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Nepal mountaineering record keeper Hawley dies at age 94
Elizabeth Hawley, an American journalist who kept records of mountaineers on Nepal's highest peaks, has died. She was 94. Hawley had been living in Nepal since 1960 and was the unofficial record keeper of mountaineering activities in the country, which has eight of the world's 14 highest peaks, including Mount Everest. A doctor at the CIWEC Hospital and Travel Medicine Centre in Kathmandu, Prathiva Pandey, said she had been hospitalized for a week and died Friday because of complications from pneumonia. Hawley maintained the "Himalayan Database," which is considered the unofficial record book for mountaineering. Nepal does not maintain complete records of mountaineering activities.
Karnataka CM opens mobile canteens in Bengaluru
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday unveiled 24 mobile Indira Canteens that will serve food to the poor at subsidised rates.
Meghalaya one of the most preferred tourist destinations in
Meghalaya Governor Ganga Prasad today said the state has evolved as one of the most preferred tourists destinations in the North East. The governor unfurled the tri-colour and took the salute at the Republic Day function at the Polo ground here. "Meghalaya has been able to evolve as one of the most preferred destinations in the North East of the country. Tourism is a pollution free industry, an eco-friendly industry capable of generating substantial employment opportunities to the people of the state," Ganga said. "Adventure tourism activities are being encouraged and a number of adventure destinations providing activities like zip lining, scuba diving, trekking, mountain biking, river rafting and camping," he said. The governor said, "The state government is augmenting the tourist accommodation facilities and also building up the brand of the state through focused publicity in electronic and print Media." He said these efforts will manage in providing ecologically ...
Miniature artiste paints national leaders on mangoes
On the occasion of the 69th Republic Day, a Coimbatore-based miniature artiste, Raja, has painted images of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh on mangoes.Speaking to ANI, Raja said, "It took me two days to paint the images of the freedom fighters and leaders on the fruits".Republic Day is celebrated with lot of joy and frivolous across the country.On a similar note, internationally acclaimed sand artist Manas Sahoo has built a sand sculpture on the sea-beach of Puri.Sahoo has inscribed, in an artistic way, the famous Lal Kila, India Gate, and many other famous architectures of India.'Happy Republic Day: Long Live Democracy' - is the message which he has given through this sand art.
Trump set to visit to Britain this year
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Britain later this year, after he and British Prime Minister Theresa May tasked officials today with finalising the details, her office said. Following talks between the two leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, officials were set to work on planning a trip -- something highly likely to be met with large-scale protests. Within days of him taking office a year ago, May invited Trump to pay a prestigious state visit that would include a red-carpet welcome from Queen Elizabeth II. Trump had been expected to travel to London earlier this month for the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art US embassy. But the trip was cancelled against the backdrop of a Twitter spat between May and Trump over his retweeting of British far-right propaganda, warnings of mass protests and his ongoing feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan. At their talks in the Swiss ski resort of Davos today, May and Trump discussed Iran, Syria, Brexit, future ...
Kiran Bedi, French envoy launch electric bike
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi and France's Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler today jointly launched the 'easy ride electric bike' at the French Consul General office here. The launch of the innovative electric bike was part of the ongoing "Bon Jour India" celebrations. The bike has been developed by French company FranceCol Technology in collaboration with Veltech University and supported by the Indo French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research, a release said. Speaking on the occasion, Ziegler said the launch of the bike was a highlight of the Indo-French relationship and also part of smart mobility plan. He said after years of hard work the e-bike has been launched now and added there could be no better place than Puducherry for its introduction. Kiran Bedi, who had a ride on the e-bike, said it was a welcome initiative on the part of the French authorities in association with an Indian institution to design and launch the bike. She wanted a factory to .
Kabul hotel attack killed 25 people: official
At least 25 people were killed in the attack on Kabul's luxury Intercontinental Hotel at the weekend, official figures showed today -- almost double the earlier toll released by Afghan authorities. "The final death toll (among Afghans) from Intercontinental Hotel attack stands at 25," health ministry spokesman Wahid Majrooh told AFP. "We don't know about the foreign fatalities," he said, adding 12 Afghans had been wounded. With 15 foreigners already confirmed dead in the attack that began late Saturday, that takes the total death toll to 25. Afghan officials had previously said 22 people were killed in the massacre, the majority of them foreigners. Investigators are still looking into how the militants were able to get through several layers of security at the hotel, which sits on a hilltop overlooking the Afghan capital. Visitors to the upmarket hotel have described glaring security breaches before the assailants went on a bloody rampage targeting guests, with bags not ..
After five years, Elephanta fest to resume on Gharapuri Isle
After a gap of five years, the Maharashtra government's winter signature event, the 29th Elephanta Festival, will return to its home base -- the Elephanta Island in the Arabian Sea -- this Saturday, an official said.
Smart City Agra gets logo
The Agra Municipal Corporation has released a logo of Smart City Agra, showing the Taj Mahal and a peacock feather.
'Bharat Parv' being held from January 26-31 at Red Fort
The 'Bharat Parv' event is being organised by the Government of India at Red Fort here from January 26 to 31, 2018, as part of Republic Day celebrations.The prime objective of organising the event is to generate a patriotic mood, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country and to ensure wider participation of the general public.The Ministry of Tourism has been designated as the nodal ministry for the event, the highlights of which include display of Republic Day parade tableaux, performances by the armed forces bands (static as well as dynamic), a multi-cuisine food court, craft mela, cultural performances from different regions of the country and Photo Exhibition by the Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity (DAVP).The Cultural Performances include choreographed Fork / Tribal Dances and Music arranged through the North Zonal Cultural Centre as well as performances by cultural troupes from the different States / UTs of the country.The Food Court will have stalls set up
Ranveer Singh drives tourism growth in Switzerland
Yash Chopra's romantic Bollywood sagas boosted the popularity of Switzerland like never before. Now, actor Ranveer Singh as the country's ambassador in India, has managed to drive a 25 per cent growth rate in the overnights in the Alpine nation, said a top official.
This Republic Day, ixigo celebrates Indian train travel
As a tribute to the Indian Railways on Republic Day, ixigo, a train app and leading travel marketplace, has launched a video 'Train Mein Hai Ghar Wali Baat''. The video celebrates how Indian Railways unites the country and its people.Indian train journeys always make you feel right at home with strangers treating you like their own. The video thus, encapsulates the warmth and emotion of Indians with moments and situations that everyone would have experienced on a train trip.The voice over has been done by renowned Bollywood actor Sanjay Mishra, a huge fan of train journeys himself. The actor recalls how trains instantly strike a chord with every person on board to weave unforgettable stories for life."Indian Railways has been uniting the diverse ethnicities of India since 1853. It is the largest mode of public travel in the country carrying almost 8 billion passengers every year. Our 'Train Mein Hai Ghar Wali Baat' video is a celebration of train journeys and what better day to ...
Matheran toy train to resume full services from Jan 26
Starting Republic Day, the famed Neral-Matheran toy train will ply on the entire 21 km distance after a gap of nearly 18 months, a Central Railway official said here on Thursday.
Ronaldo to open hotel in Africa
Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo is scheduled to open his first Perstana CR7 hotel in Marrakech, Morroco, in Africa in 2019, Chief Development Officer of Pestana Hotel Group Jose Roquette announced here.
Brazil offers e-visa to Americans in bid to increase tourism
Brazil is making it easier and cheaper for Americans to apply for a visa following a decline in the number of visitors from the US in recent years. Starting today, Americans can complete the visa process completely online, instead of visiting a consulate or paying an expeditor to do so. The price of the visa will drop from USD 160 to USD 40. The new e-visa program has already been put in place for Australians, Japanese and Canadians as part of Brazil's efforts to attract more foreign tourists. South America's biggest country offers a wide variety of destinations for visitors, from eco-tourism in the Amazon rain forest to colonial towns built by the Portuguese to miles and miles of unspoiled beaches. Yet in 2016, Brazil welcomed fewer than 6.6 million foreigners, about half the number that traveled to the city-state of Singapore. American visits have dropped in recent years. Their numbers fell from approximately 657,000 in 2014 to 576,000 in 2015. In 2016, the year Rio de
Cook up delights for Republic Day weekend
On the upcoming long weekend co-inciding with Republic Day, get creative in the kitchen and whip up a vegetarian lava burger, a mayo dabeli or a haldi chilli fish using quick and easy recipes.
Khadi pants, cotton stretch chinos: Must-haves for men
Upgrade your wardrobe with khadi pants, clothes in pastel shades and shirts with small floral prints, experts suggest for fashion conscious men.
India Gate gets new facade lighting
A dynamic facade lighting with 16 million colour combinations at India Gate was inaugurated today by Lt Governor Anil Baijal. A total of 130 narrow and wide beam energy efficient LED fittings with computerised control have been installed for dynamic facade lighting, an official release said. It will lead to 75 per cent energy saving compared to conventional light fittings, the release said. "This Dynamic Facade Lighting has 16 million colour combinations which will provide aesthetic appearance of India Gate during night time," it said. Minister of State for Defence Subhash Ramrao Bhamre and Minister of State Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep S Puri were also present on the occasion.
Maha proposes tie-up for tourist homestay on Elephanta Caves
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is working on a tie-up between hospitality provider Airbnb and locals for offering home-stay to tourists visiting the Elephanta Caves island located in Mumbai Harbour. The policy aims to overcome the security concerns due to high security installations facing the island that does not allow construction of hotels and night stay. Tourism Minister Jaykumar Rawal said the 29th two-day Elephanta Festival, beginning January 27, will be held on the island itself again. After the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, the festival venue was shifted to the Gateway of India in south Mumbai. "Seventy years after Independence, the island is soon to get proper electricity connection depending upon the testing of the electricity meters," the minister said. Rawal said there are about 1,200 to 1,500 homes on the Elephanta island, also known as Gharapuri Island, located east of Mumbai. The minister said no new constructions are allowed on the ...
India-themed cafe faces protest in London
A cafe based on an Indian theme and offering 'The Gandhi' vegan breakfast on its menu is facing protests by some activists who believe it glorifies the British Empire and presents a "garish" colonial view of India. The Blighty India Cafe in Tottenham, north London, says it takes inspiration from the "great Commonwealth powerhouse of India, championing it through our decor, menu and atmosphere". However, an online petition started by some Labour Party activists is urging local Tottenham MP David Lammy to force the cafe to change its theme. "It is adorned with Hindi and a neon Gandhi on the wall. The owners are not Indian, and the food is not Indian, but British with an Indian 'twist' which frankly many Indians would find offensive. It is a garish colonial view of India, stereotyped and built for English consumption," notes the petition, started by Indian-origin activist Zainab Khan along with a few others. The cafe is the second one set up in London by the Blighty ...