The Ayushman Bharat scheme offers ₹5 lakh health coverage for seniors 70+, free and with easy Aadhaar-based enrollment

Robust traction in the upmarket residential segment, healthy occupancies in its commercial rental business and healthy financials are positives for Oberoi Realty

Here’s a low down on the key components in future contracts’ pricing

IRDAI’s changes to health insurance landscape provide enhanced protection, security and a more user-friendly experience

Mahindra & Mahindra share price can rise to ₹3,200

Nifty 50 November Futures contract can fall to 23,900

Bank Nifty November Futures can rise to 52,500 if the bounce sustains

Here are the intraday supports and resistances for widely traded stocks such as Reliance Industries, ITC, ONGC, Infosys, HDFC Bank, TCS, and SBI

HCL Technologies share price can rise to ₹1,935

Ruhani Sharma talks about headlining the Telugu cop drama franchise ‘HER’, says she never imagined herself as a sharpshooter 

At a time when libraries are losing their sheen owing to a lack of patronage, the century-old Ram Mohan Library in Vijaywada continues to attract book lovers to its vast collection of books and its illustrious history

The manoeuvre was performed from ISRO Telemetry, Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru. The spacecraft is now just 177 km away from the moon.

Actor J D Chakravarthy, revelling in the reception to his Telugu web series ‘Dayaa’, says he and director Pavan Sadineni would have almost not worked with each other

CM announced unconditional crop loan waiver twice unlike other States, he said 

Outlets selling different kinds of payasam have mushroomed in the city

Here is a quick guide to serving a traditional sadya for Onam. The sadya has several regional variations in Kerala. There are also differences in the way it is served and cooked

Sid and Shanky, the co-hosts of The Big Forkers, talk about their debut in a new adventure series, I Should Have Stayed Home

Engage in Tamil kuthu in Chennai, hip-hop in Hyderabad, movement therapy in Bengaluru or Latin folk dance in Kochi. Dancescapes presents a city through performance art curated experiences

Exhibition serves as an introduction to the potential of the art form which is gaining popularity among young artists in State

Director Srikanth Nagothi holds forth on his Telugu film ‘Month of Madhu’ that features Swathi and Naveen Chandra as a middle-class couple

Antique collectors oil lamps on display at The Purple Turtles in Hyderabad

As the army welcomes trekkers and tourists to Gurez and Keran, one can see local life play out and catch glimpses of the other side 

Step into the world of women-only travel groups, where like-minded adventurers come together to build lasting connections, and embark on unforgettable journeys

There is an increase of 30-40% in domestic travel, and 15% in international travel bookings

Jewish-origin architecture in the country appears to advocate a community-led way of life. What’s unique is that the restoration and adaptive reuse of synagogues, hospitals and houses is often funded by people of other faiths

Believed to have been named after a mythical demon, ‘Bem’ who ruled the river banks ‘tota’, a portion of this coastal town, once a fishing/farming village, and now popular with tourists, is sandwiched between the river and the sea

From the wildernesses of India to the adventures of an early historical feminist, here’s a selection of recent titles

The Call Me By Your Name author on how travel makes him feel and why he desires solitude

Be it the magnificent landscapes that are rich in flora and fauna or the diverse and vibrant heritage and culture that the country boasts, India has something in store for every traveller. Here is a curated list of some of the incredible experiences one can have in India. Pick the ones you want to experience during your holidays. 

A peep into what it is like to live onboard the world’s largest privately-owned residential ship, home to about 150 families

Janhvi Kapoor talks us through her family beach house, now available to guests and the only Indian property on the Airbnb Icons list, the others being the house from Up, a night at the Ferrari Museum, and Prince’s Purple Rain abode among others Win a stay at Sridevi’s beach house, as Janhvi Kapoor takes you through her favourite nooks and things to do, as part of Airbnb Icons

Monsoon tourism packages such as rain walks and guided trips have not been announced for tourists here despite their popularity in ecotourism destinations outside the State.

Private cruises and on-call services highlight this year’s manta spotting season courtesy of The Manta Trust in the Maldives

How life changing is the Himalayan range? Dr Periyathiruvadi, a Chennai-based medical practitioner and founder of Lister Metropolis, has curated a coffee table book of photos from the mountains to answer this question

The company is operating three weekly flights with a maximum seating capacity of 112 passengers from the Asian financial hub to the city on Borneo Island

Nearly 60 kilometres from the South China Sea, this city in Borneo offers a variety of traditional cuisines

As the Broacha family holidays in Bali, Kunal Vijayakar joins in as the slowest member of the entourage

The Union Budget allocates ₹350 crore for the BSRP, down from last year’s allocation of ₹450 crore

More than celebrations, festivals are beautiful and vibrant expressions of community, culture and traditions. Across the world, people enjoy & participate in many different festivals filled with a rich tapestry of history and culture, each unique to its region. Every festival tells a story, let’s explore festivals around the world celebrating heritage and experiencing communal joy!

From Kyoto’s blend of old and new to Vienna’s rich design contrasts, here are some awe-inspiring destinations for you to visit

The city’s HSR Layout has pioneered a unique feeder bus service with nearly 5,000 people using it every day. Can it be replicated elsewhere in the city?

Temple visits and short wedding trips aren’t enough — people are now solo travelling with an ageing parent to reconnect and create memories. It is an elite trend that needs more takers, across the board

Three senior officials belonging to Puducherry Civil Services cadre have been arrested in temple land scams in the recent months

Justice Anita Sumanth refuses to issue a writ of quo warranto against seven individuals representing the Working Committee of the Residents’ Assembly

The Chief Minister should hoist the national flag at Kizhoor memorial instead of organising the celebrations on Beach Road, the former Puducherry MP urged.

Speaking at the South India Conference (Puducherry) of the All India Advocate’s Federation in the Union Territory, the L-G said the judiciary is the cornerstone of India’s democracy.