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Climber who left Polish team returns to Pakistan K2 camp
A climber who abandoned a Polish team following a dispute with fellow mountaineers to attempt a solo ascent of K2, the world's second-highest peak, returned to base camp because of bad weather, a tour operator said today. The news dispelled concerns expressed by the other climbers after Denis Urubko walked away from the team yesterday to attempt a summit on his own something that Karrar Haidri of the Alpine Club of Pakistan said was a highly risky feat in winter weather. Urubko, a Russian-Polish national, had reportedly argued with team members. He left base camp yesterday without informing the expedition management and expedition spokesman Michal Leksinski later tweeted they had no radio communication with him. Asghar Ali Porik, chief of Jasmine tours which organised logistics for the Polish K2 expedition, said Urubko returned to base camp 2, located at an altitude of 6,700 metres. High wind and extremely rough weather, combined with an icy track forced Urubko to descend to base .
This Holi, use these apps to go digital
The festive fever has seemed to set in over the whole of India with Holi around the corner.Everyone is gearing up and making special arrangements to welcome the festival. Known as "Festival of Colors" and "Festival of Love", it signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair broken relationships, and is also celebrated as a thanksgiving for a good harvest.This Holi, all these activities can be done with just a click.Below are five apps/websites you can visit in order to have a memorable and joyous Holi:UrbanClap.com - Get Beauty experts from Urbanclap.comWant to get that perfect look for Holi party? Need a beauty expert to help you with the makeup? UrbanClap.com, India's largest mobile services marketplace provides various services like beauty experts and salon at home among a wide range of other services.Mylescars.com - Take a self-drive car from MylesMyles makes .
Tips for picking, packing footwear for travel
Picking the right kind of footwear for your trip is important but what is more important is how to pack them. Wear your heavier shoes for the flight to lessen luggage weight, suggest experts.
Martin Nydegger appointed as new CEO for Switzerland Tourism
The Board of Directors of Switzerland Tourism on Monday announced hiring Martin Nydegger as the new CEO in January 2018.The Federal Council approved this decision at a meeting held in September 2017. The selection committee of the ST Board of Directors made their decision after a multiple-step selection procedure that featured a number of highly qualified candidates.Nydegger proved to be the candidate who best met the criteria defined for the position. His breadth of tourism experience and profound knowledge of Switzerland Tourism will in addition ensure a seamless transition and continuity in the preliminary phase.Martin Nydegger has been a member of the Executive Board of Switzerland Tourism since 2008 and is in charge of Business Development. He had previously managed the ST branch office in Amsterdam for three years.Prior to joining ST, he already held a number of positions in the tourism sector, including six years as Director of the Engadin/Scuol Tourism Board. A native of Bern,
Uttarakhand women Self Help Group makes herbal colours for Holi
As Holi is around the corner, the demand for herbal colours have increased in and around Delhi and adjoining places.Places like Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi are known to celebrate the festival in full fervour using colours, water balloons including specific delicacies like Gunjiya.Taking on the increasing craze about the herbal colours, a Self Help Group (SHG) named Kalyani situated at Haldwani's Harinayakpur have started making the herbal colours by using natural substances like the rose, turmeric, spinach, and marigold.The members of Kalyani said that there is a high demand for herbal colours in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and New Delhi.Increasingly the people are now opting to celebrate the festival with herbal colours that are considered to be safer as compared to using the synthetic colours.The Holika Dahan shall be done on March 1 and the festival of colour will be celebrated on March 2 across North India.
Dress up well to impress
It might not take much time to select a place for your special days, but dressing the right way is quite important and it can take all your time -- especially for men. Its quite important to wear the perfect look for the day and carry it with style, say experts.
Pakistan K2 expedition concerned after climber abandons team
A Pakistani mountaineering official says a Polish K2 expedition has expressed concern after a member abandoned the team following a dispute with fellow climbers to attempt a solo ascent of the world's second-highest peak in winter. Karrar Haidri of the Alpine Club of Pakistan said Monday that Denis Urubko's attempt to climb the summit alone is highly risky. Expedition spokesman Michal Leksinski tweeted they had no radio communication with Urubko, who left base camp on Sunday without informing the expedition management. Urubko was part of last month's mission, along with Adam Bielecki, that rescued French mountain climber Elisabeth Revol from Nanga Parbat, another Himalayan peak in Pakistan. Her climbing partner was injured and is presumed to have died during that summit. Bielecki tweeted he was worried for the "lone climber.
Stir up cocktails, impress guests at your Holi party
On the occasion of Holi, impress your guests with innovative cocktails like an Eye Of A Tiger, Moon Spring and Naughty Angel, say experts.
PM Modi conveys Holi greetings, says 'festival of Harmony and togetherness'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the nation ahead of Holi, an annual festival of colours celebrated to mark the end of harvest season.Addressing the nation ahead of the festival, Prime Minister Modi said the festival of colour gives us the message of spreading peace and unity among all."Along with colours, Holi ka Dahan is equally important. Holi is a festival of harmony and togetherness. It is a day to set ablaze all evils, along with Holi Dahan. Holi is a festival of Harmony and togetherness, to enjoy together and ignoring all differences," he added.Prime Minister Modi said, he wishes the festival brings happiness in the lives of all countrymen.Prime Minister Modi, today addressed the nation in the 41st edition of the Mann Ki Baat programme.Mann ki Baat is now available as an Alexa skill.
Chinese fastest growing segment of Nepal's tourism industry
China, it seems is emerging as one of the most important source countries for Nepal's critical tourism industry, accounting for 7.5 per cent of its gross domestic product.Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) was quoted by the South China Morning Post, as saying that Chinese arrivals today are the "fastest growing segment of tourism in Nepal."He said that after 2015, year-on-year, there has been a 20 to 30 percent growth in the number of Chinese arrivals in Nepal."Only a decade ago, Chinese tourists amounted to about 30,000-35,000 annually. This year we are expecting nearly 40,000 for this Lunar New Year holiday season alone," Joshi was quoted, as saying.Last year, India was the top tourist source country, with 160,000 air arrivals, followed by China, at 104,000, reports the SCMP."This year, we expect about 160,000 to 170,000 from India, and China to narrow the gap substantially by going up to 130,000 to 135,000. While Indians are travelling further afield, Nepal is ..
It is hard to digest that Sridevi is no more: Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar today mourned the sudden demise of Sridevi, saying it is hard to digest that the veteran actress is no more. Sridevi passed away late last night reportedly due to cardiac arrest in Dubai, where she had gone along with her family to attend her nephew Mohit Marwah's wedding. She was 54. "It is really sad. When I woke up and read about it ... it is really sad I have no words to express because we all grew up watching her and suddenly to hear that she is no longer with us is hard to digest," Tendulkar said after flagging off the 3rd IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon here today. "My condolences to her family members and everyone who followed her and loved her for everything that she was and everything she did for us," he added. Talking about the Marathon, Tendulkar said: "Delhi as always have been competitive and where ever we had other marathons, here we have doubled the numbers. The kind of response we have seen here is magnificent and that clearly shows the
More Chinese turning vegetarian
China - the world's largest market for beef, pork and poultry - is steadily growing wary of meat as health-conscious Chinese are taking to a vegetarian diet that has sparked mushrooming of vegan restaurants in the world's most populous country. China's restaurant industry over the past few years is reporting growing number of entrepreneurs looking to capitalise on the popularity of healthy eating, which usually means a meatless, organic and environmentally-friendly diet. The niche market of vegetarian and vegan eateries has never been more competitive, a recent report from various cities complied by the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post said. Han Lili, a Shanghai-based artist who has tracked and mapped vegetarian and vegan restaurants in major Chinese cities including Shanghai, Chengdu, Lhasa, and Hong Kong since 2012, said it had been difficult to accurately count the number in operation in the past year or two because the market changed so rapidly. In Shanghai, China's ...
Woman attacked by shark at Sydney beach
A 55-year-old woman was mauled by a great white shark during a leisurely swim on a Sydney beach.
Follow these platforms to make Holi celebration special
Holi is right here so is celebration around the festival colors. No matter whether you are planning a big bash or a small get together with friends and family on the eve of Holi, you look out for the places that offer not only good ambiance but also food deals and offers.There are many options available to experience this Holi. Explore following aggregator platforms in Delhi-NCR to spend a nice evening or a brunch date with your loved ones.BaromeeterBaromeeter helps you discover anything and everything related to 'Going-out' and provides exclusive deals and offer to socialize with people this Holi. For its members, Baromeeter mobile app has exclusive BOMCombos that helps one book and avail deals at any bar, cafe, restaurant, club, etc. Based on your BOMCombo selection, it will tell you where you'll be able to redeem the voucher. Moreover, when in doubt, chat and socialize with other Baromeeter members by simply pressing the 'Connect' button for all your queries.ZomatoZomato helps ...
This Holi, avoid being a victim of food adulteration
The 'Festival of Colors' is here. Holi is celebrated with much fervor and fanfare in northern India. No celebration is complete without sweets, and Holi is no exception.But, while Holi is a time for merriment, we should also be alert about what we eat. During Holi, a wide variety of sweets are nowadays available for satisfying our taste buds.Delicacies like gujia, thandai, lavang latika, and khoya burfi are synonymous with Holi. Gujia is a cuisine of North India, and is a sweet dumpling made with suji or maida and stuffed with khoya.Sometimes, kesar (saffron) is added to enhance the yellow color of the sweet. But since kesar is very expensive, kesar gujia will only be available from reliable outlets selling branded products, otherwise there is a high chance of falling prey to adulteration.While buying branded products, check the batch number, manufacture date, expiry date, food license number, as well as ISI or AGMARK certifications on the packaging. Also, make sure that the packaging
Gift green plants, orange gujiya on Holi
Going for a Holi party? Add colours to your gifting options like a green plant, a gold coin or orange sweets like gujiya, suggest experts.
Dockless bike share pioneer Gobee quits Paris
PARIS (Reuters) - Hong Kong startup Gobee.bike, the first of a wave of Asian dockless bike share operators that launched in Paris last year, has halted operations in the French capital, industry sources said on Friday.
Himalayan motor rally starts in Siliguri
The JK Tyre Himalayan Drive 6 motor rally was flagged-off amidst great fanfare here on Friday.
Abu Dhabi's Yas Island offers Indian travelers new attractions
As Middle East's top family entertainment and leisure destination celebrates its 10th anniversary year, Yas Island presented its unique portfolio of immersive experiences and world-class attractions to the Indian market, while providing a 'sneak peek' of what's in store for visitors in 2018.The home of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, YasWaterworld, Yas Marina, Yas Mall and Yas Marina Circuit, among other existing and upcoming exciting attractions, is all set to attract more than 48 million visits by 2022 as it becomes a global destination for entertainment and leisure.Speaking on the occasion, Miral CEO, Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, highlighted the successful journey of Yas Island over the last decade and how it is constantly evolving and innovating its attractions, parks and in-bound tourism opportunities to become the favourite destination for Indian families.With Indian travellers among the top three nationalities visiting Yas Island and second largest group visiting Abu Dhabi, [1] the UAE ..
'Food, a crucial tool for building cultural synergies'
Eminent food experts from India and Egypt gathered here for a roundtable and discussed how food connects people from different countries and makes them understand more about different cultures. The Maulana Azad Centre for Indian Culture (MACIC) of the Embassy of India in Cairo organised the roundtable yesterday on 'Culinary Identities: Building Cultural Synergies through Food'. Food experts shared their views on the topic and discussed how food has become an important tool to unlock the mystery behind many social and cultural occurrences. Ashraf Gamal, Editor in Chief, Chefs Corner Magazine and MD, Egyptian Chefs Association said that food connects people from different culture together. "Food is central for our life, we cannot live without food. It connects people and bring them together as it makes them know more and understand each other, Gamal said. Noha Kaval Nin, Restaurateur, Karvin Hotel spoke about her experience in running an Indian restaurant in Cairo. "Indians and ...