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Bloom Hotel Group acquires Hotel Asian International in NDMC re-auction
The Hotel Asian International in the Lutyen's Delhi was today acquired by the Bloom Hotel Group in an e-auction conducted by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). "The selected bidder will pay 39.50 per cent of the Gross Turn Over (GTO) or Rs 1.1928 crores per annum, whichever is higher," a senior NDMC official said. The NDMC had last year decided to re-auction the Asian Hotel, after sealing it in 2015 due to non-payment of licence fees dues. In January last year, the Asian Hotel was e-auctioned, fetching Rs 45.5 lakh per month as licence fee, the highest-ever for the agency. But, the bidder later refused to take the property necessitating a re-auction. The property at 1 Janpath, has 38 rooms and is situated adjacent to the Hotel Royal Plaza, Ashoka Road. "The licence fee out of this public property will help in boosting the revenue and financial potential of the NDMC which will help finance public projects," the official added. Sanjeev Sethi, Chief Operation Officer, Bloom Hotel ...
Terminally ill man gets last wish to gamble in Atlantic City
A terminally ill New Jersey man says he got one of his last wishes fulfilled this week: to drink a cold beer and play a few more hands of blackjack at his favorite casino in Atlantic City. John Mudry and his family visited Bally's Atlantic City on Tuesday to fulfill one of the 71-year-old man's wish of having one last big day at the casino. The Press of Atlantic City reports Mudry visited the casino with help from his hospice caretakers and health care providers. Mudry's niece, Kelly Smentkowski, says her uncle has a rare form of non-treatable bladder cancer, and that he "didn't want to stay in the hospital anymore." Mudry ended up winning a few hundred dollars on the casino floor.
President Kovind performs Yoga asanas with Suriname counterpart
President Ram Nath Kovind performed Yoga asanas (postures) with Suriname President Desire Delano Bouterse on the occasion of 'International Yoga Day'.Addressing the gathering here, President Kovind praised the beauty and calmness of Suriname, and said he "cannot think of a more appropriate place to practice Yoga.""Nowhere else in the world today and at no previous International Day of Yoga have two heads of states been co-participants. Friends who do yoga together are true friends and always stay friends," he said.President Kovind also hailed yoga as a symbiotic relation between one's mind and body."Yoga can help all of us,' he added.International Yoga day is being celebrated around the globe today.The first International Day of Yoga was observed all over the world on June 21, 2015, where more than 30,000 people, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, performed yoga asanas (postures) at Rajpath in New Delhi.The idea of International Day of Yoga was first proposed by Prime Minister ...
Rishikesh to host PATA adventure travel conference next year
More than 300 foreign delegates are expected to participate in the PATA adventure travel conference, which will be held in Rishikesh in February 2019, a senior official said. PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 (ATRTCM) would be hosted by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a non-profit association working for responsible development of travel and tourism within the Asia Pacific region. "Uttarakhand won bid this time. It is a prestigious travel mart of Asia. This is a better way of showcasing the state to international clients," Uttarakhand Tourism Secretary Dilip Jawalkar told PTI. The event, that brings together public and private sector players involved in the adventure tourism, would be held from February 13 to 15 next year. According to him, more than 300 overseas delegates are expected to participate in the three-day conference. Responding to a query on whether there was any financial bidding for
Clovia launches all new range of vibrant and chic swimwear
We are well into the summer season and that means beachy vacays and pool sessions are in order. Gone are the days when people would visit beaches in drab t-shirts and shorts. Today, it is absolutely necessary to plan that beach vacation or hit the pool in chic, stylish and trendy swimwear that sets you up to beat the heat in style! Clovia, India's fastest growing lingerie brand, has launched an all new range of trend-setting swimwear that includes one-pieces, bikinis, halter, monokini, tankini, body suits and also beach dresses.Like every new collection by Clovia, this too has been designed keeping in mind the contemporary and modern taste of today's women. The swimsuits are padded with removable cookies and the styles range from sexy bikinis and v-cuts to more modest swimdress and boy leg patterns so one can choose according to one's wants and preferences. The colors range from solid reds, blues, blacks to gradient pinks, yellows, oranges and even off-whites or nudes.This is clubbed .
Summer solstice draws crowds of merrymakers to Stonehenge
The Earth's northern hemisphere welcomed its longest day of the year on Thursday and hundreds of people gathered at Stonehenge in southern England to celebrate the solstice and the coming of summer.
Govt's 'Make in India' function caused damage to Mumbai beach: HC
The Bombay High Court today said the government's 'Make In India' function at Girgaon Chowpatty beach in south Mumbai in 2016, which had to be abandoned after a huge fire gutted the stage, caused "considerable destruction and damage" to the beach. It also asked the Maharashtra government to repair and restore the damaged portions of the beach within two months. A division bench of Justices A S Oka and P N Deshmukh passed the ruling on a public interest litigation (PIL) raising concerns of soil erosion caused at the beach due to erection of structures, and functions and rallies held there. "Beaches are an essential part of the environment. If beaches are polluted then it will violate the fundamental rights of the citizen guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, which says a person has the right to live in a pollution-free environment," the bench said. The 'Make in India' function held in February 2016 at the beach had to be abandoned after a huge fire gutted the stage, the ...
Important to educate people on advantages of yoga: Celebrity trainer
Celebrity trainer Anshuka Parwani, who has worked with Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Malaika Arora, says that it is important to educate people on the advantages of yoga considering the hectic schedule and demanding lifestyle.
Guv, BJP MP take part in yoga day celebrations
Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ESL Narasimhan, former Union Minister and BJP MP Bandaru Dattatreya were among prominent personalities who participated in the International Yoga Day celebrations here today. Narasimhan, who took part in the Yoga day event held at Raj Bhavan, performed yoga asanas along with school children and others. Dattatreya, state BJP president K Laxman and other BJP leaders participated in the yoga day, organised by Jai Bharat Foundation in association with Telangana Yoga Association at Sanjeevayya Park on the banks of the Hussain Sagar lake. Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his initiatives in promoting yoga, Dattatreya said the ancient system offers multiple benefits to its practitioners. Yoga is not related to any religion, he said. The International Yoga Day was celebrated at various Central and state government offices.
Thousands watch the sun rise over Stonehenge
Thousands have watched the sun glint over the horizon at Stonehenge, celebrating the summer solstice at the Neolithic stone circle. The sun rose behind the Heel Stone, which traditionally marks the spot on the horizon for the sunrise, at 4.52 AM today (0352 GMT; 23:52 EDT Wednesday). Crowds cheered and raised mobile phones for images as the rays flooded through the monument and announced the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. English Heritage, which cares for historic sites, tweeted that it was the "perfect morning for the #SummerSolstice sunrise at Stonehenge." The stone circle in southern England, believed to be 4,500 years old, is a World Heritage site known for its alignment with the movements of the sun. Thousands visit to mark the solstices in summer and winter.
Over 2.5 mln people are fond of yoga in France: Envoy
Several employees of the French mission here today performed various asanas in the embassy's spacious main hall to mark the International Day of Yoga. More than 70 staff members practised the ancient discipline during a session -- 'A French Tribute to International Yoga Day in Delhi' -- under the supervision of a yoga teacher, the embassy said in a statement. "More than 2.5 million people are fond of yoga in France, which makes our country the European hub for yoga," Ambassador of France to India Alexandre Ziegler was quoted as saying in the statement. "Committed all year long to providing a good working environment to its personnel, the Embassy of France in India has been offering daily yoga classes during lunch break on its premises for over six months," he said. Last week, 10,000 people had gathered in front of the iconic Eiffel Tower to celebrate the International Day of Yoga, the embassy said. The International Yoga Day was today marked across the world, with Dehradun's famed ...
Alli sits out training ahead of Panama World Cup clash
England midfielder Dele Alli missed training on Thursday as doubts grow about whether he will be fit to face Panama in England's second match of the World Cup. Alli picked up a thigh strain during the opening win against Tunisia and is likely to be rested on Sunday. Panama lost their first match 3-0 to Belgium and, even if fit, Gareth Southgate may consider it unnecessary to risk Alli's fitness in Nizhny Novgorod. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Marcus Rashford are both waiting in the wings, after the pair impressed off the bench against Tunisia. Alli wrote on Twitter on Wednesday: "Frustrating to have picked up a slight injury on Monday. Will do everything in my power to get back to full fitness asap!" Southgate has had physical problems himself after the England coach dislocated his shoulder while out jogging on Wednesday. He was not wearing a sling at training on Thursday, however, and showed no visible sign of discomfort.
Maneka Gandhi lauds Sania Mirza for practising prenatal yoga
Describing prenatal yoga as an exhilarating way to stay fit, Union minister Maneka Gandhi lauded tennis star Sania Mirza today for following the ancient Indian fitness regime during pregnancy. On the occasion of International Day of Yoga, Mirza, who is expecting her first child in October, posted a photo of her performing a "yoga asana" on Twitter and tagged Gandhi and the Ministry of Women and Child Development to it. "International Day of yoga or any other day, #PreNatalYoga is my way of keeping fit during pregnancy .. what's yours? @MinistryWCD and @ManekaGandhiBJP (sic)," the tennis star wrote on the microblogging website, along with the photo. Gandhi lauded Mirza for following the ancient Indian fitness regime during pregnancy. "Wonderful, Sania!! #PreNatalYoga is indeed an exhilarating way to be fit during pregnancy. @MirzaSania (sic)," the Union women and child development minister tweeted. Prenatal yoga helps a pregnant woman increase her strength and flexibility. The asanas ..
International Yoga Day: Bollywood celebs show off poses
From veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini to mothers Shilpa Shetty Kundra and Soha Ali Khan -- Bollywood celebrities, for whom fitness is a way of life -- posted yoga poses and spoke about its benefits on the occasion of International Yoga Day on Thursday.
Modi's efforts led to worldwide yoga practice: Minister
AYUSH Minister Shripad Yesso Naik said on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts have led to yoga being "practised throughout the world".
Odisha observes International Yoga Day
International Yoga Day was observed with enthusiasm across Odisha today with yoga camps organised at several locations, creation of a sand sculpture at Puri and the Union Tribal Affairs Minister, Jual Oram, participating in a programme in Rourkela. In the state capital here, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb of Puri attended a yoga event where a large number of people from different spheres of society assembled for the session. Describing yoga as an ancient form of exercise that originated in India, Dibyasingha Deb said it has become popular as it gives the much-needed peace and relief to mind and body. Yoga can play a significant role in promoting peace, harmony and brotherhood in the world besides bringing prosperity, growth and good health, the Gajapati Maharaj said. Highlighting the benefits of the exercise, Oram said people should perform yoga regularly in order to keep themselves physically and mentally fit and stres-free. Oram, who joined a yoga event in Ispat Stadium in ..
Food is central to who we are: MasterChef Junior US judge Joe Bastianich
With his suave suits one may mistake him for a venture capitalist, but don't let that fool you. For celebrity chef Joe Bastianich, that ship sailed long ago. Born in an immigrant Italian family, food was the core ingredient of Bastianich's childhood story, so much so that he recalls spending days in his parents' restaurant in New York. "My family were immigrants that came from Italy after World War II and they came to New York and worked in restaurants as waiters. My mother was a waitress and then they got married. They opened their first restaurant together in 1968, which is the year I was born. "So, as most immigrant children, I grew up in the restaurant every day of my life," the restaurateur told PTI in a telephonic interview from New York. Being a second generation immigrant in America came with some unsaid 'to-do-list' for him, quality education being one of them. He studied finance at Boston College. "I was the first person from my family to go to college. Then I went to work ..
Uttarakhand expects more tourism after Yoga Day: Trivendra Rawat (IANS Interview)
As Uttarakhand hosts the fourth International Yoga Day on Thursday, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat feels that the event may help attract more tourists to the state, creating more job and business opportunities.
Yoga should become people's movement: VP Naidu
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said that he wanted to make yoga a people's movement.Speaking on the occasion of the 4th International Yoga Day, Vice President Naidu told reporters, "This is a good beginning. Four years ago, our Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) initiated this programme. I want yoga to become a people's movement because it is not something political or religious, it is for the betterment of our lives. It (Yoga) shouldn't be just for one day, it should be a part of our daily lives."He stressed that he plays badminton for an hour and does physical exercises every day, which he added, was helping him to keep fit and do his official work seamlessly.Citing the example of a lady called Nanammal, a 99-year-old yoga instructor from Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, Vice President Naidu urged others to take inspiration and practice yoga.He went on to say that if people started doing yoga, then it would help to create a healthy world and healthy country.Meanwhile, Maharashtra .
Yoga India's best gift to world: Prabhu
Yoga is India's "best gift" to the world, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said today after taking part in the International Yoga Day celebrations here. The International Yoga Day was celebrated by various sections of people across Tamil Nadu including school students and defence personnel. "#Yoga is path to holistic wellness. It is India's gift to the world (sic)," the Union Minster of Commerce and Industry said in a tweet at a Yoga Day event at a private college near here. In another tweet, he said, "Yoga is the path to a healthy and blissful life, a legacy of our ancient illuminated minds. Let us embrace and share this wonderful way of life with everyone. #InternationalYogaDay." In his address at the Yoga Day celebrations, Prabhu said it was the best form of exercise and added Yoga should be practiced everyday as a routine for the well-being. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking Yoga all over the world through the International Yoga Day. State BJP leaders ...