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Spot differences between tourists, take care of women: Goa lifeguards told

Identifying differences in behavioural patterns of foreign and domestic tourists, the need for politeness while addressing erring sea bathers and taking special care of women beachgoers are some of the takeaways from a training module booklet developed for Goa's lifeguards.

Himachal govt has identified 113 places to be developed as eco-tourism sites: CM

The Himachal Pradesh government has identified 113 places to be developed from the eco-tourism sites, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said today. He was speaking at an event where Union Tourism minister K J Alphons emphasised the importance of tourism for the Indian economy. Global tourism grew by 7 per cent while tourism in India it grew by 15.6 per cent, Alphons said. Inaugurating a two day conference at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports in Kullu district, Thakur said five of the 113 sites would be developed in the public-private partnership mode, while the forest department will promote eco-tourism activity in 16 sites and the state forest corporation on another 47. In addition, 25 destinations would be developed by constructing log huts for stay of tourists in the lap of nature, he said. He said around 10 places would be developed from adventure tourism point of view in close coordination with the Eco Tourism Society, Tourism Department and ...

Women officers of eastern naval command scale peak in Leh

A 11-member Naval team, including two women officers from the Eastern Naval command here, reached the peak of the 6,250-metre high Mount Mentok Kangri on Rupshu plateau in eastern Leh on June 10, the Navy said today. The expedition, launched in end-May, included a trek for a week from Tsokar lake, crossing high passesranging from 4,800 metres to 5,400 metres and reaching base camp at 5,300 metres, a Navy release said. The team scaled the summit after 11 hours of climbing that included scaling a 70-degree wall of around 350 metres, traversing through a glacier amid occasional snowfall, it said. The group, which undertook yoga practice en route as a run-up to the International Yoga Day being celebrated onJune 21, was led by commander Amit Kumar, the release said. They were assisted by three Sherpas and established six camps en routewith the summit camp pitched at 5,450 metres making a 800-metre near-vertical climb with deep crevices and long rocky moraines, it further ...

Make your home look spacious with minimalistic furniture

Go for a simple yet classy decor, and follow the 'less is more' mantra. Start with decluttering your home by getting rid of heavy furniture and introduce natural textures to your walls with a balance, suggest experts.

Before demolition drive, McLeodganj hoteliers asked to deposit firearms

Authorities have asked hoteliers in Himachal tourist hub McLeodganj to deposit their licensed weapons with the police to ensure that government workers are safe during a drive against illegal structures. The unusual direction follows a shooting last month at a similar demolition drive in Kasauli, where a hotelier allegedly killed assistant town planner Shail Bala Sharma and PWD employee Gulab Singh. Kangra Deputy Commissioner Sandeep Kumar has now issued a notification under section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, asking hotel owners and their staff in McLeodganj to deposit their firearms so that a Supreme Court-ordered demolition drive is conducted smoothly. The IPC section bans joining an unlawful assembly with a weapon. A violation can lead up to two years in prison. The DC has asked hoteliers in Mcleodganj and neighbouring Bhagsunag, Dharamkot and Naddi areas to act immediately. He said illegal construction was already being cleared as directed by the Supreme Court. The step was ...

Drowning unfortunate but tourists should be cautious: Goa Minister

Goa Tourism authorities on Tuesday described the drowning of three tourists from Maharashtra on Monday as "unfortunate", but added that tourists should be cautious about swimming in the rough seas, especially during monsoon.

Himachal to be developed as eco-tourism destination: Thakur

The Himachal Pradesh government has identified 113 sites to be developed to make the state an eco-tourism destination, besides developing nature parks and herbal gardens, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Tuesday.

120 kg of raw chicken seized in Bengal's Howrah

Amid panic over carcass meat and rotten chicken selling rackets in the city, police on Tuesday seized more than 120 kg of raw chicken from a vehicle in West Bengal's Howrah district.

Indian-origin spends Rs 38,000 for 1-night stay at hotel to meet Trump in Singapore

An Indian-origin man from Malaysia went to Singapore and spent a whopping USD 573 to put up at a luxury hotel for one night so that he could get a chance to meet US President Donald Trump ahead of his historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Maharaj Mohan, a 25-year-old consultant, checked into his room at the Shangri-La hotel yesterday and started hanging at the hotel lobby today for a glimpse of Trump, Today newspaper reported. However, all Mohan got for his trouble was a selfie with The Beast, the eight-tonne bulletproof limousine in which the US President travels, the report said. "Singapore dollar 765 (USD 573 or Rs 38,600) is a big sum, more than 2,000 in ringgit. But it is not too much to meet the president," he said. Mohan said that he knew he had a one per cent chance of meeting Trump. Staying in the hotel wing adjacent to Trump, Mohan had been stationed at the hotel lobby since 6.30 AM today to track the president's movements. Yesterday, he had stood in the ...

Call for sacking of Indian-origin chef in UAE after 'anti-Islam' tweet

A popular Indian-origin chef in the United Arab Emirates has landed in a controversy after he allegedly posted an anti-Islam tweet, triggering calls for his sacking, a media report said today. Atul Kochhar, a Michelin-Star chef well known here for his Rang Mahal Indian restaurant at the JW Marriott Marquis hotel, received flak after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra for her tweet over an episode in American television series 'Quantico' that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists, the Khaleej Times reported. "It's sad to see that you (Priyanka) have not respected the sentiments of Hindus who have been terrorized by Islam over 2000 years. Shame on You (sic)," Kochhar tweeted. He later deleted the tweet and apologised for the "major error" that was "made in the heat of the moment on Sunday", the paper said. "There is no justification for my tweet ... I fully recognise my inaccuracies that Islam was founded round 1400 years ago and I sincerely apologise. I am

Relish flavours of Ramadan with scrumptious recipes

Ramadan is here and so is the season of feasting on special iftar delicacies. So this season get your hands on some of the delectable recipes and add variety to your menu.

Indian-origin chef slammed for anti-Islam tweet

An Indian-origin man who is the head chef of a popular Indian restaurant here is facing criticism for his "anti-Islam tweet".

Taiwan: Where modernity and welcoming nature go hand in hand (Travelogue)

This is a city which has grown upwards. There are plenty of skyscrapers around. But the builders have also dug deep under the city to set up a labyrinth of shops. There are several underground malls and markets like the one under the Taipei City Station -- which is part of the network of buses, metro and high speed trains.

Singapore hotel offers 250 free Trump-Kim burgers to celebrate summit

A luxury hotel in Singapore today distributed 250 special Trump-Kim burgers with American and Korean taste among public to celebrate the historic summit and allow people to enjoy the friendship while eating. The mini burgers were snapped up by people within 25 minutes, The Straits Times reported. The Royal Plaza on Scotts hotel, jumping onto the Trump-Kim summit bandwagon, gave away 250 special Trump-Kim burgers. The Trump-Kim burger is made with a hope that the summit can be as harmonious as the burger, the hotel's general manager Patrick Garcia Fiat said. The giveaway was held on the same day as the summit "to celebrate the summit and allow people to enjoy the friendship" while eating, he said. "After all, Singaporeans love to eat," Fiat said. The hotel will be giving away another 250 mini burgers later in the day. A woman, who was enjoying the burger with her friends, said that the burger was "very nice, with American and Korean taste". The Korean flavour is evident from the ...

Westin Hotels & Resorts appoints Disha Patani as well-being brand advocate

Westin Hotels & Resorts on Tuesday introduced Bollywood actress Disha Patani as the newest Westin well-being brand advocate in Asia Pacific.As part of her new role, Disha will create a 3-part video series, helping guests envision an enhanced concept of wellness especially when on the move. The video series will be available on the YouTube page of Westin Hotels & Resorts and Marriott International Asia Pacific.This announcement follows on the heels of Westin's Let's Rise global campaign, which addresses the distractions and unpredictability of travel - empowering people to regain control of their well-being routine when they need it the most, that is, while traveling."We are pleased to welcome Disha Patani as the Westin brand's newest advocate for well-being. Wellness is in the Westin brand's DNA, and as more people integrate wellness into their lifestyle, we are also continuously innovating to ensure wellness touches every aspect of our guests' travel journey. Our appointment .

Flavours of festivity in first Durga Puja-themed restaurant (Foodie Trail: Kolkata)

With food stalls lining the streets, devotees queuing up outside eateries and plates full of food passed among families and friends, the whole of Kolkata turns into a giant food court during Durga Puja. While the five-day festivities get over in the wink of an eye, the city now has its maiden Durga Puja-themed restaurant ready to serve gastronomes round the year.

Kim, Trump take a walk

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday took a walk around the Capella Hotel where the two leaders came face to face for the first time in history.

Mix of Western, Asian dishes served at Trump-Kim summit during lunch

US President Donald Trump today joined North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a working lunch which had a mix of Western and Asian dishes, such as Korean stuffed cucumber and beef short rib confit with some Haagen-Dazs ice cream to top things off. After their bilateral meeting at the Capella hotel in Singapore's Sentosa island, Trump and Kim met for a working lunch along with their aides. As the two men entered the room, photographs were taken, with Trump joking about wanting to get a "beautiful picture" in which he looked good. The two leaders and their respective delegation were seated on either side of a long white table facing one another. The table was decorated with green and white flowers. The starters included traditional prawn's cocktail served with avocado salad, Green mango kerabu with honey lime dressing and fresh octopus and "Oiseon" (Korean stuffed cucumber). The main course has Beef short rib confit, served with potato dauphinois and steam broccolini, red wine sauce on the

Trump, Kim begin summit meeting in Singapore

United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met at the Capella Hotel on Singapore's Sentosa Island on Tuesday morning and began a first-ever summit in history between the sitting leaders of the two countries.

Trump leaves hotel in Singapore for historic summit with DPRK leader

US President Donald Trump left his hotel on Tuesday for the historic summit with top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un.