Travelogue
Darjeeling
Ghum Festival 2021: A date with the Darjeeling Himalayan Railways

Ghum (Darjeeling): With the Darjeeling hills of West Bengal attracting a lot of travellers with the relaxation in pandemic regulations, the

Jorpokhri--where the wind sings among pines

The blue-green hills of eastern Himalaya beckons us ever so often. In our quest to go far from the jaded ...

‘I have fabulous memories of Darjeeling’

Sri Lanka based Chhimi Tenduf-La’s recently released book The Amazing Racist catapults him as a soul-stirring writer to watch out for. Half Tibetan, half British, he grew up in Lutyens De ...

Darjeeling: Eat, pray and love the mountains

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, ...

Chicago, with its glittering riverfront, soaring towers, iconic bridges, and thriving art and culture scene, never ceases to amaze. Each visit reveals something new, yet also deepens a familiar affection — a city that grows on me every time I return.


Stylish, contemporary and luxurious with sprawling rooms and suites while being located not too far from downtown DC or the US capital's key attractions,  Hotel AKA Washington Circle in the vibrant Foggy Bottom/West End neighborhood is a revelation to me. 


Qatar Airways to commence o ...

Qatar Airways will move its New York operations to The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026. As part of the relocation, the airline plans to open a 15,000-square-foot lounge, its first dedicated facility in both New York City and the United States.

Air Canada flights remain g ...

All Air Canada planes remained grounded late Saturday despite the Canadian government intervening to end a strike called by cabin crew members that resulted in hundreds of flights being cancelled and triggered chaos, media reports said.

Air India to stop Delhi-Was ...

Tata Group-owned Air India on Monday announced the suspension of its services between Delhi and Washington, D.C., effective September 1, 2025, due to a combination of operational factors, to ensure the reliability and integrity of the airline's overall route network.