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Kerala Tourism gets 'Best Destination for Families' award
Kerala Tourism has bagged the 'Best Destination for Families' award through an online poll conducted by Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Award 2018. Director of Kerala Tourism, P Bala Kiran received the prestigious award at a function at Mumbai today. Kerala Tourism had won the award for 'Best Destination for Romance' for Munnar by Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Award last year, a government press release said. This is the latest in the bunch of prominent awards that Kerala Tourism has been winning. The consecutive award wins demonstrate the growing popularity of the state as the most sought-after destination across the globe. Rightfully, Kerala has become the tourism trendsetter in India. Speaking on the occasion, Bala Kiran said Kerala has something to offer from every generation of travellers, which makes the state best destination for families. Stressing on the concept of 'Best Family Destination,' Kerala Tourism has launched 'Come Out and Play' campaign that
How to nail floral look (Lead, correcting para 2)
Florals are a wardrobe staple for summer dressing. They have emerged on the fashion scene with plenty of opportunities to mix and match with other fashion pieces. But it's not always easy to get it right.
Would love to see Prince Harry in slim-cut bandhgala: Manish Malhotra
Indian designer Manish Malhotra feels Prince Harry would look dapper in a slim-cut bandhgala.
How to nail floral look
Florals are a wardrobe staple for summer dressing. They have emerged on the fashion scene with plenty of opportunities to mix and match with other fashion pieces. But it's not always easy to get it right.
How to use preserved flowers to style your house
A masterfully planned aesthetic home teamed up with luxurious preserved roses is the perfect marriage of sophistication and style, nature and nurture so personalize your abode with preserved flowers in smart ways.
Pulga: Of unmatched beauty and Israeli food up in the Himalayas (Travelogue) (Lead, correcting intro)
Picture this: Seated inside a dimly lit eatery in a remote village of Himachal Pradesh and gorging on falafel and shakshuka, traditional Israeli dishes. That's Pulga for you - a 14-hour bus ride from the national capital followed by a 40-minute hike.
Rly installs aerators in basin-taps of Tejas Express to conserve water
Specially-designed aerators have been installed in the basin-taps of Tejas Express train as a step towards water conservation, the Railway Ministry said today. The measure was taken by the Bhusawal Division of Central Railway zone. The aerators through their fine pores break the incoming stream of water into fine sub-streams. So, while the out-flowing water is sufficient for utilisation towards cleanliness, wastage is prevented by reducing excess flow. "Conservation of water...is not only an effective way to avoid enroute watering complaints in coaching trains but is also a small but significant step in conserving the precious resource," the railways said in a statement. "The aerators are to be fitted as a one-time measure and have been fitted in existing taps of Tejas Express without any modification or replacement of available taps," it said. The initiative reduces water consumption of each tap by one-fourth and is a significant step towards water conservation, it added.
Lovers of malted grain can raise their glass to Indianised cocktails (May 19 is World Whisky Day)
Innovative cocktails like the one made with chilli and rasam powder, as also discounts and freebies would mark this years World Whisky Day falling on May 19, senior hotel industry officials in three metros said.
Pulga: Of unmatched beauty and Israeli food up in the Himalayas (Travelogue)
Picture this: Seated inside a dimly lit eatery in a remote village of Himachal Pradesh and gorging on falafel and shakshuka, traditional Israeli dishes. That's Pulga for you - a 24-hour bus ride from the national capital followed by a 40-minute hike.
Himachal govt sanctions Rs 25 cr for renovating Bantony Castle
The Himachal Pradesh government will spend Rs 25 crore on renovating and developing the historic British Raj 'Bantony Castle Estate' here as a major tourist attraction. Speaking at a function here, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today noted that the castle was one of the historic and monumental buildings of Shimla town with a very rich history. He said the building was a fine example of the Anglo-Gothic architecture and since the commanding building was strategically located on Mall Road, it would be an added attraction for the tourists. Thakur said the hilly state had several historic buildings and monuments which could be developed as major tourist attractions. He said organising 'Gram Shilp Mela' was a new beginning for the Bantony Castle as artisans from different parts of the state got an opportunity to exhibit their artifacts. The BJP leader said the 'Aaj Purani Rahon Se' scheme started by the state government looks at exploring folklores, historic events and cultural tourism in .
British-era castle to be renovated for tourism: Himachal CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said that British-era Bantony Estate, a private castle in disuse for many decades, would be renovated at a cost of Rs 25 crore to be developed as a major tourist attraction.
Owner of USD 85 mn apartment offers trip to space with purchase
The owner for a New York City condominium is offering a trip to outer space included with the purchase of an USD 85 million apartment. The condo is a 15,000 square-foot duplex located on the entirety of the 45th floor of the Atelier building on west 42nd street in Manhattan. WNBC-TV reports the steep price tag for the 10-bedroom, 11-bathroom apartment comes with a number of amenities, including two seats on a trip to outer space. Amenities included with the USD 85 million home also include two Rolls Royce Phantom luxury cars, a Lamborghini, courtside seats for Brooklyn Nets games, a mansion in the Hamptons for the summer, a live-in butler and a private chef.
Fully-guided heritage walk for tourists at Tarangambadi soon
Tourists visiting the historic Tarangambadi town near here can soon go on a fully-guided heritage walk around it. 'Heritage and Culture Club', a voluntary organisation for heritage conservation, tourism promotion and cultural exchange at Tarangambadi, has made arrangements for the guided tour. "We will soon train volunteers and local youth in offering the guided tour. We hope to start the heritage walk tours on a regular basis soon," the club convener Jasmine Eppert said. Customised walks for senior citizens, families and children, nature freaks and history-lovers had been planned, she added. Tarangambadi, which remained under Danish rule between 1620 AD and 1845 AD, has numerous monuments and a diverse heritage and attracts a large number of tourists each day. Eppert, who is also curator of Ziegenbalg Museum on Intercultural Dialogue, Tarangambadi, said the town was unique in several aspects possessing a diverse heritage. "The town has a beautiful, clean beach, which is
3 killed in motorcycle-Jeep collision in Hisar
Three people were killed when their motorcycle rammed into a Jeep on the Hisar-Sirsa road here, the police said today. The deceased, identified as Vinod, Vikram and Harjeet Singh, were all residents of the Baropal village, about 40 km from the accident spot, they said. They had gone to Fatehabad district for some work and were on their way back home last night. The motorcycle driver was speeding when the bike rammed into a Jeep parked on a roadside, police said. The bike driver and the two riders died on the spot, they added. Bodies of the three men were handed over to their families after post-mortem.
How to make your canvas shoes stand out
If you want to change your style statement this season, start with your shoes. While fashion trends are always seasonal, there are ways on how one can ensure to keep up with the latest footwear trends.
Dalrymple's next a book of photographs
Historian-author William Dalrymple will come out with a book of photographs in June which will have images of the places where history and art were being made in the 18th and early 19th centuries. "The Historian's Eye" has a foreword by ace photographer Raghu Rai who says that Dalrymple is "treating us now, not only to his wonderful words as a historian but his sensitive eye as a photographer too!" As part of his research for an upcoming book, Dalrymple had been travelling to all the places where history took place - the battlefields and ruins, the mosques, Sufi shrines and temples, the paradise gardens and pleasure grounds, the barrack blocks and townhouses, the crumbling Mughal havelis and the palaces and forts. In the process, he also explored the art and culture of the period, whether it was researching ittar - an essential part of the rituals of eighteenth-century court life - in Lucknow and Kannauj; or going up to Kashmir, the Punjab hills and the lower Himalayan valleys of ...
Indians taking more spiritual trips this summer: Study
Spiritually motivated tourism has emerged as one of the most vital components of India's tourism industry with places like Puri, Varanasi, Tirupati and Shirdi topping the list, says a study conducted by travel marketplace ixigo.
DoNER sanctions projects to boost tourism in Tripura: Minister
The Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has sanctioned two projects worth Rs 48 crore to boost tourism in Tripura, state Tourism minister Pranajit Singha Roy said today. The funds will be used in repairing and developing two roads that connect two tourism spots - Chabimura and Tirthamuk - at Amarpur sub-division in Gomati district, about 75 kilometre from here, the minister told reporters here. "An eight-km long road from near a lake at Fatiksagar in Amarpur town to Chabimura and a 20-km long road from Tirthamukh to Raishyabari in Dhalai district would be repaired and developed with the funds," the minister said. Chabimura is famous for its rock carvings, dating back to the 16th century, on the hills on the bank of river Gomati. Tirthamukh, the confluence of Raima and Sarma rivers, is considered a holy spot. "We are trying to make Chabimura and Tirthamuk more attractive for the tourists. We will work on developing the roads, offer proper boating .
Keep yourself cool with smart food habits
Eating the right fruits, vegetables and spices can ensure you remain cool during the summer season, suggest experts.
2 Sherpa guides scales Everest setting new records
A veteran Sherpa guide scaled Mount Everest today for the 22nd time, setting a record for the most climbs of the world's highest mountain, while a female Sherpa made it to the summit for the ninth time, shattering her own record for the most climbs by a woman. Kami Rita reached the summit on Wednesday morning with a team of foreign climbers and a fellow Sherpa guide and was already safely descending to a lower camp by the afternoon, said Gyanendra Shrestha, a government official stationed at the base camp. The 48-year-old was among three men all Nepalese Sherpa guides who had tied the previous record of 21 successful ascents of the 8,850-meter (29,035-foot) peak. Before leaving for the mountain last month, Kami Rita told The Associated Press that he wanted to scale Everest at least 25 times. Mountaineering has been his family tradition. His father was among the first professional guides after Nepal opened to foreign trekkers and mountaineers in 1950. His brother has scaled Everest ..