The tourism ministry on Monday launched a round-the-clock toll-free infoline in 12 international languages for the benefit of both international and domestic tourists.


Tourism ministry launches infoline in 12 languages


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Two others were injured in the explosion that occurred in Asita pharma and drugs factory in Mankhal industrial area of Maheswaram in Ranga Reddy district

Four killed in reactor blast in Hyderabad factory

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The union government on Friday approved projects worth over Rs.12 crore for improving tourist infrastructure in heritage places of Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh and Warangal in Telangana.


Heritage development projects for AP, Telangana okayed


Led by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday sailed down the Narmada river near Hanuvantiya island here to discuss the development of tourism in the state.


Aboard cruise boat, MP cabinet discusses tourism


The Haryana government would support budding entrepreneurs who set up units related to art and culture, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said here on Monday.


Haryana to support entrepreneurs in art and culture: Khattar


French President Francois Hollande was among the dignitaries who paid special attention to a depiction of how coffee is grown and brewed in Kodagu on the Karnataka tableau at the 67th Republic Day parade on Tuesday, a official said.


Hollande sees coffee's journey on Karnataka tableau


Former chief vigilance commissioner Vinod Rai, actor Anupam Kher, sportspersons Saina Nehwal and Sania Mirza and late spiritual leader Swami Dayanand Saraswati are among the 19 notable personalities to get Padma Bhushan awards this year.


Ex-CVC Vinod Rai, Anupam Kher among 19 Padma Bhushan awardees


It is possibly the unluckiest and harsh place to live, with residents not only facing a dangerous, deprived existence but added indignities like a "calorie count" for the food to be allotted to them and the virtual impossibility of going outside the area. But the people of the Gaza Strip are still resilient and would not like to be labelled victims, says a prominent Palestinian activist and other observers.


Blockades, bombings, calorie counts: The burdens of life in Gaza


Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Sunday together visited the Government Museum and Art Gallery after the latter's arrival here on a three-day official visit to India.


Modi, Hollande visit Chandigarh museum, art gallery


Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Francois Hollande on Sunday visited the Government Museum and Art Gallery after the latter's arrival here on a three-day official visit to India.


Modi, Hollande visit government museum, gallery in Chandigarh


To strive towards ending income inequality, it is imperative the tax structure be reformed to raise the tax to GDP ratio, which would also entail the world's rich agreeing to higher taxes, including in India, says renowned French economist Thomas Piketty.


'Indian elite like world's rich must pay higher taxes'


Booker Prize 2015 winner Marlon James's first trip to India turned out to be a bitter one. The Jamaica-born writer poured out his woes as he caught a connecting flight to Jaipur from Delhi.


Booker Prize winner flays Delhi airport


A music video capturing the beauty of Kerala's 14 districts with wonderful visuals and featuring music by Malayali singer-actor Sherrin Varghese was launched here on Thursday.


Music video on Kerala tourist attractions launched


If you are planning a holiday this year around the time of the popular Carnival festival, a prominent feature in Goa's tourism calendar, you can grab a train ride in style.


Take a train ride in style to Goa carnival this year


Curtains came down on the 'Saifai Mahotsava', the annual cultural and sports extravaganza held in the native village of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, late Monday night in the presence of Bollywood stars.


Mega Bollywood show brings curtains on Saifai Mahotsava


Title: Pichai: The Future of Google; Author: Jagmohan S. Bhanver; Publisher: Hachette India; Pages: 164; Price: Rs.199


How inspiring figure Sundar 'Google' Pichai charted his way (Book Review)


The state-run initiative 'Subodham' will usher in the New Year here in Kerala by organising an alcohol-free festival, organisers said on Tuesday, the day the Supreme Court upheld the state's liquor policy.


Alcohol-free campaign in Kochi to welcome New Year


While favouring the continuation of job quotas, NCP leader Sharad Pawar says reservation should be confined to the point of entry.


Pawar against reservation in promotions


Title: The End of Plenty: A Global Food Crisis; Author: Joel K. Bourne Jr.; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Pages: 408; Price: Rs.499


The end of plenty and the end of Punjab (Book Review)


If you're a lover of coffee, head to Blue Tokai, a roasterie-cum-cafe here. It aims to change the coffee roasterie culture in the country and give customers a chance to see the roasting process.


Delhi gets its first roasterie-cum-cafe


Known for its distillery products, picturesque Majhitar in Sikkim will for the first time host a food and drinks festival in January to promote Sikkimese cuisine, beverages and organic products.

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