Articles by Cheshta Agarwal
400 articles
Can You Carry a Power Bank in Checked Baggage? No, and Here Is What Happens If You Do
Power banks and spare lithium batteries are not allowed in checked baggage on IndiGo, and IATA's international guidance says the same. They must go in your cabin bag, within reach, and on IndiGo you cannot use or charge them during the flight. Here are the exact rules, the Wh limits, and what to do if you already packed one.
Thailand TDAC Guide: Timing, Transit Exceptions and What to Prepare
Thailand TDAC: the official within-three-days wording, transit and Border Pass exceptions, what to prepare, and which passport details cannot be edited.
Maldives IMUGA Form: Free Declaration, Timing and Entry Checklist
Maldives Immigration says IMUGA is free. Its pages use different timing reference points. Submit before flying; read the official wording and entry checklist.
Renewing Your Indian Passport: The Online Steps and Appointment Rules
Passport reissue through Passport Seva: online application, fee calculator, appointment SMS, original documents and the 90-day attendance rule.
Coming Home to India: What You Can Bring Back Duty Free in 2026
Baggage Rules, 2026 were announced on 2 February 2026. Rs 75,000 duty free per resident, Rs 25,000 for foreign tourists, and who gets the jewellery allowance.
Your First Flight Abroad: The Airport, Step By Step
Check in, immigration, security, gate. The airport steps for a first international flight from India, in order, with Delhi Airport and Air India rules.
China Visa From India: The Application Centre Is Winding Down, So Here Is Where You Apply From Monday
From 26 October 2026 China visa applications in India go straight to the Embassy in Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai. Where to apply, what to carry, fees, and what parents need to know.
Private or Group Trip for Your Parents? How to Decide
Group if they enjoy company and dates work, private if they need their own pace. An honest comparison of pace, privacy, cost and flexibility, with real prices.
Choosing the Month for Your Parents' First International Trip
Pick the month by weather first. The comfortable windows: Japan in spring or autumn, Thailand November to January, Vietnam March to May, Bali April to October.