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National Rail Museum to open till 9 p.m from May 1
In a bid to promote country's railway heritage and tourism, the National Rail Museum (NRM) will remain open till 9 p.m from May 1, officials said on Thursday.
Man arrested for duping Japanese tourist at Connaught Place
A 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly duping a Japanese tourist of Rs 9,000 at Connaught Place here, on the pretext of facilitating tours to Jaipur and Agra, the police said today. The Japanese tourist was recently roaming in Connaught Place, where some touts interacted and misguided him. They duped the tourist of Rs 9,000 on the pretext of the tours, DCP (New Delhi) Madhur Verma said. On the complaint of the tourist, a case under Delhi Prevention of Touting and Malpractices Against Tourists Act, 2010, was registered at BK Road police station. During investigation, accused Sujal Raheja was arrested, he said. A team of special staff has been formed to check the activities of touts in Connaught Place. The team keeps close watch on tourist hotspots including Connaught Place and Scindia House areas frequented by the tourists.
Rail Museum to keep doors open till 9 to promote night tourism
The National Rail Museum has decided to keep its doors open till 9 PM from next month in a bid to increase footfalls at the country's premier custodian of railway heritage, senior officials of the museum said today. The move is in line with the views of Tourism Minister K J Alphons, who has been advocating that places of tourist interest should remain open post evening. "We are still working out the details. We have to give the tourists who visit at night a different package than what we give to the day tourists. We are working that out. But the museum will be open from 6 PM to 9 PM," said Amit Saurastri, Director, National Rail Museum (NRM). Currently, the museum is open throughout the year except on Mondays. The timings for visiting the museum currently are 10 AM to 5 PM. The new timings of 10 AM to 5 PM and 6 PM to 9 PM will come into effect from May 1. Officials said that the idea was to make a tourist spend at least half a day at the rail museum by giving them a night package ...
Why pastel is a trending colour this summer
The latest and most trending change in the ever-evolving world of fashion is the introduction of pastels -- subtle yet elegant, minimal yet stylish.
Haryana girl aims to become youngest Indian woman to scale Mt Everest
An Indian teenaged girl will tomorrow leave for the Mt Everest's base camp as part of her endeavor to become the youngest Indian woman to scale the world's highest peak. The 16-year-old girl, Shivangi Pathak from Hisar in Haryana, will begin her climb to the summit in mid-May, officials said today. "Shivangi will tomorrow leave for Lukla, the gate way to the Mount Everest, after obtaining a climbing permit from the Department of Tourism," said Pemba Sherpa, General Manager at Seven Summit Treks. Pathak, along with a team of climbers, had arrived here last week to begin her adventurous journey to the Mt Everest, according to the Seven Summit Treks, the organiser of the expedition. "I am here to fulfill my childhood dream," said Pathak, who is now 16 year and nine month old, adding "I have my only mission to conquer every mountain on this beautiful planet." The teenaged girl is deeply inspired by Arunima Sinha, the first Indian amputee to climb Mt Everest. Pathak said she wanted to ...
60% of restaurants in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru on high streets: CBRE
Almost 60 per cent of restaurants in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru are located on high-street markets due to limited supply of quality space in malls and scope for organic expansion, according to a survey by property consultant CBRE. Nearly 82 per cent of the restaurants in these three cities are domestic standalone outlet/chains, while the rest 18 per cent restaurants being of international origin. "Indian cuisine still dominates the country's taste palette with a 24 per cent share, followed by multi-cuisine with a 22 per cent share," CBRE survey found out. These are the main findings of CBRE India's survey conducted among more than 1,200 restaurants in key locations of Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore. The survey was conducted to get a better insight into the operation dynamics of these food and beverage (F&B) operators. "Increasing globalisation, growing exposure to international trends and cuisines have led to India's food and beverage segment going through a transformation .
How Andhra's business hub is becoming a travel and leisure destination (Lead, correcting designation in para 10)
In the bifurcated Andhra Pradesh, this coastal city discovered its new identity and is now emerging not merely as the business and technology hub but also as a travel and leisure destination.
How Andhra's business hub is becoming a travel and leisure destination
In the bifurcated Andhra Pradesh, this coastal city discovered its new identity and is now emerging not merely as the business and technology hub but also as a travel and leisure destination.
Government targets to increase India's share of Foreign Tourist Arrivals to 1% in world's International tourist arrivals by 2020
Government has targeted to increase India's share of Foreign Tourist Arrivals in world's International tourist arrivals to 1% by 2020 and increase to 2% by 2025.
Over 1.90 lakh Pak tourists, 35.50 lakh from B'desh visited India in 2016, 2017: Govt
More than 1.90 lakh tourists from Pakistan and around 35.50 lakh tourists from Bangladesh visited India in 2016 and 2017, the government informed Parliament today. Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons told the Rajya Sabha that while foreign tourist arrivals in India during 2016 was 8.80 million, in 2017 the number stood at 10.18 million. In 2016, the number of tourists from Bangladesh was 13,804,409 while those from Pakistan was 1,04,720. In 2017, the number of tourists from Bangladesh was 21,70,406 and those from Pakistan was 89,692, he said.
India's global FTA share less than 1 pc in 2016-2017: Min
The share of India's foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) globally during 2016-2017 was 0.71 per cent, while its share of international tourist arrivals, which includes arrival of foreign tourists and that of non resident nationals, was 1.18 per cent, the government informed Parliament today. Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons told the Rajya Sabha that the government's target is to increase the country's share of FTAs internationally to 1 per cent by 2020 and to 2 per cent by 2025. He also said that the ministry's two flagship schemes, Swadesh Darshan-Integrated Development of Theme Based Tourist Circuits, and PRASHAD - Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive for creation of tourism infrastructure, are generating pro-tourism culture among the people. He also said the ministry has launched media campaigns with the objective of sensitising stakeholders in the tourism industry as well as the public about the importance of good conduct and behaviour towards ..
Link Himachal tourist spot Chail with air: MP
Shimla MP Virender Kashyap on Wednesday sought to link the famous tourist spot Chail in Himachal Pradesh with air, saying it will help boost tourism.
Two Sherpas aim set up new record for most summits on Mt Everest
Two Nepalese Sherpas, a man and a woman, are aiming to set new world record for most of the summits on Mt Everest this season. Kami Rita Sherpa, 48, would be climbing the peak from the Nepal side for record 22nd time while his compatriot, a 45-year-old woman, Lhakpa Sherpa will be ascending the summit for record 9th time from Tibet side. A resident of Thame village of Solukhumbu district of eastern Nepal, Kami Rita, who has worked as a guide on Everest for over two decades, will embark upon his journey towards the base camp of Mt Everest early next week. But for him climbing to 8,848 metres is just a job, not a record-shattering feat. "It is my passion to climb mountains, my intension is not only to set a record," he said. Kami Rita had stood atop Mt Everest 21 times, a feat that has put him in the league of Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa, who had created the world record last year of climbing the summit 21 times.. He said, his aim is to reach a atop the Mt Everest 25 times. He ...
Weddings just got more Tech-Savvy with launch of 'Wedding Chime' Multitasking Wedding App
If the groundwork is daunting you at your wedding, you need technology to iron the frills.Wedding Chime Pvt. Ltd. brings in technology to the aid of wedding-preparation with the launch of its App, 'Wedding Chime', with an aim to improve and enhance the traditional wedding experience for guests and hosts alike. 'Wedding Chime' is produced on a cutting-edge technology and will be revolutionary in a way that it acts as a one-stop shop to address the anxiety that a wedding preparation can bring about, in particular, catering to the complexity associated with Indian weddings.A simple and effective App, along with organising the event, provides the wedding guests an exemplary digital experience before, during and even after a wedding. The prime objective of 'Wedding Chime' is not to take control of your plans instead; it would let you cherish your planning moments by making them seamless.The client desires, Wedding Chime accomplishes.The App is designed keeping the requirements of the host .
JW Marriott Chandigarh,comes up with food truck concept
Claiming to have added an all-new dimension to food and beverage landscape, JW Marriott today launched a 'food truck' here to cater to varied gastronomical preferences of the city's populace. The newly launched food truck at JW Marriott Chandigarh serves an exquisite menu that offers a mix of Indian, oriental, western and Italian comfort food, claimed Naveen Handa, the Executive Chef at the hotel, while speaking on the sidelines of the event. Launched in an alfresco set-up, the food truck is an inventive open-air destination for tri-city residents, offering luxurious air-conditioned cabanas and condos around the truck. "Stationed next to the Lounge, which serves an exquisite array of premium drinks and exotic brews, the food truck offers guests the opportunity to enjoy delectable food," he said. Elaborating on the food truck concept, which he claims is the region's first in a five-star hotel, he said, "We wanted to bring an innovative concept to the city which allows our patrons to ...
FIAPO ties up with Boombox & Cookie Jar for vegan desserts, beverages
The Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO) today said it has tied up with restaurant Boombox and start up firm Cookie Jar for vegan desserts and beverages in the national capital. This collaboration is part of FIAPO's corporate outreach campaign to encourage businesses to use cruelty-free ingredients. Boombox will introduce vegan beverages like milk shake, while Cookie Jar will sell vegan brownies and cookies, the FIAPO said in a statement. Over the last six months, the FIAPO has collaborated with brands like Cocoberry, Menchie's, Fruktville and Bakeshopand for vegan food products.
From Kohli Shooters to Dhoni Mr Cool: Restaurants gear up for IPL
Are you one of those cricket fanatics who can't wait to sit back, relax, grab a drink or two while cheering for your favourite team? As the Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches, how about celebrating differently this season with drinks named after your favourite player, as many restaurants are adding quirk to their menu.
Celebrate International Carrot Day with simple recipes
Celebrate International Carrot Day on Wednesday with some self-made delights using innovative recipes.
Tulip Garden in Srinagar- a huge attraction for tourists
The Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden in Srinagar has been opened for the public from Wednesday.The garden, located at Siraj Bagh Cheshmashahi, in Jammu and Kashmir's capital, is the largest tulip garden in Asia and was the first major landscaping project undertaken in Kashmir since the Mughal times.Since 2007, at this time every year, the garden, located on the slopes of the Zabarwan hills, is opened for visitors.It is filled with rows of red, orange, yellow, purple and mauve tulips.The flowers bloom for about 15 -30 days in a year, between the end of March and early April.This garden has often formed the background for a number of Bollywood and other movies.
Japan produced opium, wine 200 years earlier than thought
A 17th-century Japanese lord produced wine and opium for medical purposes 200 years earlier than thought, a study of ancient documents has found. It was believed that large-scale Japanese wine brewing began in the 1870's. However, researchers found that the wine produced by Tadatoshi Hosokawa, a 17th century lord of Kyusyu, Japan, in the Kokura Region began more than 200 years earlier in 1627. The researchers also showed that Lord Hosokawa ordered his liegeman, Taroemon Ueda, to make wine from wild grapes and send it to Edo, the former name of Japan's capital city Tokyo. A detailed study by the researchers from Kumamoto University in Japan shows that wine was only produced from 1627 to 1630, and that Lord Hosokawa ordered the wine be sent to Edo for each of those four years. During that time, winemaker Taroemon was promoted to vassal for his successful wine and medicinal sake making techniques. Researchers found that black soybeans were used in addition to wild grapes in the wine ...