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1 week ago | 
outlookindia.com | Himakshi Panwar
Delhi-based Pooja Seth, was returning home after a brief vacation in Thailand when her gold jewellery was confiscated at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in January 2025. Seth was stopped by Customs officials who seized her gold jewellery weighing 190 g (four gold bangles weighing 78 g, a gold bangle weighing 45 g, and a gold chain with a gold pendant weighing 67 g). They claimed it exceeded the permissible limit and had not been declared.
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1 week ago | 
outlooktraveller.com | Himakshi Panwar
Delhi-based Pooja Seth, was returning home after a brief vacation in Thailand when her gold jewellery was confiscated at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport in January 2025. Seth was stopped by Customs officials who seized her gold jewellery weighing 190 g (four gold bangles weighing 78 g, a gold bangle weighing 45 g, and a gold chain with a gold pendant weighing 67 g). They claimed it exceeded the permissible limit and had not been declared.
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1 week ago | 
outlookindia.com | Himakshi Panwar
In the late 1980s, few could imagine India's remote Northeast as a thriving tourist destination. The region's mystique remained largely untouched—until a young couple from Assam decided to dream differently. In 1989, Ashish Phookan and Jahnabi Phookan founded Jungle Travels India (JTI) to take visitors deep into the “jungles of Assam.” What began as an ambitious endeavour in nature tourism has since evolved into a pioneering movement in responsible travel that has transformed landscapes and lives.
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1 week ago | 
outlooktraveller.com | Himakshi Panwar
Jungle Travels India | In the late 1980s, few could imagine India's remote Northeast as a thriving tourist destination. The region's mystique remained largely untouched—until a young couple from Assam decided to dream differently.
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2 weeks ago | 
outlookindia.com | Himakshi Panwar
Mahavir Jayanti 2025 | From germination to inauguration—that's how India witnessed the emergence of Abhay Prabhavana Museum, a colossal museum dedicated to Jain philosophy and Indian heritage. Located along the scenic Indrayani River in Pune, the museum celebrates Jain values and their relevance in today’s world.
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2 weeks ago | 
outlooktraveller.com | Himakshi Panwar
Agora Eco Tourism | Tourism is not a booming business in Chhattisgarh, with about 44 per cent of its geographical area under the forest cover. The sensitivity of the specific regions and the perceived safety concerns often make tourists doubt their travel plans. However, for Bhagyesh Dubey of Agora Eco Tourism, the challenge is not to bring tourists but to win the trust of locals, who are primary stakeholders in the tourist experience.
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2 weeks ago | 
outlookindia.com | Himakshi Panwar
Bhagyesh Dubey, co-founder, Agora Eco Tourism Photo: Bhagyesh Dubey Bhagyesh Dubey, co-founder, Agora Eco Tourism Photo: Bhagyesh Dubey
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3 weeks ago | 
outlooktraveller.com | Arunachal Pradesh |Himakshi Panwar
"Beyond Myths And Mountains" is how Arunachal Pradesh has summarised its new travel policy for the next five years—a shift from its perception as a mountain state to a mixed bag of everything. “From adventure tourism to farm stay experiences, there is so much more to explore in our state. We wish to emerge as a world-class tourism destination where visitors see more than the scenic landscapes," Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona told Outlook Traveller.
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3 weeks ago | 
outlookindia.com | Himakshi Panwar
Among the many historical gems in Madhya Pradesh is Chanderi, where Muzaffar Ansari will leave you intrigued by his craft as a tourist guide. From the ghost tales to Mughal influence, your trip to this weaver’s town is unfulfilled without meeting Ansari—a living repository of fun facts when it comes to Chanderi’s past. His wit and charm have made this iconic place even more popular. Fondly called Kalle Bhai, the story behind this moniker is even more stimulating.
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3 weeks ago | 
outlooktraveller.com | Himakshi Panwar
Among the many historical gems in Madhya Pradesh is Chanderi, where Muzaffar Ansari will leave you intrigued by his craft as a tourist guide. From the ghost tales to Mughal influence, your trip to this weaver’s town is unfulfilled without meeting Ansari—a living repository of fun facts when it comes to Chanderi’s past. His wit and charm have made this iconic place even more popular. Fondly called Kalle Bhai, the story behind this moniker is even more stimulating.
