Pompeii: Lying under the ashes
Nov 24, 2024, at 01:45 pm
In recent times areas around Naples have seen a flurry of activities as government agencies conduct drills to make citizens aware of a possible volcanic eruption. After all, Mount Vesuvius is not far from the city. It brings back memories to Ranjita Biswas of visiting the ruined city of Pompeii buried under the volcano’s ashes
Air India Express expands West Bengal's winter schedule by 37 percent
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Air India Express on Friday said it is increasing flights from Kolkata and Bagdogra as part of its winter schedule by 37 percent.
Tourism Australia and Air India sign a 3-yr MoU to boost visitor growth from India
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Gurugram: Tourism Australia and Air India have today signed a three-year marketing agreement to sustain and drive the positive trend in Indian visitor arrivals to Australia as Air India expands its presence in the market.
Little Kolkata beckons foodies in Singapore's Little India
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
A Chartered Accountant by profession, Deepali Ray moved to Singapore from Kolkata in 1998. While working in the corporate world, her passion for food led her to explore the city’s exotic culinary landscape. Soon she discovered the absence of typical Kolkata style food, which in addition to dal, bhat, shukto and macher jhol boasts of other items that reflect touches from China, Europe and Central Asia.
Air India’s flagship Airbus A350 makes ultra-long-haul debut on Delhi-New York route
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Gurugram: Air India has launched its new Airbus A350 wide-body flagship on the Delhi-New York route, marking the airline’s entry into ultra long-haul operations with this aircraft model, the carrier said.
Ayodhya's Deepotsava breaks 2 Guinness World Records with its spectacular Diwali celebration
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
The city of Ayodhya Wednesday celebrated two Guinness World Records set by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department's Ayodhya unit and the Saryu Arti Samiti as it decked up in a vibrant array of lights to commemorate the first Deepotsava since the congregation of Ram Lalla in the newly built temple.
Air India launches enhanced fare families across cabins
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Leading carrier Air India has announced it has launched simplified and enhanced fare families across cabins.
UAE announces fresh visa-on-arrival policy for Indian visitors. Check all details
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
The United Arab Emirates on Friday announced all Indian ordinary passport holders will be granted visa-on-arrival across all entry points.
Vistara Aircraft to operate under new code 'AI ' following merger
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Post the merger of Air India and Vistara, the experience offered by Vistara will continue for customers.
Air India Express unveils 'Jamdani ' tail art on its aircraft to join Durga Puja celebration
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Joining the festivities of Durga Puja in West Bengal, Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata.
Sonamarg witnesses record flow in tourists in five years
Nov 16, 2024, at 09:08 pm
Jammu and Kashmir's picturesque region Sonamarg recorded a tourist fall of six lakhs in the last five years, marking a record uptick in tourism sector in the Himalayan region.
Srirangam Homestay: A harmonious blend of art, culture, and comfort in Shantiniketan
Sep 29, 2024, at 12:34 pm
Nestled within the buffer zone of Shantiniketan, a UNESCO World Heritage site, Srirangam Homestay is an art-filled retreat that offers a unique blend of traditional aesthetics, modern comfort, and cultural richness.
If you are in Frankfurt, do not miss a visit to spa town Bad Homburg
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:03 pm
In a ranking by the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI), seven European cities are in the world’s top 20 financial hubs. Frankfurt is one of them and placed in the third. I am not new to Frankfurt, but when it comes to Germany we often tend to think of only Berlin. Well, for all the right reasons.
Air India Express inaugurates Agartala as 46th destination
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:10 pm
Private airlines major Air India Express has expanded its rapidly growing network by adding Agartala, the capital city of Tripura, as its 32nd domestic destination.
India, Malaysia sign MoU in the field of tourism
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:11 pm
India and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in the field of tourism.
Washington DC Theatre Week: How to experience the US capital's glorious playhouses
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:15 pm
As Washington, DC gears up for the theatre week, take a look at some of the most beautifully built, historically iconic theaters in the DC region. A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – here's a list of historic theaters in and around DC and how to experience them!
Vista: Air India introduces in-flight entertainment across existing fleet
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm
Indian airlines major Air India recently launched its wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service, Vista, across the existing wide-body fleet to provide customers with uninterrupted entertainment until the retrofit.
Air India Express enhances domestic connectivity with six new daily direct flights
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:20 pm
Private aviation major Air India Express has launched six new daily direct flights in a single day, further strengthening its domestic network.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Air India on Friday (Aug 9) said it is suspending flight operations to and from Israel's Tel Aviv "till further notice" amid the "current situation in parts of Middle East", reports said.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:24 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's low-cost airline IndiGo on Monday (Aug 5) announced the launch of a tailor-made business product on the busiest and business routes of the country, reports said.
Hotel Washington: Heritage and luxury in the beating heart of DC
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:25 pm
It was a March evening this year and after a round of museums and some work meetings, I hit the hotel room early. It was my last night in Washington DC before flying to Louisville the next morning and I did not want to end up weary with too many engagements outside.
Air India Express announces operations to Dhaka, check out fares now
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:27 pm
Private airline major Air India Express announces the expansion of its operations to Dhaka.
Akasa Air eyes flights to Asia’s tourist hotspots, says CCO
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:27 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Indian low-cost airline Akasa Air plans to add destinations across Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent to tap the thriving demand for overseas air travel in the world’s most-populous nation, reports Bloomberg.
Jazeera Airways offers 50% discount on flight tickets
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:28 pm
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, is offering 50% off on fares to all destinations across its network from July 28 to 31.
Taj Hotels to make debut in Bihar’s capital Patna
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:30 pm
Mumbai: Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) on Friday announced the opening of Taj City Centre in Bihar’s capital Patna marking the iconic brand's debut in Bihar's vibrant capital city.
Air India Express partners with Make My Trip to launch 'Xpress Holidays'
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:35 pm
Air India Express introduces ‘Xpress Holidays’, a platform that empowers travellers to book their entire vacation, including flights, accommodation, transport and activities, in one place.
WNDR Museum: Chicago's futuristic world of fantasy, colour and immersive art
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm
If your colourful, sometimes wacky, sometimes artsy Instagram posts are modern-day trophies, then this museum in Chicago's West Loop is for you.
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm
Victoria, capital of British Columbia in Canada, retains a Victorian ambience in its architecture but also is a modern city, discovers Ranjita Biswas
Blue Mountains: A hilly blissful nest near Sydney in Australia
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm
“The natural scenery around Katoomba resembles Lonavala and Khandala back home," said Manish and Suniti, a couple from Pune, India. I met them at Echo Point, a paved lookout that offers a spectacular view of three soaring sandstone turrets, widely known as ‘Three Sisters’. For time unknown, they are guarding below the vast Jamison Valley, canopied by thick rainforests.
Demonstrators target tourists with water pistols during anti-mass tourism protests in Barcelona
Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm
Tourists in Barcelona were left surprised recently when a section of people holding demonstrations against mass tourism targeted them with water pistols.