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Dr Deepa Sharma with Amitabh Bachchan during a KBC show

Tragic loss of life at Sangla mourned; 34-year-old ayurvedic doc among the deceased

The deadly landslide at the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh took away nine lives including that of Dr Deepa Sharma, an ayurvedic doctor, known on social media for voicing her opinion on several issues

Jul 26, 2021

Sangla valley accident in Himachal Pradesh

Giant landslide in Himachal kills nine; horrifying video captures bridge destruction in seconds [details]

Despite travel advisory issued by Himachal Police, the state which is increasingly being affected by flash floods and landslides during the rainy season continues to get tourists. On Sunday, nine tourists lost their life as massive rocks slid down from the mountain top and hit their moving vehicle in Sangla valley.

Jul 25, 2021

Qatar issuing entry visas for Indians from July 12; must follow new guidelines [details]

Qatar is finally easing travel restrictions for Indians from July 12, allowing family, tourists, business travels with new quarantine guidelines.

Jul 10, 2021

Safety features in airplane you didn't know about

New material found that can reduce jet engine sound by 80% to equal hair dryer's noise

The University of Bath has created an extremely light new material that can minimize airplane engine noise up to 80% and increase passenger comfort.

Jun 21, 2021

India's Airline operators fear repeat of 2020 situation as Govt ponders ban on in-flight meals

The in-flight meal ban will be applicable to flights with duration of less than hours, while staggered meals will be given at flights with a longer duration

Apr 12, 2021

IndiGo introduces door-to-door baggage transfer service [how it works]

IndiGo has commenced the service from April 1, in New Delhi and Hyderabad and will subsequently launch it in Mumbai and Bengaluru for delivery to and from home and airport.

Apr 3, 2021

Board flights without physical passport; DigiYatra will scan your face for entry at KIA

Bengaluru International Airport is going to adopt seamless facial recognition technology to help passengers clear checkpoints easily to board flights - all thanks to DigiYatra initiative.

Mar 30, 2021

Savaari wants to be one-stop-shop for domestic travellers [here's how]

Savaari, one of the leading chauffeur-driven car rental companies, is pushing to serve a larger audience by partnering with domestic travel players.

Feb 10, 2021

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

Restoration of Indian tourist visa; serious ministerial talks underway [details]

Plans to restore tourist visas are being conducted to revive the ailing tourism industry in India, sources have revealed.

Feb 4, 2021

Pir Panjaal mountains in Kashmir are trekker's paradise [Take a break, read this]

Are you passionate about exploring meadows and mountains? Scroll down to read RTI activist and trekker Raja Muzaffar Bhat's experience in Kashmir's Pir Panjaal mountains, the adventure lover's paradise.

Oct 28, 2020

What is CommonPass; new digital health pass enabling COVID-free air travel

As flights are starting to resume operations in a phased manner, World Economic Forum-backed CommonPass project is all about simplifying and making international air travels safe.

Oct 8, 2020

Give negative news a break; beautiful murals infusing life in lifeless walls in Cuttack [Photos]

If you're in Cuttack city of Odisha, do not miss the beautiful art work on the walls of flyovers across the city.

Jul 15, 2020

Thousands of pilots losing jobs in Middle East, India as COVID-19 crisis continues

More than 2,500 pilots have lost jobs among all Middle East carriers, and pilots in India have been affected too because of the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, many can't join airlines back as their Indian license has expired or is about to expire due to archaic DGCA rules.

Jul 10, 2020

J&K to reopen tourism 'soon'; move receives mixed reactions

The Lieutenant Governor, J&K, issued directions to reopen tourism in the UT in a high-level meeting in Srinagar on Monday.

Jul 6, 2020

Indian monuments re-open with strict guidelines; no group photos, mandatory masks

As Indian monuments, including Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and others, re-open on July 6, the cultural ministry has issued strict guidelines such as no group photos, snacks, and asked all visitors to wear masks and follow social distancing.

Jul 3, 2020

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