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Photo exhibition on diverse hues of Kashmir, Ladakh
A photo exhibition here showcases the diverse hues of Kashmir and Ladakh with a special section dedicated to the 'Kumbh of the Himalayas' or the Naropa festival that is celebrated once in 12 years. "Glimpses of Ladakh, Kashmir and Naropa Festival - Kumbh Of Himalayas" has photographs by Irfan Nabi and has been curated by author-documentary maker Nilosree Biswas. The images have been gathered over a period of five years and range from rarely seen Nubra Valley, to not so known Gurez. Even the familiar Dal Lake or Gulmarg are filmed in a most salient way, bringing out a fresh perspective. "Extending the thought of our book 'Alluring Kashmir: The Inner Spirit', this exhibition plays around with the lesser known elements of both Kashmir and Ladakh," says Nabi. Biswas and Nabi had come out with the coffee table book "Alluring Kashmir: The Inner Spirit" in 2016. "Setting the desire to travel to those locations that Irfan's images have captured was the underlined theme that I ...
Mick Jagger explores Rajasthan on tuk-tuk
While soaking in the sights and sounds of India, singer Mick Jagger took a moment to enjoy a tuk-tuk ride and admire the jewellery of a Rajasthani native.
Tourist taxi operators go on strike in Goa
Over 3,000 tourist taxis went off Goa's roads on Friday, as taxi operators across the state made good their warning of a day-long strike.
Tips for men to look work-ready
Look your best while at work throughout the week by flaunting the right combination of shoes, shirts and accessories. Pair tan-coloured leather brogues with wine-hued cardigan and herringbone muffler, suggest experts.
World's largest underwater cave found in Mexico
Underwater archaeologists and divers in Mexico have announced that they found a passage connecting two underwater caves, creating what they say is the world's largest flooded cave.The Great Maya Aquifer Project (GAM) team - committed to studying the mysterious waters of Mexico's Yucatan peninsula - spent years exploring the caves of Sac Actun and Dos Ojos in Tulum before connecting the two caverns together, reported CNN.The combined cave will be known as the Sac Actun system, taking on the name of the longer section.The cave stretches across 216 miles.The Yucatan Peninsula, where the cave is located, reportedly still holds treasures from the ancient Mayan community."This immense cave represents the most important submerged archaeological site in the world, as it has more than a hundred archaeological contexts," said GAM director Guillermo de Anda, in a statement, "Along this system, we had documented evidence of the first settlers of America, as well as extinct fauna and, of course, ..
Switzerland saw 25% rise in Indian footfalls in 2017
Switzerland witnessed a 25 per cent growth in Indian arrivals in 2017, by recording 7,50,000 hotel nights compared a year ago. About 5,99,062 hotel nights of Indian visitors were recorded in 2016, data from the Switzerland Tourism stated. "Last year was exceptional for us as a result of good exposure through a top ranking Hindi daily soap. A lot of travellers were also encouraged to visit our country enthused by the energy infused by our brand ambassador Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is a popular youth icon," Switzerland Tourism's new CEO Martin Nydeggeras told PTI here. In 2017, 7,50,000 hotel nights of Indian visitors was recorded, but there were 20 per cent more visitors staying in alternative accommodations, he added. Going forward, Nydeggeras said, Switzerland Tourism plans to promote the country as the most desirable outdoor destination in the world, including for Indian travellers. "Switzerland is very popular among Indians as a family and honeymoon ...
DLF Golf and Country Club bags 'Best Course in India' award
DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram bagged the prestigious 'Best Course in India' award for the sixth time at the Asian Golf Awards organized by Asia Pacific Golf Group.The award ceremony took place in Vietnam.The prestigious and much sought - after Asian Golf Awards are devoted to recognizing and honoring the best in the Asia Pacific Golf industry and are widely regarded as the "Oscars" of golf awards in Asian golf industry.The inaugural edition of Asia Pacific Golf Summit held at Singapore in 2007.Since then, it has grown to become Asia Pacific's top knowledge body of the golf industry."I am extremely proud of our golf team which works day in and day out to provide a world-class experience to the members of the DLF Golf and Country Club. We have been winning the award for many years and it is an honour to have the title back. The entire DLF family is elated and humbled by this recognition," said senior executive director, DLF, Aakash Ohri.Situated on the Golf Course Road, Gurugram, .
Several tourism projects coming up in West Bengal: Minister
Several greenfield projects in West Bengal's tourism map are coming up along with development of existing sites to attract foreign and domestic visitors, West Bengal minister Indranil Sen said today. The eastern state, which is now an all-season tourist destination, is expecting investments to the tune of Rs 5000 crore in the next five years in infrastructure and service development, the West Bengal minister of state for Tourism said. "One of the biggest project is coming up at Gajaldoba in north Bengal, apart from Purulia, Sabujdweep in Hooghly district and several other places in different parts of the state as new initiatives to attract visitors," he said. The minister said that belying perceptions in certain quarters, West Bengal has ranked fifth in foreign tourist footfall in 2016-17, while it is placed eighth in domestic visitor arrival for three consecutive years till 2016-17. "Owing to the diversity in geographical contours from the Himalayas to the beaches of ...
Ker rock temple, its premises to be developed as tourist spot
The centuries-old rock-cut temple and its lush-green premises, located at about 1800 feet above sea level, will soon woo visitors as a tourist destination near Kerala capital. With an aim to tap the potentials of unexplored scenic inlands, the Kerala Tourism and the state Archaeology Department have jointly launched a multi-crore project to develop the hilltop Madavoorpara, about 20 kms away from here, as a major holiday destination. Spread in a 22 acre land, the rock shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva and the picturesque surroundings, has already been attracting pilgrims, researchers and tourists for some time, tourism sources said. Besides the shrine, believed to have been built between the 8-9 century AD, the long bamboo bridge leading to the top of the rock and the panoramic view of the surroundings are among the other attractions. Under the new initiative, the authorities are planning to set up a handful of facilities including adventure zones, amphitheatre, floating .
Rongali Festival to showcase Assam's cultural mosaic (Curtainraiser)
Aiming to celebrate the vivid colours of Assam, the fourth edition of Rongali Festival will begin here on Friday. The three-day fest will showcase the culture of communities of the northeastern state and also give a platform to 75 musicians, housewives who will exhibit their culinary skills, designers, cyclists and more.
M/o Tourism Streamlines Hotel Classification Guidelines to Make Them Simple, Transparent and Time Bound
Similarly, the time limit for ensuring compliances on deficiencies of a hotel, the prevalent system had an open ended scope without any prescribed time limit. The recent amendments have included a time limit of three months, thus removing any discretion in the matter. This will ensure a time bound compliance and speedy disposal of cases.
Netanyahu to engage with CEOs, attend business seminar in Mumbai
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be engaging with Indian CEOs at a power breakfast session on Thursday, following which he will attend a business seminar.Netanyahu, who is on a six-day official visit to India, is slated to lay a wreath at Taj Hotel and pay a visit to Nariman House - Chabad Centre.He will also reach out to Bollywood personalities through an exclusive 'Shalom Bollywood' event that aims at exploring business opportunities for Indian filmmakers in Israel.Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday evening, were given a grand welcome to the city by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and are being stationed at the Taj Hotel here.In lieu of this, security has been beefed up in and around the hotel, with additional deployment of security personnel in the vicinity.Many diversions are being created in the area, and all vehicles passing by are being thoroughly checked by security personnel to ensure the safety of the couple.
5-Star or not, hotels to display status at reception, websites
All hotels will now have to mandatorily display their classification status prominently at the reception and on their websites, according to a new set of guidelines issued by the Ministry of Tourism. Ministry officials said that the new set of guidelines were aimed at streamlining hotel classifications to make them simple, transparent and time-bound. Hotels in India are categorised under five categories -- 1-5 star -- depending on the amenities they provide. Unlike previously, when the payment for applications for classifications had to be done through demand drafts, such payments can now be done only online, the new guidelines stated. This, the officials said, ensures eradication of the possibility of delay and manipulation caused by human interference. Similarly, the new amendments have set a time limit of three months for ensuring compliance. The amendments have also stated that liquor shops and stores in the premises of a hotel other than bars will not be considered .
Maha to get 30 bike-ambulances to cover remote, hilly areas
The government of Maharashtra today decided to introduce 30 new bike-ambulances in the state following positive feedback after it was launched here last year, Health Minister Deepak Sawant said. "The bike-ambulance which was launched in Mumbai last year has got good feedback. Now it has been decided to provide 10 more bike-ambulances for the Mumbai region and 20 for remaining parts of the state, especially remote and hilly areas," he said. Areas such as Palghar, Jawhar, Mokhada, Nandurbar and Melghat, all known for its difficult terrain, will be covered by the bike-ambulance service, he said. Sawant claimed the bike-ambulance service had been able to save 1,302 patients in the last five months. "It is a state run free service which can be availed by dialing 108. The state has used specially designed kits on bike-ambulances for effective first-aid to the patients with the bike-rider providing primary healthcare," he explained.
WB bets on Gajoldoba in Dooars as the next tourism hotspot
The state government is all set to showcase north Bengal to at least 52 delegates from 30 countries in order to attract investments, Gautam Deb, state Tourism Minister, said here today. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's dream project 'Bhorer Alo' (Dawn) -- the tourism hub -- is being developed in Gajoldoba, about 30 kilometre from here, and will also be shown to the foreign delegates, the minister said. The delegates will be taken there on January 21 so that they could have a feel and gain first-hand experience of the eco-tourism project, Deb said. The visit to the 200-acre site is being jointly organised by the state tourism department and CII North Bengal Zonal Council with the objective of promoting 'Bhorer Alo' among potential investors and tourists abroad, the minister said. "All this is to promote various tourist destinations in north Bengal and showcasing Bengal in International platform. 'Bhorer Alo' is a dream project of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, and the ..
Firebrand cleric-led drive to topple PML-N govts kicks off
Firebrand cleric and the leader of Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) Tahir ul Qadri and top opposition leaders today kicked off a movement to "force the PML-N out of power both in the centre and provinces" with a sit-in on the busy Mall Road here.
Board of National Fittings approves scheme of amalgamation
At meeting held on 17 January 2018
Israel PM set to arrive in Mumbai
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive here from Ahmedabad around 6.15 p.m. on Wednesday on a two-day visit, officials said.
Hotel classification guidelines streamlined to make them simple, transparent and time bound
The application for classification and payments of fees have been made through digital platform only and the prevalent options of application by post and payment of fees by Demand Draft has been done away with. This has ensured the eradication of possibility of delay/manipulation caused by human interference.
Style camouflage in five different ways
The military trend is a great way to inject energy and edge to ones winter wardrobe. A hint of camo print can give a right attitude and uber cool style statement be it a casual evening or an airport look so go for it.