The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage team in Odisha made a significant discovery of finding a 500-year-old Lord Gopinath temple submerged in the Mahanadi River in Odisha’s Nayagar region. As the world shut down and was fighting the…

“There are a plethora of people to speak to when one travels alone. More so than in a group. It brings you out of your comfort zone and makes you more receptive to what people have to say and offer.…

In all my years of travel, I have always felt excited to visit a local market. A market has played a significant role in human civilization as one of the earliest cultural exchange centre. A visit to a local market…

Located about 60 km from Mangalore and 36 km from Udupi, Karkala is a town that is home to several spiritual monuments that span Hindu, Christian and Jain cultures that truly make it a potpourri of experiences. Karkala part of…

Since the outbreak of COVID-19 Singapore’s tourism industry has been one of the most adversely impacted sectors, with the cessation of inbound and outbound travel due to travel restrictions and popular tourist attractions shutting down due to social distancing and…

“It’s difficult not to be dazzled by the beauty of thewa,” promised my companion as we traversed the crowded but colourful lanes of Ajmer towards a little shop selling this unusually crafted, albeit lesser-known, jewellery of Rajasthan. Indeed, thewa could…

The latest summer scarefest is Bulbbul, a film that weaves fables and folklores of witches and vengeful spirits. Bengal has a tradition of tales of bono bibi or fertile spirits of the forests and woodlands who ensnare wicked people and…

Maldives matchless luxury and spectacular white-sand beaches are all set to re-open for international tourists. Resorts, liveaboards, and hotels located at uninhabited islands will re-open from the 15th of July whereas guest houses and hotels located at inhabited islands will…

There are plenty of things you can do, both at home and at your destination, to make your travel photography a fun and creative experience. Research, planning, and practice will ensure that you not only make the most of your…

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