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The five-year-old restaurant host taking the internet by storm — A little boy at a Chinese restaurant has become an unlikely hospitality icon — and the comments section is pure gold. Here's why this tiny clip has the whole internet grinning.
Now available for under ₹20, these everyday foods were once worth more than gold — Walk into any grocery store today with a ₹20 note, and you’ll easily pick up a packet of salt or a small pouch of black pepper. They’re so common that most of us hardly give them a second thought. But
Weekend getaway rush: N Bengal bus fares soar to flight heights - The Times of India — Kolkata: A mix of an extended Eid weekend, school summer vacation and a growing appetite for quick getaways has sent travel demand soaring in Kolkata, with bus fares to north Bengal becoming comparabl
The 48-hour holiday is having a moment — and Europe is ready for it — Forget the two-week vacation. A new wave of 'micro-holidays' is reshaping how people travel in Europe — and the best destinations are the ones you can walk across in a day.
From plastic bottles to vanilla cookies: the science reshaping what 'food' means — A NASA-backed team has engineered baker's yeast to convert PET plastic and farm waste into edible, vanilla-flavoured cookies — and the implications stretch far beyond outer space.
PM Modi emphasizes youth empowerment and self-reliance in India - The News Mill — Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the central government’s goal to empower every young person with self-confidence and self-reliance during a video conference with participants of the Viksit Vib
Border villages, big dreams: what Modi's Vibrant Village push means on the ground — PM Modi sat down with participants of the Vibrant Village Programme to talk self-confidence and self-reliance. Here's why a scheme aimed at remote border hamlets deserves a closer look.
On Dal Lake's shikaras, every ripple feels like a slow exhale — Tourists are returning to Srinagar's Dal Lake in earnest, drawn by the unhurried magic of shikara rides on still Himalayan waters. Here's why this Kashmir classic deserves its reputation.
One woman's year in India: which states felt safe, which didn't — A New Yorker who spent over a year moving across Indian states has shared a candid, ranked breakdown of where she felt safe — and where she didn't. Her account is sparking real conversation about what solo travel actually looks like for women in India.
Five weekend getaways near Hyderabad for a quick nature escape - Telangana Today — Home |Hyderabad |Five Weekend Getaways Near Hyderabad For A Quick Nature Escape Five weekend getaways near Hyderabad for a quick nature escape From Araku Valley and Dandeli to Tadoba Tiger Reserve and
Five slow escapes you can actually drive to from Chennai — From mango orchards on the Andhra border to century-old heritage homes in Kerala's Palghat Gap, these homestays are built for long lunches and unhurried mornings. No flights, no fuss.
Living with Ganpati at home: a practical guide to the days between sthapana and visarjan — Once Ganpati arrives at home, the real celebration — and the real responsibility — begins. Here's a grounded, no-stress guide to making those days meaningful.
That roll of aluminium foil in your kitchen drawer deserves a second look — From wrapping hot rotis straight off the tawa to lining trays for your weekly batch cooking, aluminium foil is everywhere in Indian kitchens — but a few quiet habits around it may be working against you.
Your kitchen shelf vs the cockroach: what actually works — Bay leaves, baking soda, citrus peels — Indian homes have long leaned on pantry staples to deal with cockroaches. But do any of them truly work, and what should you realistically expect?
Five drives from Pune that are worth your next long weekend — Pune sits at a sweet spot — hills, coast, and heritage all within a few hours. Here are five destinations that make the case for skipping the city for a couple of days.
8 homestays near Mumbai for the perfect weekend getaway - Condé Nast Traveller India — Summer has finally set in, for folks in Mumbai, the heat can feel especially relentless. It’s the kind of weather that makes you want to pack a bag and get out, even if just for a couple of days. Fort
Solo on the trail: what to actually carry before you head into the hills — Heading out alone into India's forests, ghats or high-altitude passes? Here's a grounded look at the safety gear that genuinely earns its weight in your pack.
Two days, one trip: how to actually unwind on a weekend escape in India — Forty-eight hours is more than enough time to reset — if you pick the right place and stop overthinking the itinerary. Here's how to make a short getaway genuinely count.
Monsoon escapes from Delhi-NCR: where to go when the rains arrive — The first showers hit and suddenly every Delhiite wants out of the city. Here are the getaways worth the drive when the skies finally open up.
The 70-year-old travel concept that's finally having its moment — An idea that's been around since the post-war era is suddenly attracting serious investor money — and it has real implications for how Indians travel today.
Nashik in the rains: when a vineyard visit becomes a lesson in wine — A rainy-season trip to Sula Vineyards in Nashik turns out to be far more than a tasting session — it's a hands-on peek into how Indian wine actually gets made. Here's why the monsoon might be the best time to go.
Why short trips are winning: lessons from Thailand's weekend travel boom — Thai travellers are ditching the once-a-year grand holiday for frequent, fuss-free coastal escapes — and the numbers are striking. Here's what India's weekend warriors can take from this shift.
Solo hotel stays: the safety kit frequent flyers swear by — Flight attendants spend hundreds of nights a year in unfamiliar hotel rooms alone. Here's the compact, affordable safety kit they've quietly standardised — and why Indian solo travellers should pay attention.
What michigan's weekend towns can teach indian travellers about slowing down — Eleven small towns in Michigan are quietly rewriting what a stress-free weekend looks like — no cars, award-winning beaches, hand-cranked ferries and vaults turned hotel rooms. Here's what that means for anyone planning their next Indian getaway.
Four prongs and centuries of fuss: the quiet genius of the everyday fork — That humble fork sitting beside your plate took hundreds of years and plenty of failed experiments to get to its current, oddly perfect form. Here's the story.
The protein your dadi never called protein: 10 foods worth bringing back — Long before anyone tracked macros, Indian kitchens were quietly protein-rich — thanks to horse gram, sattu, rajgira and seven other everyday staples your grandparents swore by. Here's why these foods deserve a comeback.
What Georgia (USA) can teach Indian weekend travellers about slow escapes — From mountain railway towns to barrier-island seafood shacks, Georgia packs a surprising variety of weekend moods into one compact state. Here is what its best escapes look like — and why the blueprint translates beautifully for Indian short-trip planners.
This Toyota Coaster camper is the cosiest home on wheels we've seen — A converted Toyota Coaster bus is redefining what solo travel can look like — think warm lighting, a real bed, and everything you need tucked into one rolling room. Here's why this build has us dreaming.
8 famous foods named after real people — Some dishes become famous because of the ingredients they use. Others earn a place in history because of the people whose names they carry. From royals and military leaders to opera singers and hotel
Cool off this summer: eight road trips from Bengaluru that actually feel different — When Bengaluru's heat becomes impossible to ignore, these eight hill destinations — some familiar, some genuinely under-visited — offer real relief within a single tank of petrol.