawati)

Bali reopens to foreign travellers as COVID-19 surge subsides

Bali's airport will welcome new foreign arrivals from 19 countries that meet WHO's criteria such as having their COVID...

14 Oct 2021 1:41 PM IST

As with the Phuket Sandbox programme, the Samui Plus programme has targeted tourists from low and medium-risk Covid countries. - By Arrangement

Lekha Shankar | The new Samui Plus' programme in Thailand

The Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programmes are pioneering projects, being closely watched by other countries in the...

16 Aug 2021 12:46 PM IST

Opposing the decision of the Odisha government to relocate the war-horse replica from Master Canteen Square to Raj Bhawan Square, Opposition BJP and Congress had staged demonstrations near the iconic sculpture. PTI

Odisha decides not to shift Konark horse

Last month, the Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited proposed relocation of the statue which symbolises the might of ancient...

28 July 2021 8:38 AM IST

The writer, during one of her flights. (Image by arrangement)

Lekha Shankar | Bangkok so near, yet so far

The normal four-hour flight took as long as 35 plus hours

25 May 2021 2:54 PM IST

Snow igloos are normally built in a catenary curve, a shape more closely resembling a paraboloid and are necessarily not spherical. (DC)

India's first and Asia's largest snow igloo caf© comes up at Gulmarg

In order to give it a traditional touch and also ensure comfortable stay by guests, sheepskin rugs have been placed on...

26 Jan 2021 9:05 AM IST

Left to right Mohit Bathineni, Chaitra Nataraj, Anand Lakkamraju, Sai Harsha, Dr. Srikanth Pilli, Dr. Sridhar and Ravinder Reddy Vanga

Bikepacking through the city

Cycling enthusiasts had the time of their life during their 300-km cycle ride

8 Dec 2020 7:00 PM IST

Fishing Cat. (By arrangement)

Rare, endangered Fishing Cat sighted in Chilika

Fishing Cat is the only wild cat species in India that is a wetland specialist

9 Oct 2020 10:44 AM IST

Arasalu railway station as Malgudi Days museum

Must visit: Railways restores 'Malgudi railway station' of R K Narayan...

South Western railways restores Arasalu railway station, which was featured in popular TV serial Malgudi days

9 Aug 2020 4:35 PM IST

She sustained chest injuries and was said to be in a serious but stable condition, after suffering a crush from being hit by a whales tail, a spokesperson said. (Representational Image: AFP)

Woman crushed by whale's tail at Australia's tourist spot

The 29-year-old was exploring near the World Heritage-listed site in the Indian Ocean when she was struck

3 Aug 2020 1:13 PM IST

The MOU was signed by Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao, C&MD, ITDC , Mr. Jenu Devan The Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director , Tourism Corporation of Gujarat.

ITDC signs MoU with Government of Gujarat to promote tourism in state

The event involved speaker sessions by government officials, tourism industry, private sector entrepreneurs etc.

18 Feb 2020 8:25 AM IST

A couple display the love symbol at the famed Taj Mahal in Agra. ANI photo

On Valentine's Day, lovebirds throng Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal is an international emblem of love

14 Feb 2020 8:48 PM IST