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Baliyatra festival from tomorrow
The eight-day Baliyatra festival is all set to begin on the bank of river Mahanadi in front of the grand Barabati Fort here from Kartika Purnima day Friday. This year's festival will also have an expansion, "City Festival", coinciding with an extended inaugural ceremony of World Cup Hockey to be held in Bhubaneswar. "The World Cup inaugural ceremony will also be held at Barabati Stadium here on November 28. Musician A R Rahman and several cine stars from Mumbai and South India will perform in a night-long cultural programme, district information and public relation officer Ashok Sarangi said. The City Festival will end on December 2. A trade fair will also be held on this occasion. Baliyatra festival commemorates the ancient maritime glory of Odisha, when merchants in ships used to visit south east Asian countries. The visitors will also take pleasure of horse ride, camel ride, and elephant rides on the dry riverbed, Sarangi said. The district council of culture has ...
Egypt unlikely to buy Indian rice after it fails cooking test - sources
DUBAI (Reuters) - All Indian rice samples offered in Egypt's first international rice buying tender for 2018 have failed a cooking test required for approval of purchases, three trade sources with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.
India in 3rd position in tourism sector after China, US: Minister
India attained third position in the tourism sector after China and the US and 13.92 million jobs have been created in the sector in the last four years, Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons said here on Thursday.
Indian rice samples fail test for Egypt's import tender - sources
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rice samples offered in Egypt's first rice purchasing tender for 2018 have all failed a cooking test required for approval for purchase, three trade sources with direct knowledge said on Thursday.
Indian rice samples fail test for Egypt's rice import tender - sources
DUBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rice samples offered in Egypt's first rice purchasing tender for 2018 have all failed a cooking test required for approval for purchase, three trade sources with direct knowledge said on Thursday.
Swara Bhaskar, Gauhar Khan and Pooja chopra at India Beach Fashion Week
The sixth edition of India Beach Fashion Week (IBFW) gave the audience a one of its kind 2-day fashion experience on the 14th & 15th November. Blending perfectly with the theme the designers showcased the best of Beach, Resort, cruise and destination wear.The two days also saw Experiential Displays by Global Brands, Knowledge & Networking Sessions, Sea-Side Shopping, Exotic After Parties & Celebrity Engagements.The second day of IBFW began with the most awaited show of budding talents of designers of the JD Institute of Fashion Technology - a student-led designer collection on the lines of innovation and sustainability.Neelesh Dalal, Managing Trustee, JD Educational Trust said, "JD Institute of fashion technology has a legacy of 30 years and is one of the oldest Art and Design School in India. Goa being the hub for Fashion along with travel and food, we believe that our association with IBFW is the right way to start our Journey of being one of the first and finest School .
Looks to try out for theme party
When it comes to parties, the very first thing that strikes everyone's mind is the kind of clothes and shoes they have to wear on the occasion. It is very difficult to choose what kind of shoes goes well with the particular theme outfit.
Family dinners can promote healthy eating habits in teenagers
Teenagers and young adults having dinner together with their families are more likely to have healthier eating habits than those who eat alone, a new study has revealed.
Indian tourist arrivals to Greece doubles in Jan-Sept
Indian tourist arrivals to Greece has more than doubled to 38,046 in the first nine months of the current calender year. Around 17,376 Indian tourists visited Greece in the same period of 2017, according to a data by Greece National Tourist Office (GNTO) and Athens International Airport. "Greece as a destination has gained momentum over the years and we are glad to witness the rising interest of Indians for Greece as a popular holiday destination across the country. Our approach is to target the captive audience across various age groups simply by appealing to every kind of travel need," said Konstantinos Tsegas, secretary general, GNTO. He said, GNTO has leveraged diverse platforms based on specific characteristics of the Indian market. The strategy, according to Tsegas, is to also promote 365-day tourism in Greece and create awareness about lesser known cities of Thessaloniki, Xanthi and Kavala, which have great geophysical, historical and cultural importance, along ...
2 fast patrol vessels for CG launched
Two fast patrol vessels manufactured by Defence PSU Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) for Indian Coast Guard were launched Thursday. The vessels, named ICGS Amrit Kaur and ICGS Kamla Devi after freedom fighters, are the third and fourth in a series of five fast patrol vessels being built by GRSE for the Coast Guard, GRSE chairman cum managing director Rear Admiral V K Saxena said. The launch takes the number of ships and other vessels of the Coast Guard to 137, ICG (North-East) inspector general Rajan Bargotra told newspersons. The ships were launched by Veena Navarane, wife of Lt Gen M M Navarane, GOC-in-C, Eastern Command of the Army. The vessels are 50 metres long, 7.5 metres wide with a displacement of around 308 tons, he said. "These ships are designed for a maximum speed of 34 knots with an endurance of more than 1,500 nautical miles," the CMD said. The vessel comes fitted with state-of-the-art main engines with advanced control systems with modular ..
You need to see Twinkle Khanna's throwback Thanksgiving picture!
Twinkle Khanna treated her fans with a beautiful throwback picture on the occasion of Thanksgiving and the photo will certainly give you some major vacation vibes.She took to her official Instagram account to share the happy picture and captioned it as, "Happy Thanksgiving! Waiting for the winter break where I will go back to drinking wine with a slice of cheesecake. Did that last year and came back a little rounder and a lot happier:) #GodHelpMe #RoundGirlForLife"In the photo, the 43-year-old author is seated at a stunning location, overlooking the sea with a glass of red wine and a slice of lip-smacking cheesecake to keep her company. The 'Mrs Funnybones' author seems to be in awe of the view.On the professional front, Twinkle Khanna's latest book titled 'Pyjamas are Forgiving' has garnered immense appreciation and the readers are loving the refreshing content. Interestingly, her book 'The Legends of Lakshmi Prasad' also became an inspiration for the flick 'Padman' which starred ...
Selfie with past on Himachal's British-era rail track
Running through history, the British-era Kalka-Shimla railway track will now take tourists to the "glorious" past for capturing the moments.
Louvre Abu Dhabi's 'Rain of Light' festival in December
Abu Dhabi, Nov 22 (IANS/WAM) The Louvre Abu Dhabi announced on Thursday that its upcoming "Rain of Light" Festival, a week-long performing arts festival celebrating the museums architecture, will begin on December 11.
This smart hotel in China lets you use WeChat to book room, check in, order breakfast
Given there is so much everyday dependency on own smartphones, China's biggest app WeChat decided to partner InterContinental to make a smartphone even more indispensable.The two companies have opened a new smart hotel in Shanghai where right from booking a room to checking in, you can use your smartphone as key cards, The Verge reported.The hotel is 88 feet underground, but it is well-connected to offer seamless internet services.Once a guest completes the reservation, they verify their identity at the hotel through facial recognition and collect their digital key card. Through WeChat, guests can also order room service, make payments, set the temperature of the room, adjust curtains and lighting, and so on.
Anne Frank House renovated to tell story to new generation
The museum built around a secret annex in a canal-side house where Anne Frank hid from Nazis during World War II has been renovated to better tell the teenage Jewish diarist's tragic story to a new generation of visitors who may know little about the horrors of the Holocaust. It's not just the buildings that have been renovated. The museum also has revamped the way it tells the story of the Frank family, and by extension the Nazi persecution of Jews. Museum official Tom Brink said Wednesday the aim is to "use the family history as kind of a window onto a larger history." What hasn't changed is the museum's moving centerpiece: the Spartan secret annex where Anne wrote her world-famous diary.
Railways puts renovated heritage steam loco Azad WP 7200 into service
Bringing alive the magic of steam-hauled trains, the Indian Railways put into service its renovated heritage steam loco Azad WP 7200 for hauling the iconic tourist train, the Palace on Wheels, on a trip from Delhi Safdarjung station to Patel Nagar station on the Ring Railway circuit Wednesday. Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani flagged off the steam-hauled luxury tourist train in the presence of senior officials of the board and the Northern Railways. WP 7200, also called Azad, was built in 1947 by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, USA. The pride of the steam loco fleet, the bullet-nosed WP locomotives were the mainstay of broad gauge passenger train operations of the Indian Railways for a long time till 1995 when they were finally retired. Thereafter the heritage steam locos were revived by a committed Railway team. They now undergo regular maintenance and overhauling at the Railway's Steam Centre, Rewari. The running of the heritage steam trips on popular tourist ...
Sitharaman inaugurates Manipur's mega Sangai festival
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated Manipur's annual Sangai tourism festival on Wednesday. The 10-day festival, the biggest of the state, will see various cultural troupes from different parts of the country, including Assam, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh; and countries like Thailand and South Korea, the organisers said. Named after the state animal, Sangai, the brow-antlered deer found only in Manipur, the festival started in 2010 and it has grown into a big platform for the state to showcase its rich tradition and culture. Speaking after inaugurating the festival at the Hapta Kangjeibung ground here, Sitharaman praised the landscapes, natural resources, richness in dance and costumes of the state. She appreciated the people for preserving forests and wild life. The minister lauded the role of the Manipuri woman for achieving things through hard work and not by sympathy, and assured all possible assistance from her side to usher peace and development in the border ...
Enjoy Thai delicacies to mark Loy Krathong festival at The Lotus (Foodie Trail - Chennai)
The people of Chennai prefer to give an Indian twist to Thai food as compared to those in Mumbai and Delhi, said a senior chef at The Lotus restaurant in The Park, Chennai.
European envoys open British-Dutch-French 'Company' art expo
Recreated versions of Indian miniatures in the "Company" style, a style popularized by Indian artists with European patrons, are on view at the Bikaner House here.
Guj's Statue of Unity could boost tourism in Maha border
The Maharashtra Government is devising a plan to promote tourism in border areas of the state that are close to the Statue of Unity in neighbouring Gujarat, state Tourism Minister Jaykumar Rawal said Tuesday. The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre high memorial to Sardar Patel, is the tallest statue in the world and is located on an islet in Kevadiya in Gujarat's Narmada district. He said the Statue of Unity had brought the region on the world map and more than two lakh people had visited the site since it was opened to public on November 1. He said it could help develop tourism in tribal villages in Maharashtra and better their economic condition. The minister said it would provide employment opportunities to the youth in Nandurbar and the Satpura region that lies in both states.