The airline sets one base fare, but the final price you pay can differ across booking apps because of convenience fees, which fare family is shown by default, and whether seat or meal add-ons are pre-ticked. Before paying, check the final price with taxes, the fare family, baggage, change and cancellation rules, refund timelines, payment
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Between October and December 2026, the central government’s gazetted holidays fall on Dussehra (Tuesday 20 October), Diwali (Sunday 8 November), Guru Nanak Jayanti (Tuesday 24 November) and Christmas (Friday 25 December). Taking a single day of leave around Dussehra or Guru Nanak Jayanti, or extending leave through late December, can stretch each into a 4
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In West Bengal’s 2026 calendar, Mahalaya falls on 10 October, Maha Shashthi on 17 October, Ashtami on 19 October, and Bengal’s own Bijoya Dashami on 21 October, a day after the pan-India Dussehra. Kojagari Lakshmi Puja follows on 25 October, Kali Puja on 8 November with Diwali, and Bhai Phota on 10 or 11 November
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Dussehra 2026 falls on Tuesday, 20 October, and Diwali on Sunday, 8 November. Between the two sit Navratri (11 to 20 October), Karwa Chauth (29 October), Dhanteras (6 November), Choti Diwali, Govardhan Puja (10 November), Bhai Dooj (11 November) and Chhath Puja (13 to 16 November). Flights around these dates fill up fast, so lock
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India’s newest airport terminals have moved well past plain functional buildings. Bengaluru’s garden terminal, Navi Mumbai’s lotus-shaped roof, Mumbai’s peacock-inspired screens and Port Blair’s shell-shaped building are among the ten most striking in the country, each built around a local design idea rather than a generic template. Here is what makes each one worth a
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A ceremonial sword or talwar carried for a wedding is never allowed in the cabin on any Indian carrier and must travel in checked baggage, properly sheathed and securely wrapped so it cannot injure baggage handlers. Airlines such as Air India list swords under restricted sharp objects that are checked-in only. If you are flying
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Camphor (kapoor) is treated as a flammable item and several Indian airlines, including Air India, list it as prohibited in both cabin and checked baggage. Agarbatti and incense sticks are generally allowed, though some airports restrict them in cabin baggage and prefer them checked. Liquids like ghee still fall under the 100 ml cabin rule,
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Yes, a pressure cooker is normally fine in checked baggage on domestic and international flights. The gasket, weight valve and whistle are not treated as security risks by major airlines or by agencies like the US TSA. Carrying one in cabin baggage depends on the airline and its size, so it is usually simpler to
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Mehndi cones have a paste-like consistency, so airport security generally treats them like any other gel or cream: containers over 100 ml (3.4 oz) must go in checked baggage on most flights, domestic and international. Powders such as sindoor and kumkum travel freely within India, but some countries, including the US and Australia, screen powders
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Tomorrowland Thailand takes place 11 to 13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley in Pattaya, Chon Buri province, the festival’s first full Asian edition, staged with support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand. The event is officially sold out, with no ticket categories currently on sale. The official FAQ lists opening hours of 13:00 to 01:00
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