Travelogue
Travelogue
For every Bengali, the romance, nostalgia and a certain pride around Darjeeling is not just about the famous Rajesh Khanna-Sharmila Tagore song of Aradhana. While for generations of Indians, the song Mere Sapnon Ki Rani from the 1969 film, where Rajesh Khanna in a jeep serenaded the coy Sharmila Tagore on the iconic toy train, is a trigger to visit the Queen of Hills, Bengalis often bask in the glory of a critically acclaimed 1962 Satyajit Ray film called Kangchenjunga shot almost entirely in Darjeeling and its Mall area where myriad Bengali characters, including members of an aristocratic family, unfold in all their layers and inner turmoil in a drama heightened by the nature. more
Elucidating the Ecosystem : Chilika

Chilika Lake is Asia's largest brackish lagoon. Having crowned the title of First Indian wetland of International importance under Ramsar Conservation back in 1981, the lake swells from 600 ...

The seductress called Vienna

Vienna charmed nearly 25,000 Indian visitors with its cultural heritage, architecture and artworks in the year ending August 2014. Susanta Paral and Sujoy Dhar soak in the seduction that is ...

Gulmarg: Snow Queen

Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, once the darling of Bollywood, is once again seeing footfalls from filmmakers and tourists alike as it emerges as one of the top skiing destinations of Asia, r ...

South Africa's Bakubung Bush Lodge on foot

Johannesburg, Sept 4 (NITN) Just a two-hour drive from the commercial capital of South Africa, Johannesburg and a 15-minute ride from Sun City, lies Bakabung a place of breath-taking beauty ...

Dancing in the island

The romantic islands of Hawaii is symbolised by the sensuous Hula dance. Rekha Pal delves into its history on a visit to the volcanic islands

A CGH Earth’s reimagined village in Kerala's Thekkady that’s not just a stay but a soulful experience is deeply rooted in local culture, community and nature.  Meenakshi J writes


It was a March evening this year and after a round of museums and some work meetings, I hit the hotel room early. It was my last night in Washington DC before flying to Louisville the next morning and I did not want to end up weary with too many engagements outside.


Air India Express welcomes ...

Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Tata Group-owned Air India Express inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ‘Chittara’ tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting.

Tata Group-owned Air India ...

Marking a significant milestone in its ambitious expansion, Tata Group-owned Air India Express inducted its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 737-8, featuring ‘Chittara’ tail art inspired by Karnataka’s traditional mural painting.

IndiGo connects Bengaluru t ...

Indian airline IndiGo has announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru, Karnataka with Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective from December 31, 2024.