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Connect with deep inside to stay fit, says Shahid Kapoor
Actor Shahid Kapoor says it is normal to have good and bad days but it is necessary to connect with yourself from deep inside to improve yourself and to see the change.
Sweet and spicy delights for diabetics
If diabetes is keeping you away from indulging in foods you love, try some recipes which have ingredients suited for those who have sugar issues.
Snapdeal launches travel store
Snapdeal has set-up a travel store that helps buyers with travel necessities at affordable prices. With the holiday season ahead, the store is aimed at helping users with a one-stop destination to buy must-have products and also the good to have ones for a vacation in mountains, beaches and more. The newly launched store consists of products across categories like hiking, luggage, entertainment, travel accessories, road trip, toiletries and clothing for travel.Following are the highlights of the latest online store:• Luggage and Accessories: Pack the right items for your travel and make yourself feel comfortable. Grab travel pillows, eye masks, earplugs in different colours and patterns at Rs.229, Rs.159 and Rs.259 respectively. The classy yet simple luggage bags and travel duffels start from Rs. 999.• Go Hiking: Hiking boots and activewear (both men and women) available at just upto 70 percent off. First-time hikers especially must not forget to purchase the hiking tents starting ...
As monsoon nears, Goa asks tourists not to venture into sea
With the monsoon expected to arrive in Goa soon, the state government today issued an advisory asking tourists to refrain from swimming in sea waters along the beaches for four months starting tomorrow. The tourism department issued a circular asking all shack owners to dismantle their structures on the beaches. It also asked the private lifeguard agency, which has been manning the state's beaches, to put up signboards marking the waters as 'no swimming' zones. The department has formed squads to ensure that shacks are removed from the beaches and signboards are installed to warn tourists against venturing in the Arabian Sea. The last chartered flight carrying international visitors to Moscow in Russia had flown out of Goa about a fortnight back, thus formally culminating the international tourist season in the state. According to the tourism department's figures, around 7.7 million tourists both domestic and international visited the state during the calendar year ...
Ed Sheeran dines at Asha Bhosle's restaurant in Manchester
British singer Ed Sheeran, along with his troupe, visited Indian singing sensation Asha Bhosle's restaurant, 'Asha's', here in Manchester.Asha Bhosle took to Twitter on Wednesday night to share a photograph of the 'Shape of You' hitmaker with the restaurant's head chef Ashwani Rangta."Ed Sheeran with head chef Ashwani at our restaurant 'Asha's' in Manchester, U.K." she captioned the image.Sheeran ordered a paneer vindaloo at the restaurant in Peter Street.On a related note, Sheeran gave four performances at the Etihad Stadium here earlier this month.
Ailing Thai beach made famous by film gets tourist timeout
Once a pristine Thai paradise, the secluded bay made famous by the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Beach" has been exhausted by mass tourism. It's now getting a break from the daily influx of dozens of boats and thousands of visitors unsuccessfully scrambling for an unspoiled view of glistening white sands and emerald waters. Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh Island in the Andaman Sea will close to tourists for four months from Friday to give its coral reefs and sea life a chance to recover from an onslaught that began nearly two decades ago. Thai authorities, who have promoted unfettered tourism but now claim to be striving to balance profit and conservation, say the closure will happen every year. It's part of a rethink happening globally about unrestricted tourism that brings big dollars but damages historic sites, harms the environment and often alienates locals. Last month, the Philippines began a six-month closure of popular Boracay Island, whose waters President Rodrigo Duterte described as
Trump swaps steak, dumps cheeseburger to lose weight
Donald Trump's dietitians have swaped steak with fish, discarded cheesburgers and added vegetables to the President's plate to help him lose weight and fulfil his mission of shedding up to six kilos. Trump, 71, has acknowledged in private that he needs to lose weight and embarked upon a mission to shed 10 to 15 pounds in January. He also agreed earlier this year to alter his diet and begin a new exercise plan, questioning whether exercise presents more risk than reward. "Inside the White House kitchens, chefs have been instructed to find ways to limit fat and calories in the dishes they prepare for Trump's meals, including the lunches and dinners he convenes almost daily with members of his Cabinet, lawmakers, outside advisers or visiting foreign dignitaries," the CNN reported. "One swap repeat diners at the White House have noticed: Dover sole has replaced well-done steak, which Trump famously slathers with ketchup as his favourite meal... Vegetables have begun appearing on his ...
Different ways to wear monochrome in summer 2018
Black and white shades have been hit ever since the beginning of fashion era but their usage has been modified from time to time and now its best to call them monochrome trend in street fashion as well as in party looks so make sure you are opting for this fashion staple in smart ways.
Ensure a summer full of sparkle with right jewellery
Its that time of year when everyone is busy making travel plans with friends and family. Deciding on what to pack for your vacation is never easy and it often requires more thought than the destination itself
Water under police protection in Shimla
Following an acute drinking water shortage, the Municipal Corporation here is distributing water under police protection.Over 70 police personnel have been deployed to specially deal with the situation in the water-deprived hill-station.Meanwhile, a mineral water wholesale trader, Jasvir Singh told ANI that the demand for bottled water has increased by 50 to 60 percent due to water scarcity in Shimla."Usually I supply 400 packs of water bottles but now the demand has increased to 700 plus for retailers," he said.The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla has also been massively hit as tourists are cancelling their visits to the hill-station.The local hoteliers and others related to the tourism industry are worried as social media is flooded with news about the water crisis, preventing the inflow of tourists into the state.Yesterday, Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Shimla Municipal Corporation not to distribute water through tankers.The court has also directed the state
Chhattisgarh's Jagargunda village gets electricity after 13 years
After living in the dark for 13 years, the electricity facility has reached Jagargunda village in Chhattisgarh.The Jagargunda village where electricity facility has been restored falls under the naxal-affected district of Dantewada.The village has a total population of approximately 898 people and there are about 199 houses in the village.Reportedly on May 26, Leisang village in Manipur has become the last village of the country to be added to the national power grid.On May 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said, "28th April 2018 will be remembered as a historic day in the development journey of India. Yesterday, we fulfilled a commitment due to which the lives of several Indians will be transformed forever! I am delighted that every single village of India now has access to electricity."Recently, a remote tribal village in Amravati's Bulumgavhan in Maharashtra was electrified after 70 years of independence.
Tourism massively hit in water-deprived Shimla
The tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla has been massively hit as tourists are cancelling their visits to the water-deprived hill-station.The local hoteliers and others related to the tourism industry are worried as social media is flooded with news about the water crisis, preventing the inflow of tourists into the state.They are saying that this is the first time they are encountering such a trouble.Shimla Hotelier Association president Harman Kukreja said the hotels here are buying water and sourcing it from outside Shimla, so there is nothing for the tourists to worry about.He further said nearly 7 to 10 per cent bookings for upcoming days have been canceled, even as the hoteliers have also been assured by the state government over adequate supply of water.Sachin Sachdeva, a tourist from Uttar Pradesh, said, "The Shimla district administration has already postponed the Shimla summer festival due to the water shortage. District administration has also appealed to the ...
Banerjee unhappy over delayed development of Darjeeling tourism projects
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday reprimanded officials for the sloth in completing tourism projects in the Darjeeling hills and laid stress on homestays to solve the problem of unemployment.
Cut water connection of Shimlas' erring hoteliers: HC
Continuing its tough stand against the civic authorities over its failure to provide adequate portable water to residents of Shimla, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday directed water connections of erring hoteliers be cut.
Mamata stresses on promoting tourism in the Hills
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today stressed on promoting tourism in the Hills and expressed her dissatisfaction over the delay in the completion of different projects in the Darjeeling Hills by the tourism department. The projects were also not being properly monitored which is leading to the delay, she said during an administrative review meeting here. "The projects are getting delayed for no reasons,"she said and questioned whether those agencies responsible for the projects were not working. She directed the state tourism secretary, Atri Bhattacharyya, who is also the home secretary to employ one nodal officer for monitoring the projects. Banerjee stressed on home stays while highlighting the prospect of tourism in the Darjeeling Hills. "We have to give importance to business and tourism. More importance should be given to home stays and the problem of accomodation in the Hills would be solved," she said. The increase in the number of homestays would ...
17th century Kerala palace reopened for public post facelift
A 17th century palace, which houses a numismatic and folklore museum, was reopened here today for public after remaining closed for four years for renovation. The architectural marvel, the Koyikkal Palace, located in Nedumangadu about 18 km from here, has been a tourist attraction of south Kerala since the state Archaeology department took over its upkeep in 1980. With sloping gabled roofs and spacious rooms laid out around an open central courtyard, the two-storey structure was built for regent queen Umayamma Rani of the Venad royal family in 17th century. State Minister for Archaeology and Archives, Kadannappally Ramachandran, who opened the renovated palace and museum, said the state government had given administrative sanction for Rs 66 lakh for the second phase of renovation of the palace. "Heritage museums are the symbols of the bygone era and the young generation should show interest in learning about the cultural heritage of the country," he said. He also ...
Air India pilot found dead in Saudi Arabia hotel
A 27-year-old Air India pilot was found dead at a Riyadh hotel in Saudi Arabia this morning, officials said. Rithwick Tiwari, a first officer with the state-run airline, died reportedly of a heart attack while working out in the hotel gym, according to crew sources. Tiwari's colleague Captain Renu Maulay identified the body after police broke open the door of a small toilet room inside the health club of Hotel Holiday Inn where it was found lying sideways, they said. Indian Embassy officials in Riyadh have confirmed the pilot's death. "He had collapsed in the wash room of the hotel gym this morning. He was then taken to a hospital, where the doctors declared him dead," Counsellor (Community Welfare) Anil Nautiyal told PTI over the phone. He said the embassy is yet to study the detailed hospital report but it appeared to be a case of heart attack. Nautiyal said the embassy officials are in touch with the pilot's family. "We are in touch with the family but there are a lot of ...
Gorge on delicious mango recipes
Standing proud as 'The king of fruits' mango never fails to please ones palate so make sure you are beating the heat with some delectable recipes for this fruit at home.
Nine Pune tourists held in Goa for molesting minor, assaulting her brother
Nine tourists from Pune were arrested on charge of molesting a minor, assaulting her minor brother and rioting at the popular beach village of Baga in North Goa, police said on Wednesday.
Get your look right with smart pair of sneakers
A right pair of sneakers can lift your outfit any day and one can get the look right with every look if you match it properly.