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From Classrooms to Farms: 2.15 Lakh Bengaluru Students to Experience Rural Life
More than 2.15 lakh students from urban schools and pre-university colleges in Karnataka are set to experience rural life this academic year. The Karnataka government has approved a new ‘Gramanubhava’ Rural Experience Programme. The initiative will take students beyond classrooms and into villages, farms and rural communities between September and December 2026.
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Ladakh Opens a New Chapter in Nature Travel with India’s First High-Altitude Wildlife Safari
Ladakh is preparing to give travellers a completely new way to experience the Himalayas. The Union Territory has approved India’s first high-altitude wildlife safari, bringing guided wildlife experiences to some of Ladakh’s most remote landscapes. The initiative was approved on August 6, 2026, by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. It will focus on snow-leopard and bird-watching trails while promoting responsible tourism and protecting the region’s fragile ecosystem.
BRICS Nations Put Sustainable Living at the Centre of a New Environmental Push
Sustainable living has moved higher on the environmental agenda after BRICS countries adopted a series of new initiatives focused on greener lifestyles, resilient ecosystems and stronger cooperation on environmental challenges.
Wellness Tourism Emerges as One of India’s Fastest-Growing Lifestyle Trends in 2026
New Delhi, August 2026: India is witnessing a sharp rise in wellness-focused travel as more people choose holidays centred on health, relaxation and meaningful experiences rather than conventional sightseeing.
Indian Leisure Habits Are Changing as Experience-Led Weekends Gain Ground
India's leisure culture is changing. A growing number of consumers are showing interest in experiences that offer more than traditional weekend entertainment. Outdoor activities, wellness sessions, heritage experiences and hands-on activities are becoming part of a wider shift toward experience-led leisure.
