Outlook Traveller - June - July 2025

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HEROES OF CONSERVATION

RHYTHMS OF A NEW HOME

A SEASONED TRAVELLER, ONE I admire greatly, once told me: \"If you want to truly study a new place, find a popular café. Sit there. Watch the comings and goings.\"

2 mins

IN PRAISE OF MANGOES

EVERY SUMMER, THERE'S a magical moment when mangoes make their entrance. Their aroma lingers in the air, thick with sweetness and sun. Outside, the koel sings, the heat settles in, and you know—it's mango season. This is the reason I wait for summer: to taste nostalgia, one slice at a time.

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BEYOND THE SIGNBOARD

SOME PLACES HAVE A QUIET charm—those you pass often but rarely pause to enjoy. A detour is what everyone needs in life, something we yearn for but seldom dare to take.

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JUNGLE LEGENDS

THIS IS NO TIGER STORY. Every tourist who ventures into a tiger reserve is obsessed with spotting the big cat. But only a few are equally curious about birdlife or the lesser-known mysteries of the forest. In our quest to tick off charismatic, endemic, or rare species, we often miss what the wild truly has to offer—its hidden secrets. As a forest guard once told me, “There are layers to every jungle. The deeper you go, the more they open up.” He was right.

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THE GOAN TRAFFIC SAFARI

MOVE OVER DOLPHINS AND KINGFISHERS—GOA’S REAL WILDLIFE ROAMS ON TWO WHEELS, OBEYING ONLY THE LAWS OF CHANCE AND CHAOS

4 mins

MURMURS OF MATURITY

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR EXISTENCE? WHILE ARISTOTLE MAY ARGUE THAT HAPPINESS IS LIFE'S PURPOSE, THE ANSWERS REMAIN ELUSIVE. AND THROUGH SUCH CONFUSIONS, COMING-OF-AGE NOVELS ARISE

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ON THE FRONTLINE

INSIDE THE LIVES OF INDIA'S FOREST GUARDS, WHOSE DAILY DUTIES BLUR THE LINE BETWEEN SURVIVAL SERVICE, AND SACRIFICE

8 mins

SENTINELS OF THE FOREST

AGAINST ODDS AND OBSCURITY, A BAND OF FORESTERS, FILMMAKERS, AND WOMEN ARE HELPING THE VALLEY'S WILD SANCTUARIES THRIVE

4 mins

A LAND REIMAGINED

A land of dramatic contrasts and deep-rooted heritage, Saudi Arabia is a country where ancient civilisations meet bold modern visions.

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INTO THE HEART OF HERITAGE

Saudi Arabia's rich heritage and traditions have been irrevocably shaped by its position as a historic trading hub and the birthplace of Islam.

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THROUGH TASTE AND TRADITION

To truly understand a place, one must taste it. The cuisine of Saudi Arabia is a reflection of the land's history, geography, and evolving culture. From the spice-laden souks of Jeddah to the fine dining venues of Diriyah, every bite offers a window into the Kingdom's soul.

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ESCAPE INTO NATURE IN SAUDI

If you thought the natural landscape of Saudi Arabia only consisted of a sprawling sandy desert, you would be wrong; the country is home to soaring mountains, hot springs, mangroves, and coral reefs that also deserve to be celebrated. Here's where you should go for outdoorsy expeditions whose memories will last a lifetime.

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SAUDI'S CITIES OF TOMORROW

Saudi Arabia is set to pave the way for futuristic cities with its bold Vision 2030 project, which aims to diversify the Kingdom's economy and reduce dependency on oil.

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STAYING IN STYLE

Saudi Arabia boasts a dynamic hospitality scene that conflates sustainability, elegance, and tradition. Here, we have culled together some top options for your visit to the Kingdom.

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Travelling to any new country for the first time could be a little overwhelming. As you prepare for your journey to Saudi Arabia, here are key things to keep in mind.

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WILDLIFE'S BLIND SPOTS

IN INDIA, ICONS MATTER. THIS IS BOTH AN advantage and a disadvantage. During my two tenures as Director of Wildlife Preservation of India in the 1970s and 1980s, I leveraged the charisma of the tiger and the snow leopard to protect their diverse habitats and all other wildlife within them, under the projects named after these species. Other iconic and endangered species—the gharial, Gangetic dolphin, blackbuck, Nilgiri tahr, lesser florican, great Indian bustard, Tibetan gazelle, and others—were also used to establish specific protected areas.

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A PRECIOUS WILDERNESS

IN BHUJ, A TROPICAL THORN FOREST HAS DEFIED TIME AND DEVELOPMENT FOR 150 YEARS. THANKS TO ONE MAN'S DEDICATION, ITS WILD HEART STILL BEATS STRONG

4 mins

ICE, INK, AND IDENTITY

IN A REGION AT THE CROSSROADS OF TRADITION AND TRANSFORMATION, NOOR JAHAN STANDS AS A REMINDER THAT HERITAGE IS NOT JUST PRESERVED BUT LIVED

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BROADCASTING IDENTITY

FROM COMMUNITY RADIO TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS, MEET THE CHAMPIONS LEADING A QUIET REVOLUTIOΝ ΤΟ ΚΕΕΡ THEIR LANGUAGES ALIVE

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OF STRIPES AND SPIRITS

IN KARNATAKA’S BR HILLS, THE SOLIGA COMMUNITY SHOWS WHAT IT MEANS TO LIVE ALONGSIDE TIGERS—NOT IN FEAR, BUT IN FAITH

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THE FIRE WITHIN

HOW A MESSAGING GROUP BECAME A LIFELINE FOR FORESTS— AND A FRONTLINE FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION IN THE HIMALAYAS

3 mins

THE GRAIN GUARDIAN

IN THE HILLS OF UTTARAKHAND, VIJAY JARDHARI IS KEEPING TRADITIONAL FARMING PRACTICES—AND BIODIVERSITY—ALIVE

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THE HOUSE OF MEMORIES

FROM UTTAM KUMAR'S BHAWANIPORE ADDRESS TO SATYAJIT RAY'S LAKE TEMPLE ROAD FLAT, DISCOVER HOW BENGAL FILM ARCHIVE KEEPS THESE SACRED SPACES ALIVE IN PUBLIC MEMORY

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LIVINGWISDOM, LASTING VALUE

FROM HIMALAYAN HOMES TO HISTORIC CITIES, TWO EXPERTS REFLECT ON WHAT CONSERVATION REALLY MEANS—AND WHY THE ANSWERS AREN’T ALWAYS OBVIOUS

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DEFYING THE ODDS

AFTER 99 PER CENT OF INDIA'S VULTURE POPULATION COLLAPSED, ONE MAN MADE IT HIS MISSION TO SAVE THEM. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AFTER HE BEGAN, HERE IS HIS STORY

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THE WATER WARRIOR

NEETA BEN PATEL'S GRASSROOTS WORK IN GUJARAT'S DANG DISTRICT HAS REVIVED TRADITIONAL FARMING, REDUCED MIGRATION, AND TRANSFORMED THE EVERYDAY LIVES OF WOMEN

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WINGS OF CHANGE

IT ALL BEGAN IN 2008 AT Bompu, in Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary, Arunachal Pradesh. I had recently left my corporate job and was on a three-week birding trip, contemplating how best to contribute to nature conservation in the next chapter of my life.

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THROUGH PORTUGAL'S SOUL

NESTLED BETWEEN PORTO AND LISBON, THE UNSPOILT HEART OF PORTUGAL OFFERS AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCES AWAY FROM THE TOURIST CROWDS

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A TEEN. A MUSEUM A CITY OF WONDERS

THE UAE'S LARGEST EMIRATE IS A GREAT DESTINATION FOR A FAMILY VACATION. WITH PLENTY OF CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS, BOREDOM IS NOT AN OPTION

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A MONASTERY OF MOTHERS

She sits cradled in saffron, barely five years old, her face calm, eyes wide, as if absorbing the peace around her.

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