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Cabinet nod for MoU with Bulgaria on tourism
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bulgaria for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism -- the second such agreement after 14 years.
Shimla's history to be showcased for tourists: CM
The Himachal government will showcase the history of Shimla over the years as the once tiny village metamorphosed to become the summer capital of the British Raj in India, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur told the Assembly on Wednesday.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU with Bulgaria in tourism sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, today approved the signing of an MoU between India and Bulgaria for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism. The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are expanding bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, exchanging information and data related to tourism and encouraging cooperation between tourism stakeholders, including hotels and tour operators. The countries will also cooperate in establishing an exchange programme for human resource development, and tour operators, media and opinion makers for promotion of tourism. The programme also aims to promote exchange of experiences in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management, a statement from the government said. It will also foster bilateral cooperation through film tourism for promoting the two countries as attractive tourism destinations, it said. India and Bulgaria had previously signed an agreement on ...
Alphons allays safety fears as he woos Chinese tourists; blames biased reporting
India is fighting a perception battle on safety for foreign tourists due to "unfair and biased" media reports that the country was the most unsafe for women, Tourism Minister K J Alphons said here. Alphons, who is currently visiting Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai along with about 20 leading Indian travel agents to woo Chinese tourists to visit India, said that incidents like lynchings are bad for India's reputation. The incidents of lynching are not affecting tourism "big time", he told reporters after holding a roadshow here last night. "Well, not on a big time basis not really. But anything happening like that is bad for the reputation of the country. We will not say it's good for the reputation of the country," he said, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called them criminals and asked the states to take action. His ministry is now focussing to attract 10 per cent of the 144 million Chinese tourists who visited abroad last year, the largest from any country. Despite special .
Lynching bad for India's reputation: Alphons in China
Incidents of lynching have hurt India's image, Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons, who is in China to draw in more tourists, has admitted.
La Brezza's got what it takes but could do with some tweaking (Foodie Trail-Greater Noida)
The mere mention of Italian cuisine brings to mind the aroma of fresh herbs, savoury soft cheese, homemade pasta and Margherita pizza accompanied with some quality wine.
Trending styles in loafers, moccasins for urbane man
Loafers and moccasins have become increasingly popular in today's times as they have been identified as the most convenient style of shoes. But there's a whole variety that you can explore from.
Sooraj Pancholi to launch active wear brand
Actor Sooraj Pancholi will be launching his own active clothing brand next year.
Alphons makes strong pitch to increase inflow of Chinese tourists to India
Tourism Minister K J Alphons today made a strong pitch to increase the inflow of Chinese tourists to India as he highlighted India's diversity and assured the best possible security to visitors. The minister also invited the Chinese businessmen to invest in India's burgeoning tourism sector. Alphons is currently visiting Beijing, Wuhan and Shanghai along with about 20 leading Indian travel agents in a bid to galvanise efforts to increase the number of Chinese tourists to India which has not registered any major increase despite New Delhi providing several facilities including e-visas. The Indian Ministry of Tourism today held a big roadshow in Beijing, showcasing the country's diversity and tourist infrastructure in a major scale. The Indian tour operators also held one-on-one meeting with their Chinese counterparts exploring opportunities to increase the inflow of Chinese tourists to India. Addressing a media conference, which was also attended by Chinese reporters, Alphons said ...
Starbucks opens 125th store in India at The Pavillion Mall, Pune
Tata Starbucks Private Limited, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks Coffee Company and Tata Global Beverages Limited, is celebrating the opening of its 125th Starbucks store in India at The Pavillion, Pune.With 125 stores now operational across 7 cities, Tata Starbucks Private Limited continues to grow in the market with a commitment to offer the unique Starbucks Experience, unparalleled service, handcrafted beverages and extensive food offerings."As we continue on our journey in India, we are doubling our commitment to customers and building a strong presence for Starbucks in India. We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of our 125th store in India and to extend our unique Starbucks Third Place experience to coffee lovers across the country. We are humbled by the way we have been embraced by our customers and greatly supported by our partners since the opening of our first store in 2012," said Sumitro Ghosh, CEO, Tata Starbucks Limited. "As we continue to achieve our well ...
Smart City or Heritage City? That seems to be Agra's dilemma
In the race for a Smart City tag, heritage structures in Agra are under threat, stakeholders say. The haphazard growth of urban clusters encroaching on the free space around monuments and the alarming rise in pollution levels have compelled rethinking whether becoming a Smart City was the answer to Agras problems.
Parag Milk Foods launches 'Gowardhan Cow Milk' in Delhi NCR region
Along with Delhi NCR, the company also plans to reach out to the neighbouring regions within 250-300 km radius of the Sonipat plant.
UP govt targets top slot for state in tourism sector: CM
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a number of schemes to take the state to the top position in the country's tourism sector, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said today. Addressing the inuagural function of the fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart (UPTM) 2018, Adityanath said, "The current state government is striving to make UP the number state in the country in the tourism sector. UP is an extremely rich state from the tourism point of view." "The state government has come out with various schemes for development of tourism," he added. The state government has decided to enhance air connectivity by developing new airports at Bareilly, Moradabad, Aligarh and Azamgarh, Adityanath said. Apart from these locations, the process of developing international airports at Jewar in NCR Delhi and Kushinagar has already been initiated. This will boost tourism, he said. Adityanath also said that the state government has accorded the highest priority to the safety and security .
Swaraj opens 'Jaipur Foot' camp in Vietnam; meets 500 beneficiaries of India-made prosthetic limb
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today inaugurated the 'Jaipur Foot' camp here and met with 500 Vietnamese beneficiaries of the free India-made prosthetic limb. Swaraj is in Vietnam on the first leg of her four-day two-nation tour which aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with Vietnam and Cambodia -- the key countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region. The minister met with the beneficiaries and encouraged a girl to walk with the newly-fitted artificial limb. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Ravish Kumar said in a tweet: "Together with you when you take those small steps! EAM @SushmaSwaraj inaugurated the Jaipur foot camp and encouraged a girl to walk with the newly fitted artificial limb. 500 Vietnamese beneficiaries were present at the Camp organised in the Phu Tho province of Vietnam". Meanwhile, Swaraj lauded the role played by the Indian community in Vietnam in consolidating cultural connect between the two countries. She ...
Ducati drives in Scrambler 1100 model range into India
Italian super bike maker Ducati today launched all new Scrambler 1100 at Rs 10.91 lakh (ex-showroom). The company also introduced two more variants-- Scrambler Special and Scrambler Sport -- priced at Rs 11.12 lakh and Rs 11.42 lakh, respectively. "The Scrambler range is not only one of our bestselling ranges in India but also the most versatile across all product categories within the big bike segment in the country," Ducati India Managing Director Sergi Canovas said in a statement. It is a carefully thought out motorcycle in this segment with dripping technology and safety features like cornering ABS, traction control with an aim to meet the needs of even the most demanding, expert motorcyclists, he added. The model comes with three riding modes -- Active, Journey and City.
Conservationists seek heritage city status for Agra
Green activists and conservationists have demanded heritage city status for Agra in Uttar Pradesh, even as efforts are on to transform it into a smart city. With three world heritage monuments, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, two under consideration, Sikandra and Itmad-ud-daula, and dozens of other historical structures, Agra is "highly qualified" to be designated as a heritage city, say conservationists. Sikandra is the mausoleum of Akbar. It has a perfect blending of Hindu, Christian, Islamic, Buddhist, Jain themes. Itmad-ud-daula, the first tomb to be built in white marble, marks the departure from the red sandstone buildings of Mughal architecture, according to the official website of Agra city. Another unique addition to Agra's rich cultural heritage is Soami Bagh, set to open on August 31 after 114 years of construction work. Many consider Soami Bagh, samadhi of the founder of the Radhasoami faith, as an architectural rival to the Taj Mahal because of its intricate .
Decorate your house with travel souvenirs
While setting off on a journey, be it national or international, most of us like to bring back home something as a memory. Whether it's a fridge magnet, a miniature, postcards or even some attractive stones found on a beach, make sure you are giving this memories a nice place at your home.
Fitness no longer about going to gym: Rithik Roshan
Leading actor Rithik Roshan feels that just going to gym will no longer help youngsters looking to build body as they need to adopt a holistic approach.
Cure.fit unveils expansion plans
Health and wellness startup Cure.fit has plans for aggressive expansion in various cities in the country in the next few years. The company has recently raised 120 million USD, co-founder Mukesh Bansal told reporters here today. He was flanked by Bollywood star Hritik Roshan, who is the company's brand ambassador. Cure.fit, founded in Bengaluru about two years ago, operates three verticals Cult.fit, Eat.fit and Mind.fit. Cult is a chain of fitness centres by Cure.fit and Mind.fit offers training modules in mental well-being. Eat.fit is the health food vertical of Cure.fit that offers calorie counted balanced meals, according to a company release. Cure.fit started its operations in Hyderabad today. "We are super excited about launch of Cult in Hyderabad. We started two years ago in Bangalore. Got great response in Bangalore, followed by Gurgaon and Delhi. Hyderabad is third city we are launching," Bansal said. The company, if all goes well, would like to open 500 centres ..
Thomas Cook takes its guests out of Egypt hotel after 2 died
Tour operator Thomas Cook is evacuating all of its customers from a hotel in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Hurghada after two Britons died there this week under unclear circumstances. The move came after John and Susan Cooper, from Burnley in northern England, died while staying at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel. They were on a holiday with other family members. Their daughter, Kelly Ormerod, was with her parents and her three children when tragedy struck. John Cooper, 69, died in his hotel room while her 63-year-old mother, a Thomas Cook employee, was taken to hospital, Ormerod said from Egypt. "As a family we are devastated. Mum and Dad meant the world to me and the children, and we are in utter shock over what has happened and what is happening," Ormerod told the Lancashire-based radio station 2BR. "Prior to going on holiday, Mum and Dad were fit and healthy. They had no health problems at all." Thomas Cook said in a statement on yesterday that the "circumstances of their deaths ...