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10 monuments adopted under 'Adopt A Heritage' project: Culture Min
Ten monuments have been adopted under the central government's 'Adopt A Heritage' project, the Ministry of Culture informed the Parliament Monday. The project had come under scrutiny after the Red Fort was adopted by cement manufacturers Dalmia Group. Responding to a query in the Lok Sabha, Culture Minister Mahesh Sharma said the 'Adopt A Heritage: Apni Dharohar, Apni Pehchaan' scheme, launched in September, 2017, was a collaborative effort by the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), states and Union Territories. He said it envisages development and maintenance of tourist amenities at heritage sites and makes them tourist-friendly, as well enhances the tourism potential and cultural importance in a planned and phased manner. "The project primarily focuses on providing basic amenities that include cleanliness, public conveniences, safe drinking water, ease of access for tourists, signages, illumination and wi-fi," the minister said. Sharma .
Project launched to develop Kanvashram as tourist spot
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj Monday laid the foundation stone of a project to develop Kanvashram as a tourist destination, officials said. Describing it as the birthplace of King Bharat, Satpal Maharaj, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Harak Singh Rawat, said the decision to develop Kanvashram as a tourist spot was taken because of its significant history. Born to Shakuntala and Dushyant at Kanvashram, Chakravarti Samrat king Bharat's empire extended from Myanmar to Kandahar, the tourism minister said in his address on the occasion. Kanvashram is situated on the banks of River Malini in Pauri Garhwal near Kotdwara.
The tale of the 'handmade' through its timeless design
Exploring the craft and design of the 'handmade' at the Serendipity Arts Festival here enables one to find uniqueness in the 'daily' objects found in abundance in Indian communities.
NFR launches evening service of heritage toy trains in Darjeeling
Tourists can now enjoy a ride on the famous toy train of Darjeeling in the evening hours too.
Tripura state museum to get digital facelift: Minister
The over-a-century-old Ujjayanta Palace of Tripura's Manikya Kings, which houses the state museum, would be equipped with digital galleries in a bid to boost tourism, a state minister said on Monday. The palace, built by Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya during 1899-1901, served as the state legislative assembly till 2011. "We would soon install digital galleries in the state museum, which would make use of projectors. I think this initiative would also attract more tourists in the museum and help promoting tourism industry in the state," Tripura Higher Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath told reporters. An official of the Tourism Department added that the visitors would feel like walking around the gallery with life-like illusions. "We are planning to introduce a battery car from the main gate up to the museum for the elderly and kids, covering about half km. "We also are sensitising tourists guides, tightening security at the museum, and restarting the light and sound show
New book charts the story of Indian immigrant restaurateur
UK-based restaurant owner Asma Khans book "Asmas Indian Kitchen" has been launched here for Indian readers with veteran food writer Marryam H. Reshii discussing her journey and experience of touching lives through her food and the emotional experiences of her customers.
Tourism to be game-changer for Arunachal: Khandu
Tourism will be a game-changer for Arunachal Pradesh, Chief MinisterPema Khandusaid here Sunday, while expressing hope that as connectivity improves in the North East, the states will compete with each other to attract tourists. Khandu flagged off 'JK Tyre Orange 4X4 Fury', a part of the Orange Festival of Adventure and Music organised by Arunachal Tourism. Tourism festivals in the state such as Ziro Festival of Music, Mechuka Adventure Festival and Orange Festival were initiated during his tenure as tourism minister, he said. "Tourism will be a game-changer for Arunachal and particularly for eastern Arunachal. As connectivity progresses, the region will see competition with each other," he said. The chief minister said the Orange Festival (OFAM) initially met with scepticism, but now it is gaining wide acceptance among the locals. "OFAM is growing bigger and better every year and will benefit local tribal communities economically," said Khandu. According to state ...
Stranded tourists on Andaman islands being moved to safety
Thousands of tourists, who have been stranded at Havelock and Neil islands in the Andamans since Friday owing to hostile weather conditions, are being brought back here, a top police officer said Sunday. The Indian Coast Guard, along with the Navy and Andaman & Nicobar (A &N) Islands administration, ferried the tourists to Port Blair in multiple vessels, DGP Deependra Pathak said. According to Met office sources, a deep depression that developed to the west of Andamans on Friday had made it difficult for ships to sail, leaving thousand of tourists marooned on the two islands, which are about 30-40 nautical miles from the capital city. "Rescue operations began on Saturday as soon as the weather showed improvement,"Pathak said, adding that the last batch of stranded tourists left for Port Blair Sunday morning, he added. On Saturday, nearly 1,100 tourists were ferried safely to Port Blair from Havelock by Coral Queen, ICG and other Naval vessels. Also, 135 guests were moved .
JK Tyre Orange 4x4 Fury to witness intense rivalry between Gerrari and United Kerala
The annual JK Tyre Orange 4x4 Fury competition, which kicked-off on Saturday in this picturesque valley, is all set to witness an intense rivalry between Chandigarhs Gerrari Off-Roaders and Kochis United Kerala Off-Roaders.
Portugal's tourist arrivals dip after record run
LISBON (Reuters) - The number of foreign tourists visiting Portugal edged lower in the first 10 months of this year, the first cumulative decline after years of record figures, data showed on Friday, with Britons accounting for a large part of the drop.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release their Christmas card photograph
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared a new photograph from their Wedding Reception, which took place earlier this year, and yells 'Happily ever after'!The black and white picture features Prince Harry and Meghan Markle with their arms around each other watching the majestic fireworks on the night of their reception."The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are delighted to share a new photograph from their Wedding Reception at Frogmore House on 19th May," read the caption of the post which was shared on Kensington Palace's official Instagram page.Clicked by photographer Chris Allerton, the photograph will feature on "Their Royal Highnesses'" Christmas card this year.The much-in-love couple is expecting their first child in 2019. The two read their vows on May 19 this year at the Windsor Castle.
France's LVMH says to buy luxury hotel group Belmond for USD 3.2 bn
French luxury giant LVMH said Friday that it had reached agreement to buy hotel group Belmond, whose properties include the Copocabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Cipriani in Venice, in a transaction worth USD 3.2 billion. "Through this acquisition, LVMH will significantly increase its presence in the ultimate luxury hotel world," the world's largest luxury group said in a statement.
Garuda Mall Hosts 'The Bengaluru Light Festival'
/ -- For the first time in the city, shoppers can revel in a light festival that Bangalore can call its own. Garuda Mall, Magrath Road, rings in the festive season with the International Light Festival with an Indian touch namely the 'Bengaluru Light Festival'. Huge installations of Hawa Mahal, Christmas ornaments, interactive lit Santa house, life-sized candy canes and LED-lit butterfly Christmas tree is sure to make everyone wonder if they are in Bangalore or in an exotic vacation locale. Additionally, the mall is giving away a gold coin everyday through a lucky draw for shopping above Rs. 1,000 and half-a-kg gold for the highest shopper of the season. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/798549/Garuda_Mall_Light_Fest_2018.jpg ) Also, renowned South Indian actress, Haripriya, inaugurated the 'Zimson The Watch Store presents the Great Garuda Shopping Fest' powered by C. Krishniah Chetty and Sons on 7th Dec, 2018. The month-long festival will end on 1st Jan, 2019, with the ...
Make your tea special this International Tea Day
Tea as a drink has come a long way and is slowly established as more than just a usual drink across cafes and restaurants in India. This International Tea Day on Saturday, why not add some variety to your sip by trying some new recipes?
Indians top list of foreign tourists visiting Nepal
As many as 2,60,124 Indian tourists have visited Nepal in the last ten months, taking the number of tourists visiting the neighbouring country to a whopping one million.As per the data released by the Nepal Tourism Board on Thursday, a total of 10,01,930 tourists arrived Nepal in the period from January to November. Out of them, a total of 2,60,124 Indian tourists visited Nepal via air travel, making them the highest number of international tourists arriving in Nepal.The number of the Indian tourist arrivals in Nepal this year as compared to last year has increased by a hundred thousand - In 2017, the number of Indian tourists stood at 1,60, 832 followed by Chinese tourists with 1,04, 664 persons arriving in Nepal.This year too, China stood second on the list, with 1,34,362 tourist arrivals in the mountainous nation. The number of American Tourists, which stood at 73,650 in 2017, surged to 82,870 in 2018. Tourists from the UK increased to 57,555 from 50,652 in 2017, while German ...
UNO Chicago Bar & Grills opens new outlet in Bengaluru
The Iconic American Bar & Grill Experience of Uno® Chicago Bar & Grill, known for its legendary authentic culinary heritage and its strong artisan based craft culture in food and beverages, opened its third restaurant in India in Forum Shantiniketan, Whitefield, Bengaluru.The generously spaced 125 cover restaurant has been designed to deliver Eat-entrainment driven Smart Dining for the entire Family through pairing of Cuisine, Bar, Music & Entertainment. The Uno® Chicago Bar & Grill India restaurant is located at Forum Shantiniketan in Whitefield, which is adjacent to major multinational corporations and technology firms. This will be the third UNO® restaurant in India after Noida & Kolkata that opened last month.Uno® Chicago Bar & Grill's entry in India coincides with its 75 years of successful global operations. Being a pioneer in this segment, Uno® is bringing its legacy of their creation - the Deep Dish Pizza and a signature Nuevo American Cuisine deeply ...
Indian chef stirs up regional cuisine on international cruise liners
He's cooked in the natural way in the hot desert sands of Rajasthan, hosted innumerable TV shows, was a judge on MasterChef India, was featured among the Top 50 Chefs in the Indian Culinary Forum Book, has opened fine diners in the US and Canada -- as also Mumbai -- and is now on a new high as he curates gourmet Indian food on two Royal Caribbean cruise liners on their Singapore sailings.
Women increasingly travelling solo out of India
Indian travellers are showing interest in exploring newer destinations like Eastern Europe, South America, Spain and others, said a senior group official of the multinational The Travel Corporation (TTC).
Malaysia eyes 6.83 lakh visitors from India in 2019
Malaysia is looking to host a total of 6.83 lakh visitors from India in 2019, on back of initiatives being taken to promote the country as a preferred destination, a senior Malaysian tourism official said Thursday. The Southeast Asian country saw 4,37,736 tourist arrivals from India during January-September, 2018. "India is one of the top 10 source markets for Malaysia. We are expecting 6,83,000 visitors from India in 2019," Tourism Malaysia Package Development Division Director Tuan Syed Yahya Syed Othman told reporters. This would be on back of initiatives such as 'Malaysia Fantastic Deals', that provides value for money holiday packages for Malaysia, he added. "These packages bring together the best of Malaysia's islands and beaches, city, gastronomy and family oriented experiences, and will provide a broader experience of Malaysia," Tuan Syed Yahya said. The 'Malaysia Fantastic Deals', initiative sees Tourism Malaysia partnering with Malindo Air and several popular hotels in ...
Australian duo joyfully trace their missing roots to western India
This is the family tale of three adventurous Australians -- Susan Glasfurd and her elder brother Peter Glasfurd (and his wife Jeniffer) -- who were on a mission to trace their missing roots in Incredible India. They travelled to India in November, clueless about where to look, finally found the rich legacy of their forefathers and managed to pay homage to them at Sironcha in Maharashtra, thanks to "the wonderful Indian hospitality".