Himakshi Panwar

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Senior Features Writer, Outlook Traveller Magazine

Delhi, New Delhi

Arts and Entertainment, India, Media, Travel

As seen in: Outlook Traveller Magazine, MSN India, The Indian Express, Flipboard, Outlook (India), NewsX, Outlook Traveller, HT Syndication

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Deputy Copy Editor @lifestyle_ie Special Correspondent @oltraveller Previously worked @editorji @ANI @mygoodtimes @NewsX (Views personal, RTs not endorsements)

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With an inclination for long-form writing, you will find Himakshi skimming through government websites to fact-check her story inputs. A traveller in the making, she loves local narratives and identifying pegs. Besides, she is a political science enthusiast interested in South/Southeast Asian politics. When not working, you will find her journalling or probably eating yoghurt, her go-to snack for all occasions.

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25 Kailash-Mansarovar Yatras Later: The Incredible Pilgrimage Of 69-Year-Old Raj Yadav

Embarking on a Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is considered a blessing from the divine. For travellers, it's a test…

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Living With Tigers: How Karnataka's Soligas Thrive In The BR Hills

The tiger-bold, watchful, and wild-is as much a creature of legend as of the forest. With its blazing orange …

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Mumbai-Bound Ethiopian Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing Due To Cabin Depressurisation; Here's Why...

In a mid-air scare, an Ethiopian Airlines flight ET640, en route from Addis Ababa to Mumbai, was forced to ma…

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World Ocean Day: This Couple Ditched Their Jobs To Sail The World

World Ocean Day with Reeva Project | As a traveller in the making, I have always found it challenging to unde…

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From Nature To Adventure: Mechuka In Arunachal Pradesh Taught Me How To Slow Down

The lesser-known Mechuka valley in Arunachal Pradesh will impress you with its idiosyncratic charm. With a po…

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Reimagining Religious Tourism With Giresh Kulkarni's Temple Connect

Religious Tourism With Temple Connect| Spirituality has emerged as more than just a personal pursuit in recen…

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Why passport is not proof of citizenship, and what purpose it actually serves

Jun 25, 2026 |

By Himakshi Panwar

| The Indian Express

A passport is the primary document that allows Indians to travel internationally. (Photo: AI) The Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) recent note that an Indian passport is primarily a “travel document” and not conclusive proof of citizenship has prompted broader questions about nationality and identity. Reacting to the MEA statement, Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal asked what constitutes proof of citizenship for Indians.

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‘Found coping mechanism in ChatGPT…’: When healing becomes a performance for the feed

Jun 25, 2026 |

By Himakshi Panwar

| The Indian Express

The idea of “checking in” on people has become almost fashionable, something we perform through quick messages, emojis, or curated posts. But real connection rarely happens on the surface. It demands an honest encounter with our own vulnerabilities. That is what makes another person feel seen. Feeling deeply is not a flaw to be fixed; it is often the very thing that enables empathy in a world that is increasingly becoming performative.

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Fame gave me visibility, medicine gave me perspective: Aditi Govitrikar on identity, ageing and reinvention

Jun 12, 2026 |

By Himakshi Panwar

| MSN India

Himakshi Panwar Aditi Govitrikar on her journey from an actor to a doctor (Photo: PR handout) F or over two decades, Aditi Govitrikar has championed conversations around women's health, identity, and empowerment. Her recent remarks on how the titles ‘Ms' and ‘Mrs' continue to shape societal perceptions of women are bound to resonate with many.