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Sri Lanka Approves Free Visa Facility for Travellers from 40 Countries

Sri Lanka has taken a significant step to strengthen its tourism sector, with Parliament approving new regulations under the Immigration and Emigration Act to offer a free visa facility for travellers from 40 countries. The move is part of the government’s wider

May 8, 2026

Cool Reads·India·Top Stories

Masala Chai: Life in a cup

In India, masala chai is an emotion, an invitation, a punctuation mark in the rhythm of life. It is poured at dawn and again at dusk, clinked between colleagues at roadside taps, offered reverently to guests, and sipped slowly during the monsoon

May 7, 2026

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Creative Travel Recognised for ‘Creating Tourism Experiences’ at the WION & Red Hat Summit 2026

Creative Travel was recognised with the award for ‘Creating Tourism Experiences’ at the WION & Red Hat Iconic Travel & Tourism Summit 2026, held at ITC Maurya, New Delhi. The summit centred around Tourism 4.0: Coding the Resilience of the New Tomorrow,

May 6, 2026

India·Top Stories

Creative Travel Honoured at the Inaugural FICCI Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards

Creative Travel was honoured with the Best Inbound Tour Operator award at the inaugural FICCI Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards, held on 27 April 2026 during the 15th edition of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar in Jaipur. As one of India’s leading

May 6, 2026

India·Top Stories

Mango: India’s Sweetest Obsession

In India, the arrival of summer is not marked by the calendar, but by the scent of mangoes ripening quietly in homes and markets. Known as the national fruit, the mango has been part of the subcontinent’s story for centuries, woven into

April 29, 2026

Hotels·India·Top Stories

The Oberoi Naila Fort: A Private Legacy

Just beyond the bustle of Jaipur, where the land opens into quiet hills, The Oberoi Naila Fort feels less like a hotel and more like a place that has simply been waiting. Built in 1849 by the Champawat clan as a defensive

April 29, 2026

Bhutan·Festivals·Top Stories

Ura Yakchoe: A Sacred Unveiling (28 Apr – 2 May)

In the quiet valley of Ura Valley, life moves gently through most of the year. But with the arrival of Ura Yakchoe, the stillness gives way to a sense of shared anticipation. Held at the village temple, this festival centres around a

April 29, 2026

Festivals·India·Top Stories

Hemis Festival: Masks and Memory (24-25th June)

High in the mountains of Ladakh, where the landscape feels almost otherworldly, the courtyards of Hemis Monastery come alive with quiet intensity during the Hemis Festival. Celebrated in honour of Guru Padmasambhava, the festival dates back to the 8th century, when he

April 29, 2026

Festivals·India·Top Stories

Rath Yatra: Chariots of Devotion (16th July)

In the coastal town of Puri, the mood begins to change days before anything moves. People gather slowly, conversations soften, and the streets start to feel like they are waiting. By the time Rath Yatra arrives, the town is already in motion.

April 29, 2026

Aviation·India·Top Stories

India Makes E-Arrival Card Mandatory for Foreign Visitors From April 1, 2026

India has replaced paper immigration forms with a mandatory digital e-Arrival Card for all foreign nationals and OCI cardholders, effective April 1, 2026. The change affects tourists, students, and business travellers entering the country. Indian citizens are exempt. The process is straightforward.

April 29, 2026

Sri Lanka Approves Free Visa Facility for Travellers from 40 Countries

Masala Chai: Life in a cup

Creative Travel Recognised for ‘Creating Tourism Experiences’ at the WION & Red Hat Summit 2026

Creative Travel Honoured at the Inaugural FICCI Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards

Mango: India’s Sweetest Obsession

The Oberoi Naila Fort: A Private Legacy

Ura Yakchoe: A Sacred Unveiling (28 Apr – 2 May)

Hemis Festival: Masks and Memory (24-25th June)

Rath Yatra: Chariots of Devotion (16th July)

India Makes E-Arrival Card Mandatory for Foreign Visitors From April 1, 2026

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