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School winter vacations 2025 extended in Haryana, UP, Delhi, and Bihar

Schools in several Indian states have extended winter vacations for students due to low visibility and plummeting temperatures, ensuring safety and comfort during the harsh weather conditions

School winter vacations 2025 extended in Haryana, UP, Delhi, and Bihar
Updated On : 16 Jan 2025 | 5:09 PM IST

Govt forwards parliamentary panel's report to SC, HCs on judges' vacation

The government has forwarded recommendations of a parliamentary committee on staggered vacation for judges to the secretary general of the Supreme Court and registrars general of 25 high court for "appropriate consideration". In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Friday, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the standing committee on law and personnel had referred to the suggestion of former chief justice of India R M Lodha that instead of all judges going on vacations, all at one time, individual judges should take their leave at different times of the year so that the courts are constantly open and they are always present to hear cases. The committee was of the opinion that Justice Lodha's suggestion on court vacations should be considered by the Judiciary. "Accordingly, the recommendation of the Rajya Sabha DRPSC (department-related standing committee) in respect of the aforementioned subject was forwarded by the government to the Secretary General, Supreme Court and all Registrars

Govt forwards parliamentary panel's report to SC, HCs on judges' vacation
Updated On : 02 Aug 2024 | 5:10 PM IST

What is sleep tourism? What are its benefits? Top places for Napcations

Sleep tourism is a kind of trip where people travel to different destinations for long sleeping periods. These 'Napcations' greatly enhance the physical and mental well-being of people

What is sleep tourism? What are its benefits? Top places for Napcations
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 2:17 PM IST

Taliban working to attract tourists to Afghanistan despite challenges

Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It's a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history. The students vary in age, education level and professional experience. They're all men Afghan women are banned from studying beyond sixth grade and they don't know anything about tourism or hospitality. But they are all eager to promote a different side of Afghanistan. And the Taliban are happy to help. Afghanistan's rulers are pariahs on the global stage, largely because of their restrictions on women and girls. The economy is struggling, infrastructure is poor, and poverty is rife. And yet, foreigners are visiting the country, encouraged by the sharp drop in violence, increased flight connections with hubs like Dubai, and the bragging rights that come with vacationing in an unusual destination. The numbers aren't huge they never were but ..

Taliban working to attract tourists to Afghanistan despite challenges
Updated On : 30 Apr 2024 | 12:44 PM IST

Flights to charger: How to prepare for your European holiday break

Research the places you want to visit, book hotel room and flight well in time

Flights to charger: How to prepare for your European holiday break
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 1:57 PM IST

Profit from your paradise: Enjoy vacations, earn rent in tourist hotspots

Do the due diligence before you invest, as low occupancy level could mar returns

Profit from your paradise: Enjoy vacations, earn rent in tourist hotspots
Updated On : 15 Jun 2023 | 11:45 AM IST

OYO elevates two senior execs in service experience and revenue functions

The firm recently had also revamped its flagship patron-facing app, CO-OYO, allowing users to now run their own promotional offers ahead of the peak festive travel season this year

OYO elevates two senior execs in service experience and revenue functions
Updated On : 07 Oct 2022 | 5:28 PM IST

Goldman Sachs allows workaholic senior staff to take unlimited vacation

Junior employees will be given at least two extra days off each year under the new policy introduced at the start of the month.

Goldman Sachs allows workaholic senior staff to take unlimited vacation
Updated On : 16 May 2022 | 9:58 PM IST

Holiday season returns: India to witness travel surge, says report

The survey was conducted between 15 and 21 October 2021

Holiday season returns: India to witness travel surge, says report
Updated On : 28 Nov 2021 | 10:57 PM IST

Holiday first, pay later: Offer suited only to travellers with deep pockets

No amount blocked on advance booking but such borrowing is reckless

Holiday first, pay later: Offer suited only to travellers with deep pockets
Updated On : 18 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Vacationers head to the hills to de-stress as states start unlock process

Over the past fortnight, five-star hotel chains including and premium boutique brand are seeing the occupancy at their properties either reach the near optimum level or being completely sold out.

Vacationers head to the hills to de-stress as states start unlock process
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 4:51 AM IST

Staycations: Short and sweet option to regular holidays in Covid times

Staycations typically involve shorter travel at drivable distances. They are becoming popular due to curbs and risks involved in long-distance/duration stay

Staycations: Short and sweet option to regular holidays in Covid times
Updated On : 04 Dec 2020 | 3:22 PM IST

As vacationers throw caution to the wind, France sees new wave of Covid-19

Among the nightspots where now-infected people congregated, is one that skirted a national coronavirus ban on nightclubbing by converting itself into a late-night watering hole

As vacationers throw caution to the wind, France sees new wave of Covid-19
Updated On : 30 Jul 2020 | 3:45 PM IST

Chill, pump adrenaline or simply go local at these upscale hill resorts

While they seem to cost quite a packet at first glance, the plethora of activities they offer to both, the passive and the passionate vacationer, make them a great value proposition

Chill, pump adrenaline or simply go local at these upscale hill resorts
Updated On : 29 Sep 2019 | 11:44 PM IST

Hard holidays: Vacations peppered with radiations and ghost town tours

HBO mini-series Chernobyl has triggered a tourist rush to the nuclear disaster site. But then dark vacations have always been an attraction, writes Nikita Puri

Hard holidays: Vacations peppered with radiations and ghost town tours
Updated On : 29 Jun 2019 | 1:02 AM IST

Nation needs a break: Indians feel most vacation-deprived in the world

The survey was conducted online from September 19-28, 2018 across North America, Europe, South America and Asia-Pacific

Nation needs a break: Indians feel most vacation-deprived in the world
Updated On : 21 Nov 2018 | 5:13 PM IST