The rise of 'runcations', Indian destinations with a global feel and 'The Godfather' return - CNBC TV18
Published on: May 17, 2026, 11:11 a.m. | Source: CNBC TV18
Good morning! This Sunday’s 11:11 takes you from the rise of "runcations", where travellers are planning entire vacations around races, run clubs and wellness experiences, to Indian destinations offering an international-style holiday feel as PM Modi calls for avoiding overseas travel. There’s also a guide to affordable summer getaways across the country, Thailand’s proposed visa rule changes for Indian tourists, and the lesser-known railway rules that could leave passengers facing hefty fines. We also explore Hyderabad airport’s new private workspace pods for travellers in transit, Instagram’s latest push towards unfiltered social sharing with its new “Instants” feature, and the traditional Indian cooking techniques that science says may secretly support healthier ageing. Beyond travel and lifestyle, filmmaker Hansal Mehta reflects on returning to food storytelling with AI as a collaborator, Gen Z discovers a bizarre Bollywood-inspired Brazilian soap opera from the 2000s, and The Godfather universe prepares for a comeback with a new Connie Corleone-led novel. Settle in — this one’s your weekend read.
