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China Fosun dials up tourism push with $1.74 billion 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 tourists domestic and abroad.
China Fosun dials up tourism push with 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 tourists domestic and abroad.
Modi, Xi stroll by lake and have a boat ride in Wuhan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping today walked along a sidewalk on the shores of the picturesque East Lake here and later sailed in the same boat for "peace, prosperity and development" in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Modi and Xi today began their last round of one-on-one talks on the second day of a two-day informal summit aimed at forging consensus to improve the bilateral relations and address the contentious issues bedevilling their ties. "President Xi Jinping and I continued our deliberations this morning... We discussed multiple aspects of bilateral ties between our nations," Modi tweeted. Earlier, the two leaders were seen actively engaging with each other while walking by the lake and having productive discussions over tea. Also, no aides except their translators were present with them. "Productive discussions over tea. Strong India-China friendship is beneficial for the people of our nations and the entire world," Modi said. "The talks with ..
Jabra Elite 65t: Rivals Apple AirPods in myriad ways (Tech Review)
Wire-free listening has its own perks and Apple's AirPods (Rs 15,400) and Bose SoundSport Free (Rs 18,990) cord-free earbuds have ruled the roost in the Indian market.
PM Modi-Xi's 'chai pe charcha' on Wuhan lake
After resuming the Day 2 of their 'informal talks' with a walk along the East Lake here today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed a boat ride.On the second and last day of the informal summit, the two leaders were seen riding on a house boat and chatting over tea - a 'chai pe charcha' moment.The East Lake, a large freshwater lake in Wuhan city, is the largest urban lake in China. It is one of the most popular tourist sites in the country, with over a million visiting the lake annually.This will be followed by a private lunch hosted by the Chinese President in honour of Prime Minister Modi.Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day visit to China to participate in an unprecedented 'informal' summit with President Xi, which is expected to reset the bilateral ties between the two Asian giants, which took a hit post the two-month-long Doklam standoff last year.He will leave for India on Saturday.
Tourism Ministry's institute to promote Indian cuisine inaugurated
A culinary institute set up to preserve, document, promote and disseminate Indian cuisine was inaugurated by Tourism Minister K J Alphons in Noida today. The Indian Culinary Institute's (ICI) Noida campus built in five-acre land with a total cost of Rs 98 crore would be a training ground to groom top-of-the-line chefs of international standards, a statement from the Ministry of Tourism said, adding that the other campus was being set up in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. "Tourism has grown tremendously in the last year for which country's best and varied dishes have played a great role. This institute which has been conceived with the guidance and suggestions of great chefs from across the world will come out as one among the best in the world," Alphons said. Congratulating the Tourism Ministry and other partners involved in this new initiative which was completed in two and a half years, Sharma said that the institute is first of its kind and will be a pride for the nation. Culture ...
Modi presents paintings of well known Chinese painter to Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gifted to President Xi Jinping the paintings of a famous Chinese artist who taught in Visva Bharati University in West Bengal. Modi presented Xu Beihong's paintings to Xi during their informal summit here. Xu was known for his Chinese ink paintings of horses and birds. He was one of the first Chinese artists to articulate the need for artistic expressions that reflected a modern China at the beginning of the 20th century. The paintings depicted a horse and sparrows on grass. Xu made those paintings during his stay in Visva Bharati, officials said. The paintings were specially ordered by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) for the summit. Xu met luminaries such as Rabindranath Tagore and Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in India.
Tourism Ministry, Google Arts and Culture bring Incredible India campaign to VR
From a tranquil Goa beach, to a teeming bazaar of Delhi, to a close view of the Guru Granth Sahib in Amritsar's Golden Temple, Google Arts and Culture's brings India's spectacular heritage, festivity, spirituality and adventure to users in form of a new 360-degree video. Created in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism for its international tourism campaign 'Incredible India', the video takes viewers on a journey to some of the most iconic destinations in India like Hampi's Vitthala Temples, Qutub Minar in Delhi. Talking about India as a destination of diverse experiences, Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons said, "India is an iconic destination that offers unique experiences of climate, geography, culture, art, literature, and food. We want to give people in India and across the world an opportunity to immerse in our country's rich heritage. Through our partnership with Google, we want to engage new and global audiences and offer them immersive content in a never-before-seen ...
Aishwarya, Sonam, Deepika to add Bollywood glamour to Cannes fest
Come May and Bollywood actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will be heading to Cannes to add glamour at the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Shangri-La Hotel, Bahrain to open in landmark 'Bahrain Marina' in 2022
Bahrain Marina Development Company (BMDC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Social Insurance Organisation, has appointed Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts as the hotel management company for the luxury hotel and waterfront villas located in 'Bahrain Marina', an iconic waterfront complex currently under development in the capital of Manama.The 310,000-square-metre 'Bahrain Marina' stretches along a pristine coastline in the heart of the city.The development will be positioned as the Kingdom's premier lifestyle and leisure destination.In addition to the hotel, the multi-use complex will feature residences, a yacht club, shopping district, family entertainment centre and waterfront dining, retail and recreational spaces.Within the complex, Shangri-La will manage a 250-room luxury hotel, 150 one- to three-bedroom suites, eight beach chalets and 21 waterfront villas, scheduled to open in 2022.Shangri-La Hotel, Bahrain will offer extensive recreational and meeting facilities, ...
Rajasthani cuisine at food fest
From 'dal bati churma' and 'gatte ki sabzi' to 'laal maans' and 'khatto murg', Delhiites can treat their tastebuds to a fulfilling platter of authentic Rajasthani food at a new food festival here. "Royal Rajasthan" being organised at Daniell's Tavern at The Imperial here, features the best of what the state has to offer gastronomically. A perfect balance of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, the platter is the right mix of tangy and spicy, just right for a quintessential Indian palette. Executive chef Prem K Pogakula said the Rajasthanis had moulded their culinary styles according to the topography of the region -- arid land, the extreme climatic conditions, scarcity of water and vegetation. "Many of their dishes can be shelved for several days and served without heating," he said. The culinary sojourn kicks off with an array of appetizers -- 'khad murg', 'maas ke sule', 'ker sangri ki tikki' and 'mirchi vada' among others. The 'dhaurasi taffri', fresh water prawns marinated with .
Australian casino fined for tampering with slot machines
Australia's largest casino was fined $225,000 on Friday for tampering with its slot machines to limit betting options.
Sunday brunch goes artistic and memorable at Paprika (Foodie Trail-Chennai)
Black buns, bamboo biryani, chocolate bombs and the novelty of popping in a liquid nitrogen-cured pill-sized macaroon that would make one's mouth literally spew white vapour are some of the novelties that Paprika restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott here offers as part of its Sunday brunch.
Govt launches 360 virtual reality video on Incredible India
The Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with Google India today launched a 360 virtual reality (VR) experience video on the Incredible India campaign. Describing India as a destination of diverse experiences, Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons said the project was aimed at showcasing the country as an "iconic destination". India is an iconic destination that offers unique experiences of climate, geography, culture, art, literature and food, he said. The minister said the Centre wanted to give the people in India and across the world an opportunity to immerse in the country's rich heritage. And, through the partnership with Google, it wants to engage new and global audiences, and offer them immersive content in a never seen before manner. "Taking virtual reality to the common man at a low/free cost will further enable an increase in the tourist footfall in iconic monuments and other tourist destinations with a focus on museums. "Incredible India in 360 degrees, as never seen ...
Modi in Wuhan, set for talks with Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on early Friday arrived in the Chinese city of Wuhan for a two-day informal summit with President Xi Jinping.
Tourism ministry's culinary institute to be inaugurated tomorrow
The Ministry of Tourism's ambitious culinary institute aimed at promoting Indian cuisine as a niche tourism product will be inaugurated tomorrow, an official statement said. The Indian Culinary Institute (ICI), with its campuses in Noida and Tirupati, will offer diplomas as well as under graduate and post graduate degrees to research in culinary arts. The institute will also have fully equipped kitchen labs, micro biology labs, cuisine theatres, training restaurants, fully equipped class rooms, library and a modern hostel with facilities for 400 students, the statement said. The ICI campus in Noida will be formally launched by Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons and Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma, who will be the chief guest at the inauguration event. The Noida campus is spread across five acres of land. With the total project cost of Rs 98 crore, the campus has an academic block, commercial area, hostels for boys and girls, guesthouse for visiting faculties and ...
Experience Amritsari food's richness in Delhi (Foodie Trail-Delhi)
The serene city of Amritsar never fails to impress you with the richness of its splendid delicacies with an abundance of diary products like milk, cheese and butter in them.
Shades for summer dressing
From vibrant shades to warm pastels, one can oscillate between the two extremes and yet look on point in summer, say experts.
Real head turners your home needs post marriage
Moving into a new home post marriage can be extremely exciting and fun. From the wall colours, finishes, furnishings and art pieces, the couple may have certain ideas for decorating the home. The best way to decorate your abode is to think about all the things that make the two of you feel comfortable individually and as a couple, say experts.
Modi-Xi meet: Unusual people at usual venues
Usually when world leaders meet, they congregate at high-end boutique hotels, plush convention halls, luxuriant auditoriums, or opulent offices.However, the norm would be broken when two powerful Asian leaders - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping - will meet for a two-day 'informal' summit.Speaking to ANI, India's Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale, said that since the leaders are free to talk on anything, the leaders will probably discuss issues while walking in a park or during a boat ride on the East Lake.East Lake is one of the top tourist places Wuhan. The large freshwater lake, surrounded by the beautiful parks and luscious vegetation, offers boat rides and many other serene places, where such important talks can be held between the two leaders.The Ambassador also mentioned a walk in the park. The city of Wuhan is full of beautiful parks such as Wuhan Botanical Garden, Dayu Shenhua Park, and Donghu Tingtao Scenic Area.While meetings between ...