Tourism
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In Pics: Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Leh and Kargil
National | Aug 13, 2014, 07:04 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed Pakistan for continuing its proxy war of terrorism against India, saying it has lost the strength to fight a conventional war.“The neighbouring country has lost the strength to fight
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Goa government faces flak over tourism junkets
India | Jul 23, 2014, 11:14 AM ISTPanaji: The Goa BJP government faced criticism from all sections after documents tabled in the state assembly here revealed Rs.13.24 crore were spent on tourism junkets in the state, since the party came to power
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Tourism minister wants to control pub culture
National | Jul 12, 2014, 05:56 PM ISTPanaji: Pub culture will not be promoted and must be controlled because it often leads to "unwanted things", Union Minister of State for Tourism (independent charge) Shripad Naik said Saturday.Naik was speaking to reporters on
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Cyprus bets on Narendra Modi government, tourism to boost bilateral ties
May 25, 2014, 11:25 PM ISTNew Delhi: Keen to further boost bilateral ties with India under Narendra Modi-led government, Cyprus is looking to bolster tourism activities as well as make the island nation a shooting destination for Indian film makers.
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Most beautiful replicas around the world in 2013
World | Dec 28, 2013, 07:57 AM ISTNew Delhi: A replica is an exact reproduction executed by the original artist or a copy or reproduction, especially one on a scale smaller than the original.There are some tourist destinations around the globe which
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Watch in pics: India's paradise: Kashmir, then and now
India | Nov 14, 2013, 07:15 AM ISTSrinagar:The paradise on earth Kashmir, has been lavishly endowed with certain distinctive features that are paralleled by few alpine regions in the world. The land of snow clad mountains and extravagant natural beauty have allured
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Kenya Mall attack: Attack cost Kenya $200 million in tourism
World | Oct 01, 2013, 11:41 PM ISTNairobi, Kenya: When Ohio resident Bill Haynes heard about the shooting at Westgate Mall by Islamic extremist gunmen last month, he considered canceling his upcoming 17-day safari to Kenya and Tanzania.“You can't help but be
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Air India resuming flights to Australia will boost tourism
Jul 04, 2013, 02:48 PM ISTMumbai, July 4: Air India's plans to resume direct flights to Sydney and Melbourne in August after a 16-year gap will boost tourism to Australia, a top official of Tourism Australia said here on Thursday."The
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Top 10 Places to visit in Australia, the world's happiest nation
World | Jul 04, 2013, 06:23 AM ISTNew Delhi: According to the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Australia is the world's happiest country this year.The land down under edged out Sweden, Canada, Norway and Switzerland for top honors.OECD analyzed its
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GTDC introduces river-rafting in Goa
India | Jun 29, 2013, 06:38 PM ISTPanaji, Jun 29: Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) today announced a river-rafting facility on Mhadei river in Sattari taluka to attract tourists.Rafting involves navigating rough river waters in an inflatable raft.GTDC chairman Nilesh Cabral said
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World's five best historic homes
World | Mar 18, 2013, 06:47 AM ISTNew Delhi: Surround yourself with unimaginable luxury. Re-live famous moments or fearful events. Whether you're a romantic sightseer or reluctant student, touring any of these Historic Homes” while in their cities is worth the time.
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Don't miss India's rural Olympics in Feb
Other Sports | Jan 04, 2013, 06:26 AM ISTIf you are a sports lover, you must not miss India's annual rural Olympics held at Kila Raipur, a small village near Ludhiana in Punjab every February. In February each year, Kila Raipur becomes the
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Top 8 destinations for skiing lovers in India
India | Jan 01, 2013, 08:10 AM ISTIt's winter vacatio0n time and many of you must be looking for a beautiful winter vacation spot. If you are a skiing lover, this piece may help you in picking up your destination this winter.India
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Now foreigners can register online in Himachal
India | Dec 03, 2012, 08:01 PM ISTShimla, Dec 3: Foreign tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh would now be able to register themselves online with various foreigner registration officers through an interactive police web portal, a top police official said here Monday.“Any foreigner
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India's top 10 highest waterfalls
India | May 02, 2014, 07:54 AM ISTNew Delhi: India has nearly a hundred big waterfallls where tourists annually flock to watch the beauty of nature's bounty. Like the wonderful sea beaches, rivers and mountains, these waterfalls are major tourist attractions. Here
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5 must visit historical places around the globe
World | Nov 24, 2012, 06:52 AM ISTIn the history of mankind, there have been several places which have made a mark in the minds of generations across centuries. Here we give you a list of only five “must visit” historical places:1.
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India's 7 Most Striking Highways
India | Mar 21, 2013, 05:53 PM ISTNew Delhi Nov 22:Driving is an adventure that any one can't resist. And when it comes to Indian roads, there is bit of risk along with adventure. Indian roads mean nerves of steel and calmness
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7 Amazing Rock Cut Caves in India
India | Mar 21, 2013, 05:50 PM ISTRock-cut architecture is the practice of creating a structure by carving it out of solid natural rock .India has experienced several periods of flourishing and diversity of culture and one of the best preserved forms
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World's 10 Most Weird and Mysterious Places
World | Nov 19, 2012, 06:47 AM ISTOn this planet, many mysterious places do exist. Although most of these landmarks have been carefully studied and researched by scientists and historians as It is the nature of man to widen his horizons and
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Seven must see places in India
India | Mar 21, 2013, 05:46 PM ISTTourist spots in India are aplenty right from the idyllic Kashmir valley to the tip of Kanyakumari where three seas converge. That's from north to south, and from west to east you have the lions