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Train Captains introduced in premium SER trains
In an attempt to improve on-board services and redress passengers' grievances, South Eastern Railway has introduced 'Train Captains' in three premium trains run by it, an SER spokesman said here today. The trains in which captains have been introduced are Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Express, Howrah-Mumbai Duronto Express and Howrah-Pune Duronto Express. "The services of train captain will be gradually extended to all other premium trains originating from South Eastern Railway within a short time," SER spokesman Sanjoy Ghosh said. The Howrah-Yesvantpur Duronto Express that left Howrah yesterday was the first such train with a captain to oversee the requirements and for redressal of passengers' grievances. Ghosh said that the train captain would be the overall in-charge of the train from beginning to end of journey and responsible for ensuring passenger amenities including availability of water, cleanliness of coaches and working of electrical fittings.
Harley-Davidson will take 'big hit' for moving some production overseas: Trump warns
President Donald Trump has warned Harley-Davidson that it is going to take "a big hit" for moving some of its production overseas and said it was a shame that the company made the decision even though he got India to reduce import duties on the iconic motorcycles. Trump said the Wisconsin-based motorcycle manufacturer risks losing American customers if it shifts production overseas amidst the tit-for-tat tariff war with the European Union (EU). "I have feeling that maybe Harley, I think they're going to take a big hit. I just think it's a great American product. Our people have more pride then they used to have. I really believe that Harley's going to take a (hit)-- the people that are buying Harley-Davidson, they don't want it built in another country, Trump told Fox News. Harley-Davidson has annouced that it is moving some of its production overseas to avoid tariffs on bikes sold in the EU. Trump's decision to levy tariffs on steel and aluminum from the 28-member bloc and other ...
Italy, Singapore, US top 'foodie' hotspots for Ind millenials
Food plays a major role while deciding holidays for Indian millennials, and Italy, Singapore and United States has topped the list of foodie destinations, according to a report. Two-thirds of Indian millennials (67 per cent) admitted a destination's cuisine is the biggest deciding factor when picking where to holiday, accoring to 'Tasty Travels' research from Hotels.com. Italy (27 per cent), Singapore (26 per cent) and the US (26 per cent) have topped a list of the hottest spots on earth for foodie millennials in India, the report added. The 'Tasty Travels' survey was conducted by One Poll in March 2018, among 9,000 respondents across 29 countries, including in India. The report revealed that for 13 per cent Indian millennials consider nightlife scene as important, while 17 per cent stress on adventure activities and 24 per cent art and culture, it added. The younger generation are now even more focused on munching delicious local delicacies on holiday (59 per cent) ...
Egg Lovers of Mumbai rejoice with the launch of EggXactly
EggXactly! A unique quick service meal for egg lovers in Mumbai was recently launched in the city. Run by pioneers in the food business, Eggxactly opened its doors for the food enthusiasts of Mumbai with 3 outlets in Khar, Powai, and Goregaon.With plans to be one of the biggest chains in the egg food business, EggXactly! has introduced 50 different ways of cooking your favorite egg. Every taste bud is different and has their own unique liking for food. Some like their eggs cooked sunny side up, while others may like to eat their omelette with tomato and cheese.To fulfill the craving of different taste buds, EggXactly! will add 50 more dishes on their menu making it the largest variety of egg choices in this space."All the dishes are Egg based and we have designed some unique recipes in curries, sandwiches, burgers, biryanis and other options. The most favorite meal item, the Egg, is now served in over 50 different types and have the aim to take it to 100 different varieties of Egg ...
SoftBank invests in 'handy Japan' hotel technology service
Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank is investing in a mobile device service for hotel guests, called handy Japan, that offers information on tourist attractions and internet access. Terms of the deal, announced today, were not disclosed. Handy, developed by Hong Kong-based Tink Labs, is available in 650,000 rooms in 4,000 hotels in 82 countries. It rolled out in Japan last July and has been adopted by 1,700 hotels and 240,000 rooms, about a third of the nation's hotels, both sides said. Handy works as a smartphone rental that's a complimentary hotel service. The device can contact a hotel's concierge, link to the internet and make local and international calls. It also provides multilingual city guides. SoftBank said its investment help develop "Internet of Things" or IoT, services for handy devices.
Harley-Davidson will take big hit for moving overseas: Trump
US President Donald Trump has warned that Harley-Davidson is going to take "a big hit" for moving some of its motorcycle production overseas.
Rajasthan: Tourists can soon enjoy cow, bull safaris
Rajasthan is predominantly known for the grandeur of its forts, palaces and architecture. However, tourists will soon have one more reason to visit the state.The Hingonia Cow Rehabilitation Centre is all set to introduce a unique cow and bull safari in August this year, with an aim to educate people about the bovines and their breeds.Located in Rajasthan's capital Jaipur, the Hingonia Cow Rehabilitation Centre has a plan to accommodate nearly 22,000 indigenous cows and bulls.The safari is slated to begin after Janmashtami, a festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, in August.Visitors will get a guided tour to learn about the aboriginal breeds of cows. They will also get a chance to feed them, clean them and even milk the cattle.The facility will also include 'machan' huts for the visitors to stay. They would also be able to take safari rides on bullock carts.Rajasthan is the first state in India which boasts of a ministry set up for the protection and development of cows and ...
4 fall ill as 'undercooked' chicken served on train
Four passengers onboard the Puri-Sealdah Duronto Express allegedly fell ill after eating "undercooked" chicken, a railway official said. The authorities have since decided to suspend the vendor's licence.
Undercooked food on Duronto Exp, rly to end caterer's contract
Passengers of Puri-Sealdah Duronto Express today complained of "undercooked" food served by the onboard caterer, following which the IRCTC decided not to renew its contract with the company responsible for supplying food in the train. Stating that strict punitive action will be taken against the caterer, IRCTC group general manager (east zone) Debasish Chanda said an enquiry has been ordered into the complaints by the passengers of the train, which arrived at Sealdah this morning. "The food was served in the south central zone of IRCTC at Puri. On receiving complaints over the quality and standard of the food served last night, we have decided to not renew the contract of the catering company," Chanda said. He said the contract of the company to supply food in Puri-Sealdah Duronto Express was due to expire within a few days and owing to the complaint, it would not be renewed. "Passengers complained of undercooked chicken served to them in the train for dinner last ...
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Great Wall, Agra top picks among 7 World Wonders for desi
The Great Wall of China emerged as the most popular destination for Indian travelers exploring the 'new 7 wonders of the world', thanks to easy accessibility and fairly affordable pricing of air tickets this summer, according to a survey. According to data from Paytm, the air ticket prices on the India-Beijing sector averaged at Rs 19,459 this summer (between January and June 15 this year), boosting outbound travel from the country to the Northern neighbour. Among the domestic hotspots, Agra continued to maintain its glory as one of the most favoured destinations for Indian tourists. While the air fare to Agra from most cities was around Rs 4,396, people from Varanasi, Delhi and Vijayawada made maximum train bookings to the city of the Taj Mahal at 40 per cent, 28 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively. The next most affordable destinations abroad were Petra in Jordan with an average airfare of Rs 20,873 and the Great Pyramid in Egypt with an average fare of Rs 20,940, ...
Gujarat plans to model its beaches on those in Israel
The Gujarat government is looking to promote tourism by developing beaches in the state and modelling them on those in Israel. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, who is leading a high-profile delegation from Gujarat on a six-day trip to Israel, told PTI here that the state has "the potential to develop beaches like here and in Goa which can promote tourism". A close aide to the chief minister in the delegation said they were impressed by how the beaches were planned in Israel. "They (Israeli beaches) offer wide variety of options for tourists and travellers which is something we can also replicate on our sea shores. We are planning to develop our beaches in Ahmedpur Mandvi, Mandvi (kutch), Shivrajpur (Dwarka) and Somnath," he said. "So far, tourism in the state can be largely described as religious tourism. The beaches, once developed, could add more to the tourism potential of the state," he added. On a question on promoting tourism from Israel, Rupani said a crucial game changer in this ..
PM congratulates Mumbai on heritage site tag to Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the people of Mumbai on the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of the metropolis getting the tag of UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Congratulations to the wonderful citizens of Mumbai on the inclusion of the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai as a @UNESCO World Heritage Site," he tweeted. He said this is a great recognition of Mumbai's history and heritage.
Mumbai's famed Victorian Gothic and Art Deco on Unesco Heritage list
The famed 'art district of south Mumbai' comprising Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles has been named as the latest - and India's 37th - entrant to the coveted World Heritage Sites list, a Unesco announcement said on Saturday.
All aboard! Hello Kitty bullet train debuts in Japan
A sleek "Hello Kitty" bullet train festooned with images of the global icon from Japan began services today, drawing hundreds of fans to its opening ceremony. The special white and shocking pink shinkansen or bullet train departed from Hakata station in Fukuoka for Osaka, waved off by a conductor dressed in a Hello Kitty outfit - complete with the character's trademark pink ribbon - and watched by a crowd of some 400, according to local media. The train will run for the next three months between the western cities of Osaka and Fukuoka, the West Japan Railway Company said, hoping that one of the country's most famous exports will boost tourism. Inside the train, Hello Kitty smiles down from the shades of every window, while one car features a "life-sized Hello Kitty doll" for fans to take selfies with. Another car will have no passenger seats but offer regional specialities, including a selection of goods and foods, in a bid to boost the local economy and tourism. Hello Kitty has ...
Japan unveils new Hello Kitty-themed bullet train
Japan on Saturday unveiled a high-speed Shinkansen train decorated with Hello Kitty, one of the country's most iconic and well-known cartoon characters.
Mumbai's Victorian Gothic, Art Deco cluster gets UNESCO World Heritage tag
The iconic cluster of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings in Mumbai was today inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the third such honour for the metropolis after the Elephanta Caves and the majestic Victoria Terminus, rechristened Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus railway station. "Just inscribed as @UNESCO #WorldHeritage site: Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai, #India Congratulations!," UNSECO tweeted. The decision was taken at the 42nd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, which is underway at Manama in Bahrain. Last year, Ahmedabad in Gujarat was declared a World Heritage City, the first city in India to have earned that tag.
Naidu releases commemorative coin on Mahalanobis
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday released a commemorative coin of Rs 125 denomination to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of scientist Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis and 12th Statistics Day.
Buddhist theme park to be inaugurated soon
Buddha Vanam, a Buddhist theme park at Nagarjuna Sagar in Telangana, would be inaugurated soon, B Manohar, Managing Director of Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (TSTDC) said today. Manohar, who was speaking at the 'Telangana Tourism Conclave 2018,'expressed confidence that the state would emerge as the Buddhist Heritage Center in the country in the near future, a release from the organizers said. It quoted him as saying that President Ram Nath Kovind was likely to inaugurate the Buddhist theme park.
Maha govt constitutes panel to clear tourism projects faster
Maharashtra government has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of the principal secretary (tourism) to implement and monitor schemes under Tourism Policy 2016 and facilitate investments in the state. Under the new project planning, implementation and monitoring committee, the principal pecretary will also supervise single window clearance for the hospitality industry and live events in Maharashtra. An events and exhibitions board will be created to facilitate and promote MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and events) in the state. "The committee has been set up to enable faster clearance of viable tourism proposals. It will scrutinise the proposals and after it gets clearances, it will be implemented and we will monitor them," Vijay Kumar Gautam, principal secretary, tourism, who is heading the committee, told PTI here. The committee will also have representatives of state planning department, representatives of finance department, Maharashtra Tourism .