Leather Industries: Prada is launching a limited-edition sandal collection in India, inspired by traditional Kolhapuri chappals, to be sold for around 800 euros. This collaboration with Indian artisans, following past criticism for cultural appropriation, aims to blend local craftsmanship with Italian technology. The collection, featuring 2,000 pairs, will be available globally in February 2026.

DELHI, 8 December 2025: For years, Japan has been defined internationally by its iconic cherry blossom season. But a shift in behaviour is emerging among Indian travellers.  According to Cox & Kings, one of India’s trusted travel brands, Japan has become a top winter bucket-list destination, with demand for December–February departures rising 15% year over […]

According to Airbnb’s 2025 Winter Travel Trends Survey , the colder months have become the country’s most cherished time to explore, unwind and reconnect.

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Japan’s popularity among Indian tourists is rising, with winter travel demand up 15% for December–February departures compared to last year, according to Cox & Kings. Winter illumination festivals, skiing, snow villages, hot springs (onsens), and snowy hikes are driving interest, appealing to families, couples, and young travellers.

“Air India says 30% of passengers on India-U.S. flights ask for wheelchairs. Most are able bodied travelers scamming the priority boarding system. Real disabled passengers get left short”

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Indian tourist arrivals are surging in overseas destinations like Moscow, Vietnam, and South Korea, with some markets seeing over 40% growth. Moscow, in particular, welcomed 40,800 Indian tourists in the first half of 2025, a 40% increase, aided by the introduction of four-day e-visas. This surge places India as the second-largest source of tourists in the Russian capital after China.

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Indian tourists find up to 40% cheaper Europe winter packages as destinations urge off‑peak stays and extended, value‑driven travel.

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Year-end Travel Demand: Ebix Travel – Delphi World Money reports a 20–25 per cent year-on-year rise in December flight bookings, signalling strong travel momentum. The average booking window has expanded to 23–25 days, reflecting early planning behaviour. Searches for adventure and cultural experiences have grown 24 per cent YoY, underscoring a nationwide shift toward experience-led and culturally immersive holidays.

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If the last decade belonged to Millennials discovering the world, 2025 clearly belongs to Gen Z, India’s boldest, most global and most experience-hungry travell

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IndiGo canceled more than 1,000 flights Friday as it struggled to implement new rest time rules for pilots and nighttime flying restrictions.

This move by India’s youth could be a nightmare for every nightclub owner.

Imagine this: Friday night in Mumbai, no shots, or smoke, just 200 people barefoot, hands in the air, chanting “Hare Krishna” to a bass drop.

Yes, that’s bhajan clubbing, India’s newest nightlife revolution.

What started in late 2022 with small baithaks by collectives like Backstage Siblings (Prachi Agarwal & Raghav Agarwal, CFA) has now exploded into regular, ticketed events across 10+ Indian cities.

Each session draws 150–500 people, sells out fast, and replaces vodka with chai.

Why it’s blowing up → Because Gen Z is done with copy-paste Western club culture.
 
They don’t want another DJ loop, but want Govinda beats that make them feel something.

Here are the numbers to back my hypothesis-

- India’s ₹5 lakh crore spirituality & wellness economy is now growing faster than the traditional nightlife market.

- Alcohol and nightclub spending among affluent 18–35-year-olds has dropped 15–20% since 2022.

- Sober, spiritual nights are the new cool, Tea Trunk and Living Food. are already sponsoring them.

Mumbai, Delhi, and Kolkata all see weekly events now.

Even globally, there’s Ecstatic Dance in Bali, Mantra Movement in LA, and Sound Healing Nights in London.

Clips of “Shri Krishna Govind Hari” sing-alongs have pulled millions of views, spreading like wildfire across reels and wellness feeds.

This is India localising spirituality and turning it into collective joy.

And if the world’s next big rave happens under incense smoke and Sanskrit mantras… Don’t be surprised.

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A new Google–Kantar report reveals how 88% of Indian travelers are eager to travel, with YouTube driving inspiration for 68% and Google Search powering research, planning, and bookings. With rising premiumization, creator influence, and AI-enabled decision-making, Indian travel behaviour is being reshaped across every stage of the journey.

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