Two brothers and their horses from Paro win the Laya highland horse race

High above the clouds in the mountain village of Laya, cheers echoed across the valley as horse riders raced through the cold October wind. Among them were two brothers from Paro, whose story captured the hearts of many at the 8th Royal Highland...

NFR accelerating railway developments in Bodoland region of Assam

He said that a key project among them is the proposed Wagon Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop at Basbari in Kokrajhar district. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is undertaking a series of transformative railway development projects to...

Why the dreams of education fade after class 10 in Laya

Children in Laya dream of going to school, but only up to Class 10. Beyond that, the dream begins to fade. For many students in Laya, continuing education beyond the basic level is a challenge that feels almost impossible to overcome. Despite...

Weekend Abroad? 5 Countries You Can Fly To In Under 5 Hours

Weekend Abroad? 5 Countries You Can Fly to in Under 5 Hours (image credit: canva) Finding it hard to plan a long vacation? Stressing about overstuffed suitcases? Can’t plan your itinerary? Not to worry, as there are numerous countries to explore...

125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen...

Vikram Goyal: The designer who's turning brass into gold

"What do you think?" asks Vikram Goyal, one of India’s leading product designers, showing me his latest work on an iPad. We are in his study at his home in a quiet south Delhi neighbourhood, surrounded by family photos, an M.F. Husain painting,...

UPI in Japan soon! NPCI International signs MoU with NTT DATA; check full list of countries where UPI is accepted

Visiting Japan for your next vacation but concerned about managing payments?Worry no more!Indian tourists visiting Japan may soon be able to pay using the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), after NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the global...

NPCI International Partners With NTT DATA To Simplify Transactions In Japan

Indian tourists visiting Japan may soon enjoy the convenience of paying with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), thanks to a new partnership between NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of...

India falls 5 places to the 85th rank in Henley Passport Index

Singapore: India has fallen to the 85th rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India's passport was ranked 80th on the list with visa-free travel to 62 destinations. Singapore continues to be...

India Falls 5 Places In Henley Passport Index, Guess Which Country Retains The Top Spot?

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Singapore, Oct 15 (PTI) India has fallen to the 85th rank in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India’s passport was ranked 80th on...

NIPL Partners NTT Data To Expand UPI To Japan

SUMMARY The homegrown digital payments network will only be rolled out for Indian tourists making payments at merchants, which use NTT Data’s offerings As part of the partnership, the two entities will also jointly examine other opportunities for...

India Falls In Global Passport Index: Check 10 Countries That Hold Strongest Passports

India has slipped five spots to 85th place in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 57 countries. Last year, India ranked 80th with visa-free travel to 62 destinations. Singapore continues to top the global list, providing...

‘The hill just came down like a wave’: How 12 hrs of torrential rain devastated Darjeeling

Tourists who came during Durga Puja holidays were left stranded as the otherwise tranquil hills of Darjeeling collapsed into chaos after 12 hours of torrential rains triggered multiple landslides. So far, 23 people, including children have been...

Atmosphere Core & Aaditva Hospitalities To Launch Luxury Boutique Resort In Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer: Atmosphere Core, in partnership with Aaditva Hospitalities Private Limited, is set to unveil its luxurious boutique resort, ATMOSPHERE JAISALMER, scheduled to open in Q4 2027. This marks Atmosphere Core’s third project in Rajasthan,...

Which Countries Have the Most and Least Powerful Passports in 2025?

New Delhi: The Indian passport has slipped to 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, sharing its rank with Mauritania. Indian passport holders can now travel visa-free to 57 countries, down from 59 last year, marking a decline in global...

Asia, curated: Gateways, icons, islands – and how to fly there in comfort

Asia rewards curiosity with density: historic quarters tucked a block from glass towers; Michelin tasting counters beside street food that defines a city; island water so clear you’ll reorganize your itinerary to stay another day. Planning a...

Marriott India Business Council Marks 11 Years of “Road to Give”

The Marriott India Business Council marked a significant milestone on October 11, 2025, celebrating the 11th edition of its flagship philanthropic initiative, “Road to Give.” This regional movement, uniting associates, partners, and community...

Top 5 Visa-Free Destinations To Celebrate Diwali Outside India

1. Which countries can Indians visit visa-free in 2025? As of 2025, Indian passport holders can travel visa-free to over 25 countries, including Thailand, Bhutan, Mauritius, Malaysia, and the Philippines. 2. How long can Indian travellers stay in...

Bangladeshi passport drops to 100th spot in new ranking

Holders of the Bangladeshi passport can travel to the following destinations visa-free: Bahamas, Barbados, Bhutan, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde Islands, Comoro Islands, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Dominica, Fiji,...

Stakeholders call for stronger collaboration to boost Sorig Wellness

A two-day stakeholder meeting on Sorig Wellness called for stronger collaboration to promote the country’s traditional healing practices. Rooted in holistic well-being of the body, mind and spirit, Sorig Wellness is expected to expand into...