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Applying for a US visa? 5 changes for Indians in 2025

Applying for a US visa? 5 changes for Indians in 2025

Between rising fees and stricter checks, here’s what’s changing in US visa applications and when
9 of the best villas in Phuket

9 of the best villas in Phuket

You’ll feel like royalty in these lavish homes that combine exceptional Thai architecture with endless glittering sea views
This Indian-Australian couple’s wedding brought heritage to the Southern Highlands

This Indian-Australian couple’s wedding brought heritage to the Southern Highlands

Shyla and Sameer Patel’s nuptials in an Australian country estate came with coordinated saris, unlimited gelato and black-tie dancing
The loveliest castles to rent in England

The loveliest castles to rent in England

Indulge in Britain's medieval yesteryear by taking over a castle in England
Bengaluru’s newest pizza spot goes for cheesy-cool

Bengaluru’s newest pizza spot goes for cheesy-cool

SOPI by Subko at The Craftery is showcasing flavours from Maharashtra to Manipur with a side of clever one-liners and Bollywood remixes
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Secret Homestays

Discover 100+ beautiful homestays across India

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What Japan’s matcha experts really think about your obsession with the drink

What Japan’s matcha experts really think about your obsession with the drink

Japan’s tea masters and growers weigh in with their POV on matcha's global popularity
21 places to visit in Jaipur that are not tourist traps

21 places to visit in Jaipur that are not tourist traps

Heritage sites and bookmark-worthy spots to eat, drink, and shop
20 capital cities with the cleanest air in the world

20 capital cities with the cleanest air in the world

Breathe easy in these capital cities where air quality is high and pollution is low
This Indian-origin couple’s Barcelona wedding turned the clock back to their first holiday together

This Indian-origin couple’s Barcelona wedding turned the clock back to their first holiday together

Lisa Jolly and Avesh Thuluvath’s nuptials were a toast to their arc from one-time neighbours to life partners
7 stunning destinations for natural festivals of light

7 stunning destinations for natural festivals of light

From blue volcano flames to purple meteor showers, these destinations channel the visual vibrance of Diwali in the heart of nature
Diwali brings out the food-loving bhoots of Bengal

Diwali brings out the food-loving bhoots of Bengal

A Bhoot Chaturdashi special of ghosts who carry their obsession with a good meal into the afterlife
At this homestay in Sakleshpur, Thai and Malnad cultures meet

At this homestay in Sakleshpur, Thai and Malnad cultures meet

Within the coffee estates of the Western Ghats, Baan Nimbus is a home for hospitality and multiculturalism
The best rail journeys for leaf-peeping in Japan this autumn

The best rail journeys for leaf-peeping in Japan this autumn

Whether you're getting from A to B or turning a journey into an adventure, these are the most scenic train journeys in Japan as the trees shed their leaves
Why India covers its mithai in silver and gold

Why India covers its mithai in silver and gold

With silver prices reaching an all-time high, the glitter may be wearing thin. But varq is an Indian craft that is known to add a sparkle to the sweets and sizzle between the sheets
The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness

The best Southeast Asian capitals for wellness

New research reveals which cities are leading the region's wellness scene

Hot and Happening

CNT Culture Calendar: What to do across India this October

CNT Culture Calendar: What to do across India this October

A handpicked list of exhibitions, performances, and festivals across India worth RSVPing yes to
9 new restaurants in India to try this month

9 new restaurants in India to try this month

A look at the newest restaurants and bars across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Pune
Subodh Gupta x Jeong Kwan: a Bihari-Korean collab adds soul to the artist’s work at the Bukhara Biennale

Subodh Gupta x Jeong Kwan: a Bihari-Korean collab adds soul to the artist’s work at the Bukhara Biennale

Gupta’s tribute to the Silk Road comes alive with his culinary interventions at the debut edition of the art show

Safari Season

Kanha National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Kanha National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and lodge manager Harpreet Singh on how to have the best safari experience at Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh 
Hemis National Park: A safari guide’s tips on spotting snow leopards in Ladakh

Hemis National Park: A safari guide’s tips on spotting snow leopards in Ladakh

Naturalist Payal Mehta on how to have the best safari experience at Hemis National Park in Ladakh 
Bandhavgarh National Park: A safari guide's tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Bandhavgarh National Park: A safari guide's tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist Prakash Dwivedi on how to have the best safari experience at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh
Kaziranga National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Kaziranga National Park: A safari guide’s tips on the best time to visit, permits, hotels

Naturalist and local guide Pallab Prakash Saikia on how to have the best safari experience at Kaziranga National Park in Assam 

Secret Homestays

Learn about India’s last headhunters at this homestay in Nagaland

Learn about India’s last headhunters at this homestay in Nagaland

Pluck oranges, pick tea, milk cows and get a peek into the tribal life at Konyak Tea Retreat
This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday

This 19th-century bungalow in Kodaikanal has all the makings of a classic summer holiday

Now in care of artist and design consultant Shalini Biswajit, The Dunnottar was left behind by one Lord Chamberlain as he rushed home on the eve of Independence
Old Bollywood secrets spill out of this whimsical designer's secret homestay in Mumbai

Old Bollywood secrets spill out of this whimsical designer's secret homestay in Mumbai

James Ferreira’s 200-year-old home in Khotachiwadi in South Mumbai is a living history museum where guests can have great conversations with a side of East Indian fare
This homestay in Kerala is for slow living in a rewilded tropical forest

This homestay in Kerala is for slow living in a rewilded tropical forest

Greenara offers mud houses in nature for a quick getaway from the busy city of Calicut

Rewind

Why JRD Tata fixed toilet rolls on an Air India flight

Why JRD Tata fixed toilet rolls on an Air India flight

The founder of the airline took his role very seriously
When a Maharaja stood up to the Emperor: the story of Delhi Durbar of 1911

When a Maharaja stood up to the Emperor: the story of Delhi Durbar of 1911

A throwback to the coronation ceremony of the emperor of India held on 12 December 1911 that still continues to be one of the “greatest shows on earth”
Timeless Tables: For old and new Bangaloreans, Koshy’s is an emotion

Timeless Tables: For old and new Bangaloreans, Koshy’s is an emotion

Everyone from Queen Elizabeth II, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Nikita Krushchev have dined at the Bengaluru landmark
What it was like to cross the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth 2

What it was like to cross the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth 2

Former passengers and crew share stories of the white-glove experience on board the iconic ocean liner
Anaita Shroff Adajania’s guide to styling your wedding looks your way

Anaita Shroff Adajania’s guide to styling your wedding looks your way

The celebrity fashion stylist breaks down how to choose wedding looks that suit the place, the mood, and most importantly, you
Bengaluru's FarmLore is about to serve the spookiest meal of the season

Bengaluru's FarmLore is about to serve the spookiest meal of the season

Bringing folklore to fine dining, FarmLore and Sydney’s NEL. team up for a Halloween dinner experience that promises to shock and awe
5 hill stations to escape Mumbai and Delhi's AQI this Diwali

5 hill stations to escape Mumbai and Delhi's AQI this Diwali

Beautiful destinations that will have you ditching the big city smog and running for the hills
Compared: price of gold in India and abroad

Compared: price of gold in India and abroad

The price of gold has hit historic highs this year, but not all destinations price it the same. Here’s what to know before you buy
The best hotels in and around Jaipur

The best hotels in and around Jaipur

From heritage havelis in the Old City to grand hotels overlooking the plateaus of Kukas, these are the best hotels in Jaipur and around
When India’s best restaurants came together for the Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2025

When India’s best restaurants came together for the Condé Nast Traveller x District Top Restaurant Awards 2025

From applause to afterparties, here’s how the country’s most talented kitchens and bars celebrated a landmark year in Indian dining
“As a woman, I’ve learned to carry not only my camera but also a sense of resilience”

“As a woman, I’ve learned to carry not only my camera but also a sense of resilience”

Pioneering conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier on breaking into a patriarchal field, finding art after science, and why hope remains her greatest act of resistance
Lost luggage? Here's what to do if an airline loses your bags

Lost luggage? Here's what to do if an airline loses your bags

What to do if you’ve arrived at your destination but your luggage hasn’t
Beyond soan papdi: 9 ways to up your mithai game this Diwali

Beyond soan papdi: 9 ways to up your mithai game this Diwali

Modern mithais from across India to sweeten your festive spread