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2 quintal meat, suspected to be beef, seized in Rajasthan

Around two quintal of meat, suspected to be beef, was seized on Wednesday morning near a village in the district, police said. "The suspected beef was recovered in the open near a village this morning. Following information by locals, a team reached the place and seized it," Assistant Sub Inspector of Jurhara police station Radheyshyam said. He said that no arrest has been made in this connection and the matter was being probed.

Cry to rebuild old Roman Catholic church at Dhanushkodi in TN gets louder

Once what used to be a roman catholic church here is now a neglected monument. Locals and many tourists are urging the government to rebuild the church.After a cyclonic storm hit the coastal region in 1964, the place was left in shatters. The scattered remains of the church are seen over a vast stretch of land, which still has tourists coming from around the world.Prior to the 1964 cyclone, the small island served as a major tourist spot and shares its only land border between India and Sri Lanka, which is one of the smallest in the world -- just 50 yards in length on a shoal in Palk Strait.Fifty-five years have passed since the storm and the remnants of the church are still evident. However, in another blow to the concerned locals, some tourists are taking away the bricks from the remains with them.Speaking to ANI, Bhaskar, a local, said: "The cyclonic storm of 1964 completely devastated this church. Since then, tourists have regularly been visiting this place but recently some of ...

Google's trip planner mobile app ending in August

Google is putting an end to its trip planner mobile app - Google Trips.

Make yoga integral part of life: PM Modi

Ahead of the International Yoga Day on June 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged people to make yoga an integral part of their lives and also to inspire others to do the same.

Kalpataru launches 'Starlight' in Kolshet Road, Thane

Kalpataru, India's leading premium and luxury real estate developer announced the launch of 'Starlight', a premium multi-amenity residential development within its upcoming integrated township in Kolshet Road, Thane (W).'Starlight offers 1, 2, 3, 4 BHK and 3 BHK Sky Loft apartments. The project incorporates several innovative, state-of-art design features which finely balance exclusivity and privacy, with functionality and efficient use of space. Thoughtful placement of walls, doors and windows enable efficient furniture layout without space wastage, besides good cross ventilation for maximum functionality and comfort.'Starlight' builds to the green island concept, where apartment windows open to green landscaped spaces. Large windows designed to trace the sun's path enable good natural ventilation and sunlight throughout the year.Thoughtfully designed internal pathways are high on visual delight and lavishly conceptualised entrance lobbies of the towers enhance the arrival ...

'Maa ki Baat' is Chef Ranveer Brar's ode to motherhood

Have you ever wondered "what does mom like to eat?" Enter "Maa ki Baat) a 20-part web series crafted by multi-talented Chief Ranveer Brar, "the perfect ode" to all a mother does for her loved ones.

Get your summer basics right for fashionable outing

Step up your summer fashion game by experimenting with comfortable and stylish ensembles in white, pink, red, pastels and blue.

Jiggs Kalra was way ahead of his time (Obituary)

Back in the early 1970s, when J. Inder Singh Kalra began writing "Platter Chatter" on food for a leading daily, there were many who sniggered. But Jiggs Kalra was way ahead of his time and doggedly pushed his way through to earn monikers aplenty and show the path ahead to more than a generation of food writers - and, indeed, raise the art of gastronomy to new heights.

Goa govt to provide security to app-based taxi service

The Goa government Tuesday announced to provide protection to the mobile application- based taxi service in the coastal state in the wake of recent incidents of violence. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also appealed to traditional taxi operators to desist from taking law into their hands. "The government would provide protection to the app-based Taxi operators who have been facing violence from certain quarters. We appeal to those who indulge in violence against App-based taxi operators to mend their ways. They should also join the App-based taxi service," he said. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) had last year introduced app-based taxi service, 'Goa Miles', which has been facing opposition from traditional service operators. Last week, a taxi assigned to 'Goa Miles' was attacked at Colva beach in South Goa, allegedly by traditional taxi operators. Sawant said it was the responsibility of the state government to provide affordable taxi service to the ...

Colonial art of Peru to be exhibited in Delhi

Unique paintings from colonial-era Peru, which developed under the Cuzco school of art in Spain's American colonies from the 16th-18th century, would be on view at the India International Centre (IIC) here from next week.

Goa CM tells cab drivers to join app-based taxi service

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged protesting tourist taxi operators to sign up for the state's only app-based taxi service and warned of strict action against any further attacks on its drivers.

Prahlad Singh takes charge as tourism min, vows to change perception about Bundelkhand

Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel Tuesday took charge of the tourism ministry and said his endeavour would be to take forward the work done in the sector in the last five years and break the stereotypes associated with Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh to promote it as a travel destination. Patel, a BJP MP from Damoh in Madhya Pradesh, who has also managed the party's affairs in Manipur, said more tourism opportunities are now opening up in Northeast region with "insurgency being reigned in". He was interacting with reporters at his office in Transport Bhawan here, after taking charge as the Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge). Asked what would be his priorities, Singh said, "I have just taken charge and will decide on that after assessing all the status of all the tourism circuits, religious or cultural, and then frame policies". "But, as a minister I would endeavour to take forward the work done in the tourism sector by the previous Modi government and try to ...

Following are Tuesday's

Following are Tuesday's Vegetable rates quoted at Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), Rates per Quintal. Cauliflower 800-3600, Brinjal 500-3000, Tomato 300-4500, Bitter Gourd 1600-8000, Bottle Gourd 80-2100, Ash Gourd 1500-2000, Green Chilly 1200-6000, Banana Green 1500-4000, Beans 1200-10000, Green Ginger 1200-12000, Carrot 900-5200, Cabbage 257-2500, Ladies Finger 500-2600, Snakegourd 800-2600, Beetroot 500-2600, Cucumbar 250-2200, Ridgeguard 650-5000, Raddish 500-2200, Capsicum 2200-5100, Drumstick 967-3600, Sweet Pumpkin 300-2000, Knool Khol 800-3200, Lime 500-5600.

Skiers from 3 countries to achieve new feat in Lahaul-Spiti

A group of skiers, from three different counties, are set to achieve a new feat.In a first ever skiing jaunt, seven skiers would be covering eight different locations in Himachal Pradesh.The enthusiasts would be touching the locations in the snow-covered in Baralacha and Chhatru areas in the districts of Lahaul and Spiti, which are at an altitude of more than 4,000 metres above sea level.Out of the seven adventure lovers, only one is India while five are from France. One in the troupe has travelled all the way from Belgium to be a part of the expedition.The valley of Lahaul is situated to the south of Ladakh and is often regarded as an ecologically fragile area. However, during this time of the year, several travel and skiing enthusiasts head to the valley.Skiing is one of the major adventure activities in the Himalayan region. Several skiers associations and tour operators organise skiing as one of the major attractions at Lauhal and Spiti.

Head to Haut Monde in Dehradun this summer vacation

Haut Monde, Hill Stream Resort and Spa, situated among the lush green mountains, provide the most luxurious rooms. In the village of Kokliyal, Dehradun, Haut Monde Resorts provides with the best balcony views of the setting sun on the horizon, green lawns, and refreshing hills.Getting here is as easy as making pancakes. By air: Jolly Grant Airport. By rail: Dehradun Railway and Rishikesh Railway station is the nearest railheads. By road: Regular buses are available for Dehradun from Delhi. You can take a private taxi from these places to reach Haut Monde.Bharat Bhramar, an entrepreneur and visionary, owner of Haut Monde India has put his heart and soul into enhancing the journey of luxury travelling by designing the utmost rich experience at his hotels. He believes that nature is the utmost extravagant joy of luxury.Explore the lush forests of Dehradun and unwind at the spa after the trek. Haut Monde is a luxury hotel, with a lavish fitness gym perfect for getting that summer body. It

Celebrated chef Jiggs Kalra passes away at 71

Celebrated chef and culinary revivalist Jaspal Inder Singh Kalra, popularly known as Jiggs Kalra, passed away early morning on Tuesday. He was 71. Announcing his father's demise, the iconic chef's restaurateur son Zorawar Kalra said his father was his "mentor, inspiration and his biggest hero". "With profound grief and sadness, I would like to announce the demise of my beloved father, Jiggs Kalra. He was my mentor, my inspiration and my biggest hero," Zorawar told PTI. Kalra, who held titles like the "Czar of Indian Cuisine" and "Taste maker to the Nation", conferred upon him by eminent writer Khushwant Singh, was best known for his role as a culinary revivalist. In an illustrious career spanning over four decades, he had been instrumental in reviving some of the indigenous lost recipes as well as cooking styles while introducing Indian cuisine to international audiences. "He worked tirelessly towards promoting his beloved Indian cuisine globally and felt a personal responsibility ...

Indian cuisine 'czar' Jiggs Kalra no more

Celebrated chef Jiggs Kalra, who earned epithets like 'Czar of Indian Cuisine' and 'Taste Maker to the Nation', passed away on Tuesday here. He was 72.

Hotel investor: Trump evaded taxes in Panama

The majority owner of a former Trump-branded hotel in Panama alleged in a court filing on Monday that the U.S. president's company misrepresented finances of the building to evade taxes in the country. A filing in New York federal court by property owner Orestes Fintiklis alleges that President Donald Trump's hotel management company evaded income and social security taxes when it managed the former Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower. The new accusations are part of protracted, bitter dispute between Trump's company and Fintiklis, the majority owner of the 70-story, seaside, sail-shaped building. The filing says that Trump's company misrepresented salaries paid to employees and other financial records of the hotel to cut its tax bill on fees it was collecting for managing the hotel, slash its social security payments and hand over less to owner Fintiklis. The filing does not state how much in taxes the Trump company allegedly should have paid. The Trump Organisation said

Faced with acute shortage, Bhilwara residents lock water containers to prevent theft

Faced with acute water shortage and an unstable supply of drinking water, residents of Parasrampura village in Hurda panchayat are keeping their water containers locked to prevent theft of drinking water.Residents claim that drinking water is supplied through water tankers which come only once every 10 days.Speaking to ANI, Laali Devi, a resident of the village, said: "In our village, there is a lot of water scarcity. Hence we keep our water locked in containers. Water doesn't come to us for 10 days, so we have to use the same water for 10 days. We value it the same as silver or gold.""If we do not lock our water, someone else takes it. If we finish the water what would our children drink?" asked Gyarsi Devi, another resident.District Collector Rajendra Bhatt acknowledged the water crisis prevailing in the region and assured that the issue will be resolved soon."In Parasrampura village, we have learned that water is being supplied once a week. The village is adopted by Hindustan Zinc .

Hoteliers urge PM to provide special package for tourism infra

Hoteliers in Odisha have urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide a special package of Rs 3,000 crore for reconstruction of tourism infrastructure that was damaged in Cyclone Fani. The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) submitted a memorandum to the prime minister last week, HRAO Chairman J K Mohanty said. Apart from the damage caused to hotel properties worth Rs 500 crore in places such as Puri, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, HRAO has estimated a revenue and business loss of around Rs 3,000 crore due to the cyclone that barreled through coastal Odisha on May 3. "Sir ... we are quite confident with the support of the central and state government the tourism industry of Odisha will bounce back before rath yatra," HRAO said in its memorandum while inviting Modi to attend Lord Jagannath's rath yatra festival on July 4 at Puri. Noting that Odisha can expect more tourists only when it has more hotel rooms in different locations, the HRAO sought a special ...