Etrav Tech Ltd., headquartered in Mumbai, has recently secured a significant investment of $3.9 Mn (INR 33 Cr) in its second round of funding, led by EaseMyTrip. This strategic infusion of capital, spearheaded by EaseMyTrip, marks a pivotal moment for Etrav Tech, setting the stage for exponential growth and innovation. Specializing in providing comprehensive travel … Read more
Love the sea? Want to live that Robinson Crusoe life, stuck on an island: except you prefer to be surrounded by luxury? Try Helengeli, an island in the Maldives known for its healthy corals, giant sea turtles and reef sharks. All of which make this a scenic destination for diving and snorkelling. There is only … Read more
On March 1, Maldives came a tad closer to India with the launch of Manta Air’s direct commercial flight from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International airport to Dhaalu airport in the pristine island nation. It was welcomed by the Indian High Commission’s first secretary Kiran Khatri among other officials. Though this comes at a time when Maldives walks a diplomatic … Read more
In the quaint village of Turtuk, one of the northernmost villages in India deep in the Himalayas, close to the Line of Control between India and Pakistan , surrounded by strangers- turned-friends, I celebrated my 22nd birthday. Freezing toes, a cake made of halwa and a night filled with Kishore Kumar songs set the scene. … Read more
Diipa Büller Khosla is busy deciding where to lunch. She loves a good South Indian meal. And, filter coffee. Savya Rasa, Manjal, Junior Kuppanna… she lists out her options. The Mumbai/Amsterdam-based influencer â with an Instagram following of 2.1 million â has strong ties with Chennai. Her mother grew up here. Diipa lived here for a year … Read more
The travel trends of two major airports in Kerala – Cochin International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport – in 2023 painted a contrasting picture. For the first time in recent history, domestic flyers from Thiruvananthapurm airport surpassed international passengers, with the airport roughly handling around 22 lakh domestic passengers as against 19 lakh international passengers … Read more
Sighting a Royal Bengal Tiger in the wild leaves a lasting and profound impact, and tourists from far and wide come to India in the hope of seeing one. With travel and wildlife photography becoming a popular hobby among young urban Indians, lesser-known tiger reserves are catching up with the big names in India, which … Read more
The convenience and accessibility of using credit cards is helping spur an increase in demand in India’s Tier-II and III towns and cities, with fuel cashback credit cards seeing high demand along with travel and e-commerce credit cards that saw a higher adoption rate in 2023, according to a new report by ZET, India’s fast-growing … Read more
It was a starlit night. Flickering light from dozens of oil lamps cast long shadows. Abdul Ghani sat with eyes firmly shut. His focus, on the words he was uttering, and on the steady beat set by a duo of tambourines. As his serene voice filled the air another joined in, that of Haja Maideen. … Read more
Witnessing India’s tremendous economic progress, the country has become the leading destination for NRIs, attracting a significant influx of NRI-led investments or businesses. Given the abundance of investment opportunities, from mutual funds, and bonds to real estate, the country has myriad options that are bound to tantalise every NRI’s financial palette. Apart from the lucrative … Read more