Editorial Features
Geetha Feels Like a 20-year-old in Her 60s while Traveling; Thanks to Her Son who Says Mom is His Best Travel Buddy
“I didn’t know what I had been missing all these years. I am 60, diabetic and hadn’t hoped to see the world at this age. But now I am extremely happy and keep planning the next journey. My…
With Modest Savings from Her Grocery Shop, This Single Indian Mother Has Traveled to 11 Countries in 10 Years
“A ship is safe in harbor. But that is not what ships are built for.” Similarly, some people are born to break from household confines, cross the seven seas, and travel across geographies. This…
He Quits Top Google Job in USA, Selects Bright Kids of Poor Indian Families, Helps Them Study in USA
“We need to provide educational opportunities to the bright minds born in underprivileged backgrounds as we firmly believe that education has the power to not only uplift individuals, but also…
#WomensDay Special: An Open Letter to Indian Women who Make Our Journey Easier and Better
Dear WOMEN, On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we want to take a moment to reflect on your incredible achievements in different walks of life and across geographies. From the President…
News NRIs, USA, India, Travel
Air India Lets You Upgrade from Economy to Business for a Little Extra Fare; All about Air India’s Bid Upfront Program
Good news for those scheduled to travel on Air India! The Tata airline offers the…
A Luxury ‘Hotel Train’ is Underway for Cozy Night Travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles
You may take a wary look at the thought of driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles due…
All You Should Know about Trusted Traveller Program for Faster Immigration and Security Clearance in India
Those who travelled to India last winter (2022-2023) do still recollect the dreadful…
An Indian in USA Shares Why Business Class Flight is More about Comfort than Luxury for His Parents
There are many unpleasant stories of Indians neglecting parents with dreary eyes,…
Entertainment
Diwali 2022 Events in New York and New Jersey: Festival of Lights is Back with a Bang after Pandemic
Diwali in New York and New Jersey is back with a bang after two years of the…
These Durga Puja Events in New York and New Jersey Turn Northeast Coast into a Mini Bengal This Time of Year
Durga Puja is one of the grandest and most-awaited Indian festivals in October 2022. It…
Visit These Best Places in California to Celebrate Durga Puja 2022 and Other Indian Festivals
Durga Puja is one of the globally celebrated Indian festivals. Be it California,…
Wow! New York is Set to Hoist Indian Flag at Iconic Times Square this August 15 for First Time
After having witnessed the Ram Temple’s groundbreaking ceremony on giant billboards,…
Offbeat India
An Indian’s Hilarious Letter in Broken English Helped Get Toilets on Trains in British India
Indian Railways, the world’s fourth largest railway network and eighth largest employer…
Tirupati Lord Balaji vs Sundar Pichai: Internet Speculates Who Earns More These Days
The Tirupati Balaji Temple in Andhra Pradesh is known as one of the richest Indian…
A Tale of Two Indian Families: One is Certified for No Caste, No Religion and the Other is ISO Certified
India is known for many wonders and paradoxes. There is an uncommon tale of two Indian…
Unusual Indian Weddings with a Difference vs Multi-billion-dollar Ambani Family Weddings
The Internet and media went gaga on the Rs-720-cr Isha Ambani wedding in December 2018.…
Places Tourist Destinations
World’s Largest Religious Monument, Vedic Planetarium Temple, to Open in India with Help of Ford Scion and his Indian Wife
In July 2022, Ford that linked Detroit to Chennai for 25 years shut down its production…
All about Maa Umiya Dham Temple Complex Coming up near Ahmedabad for over Rs 1000 Crores
Among the colossal temples coming up across India is Mata Umiya Temple in…
Indian Cultural Center and Temple in USA to Get Kotilinga Kshetram with 10 Million Bana Lingams from India
The United States is the first-ever destination to get a Kotilinga Kshetram outside of…
Visit Lord Hanuman and Ganesh atop Mount Madonna Offering 380 Acres of Yoga and Meditation Retreats
Let your bucket list include a trip to Mount Madonna if you are wondering where to spend…
Flavors Food Culture
From New York to London, Payal Saha’s Kati Roll Company Selling Kolkata’s Street Food Continues to be a Success
Kati Roll, an easy-to-grab snack on the go from the street food landscape of Kolkata, has found home in the United States since Payal Saha started cashing in on her nostalgia in 2002. A newly wed bride from India back…
Aura on the Lake, First-ever Indian Restaurant in a Quaint Town near Niagara Falls Offering Best Indian Food
Binging on delicious Indian food during a trip to the Niagara Falls is like enjoying the divine bliss of laddu prasadam during a pilgrimage to the Tirupati Balaji Temple. This month the Niagara Falls got its first-ever…
Travel Tips Things to Do & See
Traveling to India or USA via Doha? All You Should Know about Qatar Stopover, Doha City Tours, Visa-free Transit
Booked Qatar Airways’ flight tickets to India or USA via Doha for summer travel? You can now turn your transit into an exciting tour of Doha City if the layover/connection time is 8 hours or more at Hamad…
Traveling to/from India via Singapore? You can Take a Free Singapore Tour or Explore Changi Airport during Layover
The Free Singapore Tour is back for international transit travelers after three years of the pandemic. Of all major airport layover tours, the Singapore Changi Airport transit tour is the most interesting one. A free…
Festivals of India Things to Do & See
Significance of Kumari Puja: Why Bengal Worships Living Goddesses during Durga Puja
Worship of the Almighty as Divine Mother is an age-old tradition in India and a refined part of Indian culture. It has been in existence since prehistoric times, but geographically it is limited to Asian countries in…
Durga Puja: Interesting Things to Know about the Biggest Festival of Bengal
Durga Puja, the grandest and most spectacular festival of India, is in full swing now. This festivity is so divine, joyous and fabulous that it never ceases to keep us waiting eagerly for the arrival of the Goddess.…
FAQs Airlines & Airports
What’re Lufthansa’s New Routes to India? What are New Seat Designs in Lufthansa’s Economy, Business, Premium Economy?
Lufthansa’s India network is on an expansion spree with two new additions to the…
What Gourmet Meals, Trendy Appetizers, Premium Spirits Air India’s New Menu Offers to International Travelers?
Air India’s transformation continues with new inflight menus being rolled out in all…
I am Traveling between USA and India via Japan. What are Japan’s Transit Visa Requirement for Indians?
Do Indians need a transit visa for Japan while traveling to USA or back to India? This is…
What is United Airlines’ New Seating Policy for Families in Response to President Biden’s ‘Families Fly Together Act’?
Different airlines have different onboard seating policies. An airline’s inflight…