Kolkata: ITC Hotels has come up with a cuisine concept called 'Culinary Stories’ aimed at bringing the finest cuisine experiences to foodies, partnering with well-known chef Prateek Sadhu who will be on a three-city tour comprising Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata.

If your dream trip includes outdoor experiences and expansive spaces, then the United States of America has a lot to offer. Full of natural wonders and great outdoors, the USA offers unlimited options to travellers looking to truly immerse themselves in wilderness in the era of social distancing.

Despite its stellar development, Mumbai cannot ignore the knowledge that resides with its earliest inhabitants, the Koli community. A digital exhibition launched on World Indigenous People's Day on Aug 9 now explores Mumbai through the lens of these first residents of a fishing community.  Uttara Ganguly reports

Eat, drink and be merry! Unplugged Courtyard allows you to do exactly that with its newly introduced Unplugged Drunken Brunch.

Kolkata/NITN: One of the leading hospitality addresses in the city, the JW Marriott Kolkata, recently launched its signature patisserie, JW Bakery.

Famous for its natural beauty and historical sites, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley also features rich arts and culture, an abundance of locally crafted beverages, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, all wrapped in genuine Virginia hospitality.  Here is a virtual tour of the southern portion of Virginia's renowned valley.

While it is prudent to avoid non-essential travel in this lingering pandemic situation, you may be yearning for a whiff of fresh air or a change of scenery to recharge your mental batteries. So here are five places which you may visit this monsoon for a quick vacation. Following all pandemic containment protocols must.

As the monsoon strikes the Western Ghat, the parched earth awakens to life. Watered by the showers, the brown barren hill slopes turn verdant. Often clouds descend to earth. Waterfalls tumble down through the greenery. This is the time to go trekking in the hills of Maharashtra. Apart from the scenic beauty, you will also come within touching distance of history as many of the hills are topped by ruins of old forts.

Kolkata/NITN: As the sporadic heavy showers batter the city, we offer you a peek into what the city’s top restaurants and pubs are offering.

Kolkata/IBNS: Yearning for a change of scene in this pandemic situation? Want to take your aged parents or young children for a holiday yet not willing to take the risk for travelling far?

Kolkata/NITN: For those who like to plan in advance, JW Marriott Kolkata has already announced the details of its Independence Day special fare.

As I walk up the flight of stairs fresh aroma of spices overpowers my senses. I pause and inhale…I am trapped in the ‘essence of deliciousness’. Asia! Asia! Asia!— is, perhaps, India’s first Asian table grill restaurant that opened its doors as recently as March 23, 2021. Located in Sector V- Salt Lake, Kolkata, this restaurant has brought together an exotic blend of Asian flavours as a gift to the city connoisseurs. The experience of dining at AAA is truly overwhelming.