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An Indian mother could be seen drying clothes on balcony of Dubai's popular 5-star resort in a viral video, watch it now

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:41 pm

The Internet is full of funny and viral videos and this time it is the act of an Indian mother that has drawn netizens' attention.

Air India Express launches splash sale, fares touch as low as Rs. 883

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:42 pm

Air India Express launched its “Biggest Ever Splash Sale” on its website, airindiaexpress.com, the Air India Express mobile app, and other major booking channels.

Best Airlines for Flights From Bangalore to Colombo

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm

The decision to choose a certain airline when organising a tour between India’s Bangalore (Bengaluru) and Sri Lanka’s Colombo involves a lot of significance in a person’s trip. Below are some of the most preferred airlines well known to fly this route to help you in making your decision as to which mode of transport is best for your travel.

Australian Tourism rides Kolkata’s iconic tram with Raima Sen to promote their country in India

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:43 pm

Kolkata: “When we used to go to school, we would take a ride on the trams without telling our parents,” said Indian actor Raima Sen, sharing her memory of the now fast vanishing streetcars of Kolkata.

Luxury hospitality group Jumeirah announces 2024 Global Wellness Day initiatives

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:43 pm

Dubai: Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality with hotel destinations across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, has announced the launch of #MagentaNature inspired wellness programmes across its global portfolio in celebration of Global Wellness Day on June 8.

National Air and Space Museum Washington DC: How the men and their machines conquered the dizzying heights

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:44 pm

The history of aviation and space exploration, the men right from pioneering aviator-duo Wright Brothers to American aeronautical engineers and astronauts and their mean machines is a fascinating journey through time and space. Sujoy Dhar fastens his curiosity belt at the National Air and Space Museum Washington, DC.

Air India Express unveils new 'Fare Lock' Service

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:44 pm

Private airline major Air India Express introduces its innovative "Fare Lock" service, designed to help travellers secure the lowest available fare and avoid higher airfares closer to departure, if travel dates are undecided.

IndiGo to operate more flights to Central Asia nations

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

Private airline major IndiGo has decided to double flights from Delhi to Almaty and Tbilisi starting on August 16, 2024, and to Tashkent starting on August 17, 2024, media reports said.

Delhi Airport trying to increase international passenger capacity, says DIAL chief

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) chief executive officer (CEO) Videh Kumar Jaipuriar has said with more international airlines wanting to connected with India, the airport is aiming to increase its  international passenger handling capacity by 40% to 50%.

Air India Express becomes the first airline to operate from two airports in NCR

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm

Airlines major Air India Express on Wednesday said it expanded its network in the National Capital Region (NCR), bringing more convenience to flyers in NCR and North India, by operating 28 weekly direct flights connecting Hindon with Bengaluru, Goa, and Kolkata, with fares starting from ₹5,134.

Air India introduces 'fare lock' to offer greater booking flexibility to customers

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:38 pm

Leading global airline Air India has introduced ‘Fare Lock’, a new feature for customers added to the ticket booking flow on airindia.com and the Air India mobile application, that lets them plan their travel with greater flexibility and ease.

Adani One, ICICI Bank launch India’s first credit cards with airport-linked benefits

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Adani One and ICICI Bank Monday launched India’s first co-branded credit cards with airport-linked benefits in collaboration with Visa.

Jammu and Kashmir administration begins process to identify land for constructing 5-star hotels amid rising tourist footfall

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's administration has constituted district-level committees to identify lands needed to build five-star hotels in the UT amid the rising number of tourists visiting the picturesque region.

Tourism thrives in Kashmir with over eleven lakh tourists visiting Valley in past six months

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an uptick in tourists with over eleven lakh travellers visiting the Valley in the first six months of the year, officials in the tourism department said.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessing spike in tourists amid rising mercury level in plains

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an unprecedented rise in tourists with mercury rising up in the plains.

Air India Express launches ‘Time to Travel’ Sale with fares starting ₹1,177

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group, has launched its "Time to Travel" sale on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, the Air India Express mobile app and other major booking channels.

Rendezvous with the rugged America: A tale of West Coast

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

While America is a lot about big cities, skyscrapers, and urban escapes, the country also anchors  spectacular natural wonders and stunning landscapes. To an outsider, the United States of America is mostly about posh cities, swanky shopping outlets, culinary delights, and pretty streets. However, a vast part of America's geographic treasure is its highly acclaimed national parks and diverse terrains.

The Peninsula Chicago: Jewel in the windy city's Magnificent Mile crown

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

On a spring morning this year when Chicago was bracing for waves of celebratory crowds in the streets for its annual big, green St. Patrick's Day, I woke up to a quiet, sublime morning in a hotel suite overlooking Michigan Avenue. 

Taj Mahal gets competition as new white marble wonder Soami Bagh opens in Agra

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Agra/IBNS: A new white marble structure called Soami Bagh Samadh in Agra that took 104 years for construction to be completed, has opened to spiritually inclined tourists.

Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam witnesses spike in travellers, registers visits of over 3 lakhs tourists in past four months

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's  Pahalgam region is witnessing a spike in visitors with 3 lakh tourists, including both domestic and international, exploring the beauty of the place in the past four months.

Air India unveils additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Indian airline major Air India has further scaled up its European operations with additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Milan to meet sustained demand.

Air India Express sacks 30 cabin crew after mass sick leave disrupts flight operations

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's premier airline Air India Express has sacked 30 cabin crew after a mass sick leave disrupted the flight operations over the last few days, media reports said.

Air India Express to cut down flight operations over next few days amid crew crisis

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: With no resolution over the "mass leave" crisis, Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh has written to employees informing them that the number of flights being operated will be reduced over the next few days.

Air India reduces free check-in baggage allowance to 15 kg for lowest economy fare segment

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Air India has reduced its free check-in baggage allowance on domestic flights from 20kg to 15kg for the lowest economy fare segment. 

Germany received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, says official

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

A German official has said the European nation received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023.

Air India, All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India, Japan

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Aviation major Air India and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

Good news for Indians as they can now apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

The European Commission on April 18 adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the Visa Code that applied to date.

Montpellier: Of southern France vibe and Mediterranean light

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

A staircase of 15 ritual steps through a passageway lit by bulbs led us to an eerie underground water table. The steps were like going to a medieval dungeon for prisoners.

Air India Express launches #VoteAsYouAre initiative, offers 19% off across its domestic and international network for first-time voters

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April,  airlines major Air India Express has announced a campaign for first-time voters, true to its legacy of connecting people, places, and cultures.

UNGA president says tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to benefit local economies.