Articles by Cheshta Agarwal
400 articles
No Aadhaar for a domestic flight? IndiGo lists other valid IDs
An adult Indian traveller on IndiGo can use other valid IDs. Check the original-document rule and the difference between issued and uploaded DigiLocker files.
Paying a Hotel Abroad by Debit Card: Where to Check Your Overseas Charges
RBI says card charges must be shown on the issuer's website. Here is how to find your card's cross-currency charge before you pay a hotel abroad, with one bank's sheet as an example.
Fake passport websites: how to check you are on the official site
The government says www.passportindia.gov.in is the only official site for passport applications in India. Here is how to check, and what to do if you already used another site.
Wrong name on your flight ticket: what IndiGo and Air India allow
Misspelt surname or swapped names on a flight booking? What IndiGo and Air India say about corrections, the 24-hour window and what counts as chargeable.
Your Indian debit card is declined abroad: what to check first
Check international-use controls and limits, then contact your issuer. One current HDFC example, not a guarantee or every bank menu.
Your Indian passport expires in under six months: does it matter?
The "six months validity" rule is not universal. Check what Singapore, the UAE and the Schengen area say, and what to do if your passport is close to expiry.
Pay in Rupees or Local Currency Abroad? How to Spot DCC
A foreign ATM or card terminal may offer rupee billing through DCC. Compare the disclosed rate and fees, keep your receipt and preserve your currency choice.
Lost Your Indian Passport Abroad? Police, Mission and Next Steps
Report passport loss to police and the Indian mission. Emergency Certificates and passport re-issue are different routes, with mission-specific rules.
How Many Power Banks Can You Take on an International Flight?
On IndiGo you can carry up to two power banks per passenger, only in cabin baggage; up to 100 Wh needs no approval, and 100 to 160 Wh needs IndiGo's approval at check-in. IATA's international guidance gives the same cabin-only rule. Here is how the limits work, what 100 Wh means, and how to count your devices.