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Sonakshi turns into 'black diva' at LMIFW
Day one of the Lotus Make-Up India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2019 has come to a close with Bollywood glamour as actress Sonakshi Sinha walking down the ramp for ace duo designers Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna.
IRCTC to offer 'vrat ka khana' during Navaratri
As the nine-day long festival to honour Goddess Durga is here, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is offering special 'vrat ka kahan' as a part of its e-catering menu, to make the journey of the people comfortable.These special meals offered by the IRCTC will be available through selected restaurants and at hand-picked stations on the Indian Railways network.Till now, the facility is available at Nagpur, Ambala, Jaipur, Itarsi, Jhansi, Nasik, Ratlam, Daund, Mathura, Nizamuddin and Lucknow station.Items like Navaratri thali, sabudana khichdi, lassi, fruit chats can be pre-ordered through IRCTC's e-Catering website www.ecatering.irctc.co.in or 'Food-on-track' app.Orders can be placed at least two hours before scheduled journey time with a valid Passenger Name Record (PNR) number. Passengers may opt to pre-pay or pay the bill on delivery, based on their convenience.
Cabinet approves India-Romania MoU in field of tourism
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Romania in the field of tourism.The MoU aims to expand bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, exchange information and data related to tourism and encourage cooperation between tourism stakeholders including hotels and tour operators, encourage investment in the tourism and hospitality sectors.Exchange visits of tour operators/media /opinion makers for the promotion of two-way tourism, exchange experiences in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management, foster bilateral cooperation through film tourism for promoting the two countries as attractive tourism destinations, and to promote safe, honourable and sustainable tourism.India and Romania have enjoyed a strong diplomatic and long economic relationship. The MoU was signed in September this year, during the visit of Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to Romania in presence of .
IWAI to launch Ro-Ro service to Majuli Island in Assam
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is set to lalunch a Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) service tomorrow in Assam from Neamati to Manjuli island, the Ministry of Shipping said Wednesday. This service will reduce the road route distance of 423 km that trucks take from Neamati to Majuli Island via Tezpur Road Bridge to only 12.7 km with the use of river route. Majuli is one of the biggest riverine islands in the world located on river Brahmaputra and faces serious challenges of connectivity. It has 144 villages with a population of over 1,50,000. "Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) will be starting a new Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) facility in collaboration with the Government of Assam to provide the much-needed connectivity for Majuli Island... This Ro-Ro facility will cut down the circuitous road route of 423 km that trucks take from Neamati to Majuli Island via Tezpur Road Bridge, by limiting the distance to only 12.7 km with the use of river route," the statement ...
US-based Plantronics unveils new line-up of headsets in India
US-based electronics brand Plantronics on Wednesday announced a new line-up of wireless headsets starting at Rs 6,490 in India.
Rlys offers 'vrat ka khana' as a part of its e-catering menu during Navratri
Railways will offer 'vrat ka khana' (food during fasting) as a part of its e-catering menu during the Navratri festival which started on Wednesday, IRCTC said. The Railways' catering arm said that keeping in mind the ritualistic fast observed by many during the festival, it has been decided to introduce them in its menu from Oct. 10 18. It consists of satvik diet like sabudana, sendha namak, kuttu ka atta, and certain vegetables. "This year IRCTC, in a bid to make train travel during this time of the year less of a hassle, is offering vrat ka khana' as a part of its e-catering menu," the IRCTC statement said. These special meals will be available through select restaurants and at hand-picked stations on the Indian Railways network. As on date, it will be available at Nagpur, Ambala, Jaipur, Itarsi, Jhansi, Nasik, Ratlam, Daund, Mathura, Nizamuddin and Lucknow, it said. Items like Navratri thali, sabudana khichdi, lassi, fruit chats can be pre-ordered on IRCTC's e-Catering website ...
Shiv Sena demands closure of all meat shops in Gurugram during Navaratri days
The Shiv Sena has demanded closure of all meat shops in Gurugram during the days of Navaratri and has threatened to forcibly shut them down if they don't do it on their own. Locals claimed a group of Sena workers assembled at Palam Vihar on Wednesday and forcibly shutdown meat markets in Surat Nagar, Ashok Vihar, Sector 5 and 9, Pataudi Chowk, Jacobpura, Sadar Bazaar, Khandsa Anaj Mandi, Bus Stand, DLF area, Sohna and Sector 14. Majority of the meat shopkeepers were seen covering their shops from front end with blinders. However the Sena and other Hindu outfit workers threatened to close them down as well, they alleged. "We have requested and served notices to every meat selling outlet to shut shop during the days of Navaratri. This time we have not served notices to restaurants, like KFC and other chains, as them serving chicken cannot be seen in the open", Shiv Sena Gurgaon in-charge Sanjay Thakral told PTI. The Shiv Sena workers have also asked owners of non-vegetarian food outlets
Rashi Eco tourism Ltd to come out with IPO
Hospitality firm Rashi Eco Tourism ltd Wednesday said it would come out with an IPO in next three years to raise funds to take up eco-luxury projects in neighbouring states. "In next three years, we are eyeing to offer initial public offering (IPO). With this, we will raise Rs 100 crore to take up eco-luxury projects in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu," Rashi Eco Tourism Chief Spokesperson M J Srikant told reporters here. At present, the company has five eco-luxury projects and plans to set up ten more concept-based flagship attractionsin Karnataka, he said. Of the ten proposed properties, five would be owned by Rashi Eco Tourism Limited, he added. Earlier, the company had launched Siri Nature Roosts, an ensemble of unique nature blended luxury cottages. The firm had created the award winning 'Guhantara' in the city in 2008, which it claimed was the first cave resort in India. Siri Nature Roosts marks company's entry into the eco luxury premium segment, Srikant .
Cabinet approves pact with Romania to promote tourism
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a MoU with Romania to promote tourism in India and Romania.
MotoGP rider Petrucci hopes to race in India
Overwhelmed at the welcome on his maiden visit to the country, Italian MotoGP rider Danilo Petrucci on Tuesday expressed his desire to race in India.
Ancient Mayan society produced, stored and traded salt: Study
Anthropologists have discovered remnants of an ancient salt works that provide clues on how the ancient Mayan society more than 1,000 years ago produced, stored and traded this valuable mineral.
Ancient Mayans produced, traded salt: Study
Salt may have been a valuable commodity for the Mayans, say scientists who found that the ancient civilisation produced, stored and traded the mineral over 1,000 years ago. Stone tools found at a site called the Paynes Creek Salt Works in Belize shows that not only were the Maya making salt in large quantities, but they were salting fish and meat to meet dietary needs and producing a commodity that could be stored and traded. As ancient civilisations evolved from hunters and gatherers to agrarian societies, it has not been clear how people acquired salt that is a biological necessity. "Since we found virtually no fish or other animal bones during our sea-floor survey or excavations, I was surprised that the microscopic markings on the stone tools, which we call 'use-wear,' showed that most of the tools were used to cut or scrape fish or meat," said Heather McKillop, a professor at Louisiana State University in the US. The study site is a three-square-mile area surrounded by mangrove ..
SpiceJet launches daily services on Delhi-Kishangarh route
Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Monday launched daily direct service on Delhi-Kishangarh-Delhi route under the regional air connectivity -- UDAN -- scheme.
Ways to get paid while travelling the world
From high-altitude places to spots near the waters, densely populated cities to the dense jungles -- there are a lot of travel lovers who wish to explore every corner of the world but arent able to do so due to financial constraints. But there's a solution.
Herbalife Nutrition holds 2nd edition of Fit Families Fest
Over 2000 enthusiasts came together to participate in Herbalife Nutrition's 2nd Edition of Fit Families Fest celebrating fitness and togetherness.The Fit Families Fest by Herbalife Nutrition, the global premier nutrition company, was held today at Magarpatta, Laxmi Lawns, Pune. This edition was an effort to highlight inclusion by bringing everyone together to inspire and motivate one other while participating in fun-filled and rejuvenating sports activities.Rob from the popular TV series M.A.D and Antariksh from Hindi Rock band were also present to entertain the diverse audiences.Five times World Champion Boxer and Herbalife sponsored athlete Mary Kom, India's Star Badminton Player Saina Nehwal and Herbalife India's Fitness & Education Consultant and Sports Scientist Shayamal Vallabhjee flagged off the 2nd Edition of Fit Families Fest."I am delighted to be a part of the fest again. I am thrilled to see it grow in size and stature. More importantly, it is encouraging to see the ...
Indian, Lao tourists killed in Bangkok shooting
An Indian and a Lao tourist were killed and three others injured in crossfire during a shootout between rival gangs near a mall here, Thai police said on Monday.
'No Road No Vote': Natives of Pura village threaten to boycott polls
Residents of Pura village of the district on Sunday staged a protest and threatened to boycott all upcoming elections demanding construction of roads in the village.The protestors took to the streets with placards reading 'No Road No Vote'. They even put up a banner saying, no politicians will be allowed to enter the village until their demands are met.Village head, Sunil Pandey, said, "There is no real road in our village and the path has turned into a big pothole. The people of this village have to face great inconvenience due to the pathetic state of the roads. I have personally met many public representatives including MP and MLA but nothing has happened so far. Now the whole village has decided that we won't vote until we get a road. We will completely boycott elections."Further crying foul over low funds allocated to him, he added, "I only get 15 lakh as fund and within that, I have to take care of small development work in three villages, the construction of this road requires
Builder poses as additional CS to CM, dupes five-star hotel
A Mumbai-based businessman was arrested Saturday for allegedly impersonating an additional chief secretary to Maharashtra Chief Minister and cheating the management of a five-star hotel here of Rs 95,000 by not paying the bills, the police said. The accused has been identified as Aditya Ashok Jogani (39), a resident of Napean Sea Road, an upmarket neighbourhood of Malabar Hill in south Mumbai. An FIR was also registered against five friends of Jogani for staying in the hotel as his guests, a Koregaon Park police station official said. They are yet to be arrested. The incident dates back to January this year when Jogani called up the hotel reception and introduced himself as Praveen Pardeshi, an additional chief secretary to the chief minister, he said. Jogani allegedly told the hotel management that around six people, including him, would be coming to stay in the hotel. According to the official, the accused builder and his five friends checked in the hotel and availed ..
Traditional Spanish ham slicers try to break world record
Some 200 professional ham slicers were in action on Sunday in the ancient Spanish town of Torrijos in a bid to raise money for a charity by breaking the world record for the largest plate of a delicacy known as Jamón Iberico, as witnessed by EFE photojournalists.