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Treat your sweet tooth with dessert recipes this Diwali
Festivals in India are incomplete without sweets and desserts. With Diwali celebrations in full swing, here are a few recipes to treat your family and friends with some home-made delights.
IRCTC launches tour package for Hindu pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra
The railways' catering and tourism arm IRCTC announced a special tour package, including air travel, covering major Hindu pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra on Friday. The all-inclusive tour package of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) of the duration of five nights and six days covers Shirdi, Shani Shingnapur, Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Ellora Caves and Goa. "Shirdi, a small town in Maharashtra, was where saint Sai Baba lived till his samadhi in 1918. It is counted among the major Hindu pilgrimages which attract thousands of devotees from all over India. The special package covers the Sai Baba temple and Shani Shingnapur along with the UNESCO world heritage site of Ellora Caves and Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga," a statement from IRCTC said. The package has been priced at Rs 34,880 per person on twin sharing basis. This includes air tickets (Delhi-Mumbai, Mumbai-Goa and Goa-Delhi), AC accommodation at hotels in Shirdi and Goa (3 star category), all transfers and ...
Arunachal CM launches northeast's first tourist police
Aimed at promoting the untapped tourism opportunities in Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday announced the launch of the states tourist police spreading across seven different districts.
Adityanath visits Statue of Unity, parries Ram temple poser
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Friday visited the Statue of Unity, a 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel built near the Sardar Sarovar Dam here in Narmada district. The grand structure, touted as the world's tallest statue, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. During his tour of the site, Adityanath, however, refused to answer a media query on building a Ram temple in Ayodhya. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani accompanied Adityanath during his visit to the statue and adjoining attractions, which include a 17-kilometre-long "valley of flowers" and a tent city to accommodate tourists. Adityanath praised the efforts of the state government in building such an imposing statue and other attractions near it. "This, world's tallest statue, is a befitting tribute to the true 'Sardar' of this country," Adityanath said. In the run-up to the memorial's inauguration, Rupani and several of his ...
CRPF launches bike ambulance in Jharkhand
The Jharkhand sector of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has launched an ingeniously designed bike ambulance in order to provide health facilities to people in the interior areas of Latehar district.The bike ambulance was launched at the Matlong Campo of 133 Battalion of the CRPF on Thursday.The vehicle consists of a foldable canopy with a backrest, hand rest and seat extension for patients. It also has wheel guards on both sides, along with a footrest with grip.A pair of seats has also been integrated into the ambulance to keep the patients steady and comfortable, along with the provision of a first aid box, a beacon light and a hooter.The introduction of the new service is crucial in the area as it is a hotbed of Naxal activity. It has been reported, time and again, that the presence of Naxals in the region has hampered developmental activities and construction of adequate infrastructure.The launch of the bike ambulance, therefore, is believed to improve medical facilities ...
Step-up your style game this Diwali, with these fresh indo-western looks
Trying to put together something to wear on Diwali? It can be tricky to pick just the right dress that perfectly radiate the festive vibes. Well, look no further, this Diwali, ditch the 'same old, same old' because we have some quirky indo-western ideas to perfect your festive look.Off shoulder with Ghagra/Saree: Yes, flaunt those collarbones ladies! Teaming a simply stitched blouse with your saree every time can get boring. Why go for same old when you can turn heads with this new and fresh combination? If you don't want to go through the pain of getting an off-shoulder stitched, just go with a crop top which can easily be bought from a number of apparel stores.Anarkali without bottoms, paired with leather belt: Some styles never go out of fashion, and Anarkali is one of them, evergreen and ever elegant. But nobody is stopping you from experimenting. This year, go for a fresh Diwali look by pairing up your Anarkali with a trendy leather belt. And while you are at it, don't forget to .
Himachal offers festive packages on hotels
The state-run Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) on Friday announced that it was offering special packages for the tourists staying in its hotels across the state during Diwali.
Charlize Theron has simple skincare routine
Actress Charlize Theron deliberately keeps her morning skincare routine simple to fit in with her motherhood duties like getting her children up for school and making their packed lunches.
Nissei accelerates soft ice-cream consumption
Tourists regardless of any age loves a unique blue and white soft ice cream that a shop in Osaka sells.There are many people who come specifically to try this ice-cream and this idea gave birth to a co-operation between soft ice-cream company "Nissei" and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.Shoji Atsumi, an official at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, said, "One of the great ways to enjoy yourself in Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is to experience first-hand watching the actual size of a whale shark. We also focus on developing products so that visitors can enjoy more and more."The ice cream is made in a way that it resembles a whale shark in terms of design by using blue colour for soda taste and white colour for vanilla taste.Another aspect loved by many people is being able to share the unique product on their social media page."I took this photo to post on my Instagram as a way to share this unique ice cream from the aquarium with my friends," said a visitor from Thailand.Shiro Ohama, an official at ...
Santa gets flu jab as Lapland tourism hots up
Santa Claus has already begun his preparations in Lapland -- by protecting himself from winter viruses and making sure he hires enough elves. On Thursday nurse Tiia Kahkonen administered an anti-influenza vaccine to Santa, at his village in the Arctic Circle town of Rovaniemi, northern Finland. The jab is likely to be a sensible precaution, as the flu season coincides with the busiest time of the year by far in Lapland. In December last year 390,000 foreign visitors spent a night in Finnish Lapland, an increase of almost ten percent on the previous Christmas. By far the largest group of Christmas holidaymakers were Brits, followed by Russian, French and German tourists, according to official statistics. Meanwhile a recruitment agency in Finnish Lapland, inside the Arctic circle, has put out a call for Christmas elves to look after the hordes of tourists who come to visit Santa in his natural habitat during the winter months. Prior experience is not essential as the advert, posted by ..
Garuda Mall Presents 'Big Garuda Deepavali Market'
/ -- The festival of Deepavali is undoubtedly the biggest and brightest festivals of Indian Culture. Irrespective of age and gender, people would love to celebrate the festival by having more sweets and letting go of all inhibitions and indulging to their heart's content. (Photo: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/778445/Big_Garuda_Deepavali.jpg ) To be close to the cultural heritage this Deepavali, Garuda Mall will be hosting 'Big Garuda Deepavali Market', wherein over 50+ stalls will offer handmade diyas, rustic toys, organic products and organic food stalls and showcase some of the amazing handicraft works done by artists. Also, all the retail outlets at Garuda Mall will be offering a sale of up to 50% discount for the customers, from 31st Oct to 4th Nov, 2018. On display will be Clay Part Design, Terracotta and Jewels, Tribal Jewellery, Handicrafts, Jaipur Jewels, Chennapatna toys, Sanskruthi Dolls and many more along with live doll making workshops, demos and crafts that will be ...
With focus on winter tourism, Switzerland targets one million Indian tourists
Amid significant increase in the number of Indian tourists in recent years, Switzerland is aiming for one million visitors from the country by 2020 with special focus on promoting winter tourism and showcasing itself as a 365-day holiday destination, an official said on Thursday.
Spruce up your home with right festive decor
With the resplendent aura of earthen lamps, twinkling lights and the cackling of firecrackers all around us, we are ready to bring the festive vibes home. If you are anticipating playing host to swarming house parties that will last until the wee hours this Diwali, infuse hints of glamour into your abode.
Switzerland ropes in Sehwag, Malinga to promote winter tourism
Switzerland wanted to promote winter tourism in a big way in India and has roped in cricket icons Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan and Lasith Malinga to play ice cricket in a Swiss ski resort as a part of the promotional drive, a Switzerland Tourism official said Thursday. The maximum visit of Indians were recorded during May and June, the peak tourist season, and not during the month of December which is winter and off-season, Director of Switzerland Tourism, India, Claudio Zemp said here. Switzerland Tourism has signed Indian cricket icons Virender Sehwag and Zaheer Khan and Sri Lankan Lasith Malinga to play ice cricket in the Swiss luxury ski resort St Moritz as part of the drive to promote winter tourism, Zemp told reporters after a roadshow on Switzerland Tourism. Zemp said Switzerland's increasing number of Indian overnights in the peak season can be attributed to Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh coming on board as the brand ambassador of Switzerland Tourism in August
Cabinet approves MoU with Korea to strengthen tourism
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.The Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The main objectives of the MoU are to expand bilateral cooperation in tourism sector, increase exchange of information and data related to tourism. It is also aimed at encouraging cooperation between tourism stakeholders including hotels and tour operators and establish exchange programmes for cooperation in human resources development.As per a press release by the government, the agreement will also encourage investment in the tourism and hospitality sectors, exchange visits of tour operators, media and opinion makers for promotion of two-way tourism.It will also enable exchange experience in the areas of promotion, marketing destination development and management, apart from boosting participation in travel fairs/exhibitions in each other's country and will ..
Cabinet approves India-S. Korea agreement on tourism
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved an agreement between India and South Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism.
People in India love cheese, toppings on their pizza: Italian chef
Indians love cheese and toppings on their pizza and they are more inclined towards better quality than pricing, says Chef and World Champion in Acrobatic Pizza, Renato Viola.
Hafele celebrates SuperMoms of India with Chef Maria Gorretti
Hafele, the international leader in Interior Functionality, brought a chance to shine for all those Super Moms unable to showcase their inner chefs due to their super busy lives.The Nagold SuperMom Super Recipe was created to celebrate these women from different walks of life who have an itch and the skills to innovate and create food. Hosted in the Hafele Design Centre SOBO on 30th October 2018, the Finale of Nagold SuperMom Super Recipe was all set to test the 8 finalists from cities all over the country on their skill, efficiency, and innovation in the kitchen.The story began with over 1000 entries online from which only 25 most unique recipes were selected to qualify for the next round. These 25 created and showcased their unique dish and the criteria to qualify for the finale was simple: Plate their dishes perfectly much like the beauty and functionality of Hafele infused kitchens.The climb to the final 8 was steep but with the help of 5 influential bloggers of the country, the ..
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Korea in the field of tourism
The cabinet Thursday approved the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism, a statement from the government said. The main objectives of the MoU are to expand bilateral cooperation in tourism, including cooperation in data related to tourism, between tourism stakeholders, including hotels and tour operators, to establish exchange programmes for cooperation in human resource development and encourage investment in the tourism and hospitality sectors. "India and Korea have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The two parties are now desiring to strengthen and further develop the established relationship for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism," the statement said. Korea is one of the leading tourist-generating markets for India from East Asia. The MoU would be instrumental in increasing arrival from this source market, the statement said.
SMiLE virtual tour guide to give fillip to Malabar tourism
Tapping into the huge potential of Malabar as a major tourist destination, the Kerala Tourism Department has brought out a high-tech digital facility that provides visitors all details about experiential and service packages offered in the region in north Kerala. A 'SMiLE Virtual Tour Guide' links tourists with their places of attraction and providers of experiential services. The package has got its acronym SMiLE from Small and Medium Industries Leveraging Experiential Tourism. Conceived and executed by Bekal Resorts Development Corporation (BRDC) that focuses on eco-friendly and experiential tourism, the SMiLE guide renders information on 40 Malabar attractions, ways to reach them, plan tours and fix reminder alarm notification, besides means to share portal material, find accommodation and book rooms. The site has also helpline numbers for women and ambulance service, according to the BRDC. BRDC is primarily into developing North Malabar and focusing on developing a ...