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Kerala Christians celebrate Easter

Christians across Kerala celebrated Easter on Sunday to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after he was crucified.

Focus on opening up Northeast, Himalayan states; marketing 'wisdom of India': Tourism Minister Alphons (IANS Interview)

Moves are afoot to open up out-of-bounds tourist destinations in the northeast of India and other border states to foreign visitors to boost India's tourism industry -- a major job creator that grew at over 15 percent last year. Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons said the issue was now before the Union Home Ministry, which was likely to take a call on it soon.

10 killed in Indore hotel building collapse

At least 10 people were killed and two others injured when a four-storeyed hotel building collapsed here, a police officer said on Sunday.

Nepal launches 'accessible' trekking trail for disabled, elderly

Nepal has launched its first "accessible" trekking trail in Pokhara city for the disabled and the elderly.

Italy museum aims to show Casanova as more than just a lover

A museum is opening in the Venetian hometown of Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and bon vivant, in hopes of educating visitors about more than just his notorious womanising. The Giacomo Casanova Museum and Experience doesn't hide Casanova's libidinous side. In fact, the six-room museum includes a bedroom where a shadow installation makes it seem as if Casanova is seducing a woman right in front of visitors. But curators are seeking to shed light on other aspects of the Venetian scholar and writer whose memoir, "History of My Life," provides one of the best chronicles of European high society of the late 18th century. The museum opens Monday, on Casanova's birthday, in the Palazzo Pesaro Papafava in Venice.

Scent notes for summer

Summer is the season of ripe fruits, vacations and hot weather. Choose fragrances that are a hallmark of freshness to get the best contrast with the hot weather, say experts.

Easy to make grills for barbecue party

Throwing a barbecue party? Don't fret over spending too much time preparing dishes and try these easy to grill recipes, say experts.

BR Ambedkar statue vandalised in Uttar Pradesh

Locals staged protest after a statue of BR Ambedkar was vandalised by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district.The statue was vandalised last night following which locals demanded action against the culprits."Efforts are on to identify those behind the incident," police said.Earlier in the day, another vandalism act came to light after Ambedkar's statue was found decapitated in Ambedkar Park in Trivenipuram area of Allahabad.

Staycations, solo travel: Travel trends for long weekends

To loosen up and de-stress, millennials have understood that travelling is the best therapy. Utilising long weekends, Indians are exploring more offbeat locations rather than going to another city with the same hustle bustle, say experts.

Steam locomotive back on NMR after five years

After five years, a train hauled by a steam locomotive today began its run from Mettupalayam to Coonoor in the Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR) section, official sources said. The "Heritage Steam Voyage" of the summer special train, consisting of three coaches, would be operated on Saturdays and Sundays till June 24, following a demand from tourists and heritage enthusiasts, they said. The fully-reserved train starts from Mettupalayam at 9.10 a.m and reaches Coonoor at 12.30 p.m with stops at Kallar and Hillgrove, the sources said. In the return direction, the train would leave Coonoor at 1.30 p.m and arrive at Mettupalayam at 4.20 p.m, they added. In an effort to make the journey memorable, Southern Railway will be presented a welcome kit apart from arrangements for on-board refreshments such as Nilgiri tea, samosa, juice and a water bottle.

Beat the heat with summer friendly fabrics

As the summer heat gets intense and sweaty, everyone needs a set of breathable and comfortable fabrics in their wardrobe. Along with keeping it cool during the scorching days, staying updated with ongoing trends is a fashion must.

Head to San Francisco for an ultimate road trip

Heading for a road trip in San Francisco can definitely be a great idea. The sights and scenic beauty, The one-of-a-kind events and world-class food, welcoming people, the diversity and rich history is something to look forward to when on a trip around San Francisco. There are many intriguing places to explore around San Francisco that you would love to hit the road in search of fun and adventure.Places to visit when on a drive in and around San Francisco:San Francisco to Sonoma CountyTake a drive up to the Highway 101 from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the first Sonoma County outpost you'll reach is Petaluma, a foodie haven also known for its wines and world-class beer and ales. Nestled along the Petaluma River and built on secure bedrock, Petaluma was one of the few Bay Area communities not seriously damaged in the 1906 earthquake. Its downtown includes well-preserved historic buildings that now house boutiques, antique shops, specialty stores and restaurants.Making ...

This village in Arunachal is home to only 76 people

Kahoo Village, the eastern-most village of India, which is close to Chinese Line of Actual Control (LAC), is home to only 12 families which in total have around 76 people.The village, situated in Arunachal Pradesh, is home to Meyor tribe, the least known frontier tribe.As situated in remote area, the village reels under poor infrastructure and locals complain of poor road and network connectivity.However, the village head said that the Indian Army helps them in making calls and other services too."We have been staying here since seven generations. There are 12 families and 76 to 80 people in total who live here. This village lacks basic facilities especially the condition of roads is bad even mobile network is very bad," Sarpanch of the village, Kunchok Tsering Meyor told ANI."The nearest mobile network is 65 kms at Hawai. We receive a lot of help from the Army as they help us in making calls and other services too. This village has six to seven bikes which we use to cross rope ...

Luxury travel on railway saloons now a reality for public

The first privately-occupied saloon coach, complete with air-conditioned rooms, valet service and attached bathroom, today started its journey with six customers of a private tour operating company as the Jammu Mail pulled out of the Old Delhi Railway Station. The six VIP customers will be the first passengers to experience the grandeur of travelling in a saloon car, after the facility, which till now was primarily reserved for railway officials to reach places not connected by road or air, was opened to public, the IRCTC said. The first charter service has been booked by M/s Royal India Train Journeys for its six premium customers for a saloon travelling from Delhi to Jammu. The cost of chartering this saloon coach is around Rs 2 lakh, the IRCTC said. The saloon has a living room, two air-conditioned bedrooms - one twin bedroom and the other similar to a AC First Class coupe with attached baths, dining area and a well-equipped kitchen. It will also have a valet service, which will be

UP CM inaugurates elevated road in Ghaziabad

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today inaugurated a 10.30-km-long elevated road, touted to be the longest of its kind in the country, connecting UP Gate and Rajnagar Extension here. Built at a cost of Rs 1,147 crore, the six-lane elevated road is supported on 227 pillars. District magistrate and the vice chairperson of Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) Ritu Maheswar had said, as per its design, vehicle owners will be allowed to drive at an average speed of 80 km per hour on the road. After inaugurating the road at Rajnagar extension area, the chief minister took it to travel to Vasundhara. Samajwadi Party MLC Rakesh Yadav, had "inaugurated" the road on March 16 claiming that the project was started during party's rule in the state. An FIR was lodged against Yadav along with several SP workers.

Don't forget your fashion quotient while travelling

Whether you are planning a quick weekend getaway, road trip or a week long holiday, don't leave your fashion quotient behind, say experts.

Parenthood 'nice distraction' for English diving star Daley

English diving star Tom Daley says that impending parenthood takes the pressure off and is "a nice distraction" as he chases a Commonwealth Games hat-trick. The 23-year-old and his husband Dustin Lance Black revealed on Valentine's Day via social media that they are expecting their first child, using a surrogate. Daley, a tabloid favourite in Britain because of his good looks and talent, said ahead of the opening ceremony next week of the Commonwealths in Gold Coast, Australia: "It changes your perspective on a whole manner of things. "It's really nice and exciting to have that distraction away from the diving and you can think afterwards of some exciting things happening no matter what happens here." Daley won gold in the 10m platform at the Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. He also won gold at the world championships in 2009 -- when he was just a teenager -- and in 2017, and took bronze at the London 2012 Olympics. But he sees challenges in pulling off more success at .

Ethnic looks for spring season

Flaunt your ethnic wear in different styles, and drape saris in unique ways this spring season.

Andhra CM inaugurates International Yachting Festival

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu flagged off the International Yachting Festival here on Thursday.Conducted by the State government, the festival, which is being held from March 29 to April 1, was inaugurated in the presence of IT minister Nara Lokesh, HRD minister Ganta Srinivasarao and other local MLAs.The Visakhapatnam Port Trust (VPT) is facilitating necessary support for conducting the festival to make it a grand event and as well as a memorable one in the history of Visakhapatnam."Such a festival has never been done in the country. Yachting will boost tourism to Vizag, and thereby generate more employment. The state tourism department has been marketing the Yachting festival extensively to attract domestic and international tourists," said Naidu."This International Yachting Festival is the first step in developing sea tourism in Visakhapatnam. We strongly believe that this would continue in the future and Vizag would be an attractive tourist getaway for all sea/

Mumbai: Piyush Goyal inaugurates Andheri-Goregaon Harbour Line section

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the newly-extended Harbour Line section between Andheri and Goregaon here on Thursday.In a bid to provide seamless connectivity and better amenities to locals, the extended portion was unveiled, along with 49 other suburban services.The new line offers direct connectivity between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CST) and Goregaon and is aimed at benefitting nearly 13,000 travelers. It also aims at decongesting lines during peak hours."The pace at which Mumbai and Maharashtra are growing is a matter of pride for locals. While the construction of any infrastructure can cause temporary hardship, it is good in the long run. The construction of the new lines will largely benefit the generations to come," Goyal said while addressing the inaugural ceremony.Along with the inauguration of the aforementioned lines, a number of other schemes and segments were also announced.For the convenience of passengers, escalators have been installed at CST, ...