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Delhi to Hanoi for ₹12,000? Air India’s New Direct Flights are Live Today—Why Vietnam is Now the Cheapest Summer Destination for Indians

By Manika
May 11, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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Outbound tourism in India is witnessing a paradigm shift in May 2026. Thailand and Bali were the obvious options for a budget holiday for many years, but one big newsbreak of a national airline has altered the equation. Direct Vietnam flight deals from Delhi to Hanoi are officially launched as of today with introductory fares as low as ₹12,000. The …

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Thailand and Malaysia Formally Extend 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Indians—How to Avoid the New ‘MDAC’ Arrival Card Fines

By Manika
May 11, 2026
in :  World
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The days of Southeast Asian travel for Indians have truly arrived. At the moment, Thailand and Malaysia have both agreed on long-term extensions of their visa-exempt policies, making spontaneous travel to Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur even simpler. There is added digital compliance, however, for this convenience. Unlike days gone by when you had to go to an embassy, omission of …

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28 Areas in the Philippines Hit 44°C Heat Index: PAGASA Warns of Extreme Heat as Tropical Depression Caloy Fades; Tips To Survive Heatwave

By Manika
May 11, 2026
in :  Philippines
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PAGASA announced on Monday, May 11, that the Philippines is under one of its most hot and humid weather events of the year, with 28 areas in its “Danger” category in terms of heat index. Thousands of Filipinos nationwide will find themselves facing unsafe weather these days due to several provinces and cities forecast heat index temperature as high as …

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Thailand’s New 5-Year ‘DTV’ Visa: How to Stay 180 Days Legally Without a Visa Run — Everything You Need to Know

By Manika
May 11, 2026
in :  Thailand
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The new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) has made significant waves in Singapore, emerging as one of the most hyped Asia visas with long durations of stay available in 2026. The visa is meant for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers, and those travelling Thailand for the purposes of their “soft power” and is a legal and flexible temporary visa pathway that …

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U.S. 2026 Counterterrorism Strategy Signals a Shift Toward Disrupting Extremist Networks

By Manika
May 11, 2026
in :  ASEAN News
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The U.S. 2026 counterterrorism strategy will change the tide in a new approach to dealing with threats in the modern world, as shown by the United States. However, policy decision makers are more concerned with addressing the wider ecosystems which support, recruit, finance and facilitate the dissemination of extremist ideology across international borders, rather than just violent attacks. The question …

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3 Common Driving Mistakes That are Secretly Killing Your Clutch in City Traffic

By Manika
May 9, 2026
in :  Lifestyle
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Driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic in a big city is a challenge for any driver. For people who are in the driver’s seat of a manual transmission car, however, city driving is not just a pain in the rear end, it’s a high-friction war zone for your car’s drivetrain. As of May 2026, automotive experts have observed a rise in early …

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The Great OTT War 2026: Amazon, Netflix, or JioHotstar—Which One is Actually Worth Your Money?

By Manika
May 9, 2026
in :  Entertainment
ott war 2026

As we approach May 2026, the streaming market in India has really taken off. The market was once a fragmented one, but now a high-stakes game between three global and regional giants. The competition for your living room has never been greater, after local giants have merged. In this new age of digital entertainment, selecting the right streaming service comparison …

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Hyun Bin & Park Bo-young Shine and Park Ji-hoon Double Win: Full List of Winners at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards

By Manika
May 9, 2026
in :  Entertainment
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This year’s 62nd Baeksang Award ceremony took place in Seoul on May 8, 2026, concluding in a memorable event that was widely discussed in the Korean entertainment industry this year. The pavilion, located in COEX Hall D, was the venue for the prestigious ceremony which saw the best performances in Korean television, film, variety and for the first time a …

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New Tourist Tax Gate Check: Why You Must Have the ‘Love Bali’ QR Code Ready at Denpasar Airport

By Manika
May 9, 2026
in :  Indonesia
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We are in 2026 and now bringing up an added thing tourists cannot stop about doing prior to heading to Bali: obligatory “Love Bali” tourist tax confirmation. The tourism levy, which was briefly introduced in 2024, has been expanded to Airport Gate Check in I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Denpasar. Official Love Bali QR code will be required for …

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Phu Quoc vs. Bali 2026: Which Island Destination is More Budget-Friendly for a May Weekend Trip?

By Manika
May 9, 2026
in :  World
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This May, travel searches in Southeast Asia are igniting on islands, with two countries dominating the space: Phu Quoc and Bali. Both islands offer tropical beaches, lux resorts and memorable sunsets, but budget has become an ever more important consideration for travelers before choosing one. For travelers who don’t want to shell out hundreds for a May trip, the gulf …

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