Travelling to South Africa may soon become easier for Indian tourists, with the country announcing visa-free entry for Indian passport holders. For many travellers, this marks a major shift, especially considering that obtaining a South African visa was often seen as difficult, time-consuming and, in some cases, prone to rejection.

For Indian travellers, overseas trips today come with risks that go far beyond delayed flights or misplaced baggage. With political tensions, wars, airspace disruptions, and uncertainty around jet fuel costs affecting travel across several parts of the world, unexpected situations can quickly turn expensive.

College Street, often referred to as Kolkata’s Boi Para, has long been associated with the city’s intellectual and academic life. Stretching through central Kolkata, the area is lined with rows of book stalls selling everything from rare and second-hand titles to academic textbooks and contemporary works.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art in Washington DC is set to spotlight a lesser-explored chapter of Indian art history with a new exhibition, “Of the Hills: Pahari Paintings from India’s Himalayan Kingdoms,” running from April 18 to July 26, 2026.

Dubai has opened its first fully private beach designed exclusively for women, adding a new dimension to the city’s evolving coastline experience.

A new work by the elusive street artist Banksy has appeared overnight in central London, drawing immediate crowds and fresh debate around public art, politics, and the city’s ever-evolving streetscape.