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The terroir and tradition behind barrel-aged, Japanese soy sauce

Oberoi Hotels in Bengaluru and Mumbai host a unique Kioke Dojo experience, where double-brewed, barrel-aged soy sauces are paired with a curated Japanese menu. The chefs and fifth generation brewer tell us more...

Independence Day 2026: A hidden lake of lotuses, and the India I keep seeking

On India’s 80th Independence Day, a reflection on wrong turns, happy accidents and the thrill of exploring the country, minus maps and social media

Why Gangtok is India’s most walkable city

What is it like to grow up in a city built for feet, not wheels? Prajwal Parajuly returns to Gangtok, where school, errands and even social visits are made on foot, and reflects on what India’s increasingly car-choked cities could learn from its quiet, uphill rhythms

World Photography Day: Visakhapatnam hosts photo exhibitions

Two photography exhibitions in Visakhapatnam will mark World Photography Day on August 19 with news, Nature, people and the changing character of the city

Europe wildfires: 2 dead, 500 evacuated as twin blazes hit Greek island near Athens

Virginia re-wet a swamp across 150 miles of old ditches; peat traps 200,000 tonnes of carbon

North Carolina is restoring its coastal peatlands by bringing water back to areas damaged by drainage, farming and timber activities. The projects aim to reduce the risk of severe peat fires while keeping carbon stored in wet soils. At Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, 37,000 acres have been restored, with water-control structures helping recreate natural water movement. Similar work at Angola Bay Game Land is restoring ditched peatland and wetland habitat. The efforts also support wildlife, improve resilience to flooding and sea-level rise, and involve local communities and landowners in managing water across the coastal landscape.

Independence Day 2026: Where am I from? The complicated meaning of home for Indians abroad

A seemingly simple question becomes complicated when identity and belonging span three continents

‘It’s one huge adventure playground’: readers’ best summer trips in the lakes and mountains of Europe

From the Alpine meadows of Bavaria to a pristine lake in Italy and the pilgrim routes of the Pyrenees, here are some of your favourite discoveries. • Tell us about a lesser known European island – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Haldensee is a clear, sparkling cold lake located at the bottom of the Tannheimer Tal valley in the Austrian Alps (about 90 miles south-west of Munich). We visited last year, just when summer was on its way out, and it was too cold to skinny-dip in the lake (unless you were very brave). Nonetheless, if you’re a hiker, a ski lift takes you up into the Allgäu Alps where you can walk through dense forest to Bad Kissinger Hütte serving refreshing apfelschorle , warming soups and seasonal bakes to refuel for the journey downhill. When going down, we were accompanied by tinkling cattle, ambling along the mountain-side springs, which made the experience so much more memorable. Kovida Continue reading...

A tiger hunt, a river safari and a wild ride through Nagarhole

I went looking for tigers and found much more: otters, crocodiles, jackals, birds and a lush monsoon forest. Because in the jungle, nothing ever goes quite to plan

CAG finds 98% shortfall in Green India Mission forest cover targets, red-flags multiple lapses

The Comptroller and Auditor General raised concerns about the inadequacies within the Green India Mission program, noting that the goal of increasing forest cover was far from realized over a decade. The audit pointed to significant issues in planning and financial oversight, which severely undermined the mission's objectives. Key vulnerable areas were neglected during afforestation, diminishing efforts to combat climate change.

Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits eastern China

How to explore Britain and Ireland’s most beautiful rivers on foot, bike or boat: readers’ travel tips

Our rivers may be running low at the moment, but they still offer an abundance of adventure and nature to explore. Here are your favourites, from the Tees to the Shannon • Tell us about a favourite holiday in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last summer, I enjoyed a six-mile walk along the fast-flowing River Wharfe from Ilkley to Bolton Abbey, with calming vistas of the Yorkshire Dales every step of the way. I set out at Ilkley’s Riverside Gardens on the south bank, near the remains of a Roman fort. Trace the path to the ancient stone bridge and along to the picturesque village of Addingham with its Low Mill weir and views of late bronze age or early iron age Castleberg fort . Simply carry on hugging the riverbank to the splendid remains of 12th-century monastery of Bolton Abbey , situated in wonderful woods and parkland. Helen Continue reading...