The new e-Visa platform enables Indian tourists to submit their visa applications entirely online, eliminating the need for physical paperwork. This initiative highlights Israel’s commitment to strengthening its tourism ties with India, reflecting the growing importance of the Indian market to Israel’s tourism sector. This new system is fully integrated with Israel’s Entry Travel Authorization…
A novice painter finds the artistic heritage of St Ives somewhat daunting initially, but expert tuition in a dream artists’ studio soon gets the creative juices flowing There was the briefest moment late on Sunday afternoon when, standing back from the easel, paintbrush in hand, I almost felt like an artist. What I had produced was by no…
India introduces e-student and e-student-x visas for international students applying via the Study in India (SII) portal. These visas cater to foreign students and their dependents pursuing diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses. The SII portal simplifies the admission process and validates applications for higher education in India.
A fly-fishing session in London strips the pastime of its elite connotations and delivers an object lesson in mindfulness Fishing has been one of those things, like pottery classes, or going on a yoga retreat in Ibiza, that I’ve never tried but envied from afar. People doing those things look calm, focused. The very things…
Learning to read a map and use a compass turns disorientation into discovery in the Eryri national park Maps can be cumbersome things. Especially when it’s windy. They can be pretty confounding even when the elements are in your favour. But we’ll come to that. We were on a hill – not the technical term…
A stay near Bridport with a community group offers friendship and the chance to learn new, useful skillsPlus: how to find a volunteering break I climb the ladder leading to the scaffold tower and haul myself on to the platform, followed by the bucket of cement I have mixed myself. I am about to “lay…
The Vande Bharat sleeper trains are set to offer world-class travel for long-distance commuters, following successful trials achieving speeds of 180 km/h. After further testing and certification, these trains will provide a faster, safer, and more comfortable travel experience, reducing travel times significantly on major routes like Delhi-Mumbai and Howrah-Chennai.
From surfing to singing, mastering a new skill can add an inspiring new dimension to a holiday. Our tipsters share their most rewarding experiences We took the train to Birkenhead then overnight ferry (new Stena boat with four-berth cabin for £229) to Belfast. The Translink train whisked us to Portrush (£54 for family of five)….
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the appointment of Rikant Pittie as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder. With over 16 years of experience in the travel industry, Rikant will lead the company’s strategic growth, innovation, and customer-centric initiatives to further strengthen its position in the competitive market.
As a new series of The Great Pottery Throwdown hits the screens, an honorary Stokie explores Josiah Wedgwood’s legacy and the six towns – and gets some clay on her hands As a lump of damp clay spins frantically on the potter’s wheel, I tentatively ease my fingers around it, hoping it will soon resemble…
