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Goa to host wine festival from Thursday
Starting Thursday, Goa will host the 14th edition of the annual four-day wine festival 'Grape Escapade 2018' which is expected to see several Indian and international wine brands in attendance.
Indians prefer long-haul foreign locations this summer: Report
With summer vacations fast approaching, most Indians are planning to head to long-haul international destinations with booking going up by 25 per cent compared to last year, said a report. About 50 per cent of the bookings are made by travellers in the 25-35 age group, according to the report by online travel company MakeMyTrip. "Long-haul destinations have registered higher growth this year compared to short-haul ones, with a significant 25 per cent growth in the number of trips year-on-year," said Mohit Gupta, chief operating officer, MakeMyTrip. Gupta said there has also been a significant increase in the number of people travelling this summer with 24 per cent more Indians travelling this season. The findings of the report are based on the bookings seen on MakeMyTrip platform for travel during the coming summer season (April-June), which coincides with the summer holidays in schools across India. London and Paris are the top destinations for long-haul trips, while ...
Slip-ons, derby, boats: Summer must-have shoes for men
Are you unsure about the kind of shoes you should invest in for the summer season? Opt for a comfortable pair of slip-ons, derby or boat style footwear, experts suggest.
Book covers vast landscape of history of Indian art
Children's writer Mamta Nainy profiles Indian Art by covering a millennia of artistic expression in her new book as it time-travels chronologically through the many art schools and artistic periods. Billed as the first comprehensive guide for art enthusiasts - young and old, "A Brush with Indian Art" showcases exquisite full-colour photographs and illustrations of some of the most celebrated Indian artworks. From cave to contemporary paintings, it's like a walk through the history of Indian art. According to Nainy, the book is about stories, which have been plucked from the many art traditions in India. The book, published by Puffin, has interesting anecdotes and colourful trivia. One of these is related to the Ajanta Caves. "The tale goes that anyone who tries to deface the paintings in any way or reproduce them is struck by bad luck. Mysteriously many attempts to make copies of these paintings and then exhibit them in museums have been highly unsuccessful," Nainy writes. "In most of
How to be a safe, smart adventure sports lover
Adventure sports are unique in their adrenaline-inducing capabilities, owing to the thrill and 'risque' factor involved. However, a sports lover must venture into such extreme activities after being educated into the art of taking a 'calculated risk, say experts.
Pakistan to devise new policy for tourism promotion
Pakistan authorities are working to introduce a new policy to build new tourism infrastructure and devise focused promotional strategies to uplift the country's image.
Restaurants serve nostalgia on a platter on Naba Barsho
Traditional delicacies, straight out of grandmothers' kitchens, were served today at specialty restaurants in the city on the occasion of Naba Barsho (Bengali New Year) as many Kolkatans gave staple home food a miss to dig into nostalgia with the entire family. At 6 Ballygunge Place, the menu included veg items that have almost disappeared from the platter in Bengali households - 'Lal Shaag Bhaja', 'Aam Ada Diye Moong Dal', Kumro Phul Bhaja'. "The main course, too, consisted of a blend of East and West Bengal cuisines. 'Dhakai Pora Mangsho' 'Chittagong Kasha Mangsho', 'Navaratan Paturi', 'Pur bhara Doi Potol' and 'Bhuna Chingri' were the highlights of our menu today," Sushanta Sengupta, a chef and owner of the fine dining restaurant chain, said. For those with a sweet tooth, there will be an array of desserts, including 'Misti doi' and 'Sandesh', he added. At Saptapadi, named after Bengali matinee idol Uttam Kumar's blockbuster film, the special 'Baishaki Thali' came ...
Sun, sand and sanitation: Goa celebrates beach hygiene campaign with music party
Plastic garbage converted into flotation devices, seaweed strewn on beaches broken down into compost and art installations fabricated from bottle caps and straws littered on Goa's beaches are the showstoppers of a 150-day-old beach cleanliness campaign in Goa.
Make summer sweet with mangoes, but don't overindulge: Experts
Although the blazing sun and the sweltering heat make life unbearable during the summer in India, the season also brings along its share of goodies and perks, with mango possibly being the best of them! The delectable and succulent 'king of fruits' not only serves as a sweet dish in itself when it is ripe, but is also used in several delicacies, desserts and beverages. But experts opine that although this gorgeous orange-yellow fruit is packed with several health benefits, its moderate consumption is the key to stay healthy and fit as feasting too much on this high-calorie fruit may lead to health problems. Different states in India boast of different varieties of mango including Alphonso, Chaunsa, Langra and Kesar. Ruffy Shaikh, executive chef at the city-based Peninsula Redpine hotel says depending on the varieties of regional mangoes available, restaurants use them in preparing dishes. "Alphonso mangoes are used to make 'aamras' in Maharashtra, while Badami mangoes ...
When India meets Asia in Myanmarese cuisine (Foodie Trail-Delhi)
Myanmar boasts of an interesting melange of great traditional cuisines -- ranging from Nepali, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Cambodian and even Western influences. It's time to explore this very fascinating combination at an ongoing food festival here.
Ireland's tallest tower reopens to public after 47 years
Ireland's tallest tower has reopened to the public here after 47 years following a bomb attack whose perpetrator has not been officially identified until now.
2018 CWG gold-medalist Punam Yadav attacked in Varanasi's Rohaniya
Indian weightlifting Punam Yadav, who picked a gold medal in the ongoing 21st Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, has filed a complaint to police after she was attacked in Varanasi's Rohaniya.It is learnt that Punam was at her aunt's house when one of their neighbours attacked the weightlifter following an argument with them in Rohaniya.Earlier on day four of the Commonwealth Games, Punam made the country proud after bagging a gold medal in 69 kg weight category in weightlifting.Punam lifted100 kg in snatch and 122 kg in the clean and jerk to finish with a total of 222kg ahead of England's Sarah Davies (217 kg) and Fiji's Apolonia Vaivai (216 kg).In 2014, Yadav clinched a bronze medal in the same weight category at the 2014 Glasgow Games.
Agra Taj Car Rally flagged off
The prestigious Agra Taj Car Rally was flagged off on Friday evening from Hotel Clark Shiraz here.
Over 100 intrepid cyclists set out for Shimla's heritage ride
In a first, over 100 intrepid cyclists -- both Indians and foreigners -- set out from here on Friday for a special heritage ride of the state capital, the event organisers said.
Andhra transforming its capital into world class city
In its post bifurcation scenario, the state of Andhra Pradesh is constructing a world-class city in its capital Amaravati.Approximately 3840 apartments in 61 towers are being built in the Amaravati capital region. Three companies - Shapurji Pallonji, Larsen & Toubro and Nagarjuna Construction Company are building these towers.Shapurji Palonji is building 21 towers - 1440 apartments for Type 1, Type 2 government officers and Group D employees. L&T is building 22 towers with 1968 apartments for NGOs. All these 43 towers are under construction at Nelapadu village.Nagarjuna Construction Company is building up 18 towers having 432 apartments for MLAs, MLCs and All India Services Officers at Rayapudi village.The Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development led by minister P Narayana is looking after this urbanization project.The complete construction of these buildings is expected to finish by the end of this year.
Modi boards Delhi Metro
On way to inaugurating the Ambedkar National Memorial, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday boarded the Delhi Metro and travelled from Lok Kalyan Marg to Vidhan Sabha station.
MTB Shimla to begin tomorrow
The Hero MTB Shimla, a two-day mountain biking event, will take off tomorrow. The riders will have to pedal their way through uphill tracks, speedy downhill tracks, village back roads, beautiful meadows, thick vegetation and jeep tracks. Mountain biking is a very exciting event to be part of. Adventure cycling is already quite popular in other parts of the world and its time India joined the celebration. It is a great way to show people what our bikes are made of and the lengths to which one could stretch its performance," Pankaj M Munjal, Chairman, Hero Motors Company, said. Prizes worth Rs. 6.5 lacs will be distributed and Hero Sprint Pro- a new range of bikes launched by Hero Cycles, will also be presented to the winners.
Modi boards metro to inaugurate Ambedkar memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a Delhi Metro ride to travel 26, Alipur Road where he is scheduled to inaugurate Dr. Ambedkar National Memorial.The Prime Minister boarded the metro from Lok Kalyan Marg station.Prime Minister Modi, while travelling in the metro, was seen taking selfies and interacting with the fellow commuters.The Prime Minister had laid the foundation stone for the memorial on March 21, 2016.The memorial also includes a museum, which aims to recreate a detailed experience of Ambedkar's life and his contribution to IndiaModi had last undertaken a metro journey on September 7 in 2015.
New Year weekend: Peeking into an Indian thali
From kadhi in Punjab to kuttu curry in Kerala down south, it's feasting time again with large parts of the country saying Happy New Year over plate-fulls of food reflecting the melting pot of cultures and cuisines that is India. Tomorrow, Punjab will celebrate Baisakhi, Kerala Vishu, Tamil Nadu Puthandu and Odisha Vishuva Sankranti. Sunday is the time for Bihu in Assam and Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal. Different names in different states to celebrate the end of the harvest and the New Year. And like any other festival, this is also a time to celebrate different food traditions. With dishes like tandoori chicken, saag gosht, butter chicken, chole bhature, pulao and Punjabi kadhi, the Baisakhi feast is appropriately laid out for the discerning foodies from the northern state. Chef Ravi Saxena of city-based restaurant Dhaba Estd 1986 Delhi, said they would be serving all traditional Punjabi delicacies along with some lip-smacking vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebab platters. The ...
Chinese overtake Indian tourists in Nepal
Arrivals of Chinese tourists to Nepal overtook those from India during the first quarter of 2018 for the first time, the Department of Immigration (DoI) said here on Friday.