Travel

Air India's latest woes: Bed bugs in Business Class

Several passengers have complained of bed bugs aboard the Business Class flight from Newark to Mumbai, forcing the airline to fumigate the plane.

Jul 24, 2018

Odisha focuses on eco-tourism, aims to get 23 million tourists by 2021

The state is looking at boosting tourism the eco-tourism and medical tourism attractions under its dynamic tourism policy. With the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup also scheduled to be held in the state, Odisha is looking to boost its credentials as a tourism hotspot.

Jul 17, 2018

Nelson Mandela 100th birth anniversary: 5 places to discover the Mandela in you!

From the Capture Site to Mandela House, here are a few places to visit and understand Nelson Mandela's life.

Jul 17, 2018

Chinese hotel bumps up rates for Americans by 25 percent amid trade war

A hotel in the Chinese city of Shenzhen will impose an extra 25 percent tariff on American guests as China's trade war with the US has escalated affected Chinese markets.

Jul 13, 2018

Supreme Court's sucker punch at govt -- Demolish Taj Mahal

Supreme Court comes down heavily on Centre, UP government and ASI for failing to do enough to protect the Taj Mahal. The apex court directed the government to create a plan of action to restore the beauty of the Taj.

Jul 11, 2018

First Nepal-India broad gauge railway likely in December

Broad gauge service to connect Janakpur in Nepal to Jayanagar in Bihar from December. Five more tracks under construction.

Jul 11, 2018

Fancy a journey to Colombo from Ayodhya? Indian Railways' Sri Ramayana Express is here for you

The Sri Ramayana Express will start operations on November 14 and is said to be an 800-seat train. It will start its journey from Delhi and complete the India leg in 16 days. Those who want to travel to Sri Lanka will be transferred to Chennai, from where they can take a flight to Colombo.

Jul 9, 2018

Shimla's heli-taxi service just got more expensive

Despite the poor response from travellers and confusion over the landing spot, the cost of the heli-taxi between Shimla and Chandigarh has gone up.

Jul 9, 2018

India puts local carriers ahead of Chinese airlines on Indo-China flight routes

Chinese carriers currently hold 83 percent of all flights between India and China. The Indian government rejected a request from China to increase the number following staunch opposition from local carriers.

Jul 7, 2018

World Heritage Sites: Mumbai's Victorian Gothic architecture, hidden Christian sites in Nagasaki and others inscribed [Photos]

The names of the new World Heritage Sites were announced on Friday and Saturday afternoon by the 42nd session of the World Heritage Committee. The committee will inscribe more sites in the upcoming meetings that will be held from June 24 to July 4.

Jun 30, 2018

Woes continue for Air India as two flights delayed over technical glitches

Delhi-Kochi-Dubai flight took off, while the Delhi-Toko flight was grounded for over eight hours.

Jun 30, 2018

Indonesia closes Bali airport after Mount Agung eruption, over 8,000 tourists stranded

The closure has hit a total of 239 domestic flights and 207 international flights, including flights by Malaysian-based AirAsia and Australian JetStar.

Jun 29, 2018

Who says one time is enough? Cdr Tomy prepares for second solo circumnavigation

Commander Abhilash Tomy was a special invitee for the 30,000-mile Golden Globe Race. He plans to circumnavigate the globe in 311 days, competing with 18 other sailors. The race is being held on the 50th anniversary of the last race.

Jun 28, 2018

Indian Railways unveils new plan for blankets in AC coaches following harsh criticism

The exceeding complaints in 2017 have prompted the railway authorities to phase out the smelly old woollen blankets in favour of a new nylon-woollen mix, with directives issued to wash them twice a month.

Jun 26, 2018

NIA probe in Sasikumar murder case reveals connection to PFI and Zakir Naik

The National Investigation Agency has filed an explosive charge-sheet against two members of the Islamic organisation Popular Front of India, after PFI propaganda material was recovered from the houses of the four accused in the murder of Hindu Munnani spokesperson C Sasikumar in September 2016.

Jun 22, 2018