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Giant bronze hot pot unveiled in China
A giant bronze hot pot, over two storeys high, has been unveiled in Datong in China's Shanxi province.
Briton completes 20,000-mile pub adventure
A Briton has driven a sports car across 21 countries, starting at the most northerly pub in the world and ending at the most southerly, a media report said on Saturday.
Gangster demands Rs 50 lakh from Thane hotelier
Notorious gangster Suresh Pujari allegedly made an extortion demand of Rs 50 lakh from a hotelier here, police said today. A man, claiming to be Pujari, called the hotelier on his mobile phone on February 15 and asked him to pay Rs 50 lakh, they said. The caller threatened to harm the hotelier if he did not pay the money, police said. The hotelier later filed a criminal complaint. Based on the complaint, an offence has been registered with the Shivaji Nagar police station at Ambernath under IPC sections 387 (putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to commit extortion) and 507 (criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication), police said. A probe in the case is on and no arrest has been made so far, they said.
French town gears up for Bollywood-themed Lemon Festival
The finishing touches to huge sculptures crafted out of citrus fruits were being made on Friday as the southern French Riviera town of Menton readied itself for the 85th edition of its "Fete du Citron" ("Lemon Festival").
Central government to promote tourism via digital, social media: Official
Buoyed by the steep rise in the number of foreign tourist arrivals (FTA) in the country last year, the Union Tourism Ministry will be aggressively marketing domestic religious circuits and adventure tourism through digital and social media, an official said on Friday.
The Crest Adjudged as 'India's Most Stylish Property'
The recently unveiled project of DLF5, 'The Crest' has been conferred 'India's Most Stylish Property.' The Crest is a premium and luxurious residential 3 and 4 BHK apartment complex in DLF5 Gurugram. It is a shining example of the perfect mix of classic and contemporary architecture offering the residents a premium lifestyle experience. The award was conferred by HT Media Ltd.Speaking on the occasion, Aakash Ohri, Senior Executive Director, DLF said, "It is an honor to receive the award. Every aspect of The Crest bears the distinct touch of the DLF5 brand - iconic architecture, immaculate design and interiors with incredible attention to detail and an obsession with perfection and luxurious living. The Crest from DLF5 is a property we all are immensely proud of."Visionary design of The Crest brings together timeless elements to create a single, balanced architectural statement. As far as the breathtaking landscape goes, complimenting classic design with modern innovations was the ...
The Irish House announces expansion in Delhi-NCR with 2 more outlets
With presence in over 16 locations across the country, The Irish House is now aiming at expanding its authentic pub culture in the Delhi-NCR region by launching two more outlets by the end of 2018.Known for its exceptional vibe and extensive selection of domestic beers and international beers from across the world, the outlet will bring over 50+ varieties of beers on tap and in bottle."Nehru Place outlet is the first Delhi outlet, but the 16th in the country aiming at bringing the missing authentic pub culture to the capital city. With openings lined up in Noida and Connaught Place soon after, we hope to be Delhi's favourite neighbourhood pub," said General Manager, The Irish House, Sanju Arora.Elaborating over expansion, Sanju said that The Irish House is currently spread across Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Belagavi, Thane and now there are aims to expand its presence in other cities."We aim to have presence across neighbourhoods across all major cities in India with 20
F45 to open over 100 studios in India by 2020
FUNCTIONAL 45 (F45), a functional fitness training facility brand from Australia is all set to expand in India with leaps and bounds. In an official statement, the functional fitness facility announced that it will open over 100 studios in India by end of 2020.Globally renowned F45 is a functional training system which forayed into Indian market in February 2015 and today it is the fastest growing fitness brand in the country.Since then the fitness centre chain has opened 25 plus studios in Indian cities like Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Raipur. Recently, F45 opened its fitness studio in Gurugram on Golf course road, Gurgaon.On the Gurugram centre opening, Divya Garlapati, owner, F45 Training Golf Course road said, "In last few years we have seen that Indians in general are getting conscious for their fitness, health and wellness. Also Indian fitness industry is growing at 16-18 percent annually. Seeing the potential in the fitness sector we decided to open F45 in Gurugram. F45 ..
Nerves, cameras can make all chefs uneasy: Chef Mark Olive
Australian chef Mark Olive, a judge on the Australian reality show "The Chefs Line", says nervousness and the spotlight of the camera, can be a game-changer for contestants -- home cooks and professionals alike.
Fitness training brand F45 to open 100 studios by 2020
Australian fitness training brand Functional 45 (F45) today said it will open over 100 studios in India by end of 2020. At present, F45, which forayed into Indian market in February, has about 25 studios in cities including Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Raipur, the company said in a statement. Recently, it opened a studio in Gurugram with an investment of Rs 80 lakh. "In the last few years we have seen that Indians in general are getting conscious for their fitness, health and wellness," F45 Training, Golf Course road owner, Divya Garlapati said. She further said that all the studios are heading towards their return on investment within first one and a half year. Headquartered in Australia, Functional 45 was conceptualised in 2012 to provide various training styles and personalised instruction for people.
Kumarakom Wood Castle is new destination for antique lovers (Travel)
When former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee wrote "My musings from Kumarakom" after a brief visit to this village in late 2000, Kumarakom, situated on the eastern shore of Kerala's largest lake Vembanad, shot to prominence. Nearly two decades later, the village has come up with Kumarakom Wood Castle resort, a new destination for all those who love antiques and nostalgia.
Give a red twist to your look
Winter season doesn't have to be only about grey and black. Pick a red accessory or a jacket to add more drama to your look, say experts.
'Note ban hit Indians tourists' visit to South Africa'
Note ban and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) by the Indian government have reduced the number of Indian tourists visiting South Africa last year, a South African tourism official said on Thursday.
Black pepper rd recovers in listless trade
Black pepper rd recovered modestly in an otherwise listless spices market here today following fresh demand from stockists and retailers. Rest all other spices held stable in absence of any worthwhile buying activity. Black pepper rd rose by Rs 10 per kg to Rs 415/500 from Wednesday's closing level of Rs 415/490. Following are today's closing rates (in Rs) with previous rates in brackets: Black pepper rd (per kg) 415/500 (415/490), ginger unbleached (per kg) 125 (125), copra office alappuzha (per quintal) 14,400 (14,400), copra office kozhikode (per quintal) 14,200 (14,200), copra rajapur Mumbai (per quintal) 16,800 (16,800), copra edible Mumbai (per quintal) 15,800 (15,800).
Odisha to organise roadshows in 10 countries to draw tourists
The Odisha government today announced roadshows in 10 countries as part of its efforts to attract more tourists to the state. Over 1 lakh foreign tourists have visited the state in 2017, official sources said. "The state will organize road shows in 10 countries, including the USA, the UK, Japan, France, Germany and China. These are the countries from where maximum tourists arrive in Odisha," state tourism secretary tourism Mona Sharma said after attending a Tourism Advisory Committee meeting here. Chief Secretary A P Padhi, who presided over the meeting, also announced the setting up of an e-visa facility at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar, Sharma said. As Odisha now has the facility for international flight operations, the tourist footfall has increased, the tourism secretary said. The meeting also deliberated on ways to attract more investments in hotel industry, she said. "The arrival of foreign tourist has gone up to 1 lakh, a growth of around 31 ...
Agri tours, Amritsar circuit feature in new Punjab tourism policy
Aiming to double tourist arrivals in the state in five years, the Amarinder Singh government in Punjab is planning to promote several thematic circuits including agri-tours, the Amitsar circuit, the frontier trail etc. The circuit touring concept would be promoted to attract specific segments of the market, an official release said after the state cabinet gave its nod to a draft of Punjab State Tourism Policy, 2018. The policy aims to make the state a world-class destination in five years. Other circuits that would be promoted include; the Mughal Circuit; the Maharajah Circuit; the Patiala Trail; the Ludhiana Circuit; the Chandigarh Circuit; Nature Circuit; Taste Punjab; the Punjab Retreat; Fashionable Punjab; Punjab in Style and Festive Punjab. The state cabinet, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Singh, agreed that the new policy would help attract high value tourism through development of resources and a series of initiatives, including information dissemination through the ..
Odisha to set up 1,000 acres land bank for developing tourism
The Odisha government will create a land bank of 1,000 acres for development of tourism sector in the state, an official said on Thursday.
Government sets target of Dec 2018 to develop iconic sites
The Government has set a target of December 2018 to develop 10 iconic sites in the country and 100 monuments to international standards, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said today. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his Budget speech had said that the government proposes to develop 10 prominent tourist sites into "iconic tourism destinations" by following a holistic approach, besides enhancing amenities at 100 Adarsh monuments under the ASI. "We will develop ten iconic sites to international level and 100 ideal monuments of our country will be also raised to international status by the year end. We have set a target of December 2018", Sharma said at the National Conference and Awards on Tourism and Hospitality: Infrastructure, Finance & Outreach organized by industry body, Assocham. Sharma also encouraged bodies like ASSOCHAM and FICCI to come forward and help the government in not only preserving India's heritage sites, but to also develop them. He said that with 10 per ...
Eating at home may reduce food wastage: study
Eating at home may lead to less food wastage as compared to dining out, according to a first of its kind study that followed daily eating habits of adults. The same people who on average left just three per cent of their food on their plates when choosing their own meals, left almost 40 per cent behind when given a standard boxed-lunch type of meal. Plate waste at home was 3.5 per cent higher when diners went for second or third serving, researchers said. What we leave behind on our plates is the primary focus of efforts to reduce food waste, and this study shows that it is potentially more important to concentrate on other conservation measures at home, including using up food before it spoils, said Brian Roe from The Ohio State University in the US. Prior research typically has focused on "plate waste" in settings such as school cafeterias and buffets and has found much greater waste - from about seven per cent at an all-you-can-eat pizza buffet to 18 per cent waste of French fries .
For Australian winemakers, Chinese relationships are bearing fruit
HUNTER VALLEY, Australia/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Wang Zhe, a wealthy Chinese businessman from Guangzhou, liked his glass of decade-old Chardonnay at an Australian winery so much he wanted more.