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Kerala Tourism to take part in Arabian Travel Mart """
: Kerala Tourism, led by" state minister, Kadakampally Surendran, will be participating in the Arabian Travel Mart in Dubai in a bid to increase tourist arrivals from the Arabian region. The mart will conclude on April 25. Statistics reveal that the tourist arrivals to Kerala from the Middle-East have been increasing with visitors from UAE going up by 2.64 per cent last year as against the previous year. Visitors from Kuwait saw an increase of 14.33 per cent during last year and"Oman 5.75 per cent, a press release said. The Kerala minister held discussions with local tourism players and presented before them the significance of travelling across Kerala. He also met and held talks with Sri Lanka Tourism Minister, John Amartunga and Maharashtra Tourism Minister, Jaykumar Rawal among others.
Ahead of OnePlus 6 launch, company offers 6000 Avengers movie tickets
Following the announcement of its collaboration with Disney, OnePlus is giving its community in India an opportunity to watch the movie by giving out over 6000 complimentary movie tickets. The tickets to the action-packed spectacle will go live later this week, in partnership with Paytm.The movie is a first of several unique engagements planned for the OnePlus community to celebrate the association with Disney, giving OnePlus users one more reason to come together and enjoy the much awaited movie.OnePlus community members across cities such as Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kochi, Pune and Ahmedabad, can avail the tickets by following these easy steps:• Step 1: Visit oneplus.in and register your OnePlus IMEI number (If you have registered your IMEI previously, you can skip this step).Choose your city and click 'Get It' button & your ticket coupon code will be generated (Depending on availability)• Step 2: Once the ticket coupon code is ...
Rajasthan poised to become leading tourism hub: Vasundhara Raje
Rajasthan was poised to take back the space of the country's leading tourism hub in the country with the state witnessing a "huge energy" in the sector, Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje has said.
Salman reaches Sonamarg for 'Race 3' shoot
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Monday reached the picturesque Sonamarg hill station in Jammu and Kashmir for a two-day shooting schedule of Remo D'Souza directed movie "Race 3".
The Crest, DLF5 Unveils State-of-the-art The Crest Clubhouse at Gurugram
The Crest, DLF5 unveils the state-of-the-art Crest clubhouse at Gurugram which is designed by Richmond International, UK. The project has the distinction of being the first clubhouse in India designed by the award-winning firm. Located at Park Drive, Gurugram, the Clubhouse is a part of the luxury project, The Crest which is the latest offering of DLF5.The Crest ClubhouseBoasting of an impressive portfolio of designing interior spaces of 5-star hotels and luxury resorts across 40 countries, Richmond International, UK truly lends an aura of grandeur, a sense of personalization and intimacy to The Crest Clubhouse. The interior design inspiration is taken from the feature celebrating the light, reflection and gardens by incorporating elements of nature and fauna throughout in both decoration and materials. The use of floral textures and quality natural stonework plus the layering of metal work detailing provides a sophisticated modern feeling. The creation fuses vintage art and ...
Matt LeBlanc's gross moment on 'Friends'
"Friends" star Matt LeBlanc says he once accidentally ate a plate of trifle that had been spat out by co-star David Schwimmer during filming for the show's sixth season.
Hit by poor prices, angry farmers destroy tomatoes in Bihar
Angry over not getting even the production cost of their produce, a group of farmers destroyed their tomatoes here on Sunday.The farmers said that they are not even getting wholesale rate of Rs. 1 per kilogram for tomatoes and whereas the cost to bring tomatoes to the market comes at Rs. 2 per kilogram.A farmer said, "I spent Rs. 50000 per acre to produce tomatoes and now I am not even getting Rs. 500 for tomatoes produced in an acre. We don't have any other option left than destroying tomatoes here only."To register their protest, the farmers spilled tomatoes on road near Post Office square and ran their tractor trolleys over it. Some of them were seen crushing tomatoes with their feet.The protests left the area residents surprised.
Chill this summer with mango treats
With the mango season on, stir up a khatta panna, make taco or try making a pudding using mango recipes.
Three youths drown in Chambal
Three youths drowned while taking bath in Chambal river here today, police said. Anis (17), Shoeb (18) and Haseen (22) were taking bath in river Chambal and slipped into deep waters, said ASP, Jitendra Kumar Srivastava. All three drowned and the bodies were fished out from the river with the help of locals, he added.
97% Indians travellers eye 'sustainable' tourism in 2018: Survey
About 97 per cent Indian tourists are looking forward to travel 'sustainably' during their holidays to have an enriching experience and for this they will not mind doling out extra money, says a report. A sustainable tourism implies that neither the natural environment nor the socio-cultural fabric of tourist destinations is impacted by the arrival of tourists. According to a survey by Netherland-based travel e-commerce company Booking.com, around 97 per cent of Indian travellers want to travel sustainably in 2018 with 88 per cent of them willing to pay an extra premium to ensure the same. It revealed that while 73 per cent of current Indian travellers always or often opt for sustainable travel, around 32 per cent are willing to pay at least 15 per cent more to ensure as low an impact on the environment as possible. The survey found that Indian travellers are the most willing to pay the premium closely followed by Brazilians and Chinese. The sustainability measures are not an ...
Why 5-star hotels don't welcome bicycles? asks 'cyclist'
Actor Sonali Kulkarni has two complaints about five-star hotels. First, they serve "bad" tea which costs a bomb, and second, many of them do not allow bicycle parking. The second complaint may seem a bit unusual, but the 'Dil Chahta Hai' actor, who regularly uses her single gear bicycle to run errands, says that on occasions she doesn't feel embarrassed to take her bicycle to luxury hotels. "I have ridden to even script narration meetings at five-star hotels on my bicycle...I am not ashamed of bicycle," said the 43-year-old filmstar. However, some five-star hotels do not allow bicycle parking, she said, talking about her passion for cycling at 'Cycle Katta', a gathering of bicycle lovers in Mumbai and surrounding areas. Sonali, who grew up in Pune, said after her school days, when she rode bicycle everywhere, she rediscovered cycling after she became a star and settled in Mumbai. "I use bicycle when I run errands like buying veggies, or go out for my weekly fix of ...
Vistadome coach to give tourists breathtaking view of rural landscape in Kashmir
Visitors to Kashmir would be able to get a delightful view of the breathtaking rural landscape next month onwards as the Tourism department and Railways are introducing a see-through vistadome coach on the only rail line here. The vistadome coach for Jammu and Kashmir was announced in June last year by the then Union Railways minister Suresh Prabhu at a function here. The vistadome coach has arrived here and it will be introduced in May, Director Tourism, Kashmir, Mahmood Shah told PTI. Shah, who inspected the 40-seater coach at Railway Station Budgam, in central Kashmir, a few days ago, said the see-through coach would provide enjoyable experience to passengers. The air-conditioned coach has large glass windows, glass roof, observation lounge and rotatable seats allowing passengers to experience breathtakingly beautiful locations and sites en route the 135 km rail track from Baramulla to Banihal. The specially-designed vistadome coach also has double wide-reclining seats which can
Meals in the mountains (Book Extract)
ATTN EDITORS: "The Himalayan Arc: Journeys East of Southeast" edited by Namita Gokhale focuses on a crucial, enthralling, politically turbulent, yet often under-reported part of the Himalayan belt -- the "East of South-east". With over 30 contributors, it attempts to describe the sense of shared lives and cultural connectivity between the denizens of this area. Poetry, fiction, and mysticism are juxtaposed with essays on strategy and diplomacy, espionage and the deep state, photographs, folk tales, and fables. We bring you this exclusive extract with the permission of the publisher, HarperCollins.
KoPT cruise to tour city's landmarks
The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) will start a heritage tour down the Hooghly from April 28. The cruise tour - 'A Voyage through Tide and Time' - will be "solely managed" by the port, KoPT chairman Vinit Kumar told PTI. "The KoPT plans to run the service on weekends but it requires a group of at least 20 heads to conduct a tour. The tourism department will help us in promoting and marketing the heritage trip without any exclusive tie-ups," Kumar told PTI. The tour will begin from the Maritime Heritage Centre at Old Fairlie Warehouse, where visitors would get a chance to learn about the country's maritime history. The centre houses maritime documents that date back to the British era. From the heritage centre, the tourists would then be taken to the historic Man-of-War Jetty at Prinsep Ghat to board a cruise vessel. The vessel would pass along the historic ghats, travel upstream to the Koilaghat jetties - an erstwhile berth for foreign ships - touch the Howrah bridge, the ...
Swedish engineer found dead in Tirupati hotel
A 58-year old Swedish engineer was found dead in a hotel room here today, police said. Hedelund Rolf Lennart Willy, a visiting engineer of a plywood factory in Sri Kalahasti, 40 km from here, was found lying dead on his bed when the hotel staff on suspicion broke open the door of the room, they said. The cause of the death would be known only after autopsy, police said. Willy was staying at the hotel for the past one week and had retired for the day last night after dinner at the in-house restaurant as usual. As the room remained locked for a long time this morning, the hotel management in the presence of Willy's friend, who is staying in another room, broke open the door, police said.
Mysore royal family scion bats for preserving city's built heritage
The current scion of the Mysore royal family, which built iconic forts and palaces during its rule, has pitched for preserving the heritage of Bengaluru, including the now-threatened Asiatic building. Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar, on Thursday, inaugurated an INTACH project to restore the 111-year-old Fort High School at its premises and recalled the contribution of his ancestors, who were patrons of art, culture, education and architecture. "Buildings like the Fort School were built by our ancestors, but this heritage is not just our family's legacy, but people's legacy. And, we all must celebrate it together," Wadiyar told PTI. The 26-year-old royal scion, a graduate of the University of Massachusetts in the US, was two years ago anointed as the new Maharaja of Mysore, titular head of the over 600-year-old Wadiyar dynasty. From Mysore, the seat of the family, to Bengaluru, the successive rulers built some of the most beautiful architectural splendours that dot the two ...
Martin's Corner: The little store that became a local legend (Book Extract)
ATTN EDITORS: "Secret Sauce" is an in-depth look at 40 of India's most iconic and successful restaurants, not just as landmarks and must-visit destinations but also as businesses that have stood the test of time and upheld their standards of dining and culinary excellence. From a 100-year-old no-frills eatery in Bengaluru to an award-winning dine-out venue in Delhi, from inventive cafes to nationwide chains that have scaled admirably, this book is a sumptuous treat for aspiring food entrepreneurs, foodies, and anyone interested in the success secrets and inner workings of the restaurant business in India. This is the second of two exclusive extracts reproduced with permission from the publisher, Harper Business.
Parineeti Chopra enjoys time out in Melbourne
Actress Parineeti Chopra says Melbourne's food culture, artistic vibe and natural beauty has impressed her.
Maharashtra's Matheran toy train stations turn 'green'
All four stations en route the famed Toy Train servicing the eco-sensitive hillstation of Matheran in Maharashtra's Raigad district have turned "green" with installation of solar power and wind energy plants, an official said here on Friday.
Get 360-degree view of hotel prior booking
Summers are here, which means it's time to head off for a vacation. It has been observed that booking accommodation remains the most crucial part of a holiday, with many factors to consider such as proximity to the city centre, view from the room, and so on. However, a new feature will now help travelers get a 360-degree view of their room before bookings can be made.Cleartrip, an online platform for travel and leisure experiences, launched a new 360-degree image feature for hotels listed on its online platform. With this feature, users on the platform can now check out every inch of the hotel's rooms and suites before they travel, be assured of its quality and also validate all the advertised features of the hotel to take an informed decision.The content is optimised for mobile and is accessible on-the-go. Hotel-360 presents a simple way to verify every inch of the hotel's rooms and suites before travel and be assured of its quality.Following the soft launch of the 360-degree ...