8 unique hotels around the world that are destinations in themselves

Named the “Fort of the Sun”, Mihir Garh is a boutique hotel that emerges from the dunes of the Thar Desert just outside Jodhpur. Constructed from scratch using materials drawn from the local landscape and drawn from old Marwari design, this nine-suite fortress presents a unique mixture of rustic grandeur and cultural induction. Each suite […]

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Jagan tours forcing govt to act in last minute: Perni

Guntur: Formerminister and YSRCP leader Perni Venkatramaiah asserted that YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has emerged as the sole champion for distressed farmers, stepping in wherever the government has faltered. He said the coalition government has abandoned farmers, leaving them in distress, while Jagan stands as their unwavering support. Addressing the media at Tadepalli […]

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DAN BIGGAR: This is what it’s like playing second fiddle on a Lions tour… and why calling us ‘the bin juice’ didn’t sit well with me

Unlock the best of our journalism with a Mail+ subscription, and get full access to our in-depth insight and analysis, exclusives and reports on the Lions tour  By DAN BIGGAR Published: 02:00, 12 July 2025 | Updated: 07:06, 12 July 2025 I always remember Warren Gatland‘s talk after our final midweek match on the 2017 […]

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So long, backpacking. Young travelers are opting for package tours

Travel goes social with youth-only ‘mingling tours’ A traveler with a massive backpack and a map (left), and a today’s traveler carrying only a small suitcase. (123rf) There was a time when a dog-eared guidebook, a rail pass, and a massive backpack were all young travelers needed to explore Europe or Southeast Asia. They squeezed […]

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