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Japan's Ambassador to India, ONO Keiichi, shared a deeply personal spiritual moment from Rishikesh that touched thousands online. His willingness to fully embrace India's sacred traditions is melting hearts across social media.
Travelers seeking authentic experiences are finding a new kind of stay across India. These 10 eco-friendly homestays blend local traditions with sustainable practices that heal the land.
When Yati Gaur tried to leave his puppy Butter behind, the dog followed him 12 kilometers downhill and waited outside his hotel door. Now Butter is believed to be the first Indian dog to walk nearly 15,000 kilometers across 13 states.
Travelers across India are trading beach lounges for mountain peaks and river rapids as adventure tourism explodes nationwide. The shift reflects a deeper hunger for memorable experiences that break from routine digital life. ---
A Patna entrepreneur is challenging stereotypes about Bihar while saving the state's forgotten textile arts from extinction. Her zero-waste clothing brand now supports 30 artisans and brings ancient weaving techniques into modern fashion.
After a decade of personal yoga practice transformed her life, Swati Verma opened Shivoham Yogshala in Moradabad, India. Her small studio now serves 40 students seeking calm in a fast-paced world.
When a highway project threatened over 4,000 century-old trees in Dehradun, students and retirees showed up every single day to hug them. Their peaceful protest, inspired by the legendary Chipko movement, actually worked.
Five million Hindu pilgrims trek through the Himalayas each year on a sacred journey where thousands die from altitude sickness, injuries, and harsh conditions. BYU nursing students are changing that by training 1,000 mountain guides, police officers, and medical staff to save lives at 14,000 feet.
Medical and engineering students at Huddle on Campus led a two-hour discussion on how to use technology mindfully instead of letting it control them. The conversation shifted from doom to solutions, offering real strategies for healthier screen habits.
A Delhi-based nonprofit has enabled 1,700 visually impaired Indians to travel to 16 destinations from Dubai to Thailand since 2019. Rising Star Khilte Chehre charges just Rs 500-700 for domestic trips, proving travel can be accessible for everyone.
Two former executives who built successful corporate careers are launching India's first preventive mental wellbeing studio after realizing meditation shouldn't be just a weekend escape. Corumm combines ancient Vedic practices with modern therapy in a 3,400 sq ft Gurugram space opening next month.