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Why I still have an Indian passport—there is love and loyalty, but also guilt

In 'Travels in the Other Place', Pallavi Aiyar explores the pros and cons of having an Indian passport, and why it remains a symbol of its multiplicities and contradictions.

The Sri Lanka story in 100 fridge magnets

Authors Anthony Vipin Das and Vidushi Duggal turned the magnets they collected during their travels into Around the World in Magnets–Sri Lanka, launched earlier this week.

Noida’s Japanese-style pod hotels are buzzing. Next goal is to set up near big hospitals

The pod hotel is surrounded by offices, hospitals and start-ups—restaurants, bars, and cafes have also come up in the area in the last five years catering to young corporate workers.

It’s been a record-setting year for global travel. Time to also make it sustainable

Some destinations struggle with operational challenges, including workforce issues and resource management amid rising tourist numbers and environmental concerns.

China suspends short-term visas from Japan & South Korea over Covid-19 curbs

The issue of visas were suspended in retaliation against countries that required negative Covid-19 tests from Chinese travellers.

Mere 29% travellers got refunds from airlines for cancelled plans during 3rd wave, survey says

LocalCircles asked people about their travel plans between January and March this year, and if they were able to get a refund in case they cancelled. This is what it found.

For James Meeker, travelling is a vocation, brimming with adventure and diverse experiences

Travelling isn’t just moving from one place to another. It’s about passion, commitment, experiences, and adventures. People with such a strong love of travel...

On Omicron, keep eye out for changes in hospitalisation rate & mortality: Centre tells states

All samples from hotspots to be genome sequenced. States asked to step up surveillance at airports, but Centre objects to Maharashtra’s decision on testing all passengers.

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Indian govt says will borrow Rs 8.2 trillion in first-half of next fiscal year

The administration trimmed its gross borrowing program to 16.09 trillion rupees from 17.2 trillion rupees announced in the budget on Feb. 1.

India greenlights procurement of 5 more S-400 air defence systems from Russia

In FY 2025-26, AoN for 55 proposals amounting to Rs 6.73 lakh cr has been accorded by DAC. Both the quantum of AoN given and capital contracts signed, so far, have been the highest in any FY.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.