Breathtaking images from Sony World Photography Awards

Behold the breathtaking winning and shortlisted images from one of the world's most prestigious photography contests. The amazing shots are from the open competition of the Sony World Photography......

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to......

6 lakh Olive ridley turtles return to Odisha's beaches to lay eggs

With the arrival of more than six lakh endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, the serene and idyllic Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district has re-established itself as the......

These PHOTOS will inspire your next trip

Louis Armstrong sung 'What a Wonderful World' and it indeed is.  And if you need a reminder that the world is full of amazing places, then take a look at the winning photos of National......

Kerala's tourism takes a hard knock with coronavirus

One of the most-sought-after tourist destinations in Asia, ‘God's Own Country’ Kerala has been hit by the coronavirus scare just when it was on the recovery path after the Nipah......

Record tourist arrivals in Kerala

Kerala registered a record tourist arrival of one crore with the tourism industry generating a revenue of Rs 19,037 crore (Rs 190.37 billion) during the last one year.Foreign tourist arrivals was......

Dear developers, Deccan's calling!

Forget about the survival of the fittest. When it comes to real estate, the thumb-rule is simple-- survival beyond saturation. The idea is that once a tier-one city's emergency light goes red......

Enjoy India's rustic charm

Good news for those bored with run-of-the-mill beach holidays or the hill stations...Pune-based Agri Tourism Development Corporation is ready with their new concept of agriculture tourism, which......

Alia, Ranbir Are On Their Babymoon

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world. Take a look. Photograph: Kind courtesy Alia Bhatt/Instagram Alia Bhatt may be in Italy with Ranbir Kapoor for their......

Gehraiyaan Review

Deepika Padukone embodies to perfection the Gehraiyaan in the title, applauds Sukanya Verma. Parents as damaging influences is a recurring motif in Shakun Batra's movies. Though upbringing is......

Bollywood's POOLSIDE PRETTIES!

When not tiptoeing the beach, the swimming pool is the next favourite spot of Bollywood's fit and fabulous. Sukanya Verma gives us some glimpses:   Katrina Kaif Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Remembering Wajid Khan's Top 15 Songs

For over two decades, Wajid Khan, one half of the composer duo Sajid-Wajid and tabla artiste Ustad Sharafat Ali Khan's son, regaled listeners with infectious compositions and eclectic range. Known......

What's Sachin Tendulkar doing in a village?

Photograph: Sachin Tendulkar/Twitter The legendary Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 50th birthday in a unique way. He took some time off from his busy schedule and went back to the traditional ways......

Yuzi and Dhanashree's Maldives vacation

Photograph: Kind courtesy Yuzvendra Chahal/Instagram   The Maldives seems to be the current place to be seen in for celebrities. Its beach vibes and beautiful locations makes their pictures......

Jamaica to use Usain Bolt to woo tourists

Jamaica expects the electrifying Olympic wins of the world's fastest sprinter Usain Bolt will enhance its image and help in wooing more foreign tourists to the picturesque Caribbean country. "The......

IPL: Big Bucks, Small Returns

Is it not imperative that after investing millions on something a good return is expected? The same applies to the sports arena. You pay big for a star and expect him to shine. There are manifold......

I'm not making money from IPL: Modi

It's loud, brash -- and insanely popular. India's new cricket league has gripped the country and revolutionised the sport, with high profile international signings and a billion-dollar deal with......