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Steps taken to improve connectivity with India:B'desh minister
A three-day tourism fair was inaugurated here today amid talks on ways to increase connectivity between neighbouring countries -India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Bangladesh Tourism Minister Shahjahan Kamal said both India and his country have taken steps to ensure easy and hurdle-free travel for the tourists. There exists a sense of nostalgia among millions in West Bengal, whose ancestors hailed from present-day Bangladesh, the minister said after inaugurating Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) here. "The two countries have taken measures to increase connectivity through roads, rail and air, facilitating tourists from India to visit Bangladesh easily," he said. Apart from being a "culturally rich" country, Bangladesh, a land of natural beauty, also boasts of the world's largest unbroken beach at Coxbazar, the minister said. There are nine daily flights that operate between the two countries daily, apart from train services connecting Kolkata with Dhaka and Khulna, an official ...
"Chaiyya Chaiyya" train to get more attractions
The heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), operating the popular mountain train services to the famous hill resort town Udhagamandalam (Ooty), is set to get new attractions, including a 'Coachteria', to woo tourists. The 'Coachteria', a theme-based restaurant would be opened at the Udhagamandalam station, about 90km from here, the Southern Railway said. The train service is a major tourist attraction as it winds its way through picturesque valleys and has been accorded World Heritage Status by UNESCO. It has also featured in several films, prominent among them being Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dil Se' for which the runaway hit number "Chaiyya Chaiyya" was shot on the slow-moving train. It was also planned to offer chartered services by a coal-fired steam locomotive hauled train between Mettupalayam and Coonoor for interested corporates and tour operators, a release said. Apart from the 'Coachteria', Southern Railway is planning to open catering stalls at Udhagamandalam ..
From Lucknow's Krishna Caterers to ITC top chef, a compelling journey for Imtiaz Qureshi (IANS Interview)
What began as a nine-year-old's venture at Krishna Caterers about eight decades ago in the city of Nawabs turned into an awe-inspiring, lifelong affair with cuisine. Imtiaz Qureshi, a widely admired and adored figure in the Indian culinary space, has served lip-smacking delicacies to several heads of state and government, and other luminaries.
Navy, Coast Guard deploy choppers to trace four feared drowned
The Navy and the Coast Guard have deployed helicopters to search the four persons, who are feared to have drowned off the Juhu beach yesterday, an official said today. "One each Navy and Coast Guard Chetak has taken off from INS Shikra, Colaba around 0800 hrs to continue the search and rescue of the missing boys off Juhu," a Defence spokesperson said in a release. A naval diving team has been carrying out diving operations in the area since morning 0530 hrs, it said. "The sea condition is very challenging for the diving ops due to strong currents and waves. The divers are using grapnels to avoid being swept by the strong currents. The diving team will be turned around by 0900hrs and continue the operation," the release added. These four people are feared to have drowned off Juhu beach after a group of five ventured into the sea for a swim last evening, police had said. One of them, Wasim Khan (22), was rescued. Those feared drowned have been identified as Fardeen ...
Mango-lovers in for treat from tomorrow
From Alphonso to Amrapali, mango-lovers can choose from over 500 in a festival that kicks off tomorrow in Delhi. So, if you have a weakness for the king of the fruits then head to Delhi Haat, Janakpuri, where 30th Mango Festival will be hosted from July 6-8, an official said. "With over 500 varieties on display at the festival, this journey of mangoes from the orchards to Dilli Haat would definitely be a refreshing experience for the visitors. "The various types of mangoes on display will include Langra, Chausa, Rataul, Hussainara, Ramkela, Kesar, Fazri, Mallika and Amrapali and other assorted varieties," senior official of Delhi Tourism said today. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia would inaugurate the festival at the haat, he said. For all those with a sweet tooth out there, there would be various assorted recipes made with mangoes by notable chefs from five-star hotels. Not to forget, there will be a wide display of food products made from mangoes, such as jams, pickles, fruit ..
Cruise tourism should get 5-yr GST holiday: Kannanthanam
Union tourism minister Alphons Kannanthanam today demanded a five-year holiday on the good and services tax (GST) for cruise tourism in the country. The minister said cruise tourism globally generated 26 million cruisers last year, while India had only 1.73 lakh, which accounts for a meagure 0.3 per cent. "We need to increase the numbers dramatically. I would like to suggest that GST should be abolished in cruise tourism at least for the first five years," Kannanthanam said at an interactive industry event which was also attended by Union shipping minister Nitin Gadkari. He said the suggestion was based on the discussions that he had with the industry stakeholders. The tourism ministry has invested Rs 100 crore for developing cruise terminals in various parts of the country to promote the sector. Speaking at the event, Gadkari urged cruise tourist companies to bring ships from abroad and refurbish them in the country as it will be cost-effective. He said, the government ..
Hoteliers meet UD minister, seek resolution of issues
Members of the hotel association of McLeodganj and Dharamshalamet Urban Development Minister Sarveen Choudhary and sought resolution of various issues facing them. It was a very good meeting. The government has appointed expert panel comprising advocates and IAS officers for reviewing the town and country planning (TCP) Act and considering our demands such as revised Floor Area Ratio (FAR), separate FAR for residential and hotels and commercial buildings, increasing the limit of building heights," Secretary of the hotel association of Kangra, Sanjeev Gandhi, told PTI after the meeting here late yesterday. "She also directed the officers of Municipal Corporation (MC) to clear the pending files of responses of the hotel owners for completion on priority... , he added. Gandhi further said the height limits of the commercial buildings (in the new hotel policy of the state) have been set at 21 metres for those connected with 5-metre roads and 15 metres for those with 3-metre roads. He said
Vietnam seeks larger share of Indian tourists
Vietnam wants a larger inflow of Indian tourists, who are yet to show as much interest in this far eastern country as they do in its neighbours like Thailand and Malaysia. Nguyen Le Thanh, deputy chief of mission at Vietnam Embassy, today said 20 million Indians travel overseas every year, while only 90,000 of them go to visit Vietnam. "India has a very important place in our foreign policy and we have a comprehensive strategic partnership. The bonding will strengthen further with more people to people contact and this can been be boosted through tourism," she said. There are, however, no direct flight to any Vietnamese destination from Indian cities. Thanh said the first direct air service between Vietnam's most populous city Ho Chi Minh City and New Delhi is likely to commence by the last quarter of this financial year. She said Vietnam has seen a rapid rise in tourist inflow from the other parts of the world with an average 25 to 30 per cent increase in numbers every .
Starbucks debuts Nitro Cold Brew in India
Leading global innovation in coffee for over four decades, Starbucks introduces a new generation of coffee in India with Nitro Cold Brew on tap. Using the highest quality coffee beans, the Nitro Cold Brew unfolds an irresistible coffee experience where time meets texture. With each cup 48 hours in the making, the Nitro Cold Brew is a super-smooth, naturally sweet coffee that cascades from the tap with a velvety, creamy texture which customers can see and taste.Nitro Cold Brew marks Starbucks next chapter of coffee innovation offering customers an elevated coffee experience through its newest take on its signature Cold Brew. In today's fast-paced world where everything is instant and on-demand, Starbucks Nitro Cold Brew allows customers to enjoy small-batch, slow-steeped coffee like they've never tasted it before. After handcrafting the Cold Brew recipe, baristas perfect the pour by pulling the tap and allowing the Cold Brew coffee to mix with nitrogen to deliver an entirely new cold ..
5 best online social community connecting travelers Apps
There are countless apps for travelers, but the majority focus on hotel reservations, tourist attractions, and guides, but are not designed for connecting with other like-minded travelers.Here is the list of social community apps& websites that will help you sort you travel woes:TrektellerIt is an online travel social network connecting people globally by mapping them on the basis of similar travel interests. At trekteller.com, the ones planning a trip can ask anything about the place from someone who has been there. On the other hand, those who have already traveled places can share their exciting travel stories through pictures, videos, relevant links, comments, and help others in Trekteller network with reliable insider information while gaining rewarding exposure for their engaging travel posts. This is a win-win situation for everyone involved and leads to an enhanced, yet hassle-free travel experience.TripotoIt is a unique travel app to discover real travel itineraries ...
These mobile apps provide easy access to street food
Remember the 1990s Bollywood hit "Mai toh raste se ja rha tha, mai toh bhel puri kha rha tha" that had filmstar Govinda roaming the streets and satisfying his taste buds with some really mouth-watering dishes?
68 minor girls rescued from hotel in Rajasthan
Sixty-eight minor girls were today rescued from a hotel by a join team of the police and the children welfare committee in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district, an official said. The girls, aged between five and 16 years, hailing from Nepal, and India's Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh district, were rescued from the hotel, they said. SP Rajsamand Manoj Kumar said acting on a tip-off, "we raided a hotel where the girls were being kept by 10 women for the last 15-20 days". "The girls were rescued and further investigation is on, he told PTI. The SP said it is a matter of investigation whether the girls belonged to the ashram of self-styled godman Daati Maharaj. Member, Children Welfare Committee, Bhavna Paliwal said the women handlers could not give satisfactory answers when asked why the girls were being kept at the hotel. The girls said that they were students of spirituality, she said. "We will now call their parents to inquire further into the matter. Police action has been ...
Durga Puja to be showcased in the Thames River Festival :
West Bengal government will showcase Durga Puja festival in the Thames River Festival in the UK this year and sign an MoU with the British Council to promote cultural, educational and skill development exchanges between Britain and the state, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said today. The MoU will be signed on Friday here, in which both she and the Director of British Council will be present. "We will be showcasing Bengal's Durga puja festival in the UK by organising cultural programmes on Thames river from August 13 to September 18 as part of the cultural exchange programme," she said. Banerjee in her Facebook post said "Among the salient features under the MoU are celebration of Durga Puja in the UK during Thames River festival, hosting of a River festival in Kolkata similar to the Thames Festival in the UK, exchanging visitors between the UK and Bengal for cultural exchanges, collaboration on skill development, communication in English and overall enhancement of ...
In a U-turn, Goa CM says no need to amend Gambling Act
Taking a U-turn on his previous stand, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar today said the Goa Public Gambling Act need not be amended as the existing legislation has enough provisions to control such activities. "There is no need for amending the Gambling Act. In the existing Act itself, there are enough provisions to impose restrictions on functioning of the casinos," Parrikar told reporters. The chief minister had had expressed the need to amend the Goa Public Gambling Act 1976 with a view to regulate gambling activity including casino operations. He had said that the amendment was needed for appointing a Gaming Commissioner who will regulate the casinos operating in the coastal state. He had said that the amendment would ensure that no licences would be issued to any new offshore casinos. Goa has six offshore casinos and a dozen land-based gaming facilities in five-star hotels. The Congress had demanded a suitable amendment to section 13 A of the Goa Public Gambling ...
Akhilesh, wife Dimple apply for constructing hotel in Lucknow
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his MP wife Dimple Yadav will soon be entering the hospitality industry as entrepreneurs? So it seems, as both have applied to the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) for approval of map for their proposed hotel, an official said on Wednesday.
Interior trends that will gives house a celebrity feel
Buying the home of ones dreams is a wish which every individual cherishes at the back of their minds. You should choose a style which would complement your living space and reflect your personality with style. And while it must give your home the look of a 'comfort nest, it should also be up-to-date with and inclusive of all the latest styles and trends.
FOB connecting Elphinstone-Parel stations becomes operational
Suburban train commuters at the Elphinstone Road-Parel stations here got a big relief as the Western Railway today threw open a 73-metre-long foot-over bridge (FOB). Work on the 6-metre-wide FOB was initiated on September 29 last year, the day on which a stampede at Elphinstone Road FOB staircase killed 23 people. The FOB connects Parel station and new platforms of Parel Terminus. The FOB opening comes a day after a part of the pedestrian pathway of Gokhale Bridge, a road overbridge (ROB) in Andheri (East), collapsed amid rains, bringing train services of the Western Railway to a halt for several hours. The FOB construction work got over yesterday and it was opened for passengers today without any "ceremony", Western Railway Chief PRO Ravinder Bhakar told PTI. The FOB has been built at a cost of Rs 9.85 crore and is in addition to the FOB constructed by the Army recently at the northern end," Bhakar said. It will enable commuters to travel between Elphinstone Road and ...
Cabinet approves Transfer of Sashastra Seema Bal's land measuring 5.99 acres at Tawang to the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh Government had identified a suitable portion of land measuring 5.99 acres within the campus of SSB at Tawang for construction of Mega Festival-cum-multipurpose ground with parking facilities (4,73 acres) and construction of ring road (1.26 acres). Accordingly, they requested to transfer of the 5.99 acres land to them.
No more 'Hindu meals' on Emirates flights
Gulf carrier Emirates has decided to discontinue serving 'Hindu meal' on its flights, saying Hindu customers can choose from a variety of "regionally-inspired vegetarian and special meals". The Dubai-based carrier operates a substantial number of flights to various Indian cities. "As part of our continuous review of the products and services available to customers, Emirates can confirm that it will discontinue the Hindu meal option. "We constantly review our offering, taking into consideration customer uptake and feedback. This helps us improve service efficiencies," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. The spokesperson said its Hindu customers can order in advance from a wide variety of regionally-inspired vegetarian and special meals catering to specific dietary requirements in all classes of travel. "Emirates also offers options of religious meals like Vegetarian Jain Meal, Indian Vegetarian Meal, Kosher meals and Non-Beef non-vegetarian options as well," the spokesperson ..