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Why Every Indian Hill Station Has a Mall Road


Did you know every Indian hill station has a Mall Road? The answer lies in colonial history, clever geography, and a timeless charm that continues to define mountain life.

Travel

Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2026: Goa Among Indiaโ€™s Most Welcoming Regions


Goa has once again been recognised among Indiaโ€™s most welcoming regions in the Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2026, with Mandrem emerging as one of the top 10 most welcoming destinations in the country.

Travel

Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Open for Public from February 3


The iconic Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan will welcome visitors from February 3 to March 31, offering free public access to one of Indiaโ€™s most celebrated gardens.

National

NITI Aayog & IAMAI Release Report on Transforming India’s Homestay Sector


NITI Aayog, in collaboration with IAMAI, has launched the report โ€œRethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathwaysโ€, outlining a strategic framework to unlock the potential of Indiaโ€™s homestay and BnB ecosystem. With participation from key tourism states and ministries, the report calls for enabling policies that foster cultural tourism, empower local entrepreneurs, and promote sustainable growth.

Business

IHCL Adds 15 Hotels to Portfolio, Strengthens Eastern India Presence


IHCL and Ambuja Neotia Group have signed an agreement for 15 new hotels, expanding their partnership to over 40 properties. The move strengthens IHCLโ€™s luxury presence in East and North East India.