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Disney hotels replace 'Do Not Disturb' signs
Walt Disney World (DIS) has replaced the "Do Not Disturb" signs with "Room Occupied" signs at few of its hotels in Orlando, Florida, the media reported.
Bernie Sanders spent $16 on New Year's Eve dinner
While US President Donald Trump spent New Years Eve at an opulent Mar-a-Lago bash - with guests paying hundreds of dollars to attend, former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had a low-key-low-cost end to 2017.
'Can drop you up to south Mumbai- or till mob allows': Woes of
Apart from the fast pace, what sets Mumbai apart is its professionalism, perhaps an underrated quality which helps the financial capital spring back after every setback. There was a mobility in the groups of protesters who went about disrupting the rail and road movement. It was not uncommon to find the same group indulging in mischief at a location and then scooting off to the next 'target', while walking on rail tracks or riding bikes on empty roads. On his journey from Thane to Kurla on the Central Railway line, this PTI correspondent saw scores of commuters jump out of trains that were stopped due to blocks by protesters and walk along the tracks. The next choice was a tad difficult for commuters: Should one return home or plod on regardless to their work place, irrespective of the spectre of violence which loomed at many places. At the Kanjurmarg railway station, police personnel deployed there watched as protesters indulged in stonepelting, threw furniture around .
Villagers oppose elephant rejuvenation camp
Farmers in 23 villages today staged a demonstration near here opposing the rejuvenation camp for elephants at Mettupalayam. The 48-day camp is beginning on the banks of the Bhavani river at Thekkapatti tomorrow. The protesters staged the protest at Karamadai, 20 km from the camp venue. Officials said 33 elephants from various mutts and temples in the state are expected to participate. The farmers claimed that due to the presence of the jumbos in the camp, wild elephants from nearby jungles stray into their lands and destroy the crops, police said. The agitating farmers appealed to the government either to shift the venue of the camp or conduct it in respective temples, police added.
Goa looks to ban binge, public drinking, says Parrikar
The Goa government is working on an effective legislation to put curbs on binge drinking and consumption of alcohol in public places, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Wednesday.
Wyndham Hotel Group expands footprint with 11 new hotels
Global hospitality chain Wyndham Hotel Group expanded its footprint in India and neighbouring countries with the opening of eleven new hotels in 2017.In addition, the company expanded its pipeline of new hotels in the region with 15 new signings. Two-thirds of the new hotel openings were in India, re-enforcing the Group's presence in the country's rapidly growing mid-market hospitality segment.As part of the new signings, Wyndham Hotel Group also signed a non-exclusive development agreement with Ahmedabad- based Nebula Infraspace LLP, to develop at least 20 hotels with 1,600 rooms over a period of 10 years across India under the Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham brand.This robust expansion in India is a part of Wyndham Hotel Group's comprehensive plans to expand its footprint across the Eurasia region, which is comprised of 16 countries including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mauritius, Maldives, Pakistan and more."Our goal is to ensure that wherever across ...
Two climbers die on South Africa's Table Mountain
Two climbers died after they fell off from Table Mountain in South Africa's Cape Town.According to the local media reports, the authorities confirmed the incident on Tuesday.The victims were identified as a Japanese man and a local South African guide.The (WSAR) said the two climbers fell off the mountain while rock climbing on Monday, adding that a third climber, a Japanese woman, was rescued and is receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.The Japanese couple were climbing the mountain along a common route with the local guide, the WSAR further said.However, it remained unclear what had led to their fall.Reportedly, hundreds of tourists were left stranded, due to the rescue operation.
Iggy Azalea on 'freestyle diet'
Rapper Iggy Azalea says that she is going to continue to eat whatever she wants to because she is on a "freestyle diet" after the festive period.
Noida tipplers consumed liquor worth Rs 3.5 crore on New Year
Liquor consumption in Noida and Greater Noida more than doubled on New Year as tipplers consumed alcohol worth about Rs 3.5 crore during the celebrations, and excise department official said today. "It is estimated that liquor worth Rs 3.5 crore was consumed at bars or sold at liquor shops on the last day of the year," District Excise Officer Rakesh Kumar Singh said. Several hotels and bars had made special arrangements for New Year and also taken provisional licence to serve liquor. The average liquor sale in Noida and Greater Noida amounts to Rs 1.5 crore daily. The amount more than doubled on account of an increase in demand due to New Year celebrations, the official said.
Karnataka to host international travel expo in Feb-March
Karnataka would soon be hosting its first international travel expo in order to promote its tourist hotspots to travellers from across the world, state Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge said on Tuesday.
Karna govt to hold "largest" B2B travel event in the country
The Karnataka government today announced that 'Karnataka International Travel Expo' (KITE) will be held here from February 28, billing it as the "largest" B2B travel event in the country. The three-day event will see close to 400 delegates from 25 countries take part. "For the first time in the country we will be having the biggest event, international expo for the tourism and travel sector," Karnataka Tourism Minister Priyank Kharge told reporters here. The aim is to project Karnataka globally and attract tourist footfall, with emphasis on promoting the state's wild life, luxury and adventure destinations, historical monuments and UNESCO world heritage sites, he said. "This will be an annual event here on, and will make a mark on the international travel expo map or circuit." Overall, a budget of Rs seven crore is expected to be spent on the event, he added. Officials said KITE would see participation from a minimum of 100 international buyers and 250 domestic or ...
Hoteliers, restaurant owners irked over civic body notices
A large number of hoteliers and restaurant owners operating in Paharganj and nearby areas are angry over show-cause notices served to them by North Delhi Municipal Corporation, a federation representing them said. These notices, most of them dated December 31, 2017, have been served over "insanitary and unhygienic conditions and encroaching public land/violating terms of municipal health licence", it said. "These notices have been sent to about 150 hotels and restaurants functioning in Paharganj and nearby areas. Most of these were served on December 31, which was Sunday and without proper verification of the premises," said Arun Gupta, General Secretary of Delhi Hotel Mahasangh -- a federation claiming support of about 2,000 small guest houses in the national capital. Gupta said all hotels and restaurant owners comply with all the directives of the civil body. "If notices were to be issued then proper checks would have been done in the presence of the property owners. ..
Famous Maharashtra spas, saloons in soup over imported goods
Maharashtra Legal Metrology department on Tuesday registered case against 294 establishments, including some famous hotels, malls and spas.The department conducted search at 569 establishments across Maharashtra to check the imported goods and commodities, such as chocolates, cigarettes and cosmetics.After the search, 294 cases were registered against importers, malls, and spas for violating different terms.Seventy three cases were registered in Mumbai, 21 in Pune, 10 in Konkan, 18 in Nashik, and four in Nagpur.In this special campaign, 123 cases were registered against spas & saloons, 110 chocolate sellers, 19 Cigarette selling establishments, and 42 others.Some big establishments include: JW Marriott, Sahar; Hotel Leela; Taj Land's End, Bandra; Hotel Sofitel, BKC; Four Seasons, Worli; and other well known spas and saloons in famous malls.The main role of the department is to protect the consumers' interest by surprise visits or inspections at traders' premises, packers, ...
Here's the best time of the day to exercise and lose weight
The New Year has kicked in and the lines outside gym centers will start to grow bigger andbigger.Losing weight by getting fit is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but it is one that is tricky to maintain.Exercising at any time of the day is beneficial for your health. If, however, you're looking to achieve optimum resultsin terms of weight loss, the timing of your workout is crucial.But, If you're struggling to make it to that 6am HIIT class, or you are tempted to skip the gym after work, it may bebecause you are not exercising at the right time for your body.When it comes to exercise people can be divided into two groups - 'early birds' and 'night owls' - and not trying tofight that could help you stay motivated.Ben Bulach, training specialist from fitness app Freeletics, said, "Although there is no right or wrong time to exercise,there is a time of day when your body and mind are in full working order and you can get the most out of your workout."According to Bulach, ...
Devour the flavourful black/Kadaknath chicken at Desi Di (Foodie Trail-Chennai)
Imagine chicken meat that is black in colour and is cooked and served in Chettinad cuisine style.
Bihar minister 'manhandled' at Bengal hotel
A Bihar minister was today allegedly manhandled by the employees of a hotel in the temple town of Tarapith in Birbhum district, a charge denied by the hotel authorities. Suresh Kumar Sharma, urban development and housing minister and a BJP MLA of Bihar, was allegedly manhandled and his men were attacked when they demanded that the booking amount be refunded, said the minister's personal secretary S Kumar. "We had booked two rooms online. But after reaching there in the afternoon, we found that the rooms were not suitable for the minister," Kumar said. The hotel was asked to make alternative arrangement but they abused the minister, he alleged. "We decided to leave the hotel and demanded refund of the booking amount but they refused and the employees attacked us," Kumar claimed. "The minister's securitymen rescued him and we are forced to leave the hotel," he said. Manager of the hotel Sunil Giri, however, said, "We just told them that online booking amount could be ...
Kolkata rings in New Year with merriment
Kolkata welcomed the New Year on a high, with large crowds thronging various tourist spots and eateries alongwith visiting popular places of worship.
People make merry on New Year's Day
People welcomed the New Year on a note of merriment with large crowds thronging to various tourist and picnic spots and popular places of worship in the city and elsewhere in the state. Large crowds were seen at Alipore Zoo, Victoria Memorial, M P Birla Planetarium and St. Paul's Cathedral in central part of the city. The recently inaugurated '7 Wonders of the World' at the Eco Park also witnessed a huge turnout. Large crowds were also seen at shopping malls while multiplexes ran houseful shows. Over a lakh devotees congregated at the Dakshineswar Kali temple, a spokesman of the temple committee said. After a fire works display last night during New Year's eve at sea resort Digha, thousands of tourists were today seen holidaying on the beaches there. At the eateries of Park Street, the Christmas-New Year celebration spot since the British rule, many savoured the special New Year's lunch spread. To ensure there is no threat to revelry, the police have made heavy security ..
Goodness of coconut for skin care, diet
Coconut is an all-rounder not just for your diet, but also for your skin. The ingredient can enhance the sweetness of your desserts and also make for a good moisturiser, toner and make-up remover, suggest experts.