It is a calm day for a boat ride, the breeze is a gentle caress. Conditions are ideal on the almost-winter-like day. The waters of the Periyar around Kadamakkudy are still, glass-like. At a distance one can see poles that make up Chinese fishing nets as they mark the outline of the river. The silence … Read more
People walking through coffee plantations on the new wooden bridge developed by AP Forest Development Corporation close to Galikonda viewpoint, near Araku, 150 kilometres from Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak Serene landscapes, lush coffee plantations and a peek into tribal culture: this winter Araku offers experiences that blend adventure, Nature and culture. Here’s a … Read more
Treatment room at the retreat | Photo Credit: Alex Teuscher After finishing a small portion of mixed fruit puree in under three minutes, I wait for breakfast. As it turns out, that was breakfast. A cup of piping hot herbal tea marks the end of the first meal of the day. Tightly wrapping my bath … Read more
Sara Ali Khan | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Sara Ali Khan could be your wellness instructor. And no, we are not kidding. With Airbnb Experiences, the actor is curating and hosting a wellness retreat in Goa. “Goa has always been a place of calm and serenity — a haven where I can unwind, practise yoga, … Read more
Le Corbusier and Chandigarh, B.V. Doshi and Ahmedabad, Frank Lloyd Wright and American cities, Tadao Ando and his tryst with Japan — architecture has indelibly shaped culture and the experience of cities globally, morphing travel into a celebration of the craft for those who seek it. We round-up some architect-approved destinations for your next vacation. … Read more
A ‘village volunteer’ stands guard at a bunker set up in conflict-hit Manipur. | Photo Credit: PTI The United States has asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the India-Pakistan border, and parts of central and eastern parts of the country where Naxalites are active. In a revised travel advisory for … Read more
Watch: Did you know the Nilgiri Mountain Railway is 125 years old? It has been 125 years since the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), fondly called the Ooty toy train of the Nilgiris Railway Company, first chugged up the hills on June 15, 1899. It covers 16 tunnels, over 200 steep curves, and 257 bridges. As the train … Read more
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s (KSRTC) new intercity AC electric bus EV POWER PLUS, during inauguration at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on March 20, 2023. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K In a major move aimed at sustainable public transportation, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has announced plans to introduce 300 electric buses … Read more
Schoolchildren travelling in a dangerous manner in an autorickshaw in Tiruchi on Friday. | Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY Overcrowding in public transport during school and college rush hours in Tiruchi is causing concern among residents as it also endangers the safety of other commuters. With educational institutions reopening for the new academic year, the authorities … Read more
