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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The House of Rose, the jewellery maison, has unveiled its flagship destination in the historic Ballard Estate of Mumbai. The space houses experience spaces for international luxury watches (they have limited edition watches by Chopard and Franck Muller designed just for the Rose brand) and jewellery brands, along with a bar and a fine-dining room that can serve as a space for a pop-up or a curated dinner meet.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The overarching travel theme for 2025 is community. That is, finding the community that shares one’s passion and pushing boundaries in order to have meaningful experiences.

FanCode, India’s leading digital sports destination with over 160 million users, has inked a landmark multi-year exclusive broadcast deal to stream PGA Tour events in India.

Air India Express on Wednesday commenced operations from Patna, launching daily flights to Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad, the airline said in a statement. The new flights are part of the airline's strategy to connect emerging cities with key destinations across the country and beyond, it said.

Indian equity markets in 2025 especially in the second half as corporate earnings pick up and the euphoria of the Trump Presidency wanes in the US,” says Nishit Master, Portfolio Manager, Axis Securities PMS. In an interview with ETMarkets, Master said: “We expect India to be one of the fastest growing major economies for 2025 which will make it more attractive for FPIs as an investment destination especially since after the recent correction, market valuations have become more reasonable,” Edited excerpts:

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. This may be the year to skip Rome—or Italy entirely. The Roman Catholic Church is celebrating a jubilee year, a roughly yearlong tradition dating to the early 14th century.

Maha Kumbh, with plans to operate over 300 trains, including 80 special services, to ensure efficient transportation for devotees arriving in Prayagraj, an NCR official said. Hours ahead of the commencement of the Maha Kumbh, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NCR, Shashi Kant Tripathi, told that the railway authorities have completed all necessary preparations, including crowd management, ticket booking counters, train services, and security arrangements. Providing details about train services, the CPRO said that North Central Railways will also introduce unreserved short-distance regular trains starting tomorrow.

Henley Passport Index of the year 2025 has crowned Singapore as the most powerful passport of the world while granting its citizens visa free access to 195 out of 227 global destinations, reported CNBC Travel. This achievement actually marks a pretty significant milestone in global mobility while demonstrating the diplomatic and international standing of Singapore. According to CNBC Travel, Japan actually closely follows in second place with 193 visa free destinations while Finland, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea and Spain share third place together whereas each country is offering access to 192 destinations. The rankings actually highlight the continued dominance of Asian and European nations in international travel freedom. The United Arab Emirates emerged as a notable climber while rising 32 places to enter the top 10 with access to 185 destinations, asserted CNBC Travel. At the same time, on the other hand, the US eventually experienced a significant decline while dropping seven places to ninth position.

Budget 2025 approaches, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are keenly watching for reforms that could make India a more attractive destination for their investments. By addressing key challenges in taxation and simplifying regulatory processes, the budget has the potential to boost inward remittances and encourage NRIs to invest more confidently in India.

A senior official says Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, sinks, toilets and some steel products if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose 25% on all Canadian products

ASK Property Fund, the real estate private equity arm of Blackstone-backed ASK asset & wealth management group and India Sotheby’s International Realty will raise Rs 1,000 crore equity with an additional greenshoe option of Rs 500 crore for India’s first luxury real estate investment platform – ASK curated luxury assets fund.

Asador Etxebarri is a culinary pilgrimage site for food enthusiasts worldwide. Surrounded by lush greenery and mountains, this destination restaurant offers a dining experience like no other, thanks to chef Victor Arguinzoniz's mastery of fire.In his small kitchen, equipped with custom-built grills, Arguinzoniz transforms simple ingredients into unforgettable dishes that celebrate their natural flavours.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A year into his undergraduate degree in economics at Cambridge, Manmohan Singh found his scholarship from Punjab University was not adequate for his expenses there. He occasionally had to resort to skipping meals or making do with a Cadbury’s bar.

Booking.com’s research, the essence of travel will centre on purpose and deeper connections, marking a departure from surface-level tourism.

minimum export price (MEP) of $2,000 per tonne on natural honey for one more year till December next year. Exports below this MEP value are not permitted.

A young Edmonton woman is accomplishing dreams that are out of this world. At 21 years old, she has already worked for NASA for half a decade — and that’s just scratching the surface.

Milind Chandwani, an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) graduate and the founder of Camp Diaries Bengaluru, has captured widespread attention online. Chandwani shared an unusual incident from his late-night cab ride from Bengaluru airport, highlighting the challenges overworked drivers face and the unexpected situations life throws at us.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. THERE IS A lot to like about Portugal. Tourists are drawn to its pleasant climate, charming architecture and beautiful beaches.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: India’s wealthiest always travel a bit differently, seeking out locations and experiences that are less explored. This year was no different, with travel agencies working hard at sending their clients away to explore new destinations from snow-capped mountains to private islands.