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Exciting, varied fare in store for foodies in 2018 (Food Trends)
From a surge in community dining experiences to increasing use of seasonal and indigenous produce, Buddha bowls to floral flavours in food and drinks, to an exponential increase in the organic food trend, there are exciting times ahead in 2018 for food aficionados, experts say.
MoU signed between PHDCCI, Indian Yoga Association to promote yoga
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Indian Yoga Association (IYA) to promote yoga, health and spiritual tourism in the Krishna Circuit in Uttar Pradesh.The MoU was signed between D.K. Aggarwal, Vice president, PHDCCI, and Kamlesh Barwal, Secretary-General, IYA, in the presence of yoga guru Baba Ramdev.Speaking to ANI, Ramdev said, "It is one of the biggest steps in Indian tourism history. With this, the entire world will be attached to yoga. This will lead to world peace, world harmony and prosperity."The two organisations have joined hands to provide a holistic tourism experience to domestic and international travellers looking for some spiritually invigorating and cultural experiences.According to a statement by IAY, "This niche sector is sought to be promoted effectively by industry partner PHDCCI, which is committed to bringing about effective changes in the management, innovation and proactive development of
Himachal CM lays foundation stone of bus stand at Manali
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday laid the foundation stone of a modern interstate bus stand here, to be constructed under the public-private partnership mode.
Madhya Pradesh to regulate bike taxi services
Tourists visiting Madhya Pradesh will soon have bike taxis to easily ply through the narrow lanes or sneak past the traffic snarls. After the successful experiment during the Simhastha Mela, one of the biggest religious congregations in the world, at Ujjain during 2016, the transport authorities in the state has now going to come up with a policy for the bike taxis. "We are coming up with a policy next month for the motorbike taxis. The operation of these taxis would be App based," Madhya Pradesh's Transport Commissioner Shailedra Shrivastava told PTI. This kind of service was allowed to run during Simhastha Mela to avoid the traffic problems created by the big vehicles and now a policy is being formulated to regulate two-wheeler taxis. "During Simhastha-2016, temporary permits for three months were issued for bike taxis. Afterwards, the Transport Department had issued draft policy and invited the objections and claims. Now, this process has been completed. The policy is being ...
Akhilesh Yadav's cycle track in shambles
A key project of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Rs 133 crore 207 km-long cycle track from Etawah to Agra, is in shambles for want of care and patronage. Many villagers use the track to dry cow dung cakes or wash clothes.
PM Modi wants to make Yoga Day 'memorable'
Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday urged the nation to make this 4th edition a memorable one, while underlining its importance.Addressing the 43rd edition of 'Mann Ki Baat,' the Prime Minister said, "For International Yoga Day on June 21, you must start preparing from now itself. Yoga's importance for complete physical health and mental development is known globally."Prime Minister Modi also expressed his happiness at the enthusiastic response to his 'Fit India' movement."Yoga is a wonderful way to remain fit. I would additionally like to mention, that the movement of 'Fit India', without any expense, is called 'yog'," he said"Last month during 'Mann Ki Baat', I had urged our countrymen, especially the youth to espouse 'Fit India'. I had invited everyone to join 'Fit India', lead 'Fit India'. I was overjoyed to see people getting connected to it with a lot of enthusiasm. Expressing support for this, many people have written to ..
MP govt to soon release policy on bike taxis
The tourists visiting Madhya Pradesh will soon have the option of hiring the services of motorbike taxis to easily ply through narrow lanes and traffic snarls. This kind of service was allowed during the Ujjain Simhastha Mela in 2016 to avoid traffic problems due to big vehicles, and the experiment was successful, prompting the state transport authorities to come up with a policy on it. "During Simhastha-2016, temporary permits for three months were issued for bike taxis. Later, the transport department had come up with a draft policy and invited objections and claims," Madhya Pradesh transport commissioner Shailendra Shrivastava told PTI. "The policy is being finalised at the state government level and is likely to be released next month," he said. These taxi services would be app-based, he said. At present, the state government has allowed only one company in Indore to operate such taxis. Once the policy comes into effect, it would be easier for other companies also to .
Vegetarians spoilt for choice at Kiara Soul Kitchen (Foodie Trail-Delhi)
The huge Golden Ratio-themed wall that greets you as you walk into the cosy Kiara Soul Kitchen is indicative of the mathematical minds of its co-owners -- one of them an IT geek and the other a management consultant, who decided to throw up their cushy jobs to feed vegetarians and vegan food of a kind you wont find in other outlets.
Outrage breaks out after Whole Foods partners with Yellow Fever eatery
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Amazon.com's Whole Foods Market sparked social media outrage after its newest store in its 365 grocery chain partnered with an Asian restaurant with the racially charged name of Yellow Fever.
Why can't Centre take care of Red Fort: Mamata
Amid a controversy over an MoU with Dalmia Bharat Limited vis-a-vis the Red Fort, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday questioned why the Centre could not even take care of the historic monument.
Red Fort row: MoU only for maintenance, limited access to non-core areas, says ministry
With opposition parties denouncing the government for "handing over the Red Fort to a private entity", the Ministry of Tourism clarified today that the agreement signed with the Dalmia Bharat Limited was "only for development, operations and maintenance of tourism amenities" in and around the 17th century monument and envisaged limited "access" to non-core areas. The Dalmia Bharat Group, under a memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years. Opposition parties, including the Congress, the CPI(M) and the TMC, slammed the government for virtually handing over the symbol of India's Independence to a corporate. "The MoU is only' for the development, operations and maintenance of tourism amenities in and around the Red Fort. It envisages limited access' of non-core areas and no handing over of monument' is involved. "It is clarified that The Adopt a ..
Mamata hits out at Centre for leasing out Red Fort
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today came down heavily on the Center for leasing out the the historic Red Fort in New Delhi and the Gandikota Fort in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh to a corporate house. Describing the Red Fort as the "symbol of the nation" and the day as the "sad and dark day in our history", Banerjee questioned why the central government was unable to take care of the historical fort. "Why can"t the Government even take care of our historic Lal Qila? Red Fort is a symbol of our nation. It is where India"s flag is hoisted on Independence Day. Why should it be leased out?," Banerjee tweeted this evening. The Dalmia Bharat Limited today won contracts to adopt the iconic Red Fort and the Gandikota Fort. The 77-year-old corporate conglomerate beat IndiGo Airlines and the GMR group to bag the contract worth Rs 25 crore spanning five years to maintain the fort. The Dalimia Bharat group under the memorandum of understanding will maintain the ...
No financial bid involved in Red Fort MoU: Tourism Ministry
Following a controversy over an MoU with Dalmia Bharat Limited vis-a-vis the Red Fort, the Ministry of Tourism on Saturday clarified that it does not involve a financial bid and is only for the development, operations and maintenance of tourism amenities.
How private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, ask oppn parties
Opposition parties today questioned the government's move to allow a private entity to maintain the iconic Red Fort, days after a corporate house signed an agreement with the tourism ministry under its 'Adopt a Heritage' project. The Dalmia Bharat Group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the 17th century monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years. The decision opposed by the Congress, the CPI(M) and the Trinamool Congress, which slammed the government for virtually handing over the symbol of India's Independence to a corporate. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to mortgage India's symbol of Independence, the Red Fort to corporates. Does Modiji or BJP even understand the importance of Lal Quila?" Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said. He said, "Is it not true that the private company will now issue tickets to see the Red Fort? Is it not true ..
Red Fort adopted under Centre's heritage preservation scheme, clarifies Mahesh Sharma
Ministry of State (MoS) for Culture Mahesh Sharma on Saturday rubbished allegations that the historical Red Fort was 'auctioned off' by the Centre, and said that the monument was adopted by Dalmia Bharat Group to render value addition services to it as part of the Centre's scheme."The President announced a scheme of Government of India on World Tourism Day 2017, on 27th September, that those interested in value addition to any services of the monuments can come forward. A lot of organisations came forward and some services of Red Fort have been given to Dalmia Group," Sharma told ANI, adding that no profit activity would take placeSharma said that other monuments have also been adopted by various organisations under the said scheme."This was done on 27 September 2017, so I don't know why people are raising their fingers now. If they have any queries, they can ask," he added.The scheme "Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan" was launched to preserve the rich cultural and ...
How private entity given mandate to maintain Red Fort, asks Cong
The Congress today questioned how a private entity was given the mandate to maintain the iconic Red Fort, days after a corporate house signed an agreement with the tourism ministry under its 'Adopt a Heritage' project. The Dalimia Bharat group, under the memorandum of understanding, would maintain the monument and build basic infrastructure around it and has committed a sum of Rs 25 crore for the purpose over a period spanning five years. "They are handing over the iconic monument to a private business. What is your commitment to the idea of India, to the history of India? We know you have no commitment, but we still want to ask you," Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera told reporters here. "Do you have dearth of funds. Why funds for the ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) lapse, why do they lapse. See the CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) reports. If they have paucity of funds, then why do they lapse?" he asked. IndiGo Airlines and the GMR group were also in the race to bag the ...
Tripura to develop tourism around sick tea gardens, export pineapples
The new BJP-led government in Tripura is keen to boost employment in the state by encouraging tourism around sick tea gardens and boost income of farmers by exporting an exquisite variety of pineapple to Dubai and Hong Kong.
High-altitude Himalayan marathon in Himachal from April 30
The seventh edition of the high-altitude Himalayan Running and Living Marathon will be organised in the picturesque Sangla Valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh from April 30 to May 4, it was announced on Saturday.
'Bollywood on a Boat' - tourism promotion initiative rocks Amsterdam's canals on King's Day
'Bollywood on a Boat, a novel initiative to promote tourism to India, was launched in Amsterdam on Friday, the Kings Day, the biggest national holiday of the Netherlands.
China Fosun dials up tourism push with $1.74 bln Atlantis Sanya luxury resort
SANYA, China (Reuters) - China's Fosun International Ltd on Saturday launched its Atlantis Sanya luxury resort in a $1.74 billion bet that the sail-shaped development will become an icon in Hainan - China's Hawaii - and a beacon to both domestic and foreign tourists.