This Pride month we talk to tour groups that curate travels and experiences for the LGBTQ+ community

Monsoon escapes: Discover four stunning waterfalls in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats

A view of the Katiki Waterfalls, originating from the Gosthani River and cascading through the lush hill forests near Araku in Alluri Sitharama Raju district. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak With the monsoon rolling in, the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh has transformed into a realm of mist-laced hills, dreamy skies and gushing waterfalls. The […]

Learn to dive at Kathadi North in Rameswaram and explore Palk Bay’s marine life

Thirty kilometres across the Palk Strait from Rameswaram temple lies Kathadi North, a boutique hotel offering a unique blend of adventure, environment and comfort. Located at Pirappanvalasai village in Ramanathapuram district, it is run by Quest Adventure Sports Academy that offers courses in scuba diving, kitesurfing, sea kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, and stand-up paddling. The academy’s windsurfing […]

Operations begin on entire Whitefield-Challaghatta Purple Line metro corridor, connecting east and west Bengaluru

Passengers seen at Challaghatta metro station in Bengaluru on October 9, 2023. The long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro Purple Line corridor quietly commenced operations on October 9 at 5 a.m., seamlessly connecting the eastern and western parts of Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: Sudhakara Jain Without any formal inauguration and celebration, the long-awaited Whitefield-Challaghatta Namma Metro corridor […]