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Yearend Travel: 10 best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve

Don’t pick the ordinary on New Year’s Eve. Whether you're keeping it small or going all-out, bring in 2024 in style. Here are the top 10 places in the world.

travel

Published on Dec 01, 2023 11:17 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

Year-end travel: 10 things you should know now before planning a holiday

Planning a holiday? Here are 10 things you should know before booking a flight. Pay special attention to Interpol’s warning about airline ticket scams

travel

Published on Nov 29, 2023 03:23 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

All about education loans for studying abroad

Know all about the dos and don’ts of education loans for studying abroad.

education

Updated on Nov 27, 2023 11:57 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Nearly 15,000 Royal Enfield enthusiasts to gather in Goa for Motoverse

Bringing together motorcycling, music and art, the 13th edition of Royal Enfield’s Motoverse will have various experiences to immerse enthusiasts.

The 13th edition of Royal Enfield’s Motoverse is set to be the world’s largest gathering of Royal Enfield riders.(Royal Enfield Motoverse)

travel

Updated on Nov 24, 2023 09:41 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

World Toilet Day (November 19): The artists and their artsy toilets

On World Toilet Day (November 19), let’s look at the more artsy - and funky - toilets across the globe

World Toilet Let 2023: A look at the more artsy - and funky - toilets across the globe(Wikimedia Commons; Clark Sorensen, www.clarkmade.com)

art culture

Updated on Nov 19, 2023 11:04 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

10 must-see film locations in Goa

As the IFFI gets underway on November 20, here’s a quick look at some of the locations in Goa where Hindi & Hollywood films were shot

travel

Updated on Nov 20, 2023 05:34 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

Study Abroad: Tips to prepare for GMAT

In an exclusive interview, Sandeep Gupta, Founder of Top One Percent, breaks down the best methods to achieve a strong GMAT score.

Beyond admissions, a strong GMAT score can also open doors to scholarships and even better job opportunities post-graduation. (HT file)

features

Published on Nov 16, 2023 02:34 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

Travel: Cash, debit or credit card? What you should pick, per an expert

Over the past year, there has been a 5-fold surge in demand for travel-focussed credit cards by Indian travellers, according to a recent IndiaLends report.

travel

Updated on Nov 12, 2023 03:06 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

Study Abroad: The dos and don’ts of student visa application

With visa rejection rates for Indian students being higher than average, knowing the dos and don’ts of student visa application & interview is mandatory.

Getting a student visa is a nightmare, especially with high rejection rates for Indian students.(File Photo / Reuters)

admissions

Updated on Nov 07, 2023 11:30 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

All you must know about Germany’s WISE, exclusive programme for Indian students

Learn more about eligibility criteria, the duration and the value of the Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) scholarship.

'WISE' is a programme offered by the DAAD that targets Indian students pursuing a degree in the fields of science and engineering who wish to do a research internship at a publicly-funded German higher education institution or a research institute.(Representative file image)

admissions

Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:12 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

10 unexplored places in Thailand to check out after visa waiver for Indians

From November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, Thailand offers Indian tourists a 30-day visa exemption for tourism. Here are 10 lesser-known destinations to explore.

travel

Published on Nov 02, 2023 10:57 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

World Vegan Day: 7 must-try vegan restaurants in Goa

On World Vegan Day (November 1), step into any of the 7 must-try vegan cafe/restaurants in Goa & a shop that deals with all things vegan

travel

Updated on Nov 01, 2023 06:33 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

Study Abroad: Education fuelling real estate demand in London

London is seeing a shift in real estate trends with Indians preferring to buy property instead of renting accommodation for their kin pursuing higher studies.

In June this year, a total of 142,848 student visas were granted by the United Kingdom to Indian nationals which was a 54% jump from the YoY numbers.(Pixabay)

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Published on Oct 31, 2023 12:01 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

Dhordo, winner of UNWTO’s best tourism village award, is ready for Rann Utsav

UNWTO has named Dhordo (Gujarat) as one of the best tourism villages in the world. As Rann Utsav begins on November 1, here’s a quick guide to Dhordo village.

travel

Published on Oct 26, 2023 11:18 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Travel: Handy tips from travellers who visited 50+ countries

Five seasoned travellers who have been to 50+ countries, share tips to how to pack/plan, carry money, get over jet lag better and be an eco-conscious traveller.

travel

Updated on Oct 21, 2023 11:51 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, Delhi

Study Abroad: Here is how you can find housing near top foreign universities

In an exclusive interview, Saurabh Goel, CEO and Co-Founder, Amberstudent.com, shares tips about housing hunt, the most & least expensive cities and much more.

Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Pune, Amberstudent.com, a company focussed on student accommodation around the world, has so far sold 1 million housing to students and in 2022 alone served 40,000 students.(Shutterstock)

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Published on Oct 16, 2023 03:57 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

Start applying in December to avail University of Southampton's scholarships

Kieron Broadhead, Deputy Vice President (Operations) at the University of Southampton talks about the most popular programs, when to start applying & much more.

Located just 1 hour and 20 minutes from central London, the University of Southampton offers standalone three-year Bachelor programmes or as four-year integrated Master’s options.

admissions

Updated on Oct 10, 2023 12:46 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal, New Delhi

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Lucknow

If you are coming to the City of Nawabs for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, here’s a quick look at all that you must see/do/shop/eat in Lucknow.

View of the riverfront of Gomti river at Lucknow. (AP)

cricket

Published on Oct 06, 2023 02:44 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Chennai

If you are travelling to Chennai for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Matches, here’s a ready-reckoner for all that you must see/do/eat/shop.

cricket

Updated on Oct 08, 2023 09:03 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers, fans in Bengaluru

If you are travelling to Bengaluru for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, here’s a quick look at the must-see/do/eat/shop in the city.

The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.(Getty)

cricket

Updated on Oct 05, 2023 03:53 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Pune

Pune will host 5 matches of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. If you are travelling to the city for cricket, here’s a quick look at must-see/eat/do.

cricket

Published on Oct 05, 2023 12:47 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

IND vs PAK: Ahmedabad hotel tariff hits the roof but cheaper options available

Hotels in Ahmedabad have hiked their room tariff by 200%, yet they are sold out. But don’t despair, there are cheaper options available.

People visit the Atal Pedestrian Bridge at the Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad. (AFP)

cricket

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 01:42 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers, fans in Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a tourist’s delight. If you are travelling to Dharmashala for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, here are tips on must-see/eat/do/buy.

The HPCA Stadium is a thing of beauty.(PTI)

cricket

Published on Oct 05, 2023 11:12 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Hyderabad

If you are in the city for a couple of days, here’s a list of all that you should see/do/shop/eat.

The Rajiv Gandhi international stadium is ready for the World Cup.(Getty)

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Published on Oct 04, 2023 05:28 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Kolkata

If you are planning to visit Kolkata for World Cup matches, here’s a list of must see/eat/shop/do in Kolkata.

cricket

Published on Oct 04, 2023 02:45 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Mumbai

As Mumbai gets ready for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, here are quick tips to must-see/eat/do/shop in Mumbai.

A general view of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.(Getty)

cricket

Published on Oct 03, 2023 02:32 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Ironman 70.3: On October 8, 1,200 triathletes will run, swim, bike 113 km in Goa

Nearly 1,200 triathletes from 30 countries will gather in Goa for Ironman (third edition in India), the world's toughest one-day sporting event.

Participants gather for the start of Ironman. (Photo credit: Ironman India)

travel

Published on Oct 02, 2023 12:48 PM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Ahmedabad

If you are heading to Ahmedabad for any of the 5 ICC Men’s World Cup matches to be held in Narendra Modi Stadium, here’s a quick guide to the city.

A general view of Narendra Modi Stadium.(PTI)

cricket

Published on Oct 02, 2023 11:35 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

Cricket World Cup 2023: A complete guide for travellers and fans in Delhi

As Delhi gets ready for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match on October 7, here’s a quick list of the city’s must-do, must-eat, must-see and more.

The World Cup trophy being unveiled by BCCI.(Rahul Singh)

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Published on Oct 01, 2023 09:57 AM IST

ByPreeti Verma Lal

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Don’t pick the ordinary on New Year’s Eve. Whether you're keeping it small or going all-out, bring in 2024 in style. Here are the top 10 places in the world.

Planning a holiday? Here are 10 things you should know before booking a flight. Pay special attention to Interpol’s warning about airline ticket scams

Know all about the dos and don’ts of education loans for studying abroad.

Bringing together motorcycling, music and art, the 13th edition of Royal Enfield’s Motoverse will have various experiences to immerse enthusiasts.

On World Toilet Day (November 19), let’s look at the more artsy - and funky - toilets across the globe

As the IFFI gets underway on November 20, here’s a quick look at some of the locations in Goa where Hindi & Hollywood films were shot

In an exclusive interview, Sandeep Gupta, Founder of Top One Percent, breaks down the best methods to achieve a strong GMAT score.

Over the past year, there has been a 5-fold surge in demand for travel-focussed credit cards by Indian travellers, according to a recent IndiaLends report.

With visa rejection rates for Indian students being higher than average, knowing the dos and don’ts of student visa application & interview is mandatory.

Learn more about eligibility criteria, the duration and the value of the Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) scholarship.

From November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, Thailand offers Indian tourists a 30-day visa exemption for tourism. Here are 10 lesser-known destinations to explore.

On World Vegan Day (November 1), step into any of the 7 must-try vegan cafe/restaurants in Goa & a shop that deals with all things vegan

London is seeing a shift in real estate trends with Indians preferring to buy property instead of renting accommodation for their kin pursuing higher studies.

UNWTO has named Dhordo (Gujarat) as one of the best tourism villages in the world. As Rann Utsav begins on November 1, here’s a quick guide to Dhordo village.

Five seasoned travellers who have been to 50+ countries, share tips to how to pack/plan, carry money, get over jet lag better and be an eco-conscious traveller.

In an exclusive interview, Saurabh Goel, CEO and Co-Founder, Amberstudent.com, shares tips about housing hunt, the most & least expensive cities and much more.

Kieron Broadhead, Deputy Vice President (Operations) at the University of Southampton talks about the most popular programs, when to start applying & much more.

If you are coming to the City of Nawabs for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, here’s a quick look at all that you must see/do/shop/eat in Lucknow.

If you are travelling to Chennai for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Matches, here’s a ready-reckoner for all that you must see/do/eat/shop.

If you are travelling to Bengaluru for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup matches, here’s a quick look at the must-see/do/eat/shop in the city.

Pune will host 5 matches of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. If you are travelling to the city for cricket, here’s a quick look at must-see/eat/do.

Hotels in Ahmedabad have hiked their room tariff by 200%, yet they are sold out. But don’t despair, there are cheaper options available.

Dharamshala is a tourist’s delight. If you are travelling to Dharmashala for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, here are tips on must-see/eat/do/buy.

If you are in the city for a couple of days, here’s a list of all that you should see/do/shop/eat.

If you are planning to visit Kolkata for World Cup matches, here’s a list of must see/eat/shop/do in Kolkata.

As Mumbai gets ready for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, here are quick tips to must-see/eat/do/shop in Mumbai.

Nearly 1,200 triathletes from 30 countries will gather in Goa for Ironman (third edition in India), the world's toughest one-day sporting event.

If you are heading to Ahmedabad for any of the 5 ICC Men’s World Cup matches to be held in Narendra Modi Stadium, here’s a quick guide to the city.

As Delhi gets ready for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match on October 7, here’s a quick list of the city’s must-do, must-eat, must-see and more.

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