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WTO forum encourages greater participation of tourism in trade policy
The World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and two international tourism organisations have issued a joint message encouraging greater participation of tourism in global trade policy.
It's Oktoberfest once more
It's that time of the year again when beer drinkers unite to make merry and chug down beer like the world and their lives depended on it. Oktoberfest -- the German beer festival -- is one of the most popular festivals in the world, thanks to its connection to beer, the drink that most men love.
5 tourists killed, 2 injured as car falls into gorge near Ooty
Five tourists were killed and two others rescued in an unconscious state after their car fell into a 500-foot gorge at Kalhatti, near this famous hill resort town, police said Wednesday. The mishap was suspected to have occurred Tuesday and came to light only a day later. The seven, hailing from Tuticorin, were reported missing since Tuesday afternoon after they set out on a sightseeing trip to Masinagudi, about 30 km from here, in the morning. On being alerted by the staff of the hotel, where the tourists were staying, police carried out a search and based on mobile phone signals traced the car in the gorge near a hairpin bend. Police said they found five people dead and the two others unconscious. One of the two had been hospitalised here, while the other was taken to Mysuru, they said. The victims had arrived here on September 30.
The ThickShake Factory opens its door for Mumbaikars
From winning several accolades and awards to currently being operational in 20 cities, The ThickShake Factory has now entered Maharashtra by launching its first outlet in Bandra.With the launch of their outlet in Bandra, The ThickShake Factory is aiming at increasing its footprint to other cities of the state of Maharashtra in the coming months.Committed to serving the tastiest "Thick" Shakes in India, The ThickShake Factory offers its customers a wide range of lip-smacking delectable shakes. The founders of The ThickShake factory, M. Yeshwanth Nag and Ashwin Mocherla, were inspired by the global trend of growing appetite for sweet savories and therefore brought the most appealing range of Shakes in India.This is India's first premium thick shake brand which brings the concept of Specialty Retailing of cold dessert beverage Quick Service Business (QSB) for the first time in the country.Since the inception of the brand in 2013, The ThickShake Factory has won several accolades and ...
Suzuki Motorcycle drives in RM-Z250, RM-Z450 bikes to India
Suzuki Motorcycle India Wednesday launched its global flagship bikes - RM-Z250 and RM-Z450 - in India priced at Rs 7.10 lakh and Rs 8.31 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). "Over the past few years, we have witnessed a great spur in the off-roading and adventurous riding experiences among Indian riders," Suzuki Motorcycle India Managing Director Satoshi Uchida said in a statement. "Paying attention to this rising demand in the racing and adventure category, we are thrilled to launch these purpose-built motorcycles," he added.
Momo festival back in Delhi with new edition
The Momo Festival is back in the capital. The two-day carnival, starting on Saturday, will give momo lovers a chance to indulge in as many as 300 variants from around the country.
Goa Congress leaders do Gandhigiri, offer roses to casino operators
Goa Congress leaders and its Seva Dal's volunteers on Tuesday offered roses to casino officials on Gandhi Jayanti and demanded that offshore casino vessels be moved out of the Mandovi river, off Panaji, to deep sea.
Chef Ranveer Brar romances railways with 'Station Master's Tiffin' (IANS Interview) (Lead, correcting word in intro)
Time was when many trains on the Indian Railways network featured dining cars where you could savour a leisurely meal of your choice as the landscape rolled by. Today, you are served at your berth in a plastic container containing food that is not necessarily your choice. Fear not. The good times are back as Chef Ranveer Brar, after an arduous 50-day shoot unveils "The Station Master's Tiffin" on the small screen to literally take you back into time.
Chef Ranveer Brar romances railways with 'Station Master's Tiffin' (IANS Interview)
Time was when many trains on the Indian Railways network featured dining cars where you could savour a leisurely meal of your choice as the landscape rolled by. Today, you are served at your berth in a plastic container containing food that is not necessarily your choice. Fear not. The good times are back as Chef Ranveer Brar, after an ardorous 50-day shoot unveils "The Station Master's Tiffin" on the small screen to literally take you back into time.
Rats gulped seized liquor claims Bihar police
Authorities in Bihar's Kaimur district have blamed rats for gulping down seized liquor.The incident reportedly came to light yesterday when the authorities in the district opened the storeroom to destroy a total of 11,584 bottles seized during the raids in the past two years."The beer cans seem to have been destroyed by rats. We saw big holes on the bottle caps when we opened the cartons," informed local sub-divisional magistrate Kumari Anupama.During the verification of liquor stocks, it was found that the beer cans were empty with big holes visible in their caps.As per reports, in May 2017, the rats had been blamed for consuming several thousand litres of seized alcohol, after the confiscated bottles, had gone missing from the storerooms.
Upgrade airport in Agra as international facility: Marchers to govt
A march was organised by some civil society groups here on Tuesday to demand upgradation of the airport in Kheria as an international facility and increase in air connectivity with major cities of India. Hundreds of people marched from Shahid Bhagat Singh Hostel to Shahid Smarak in the city with placards. They raised slogans to remind the Modi government of its election promise of an international airport in Agra in Uttar Pradesh. Anil Sharma, convener of the Civil Aviation Society, told PTI, "For years we have been running this campaign but the union government has not yet responded to it. Smaller towns have got air connectivity under the UDAN scheme but Agra's case continues to be ignored. The city's Kheria airport needs to be upgraded as an international airport and flights from major destinations started." Social activist Rajeev Saxena said Agra is the most important tourist centre of India and receives lakhs of foreign tourists annually. "As there is no air connectivity, foreign
On Gandhi Jayanti, hundreds march for air connectivity in Agra
Hundreds of people, including social activists, school children and representatives of voluntary organisations, marched with posters and placards here on Tuesday demanding air connectivity and an international airport in the Taj city.
New tourist season set to begin in Goa from Oct 4
Goa is all set to commence its new tourist season from October 4 when the first chartered flight carrying visitors from Russia will land in the state. Tourism industry is one the key revenue earners for Goa, which has several picturesque beaches along its 105-km- long coastline, attracting over six million visitors annually. "The first chartered flight of tourists from Russia will arrive on October 4 at the Dabolim airport in the state," Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) president Savio Messiah told PTI. TTAG is the apex body of tour operators in Goa. Though countries like Egypt and Turkey attract travellers with their cheaper holiday packages, the Indian coastal state is banking on its conventional visitors from Russia and the UK to pep up the tourist season, Messiah said. He said domestic holiday-makers have also given a boost to the state's tourism industry. "Domestic tourists who come here from across the country have made Goa an all year-round destination, .
How to find genuine leather products
With finest mimics of leather available in the market, it is difficult to recognise the original one and people often end up paying high for fake leather. Experts have some tricks to identify whether the product is made of original leather or not.
Jaipur observatory opens rooms for researchers, tourists
A research room and an observer room have been opened at Jantar Mantar here for tourists and researchers, said an official on Monday.
UK's St Pancras station turns 150, passengers treated to slice of history
London's iconic St Pancras railway station, a Victorian Gothic wonder built literally over beer vaults and which was saved from demolition by a spirited campaign from a noted poet, turned 150 on Monday amid big celebrations. It was on this day in 1868 at 4:20 am, the first train from Leeds had arrived at St Pancras, according to information shared by station authorities. HS1 Ltd, owner of the St Pancras International is marking the landmark day with a five-foot bespoke cake created by prestigious Parisian cookery school 'Le Cordon Bleu', showcased on the station's Grand Terrace. The showstopper depicts the station's architecture and 150-year history in edible detail - from the Pullman steam trains, which first embarked from the station, to the original vaults, previously used to store beer barrels along with other goods transported to the capital, which can still be seen at the station today, along with its famous Barlow Shed roof. A Grade I listed building, and terminal station for .
Man dies of suspected drug overdose in Goa
A 24-year-old picnicker from Hyderabad, staying in a hotel at popular Anjuna beach in Goa, died in Panaji Monday, the police said. Police suspect drug overdose as the cause behind the death of Shashank Sharma who was holidaying in North Goa along with his brother and a friend. The trio were staying in a hotel at Anjuna beach since Saturday, a police official said. "Sharma returned to the hotel after having dinner with two others at around 1:30 AM Monday. He went out again and returned one hour later," said Anjuna police inspector C L Patil. As Sharma was feeling giddying and uneasy, he was shifted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital near Panaji where he died during treatment, he said. "It could be a case of drug overdose, but we need to wait for the medical reports before arriving at any conclusion," he said. Anjuna is a famous beach in North Goa favoured by tourists.
HealthXP pledges for a fitter India at Kumite 1 League
HealthXP, India's fastest growing online health, nutrition and dietary supplement store has announced to promote health and fitness awareness among Indian youth at the launch of Kumite 1 league in Mumbai.The Mixed Martial Arts League was flagged off with teams from about 12 countries including USA, Argentina, UK, Brazil, Ukraine etc.As globalisation rapidly paves its way across the country, India consumers are resorting to more informed dietary choices and learning about the best workout strategies. Be it consumption of wholesome food items or a growing interest in understanding nutrition labels, consumers particularly the youth is now more aware and conscious than ever before regarding health and fitness.With a firm aim to augment this spiking trend, HealthXP incepted its operations in the year 2014 to promote health and fitness awareness in India via offering end to end fitness and nutrition expertise coupled with 100 percent authentic, high grade nutrition supplement."With India ...
Celebrating& sustaining local myths a way of sustaining
Celebrating local myths and showcasing them for a global audience is one way of sustaining tourism in Kerala by ensuring community participation, a seminar at the Kerala Travel Mart noted Sunday. Be it the recent installation of a giant sculpture of the 'Jatayu' bird from the epic Ramayana or artworks based on local legends at editions of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, such endeavours woo fresh sets of people to 'Gods Own Country', its speakers said at 'New Products and Interests in Kerala'. Riyas Komu, founder of the Kochi Biennale Foundation, that has been hosting India's only such biennial cultural event since 2012, said it was no coincidence that the art event has Fort Kochi as its main venue. "The place (a western suburb of Kochi) has a layered history that shows in its multi-ethnicity: 40 communities from Jewish immigrants to Kashmiri Pandits within a radius of a couple of kilometres," said Komu, secretary of the KBF, which is readying for its fourth edition from this
Himachal to attract tourists to unexplored areas
The Himachal Pradesh government has launched a 'Nai Raahein Nai Manzilein' initiative in a bid to promote tourism in unexplored areas in the hill state by developing infrastructure there, an official said on Sunday.