India did not stop Nepali citizen from flight: Ministry

The Indian immigration authorities had no role in stopping a Nepali citizen at Delhi’s IGI airport from travelling to Berlin, Germany, and it was the airline concerned which did not allow the passenger to board the aircraft considering her visa...

India is taking Halloween seriously, and the proof is everywhere

Halloween is no longer just that “Western festival with pumpkins and witches” that we saw in Hollywood movies. Take a look around, scroll through your Instagram feed, walk into a mall, or open Swiggy or Blinkit, and you really can’t miss the...

Kashmir Marathon Will Be ‘Major Economic Catalyst’ for Tourism Sector: LG Sinha

Kashmir Marathon Will Boost Tourism, Youth Culture, Says LG SinhaSrinagar- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the Kashmir Marathon will be a “major economic catalyst” for the Union Territory’s tourism sector. The...

China’s Dongfeng Box EV ‘crumples’ in Euro safety testing, NCAP says

China’s Dongfeng Box EV ‘crumples’ in Euro safety testing, NCAP says By Teresa Moss on October 31, 2025 Announcements | Market Trends The Chinese state-owned Dongfeng Box EV “crumpled” in European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) testing,...

Abolishment of travel tax sought by Sen. Erwin Tulfo

Sen. Erwin Tulfo pushes for abolition of travel tax. (JERRY S. TAN) GOOD news for travelers. A bill seeking to do away with travel tax is being sought by Senator Erwin Tulfo, saying such tax hinders the Filipinos’ right to travel. Under Senate...

India's textiles, gems & jewellery, marine exports see strong growth in non-US markets

India's exports of textiles, gems and jewellery, and marine products recorded healthy growth in several non-US markets during January-September 2025, reflecting a broad-based diversification in the country's outbound shipments, according to the...

Stay In, Slow Down: How India’s Hotels Became The New Destinations

Premium Once just a pitstop on our itineraries, hotels today have become full-fledged destinations, and a good one might just tempt you to stay in, instead of heading out Stay In, Slow Down: How India’s Hotels Became The New Destinations For many...

India’s Colour-Changing Lakes: Natural Wonders You Have To See To Believe

India is home to several lakes that exhibit fascinating natural phenomena, including the rare ability to change colour. Two standout examples are Lonar Lake in Maharashtra and Pangong Tso in Ladakh. Here's a detailed look at these colour-shifting...

India: Steering confidently toward a global blue economy

Under the inspiring theme “Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision,” India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 at the NESCO Grounds has set sail as a powerful statement of India’s growing ambition—not only to safeguard its coastlines but to emerge as a global...

Contact lost with Upper Mustang; over 550 tourists stranded

Photo: RSS Pokhara, November 2 Heavy snowfall, floods, and landslides have cut off road, electricity, and internet connections to Upper Mustang, leaving more than 550 tourists and over 100 vehicles stranded. Several sections of the Jomsom–Korala...

Apple Pay joins India’s global payments push, eyes e-com and SaaS export growth 

Apple Pay has officially joined India’s cross-border payments landscape, with payment firms like PayGlocal, Razorpay, and Cashfree Payments integrating the service to support international cardholders. The move is expected to reshape how Indian...

Anand Mahindra 'rediscovers' mystifying beauty of this Indian state, wonders why it isn't 'number one' on global travel lists

India’s northeastern states have long been admired for their scenic landscapes and cultural depth, but some still remain hidden from mainstream tourism. Among them, Sikkim stands out as a rare gem — a destination of snow-clad peaks, crystal-clear...

Indonesia pushes wellness tourism to ease global stress trend

Semarang, C Java (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said travelers today are seeking not just leisure but wellness destinations to relieve stress and restore health amid increasingly demanding lives. “The world is...

Faith-as-a-Service: Inside India’s digital puja boom

Acharya Ashok Shastri chanted for six hours straight while the legal proceedings played out thousands of miles away. Speaking to Mint, Shastri claimed that though the case remains unresolved, his client told him later that he felt steadier through...

India and Russia launch civil aviation partnership with HAL-UAC SuperJet agreement

India and Russia launch civil aviation partnership with HAL-UAC SuperJet agreement In a major step toward bolstering self-reliance in aviation and deepening its long-standing strategic partnership with Moscow, India’s state-owned aerospace and...

Indonesia's Tourism Agenda in November 2025: 14 Festivals and Concerts

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For travel, music, and culture enthusiasts, the tourism agenda for November 2025 offers the perfect opportunity to indulge in various events before entering the year's final month. Throughout the month, Indonesia hosts a wide...

Chinese electric tricycles gain popularity overseas

Electric tricycles are assembled in a workshop of an enterprise in Fengxian county, Xuzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. (Photo from the WeChat official account of the Information Office of Xuzhou) Recently, five containers carrying 200 electric...

Japan Overnight Ferries, Buses Serve as Cost-Friendly Alternatives; Operating Companies Step Up PR Amid Growth

The Yomiuri Shimbun A private room for family in a ferry run by Hankyu Ferry Co. By Naoki Kawaguchi / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Wrier 6:00 JST, November 2, 2025 With hotel rates increasingly rising, overnight ferries and buses, which depart in the...

China Brief – Beijing’s War on ‘Negative Energy’

Executive Summary: The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has launched a new “clean and bright” campaign that redefines online frustration over youth unemployment, gender conflict, and social anxiety as “negative energy” that threatens...

How much could tariffs add to your holiday budget?

Ongoing tariffs may put a crimp in holiday shopping budgets. According to a new analysis by Lending Tree, holiday shoppers could spend an additional $132 each on average, an estimate based on what they would have spent last holiday season if the...