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With normalcy, five-star luxury returns to Kashmir
By Sheikh Qayoom, Gulmarg, June 19 : Like a phoenix risen from the ashes, Kashmir has once again got a five-star luxury resort two decades after the only such property in the Valley closed down due to militancy-related issues. It's a sign of increasing normalcy in a state that has seen a bruising insurgency that only recently has shown signs of abating....
Full StorySavoy beckons in summer and in monsoons (Letter from Mussoorie)
By Saeed Naqvi : I had never been advised to visit a hill station in this fashion....
Full StoryMore flights for repatriation of Indians from Saudi Arabia
Dubai, June 18 : Additional flights will operate between Saudi Arabia and India to help in the repatriation of illegal Indian expatriates who want to return to India from the Gulf nation, a top Indian diplomat has said....
Full StoryAir passenger traffic up five percent in May
New Delhi, June 18 : Domestic air passenger traffic increased 4.81 percent in May, the civil aviation ministry said Tuesday....
Full StoryMumbai, June 18 : Goa Tourism was recently honoured with the 'Best value destination' award by The Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards during a glittering award ceremony held in Mumbai. Commenting on the award, Dilip Parulekar, Tourism Minister of Goa said, "We are absolutely delighted to receive the 'Best Value Destination' award by Lonely Planet magazine. It holds special significance since it has been voted by readers of Lonely Planet who are in themselves mature, world travelers....
Full StoryBritain offers same day visa in Chennai
Bangalore, June 17 : Britain's deputy high commission in Chennai will issue visas on the day of application from Tuesday to Indians in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu,, an official said Monday....
Full StoryChoose the fish, and Kayal cooks it your style
Chennai, June 16 : This is a sea food festival with a difference. All you need do is choose the fish and indicate how you would like it cooked, and wait. And the chef will present to you the fish you chose, cooked in the style of your choice....
Full StoryAir India to fly again to Africa
By Rohit Vaid, London, June 16 : Air India will soon resume direct services to some East African nations to grab a share of the steadily growing traffic between India and Africa on account of increasing trade, services and medical tourism....
Full StoryGoa fast tracks wooing tourists in off season
New Delhi, June 15 : With road shows, cultural festivals and discounted travel packages, Goa Tourism is going all out to lure tourists during the non-peak monsoon season in a bid to promote the state as a round-the-year holiday destination....
Full StoryAir India to open new routes on Boeing 787s
By Rohit Vaid, London, June 14 : State-owned Air India is looking to operate new international routes on its newly-acquired fuel-efficient Boeing 787 aircraft to gain market share and cut losses incurred on the domestic sector....
Full StoryRajaji Park to observe June 15-November 15 closure for rainy season
Haridwar, Jun 13 : All the nine ranges of the Rajaji National Park, sprawling over 820 sq km across parts of Haridwar, Pauri and Dehradun districts of Uttarakhand's Garhwal division, will observe a June 15-November 15 closure for the rainy season....
Full StoryRajaji Park to close all its ranges on June 15
Haridwar,Jun 13 : All the nine ranges of the Rajaji National Park will be closed for visitors on June 15....
Full StoryVisa on Arrival Scheme registers 37% growth
New Delhi, June 13 : Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme of the government registered a growth of 37.2% during May, 2013 as compared to May, 2012....
Full StoryGreater Srinagar to extend to 757 km from existing 417 km
Srinagar, Jun 12 : To decongest the city core area and ensure planned and de-concentrated infrastructure development, the Jammu and Kashmer government has decided extension of local area of Srinagar city from present 417 km to 757 km....
Full StoryPre-monsoon showers at Manali draw tourists
Kullu, Jun 12 : Early morning and evening showers in the town yesterday has brought a chill in the air in Kullu and Manali regions....
Full StoryChange in train number & status of 12998/12997
Rajkot, Jun 12 : The status of 12998/12997 Hapa-Tirunelveli Super-Fast Express will be changed from 'Super Fast' to Ordinary Express with effect from November 1....
Full StoryHoliday in style: Pack crop tops, ruffled dresses (Fashion Trends)
By Nivedita, New Delhi, June 6 : Crop tops, ruffled dresses and kimonos - the retro styles are back as holiday wear and designers declare them "must haves" for trendy women keen to look "feminine" and "sensuous" while unwinding themselves....
Full StoryIndiGo to start new flights on Mumbai-Muscat route
New Delhi, June 4 : In a bid to expand its presence in the Middle East, budget carrier IndiGo Tuesday said it will introduce new flights connecting Mumbai with Muscat from June 16....
Full StoryBus service on Delhi-Keylong-Leh route resumes today
Keylong, Jun 4 : The bus service on Delhi-Keylong-Leh route was once again resumed as two of the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses left for Leh and Delhi fromKeylong today, corporation official said....
Full StoryECoR cancells train service in Koraput-Kirandul section
Bhubaneswar, Jun 4 : East Coast Railways (ECoR) has cancelled movement of passenger trains in Koraput and Kirandul section during the night from June 4 to 12 in view of the observance of Janapituri Week by Naxalites during the period....
Full StoryUAE Exchange opens branches in Bengaluru Metro stations
Bengaluru, June 3 : UAE Exchange has opened two new branches in MG Road and Byappanahalli metro stations....
Full StoryFirst seaplane service from June 2
Kochi, May 30 : Marking a new era in the history of Civil aviation in the country, the first sea plane commercial operations will commence on June 2, with Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy flagging off the service at Ashtamudi lake, in the scenic backwaters of Kollam district in Kerala....
Full StoryKarimnagar-Tirupati weekly superfast express flagged off
Karimnagar, May 30 : Member of Parliament Ponnam Prabhakar flagged off the newly introduced Train No 12762 Karimnagar-Tirupati Superfast Express Train at a grand function held at Karimnagar railway station today....
Full StoryJammu Kashmir Police to set up three reception centres for Amarnath pilgrims: IG
Jammu, May 30 : Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Mr Rajesh Kumar today said three reception centres would be established for the Amarnath pilgrims in this winter capital of the state....
Full StoryKerala welcomes its first seaplane
Kochi, May 30 : Kerala Tourism Thursday received a shot in the arm as the first seaplane which will connect the state's most popular backwater destinations arrived at the Kochi airport to a ceremonial welcome, an official said....
Full StorySpiceJet to operate Delhi-Dharamshala flights from June
New Delhi, May 30 : Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet Thursday said it will start services from New Delhi to Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh from June 7....
Full StoryHyderabad airport awarded 5-star rating
Hyderabad, May 30 : The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), operated by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), has been awarded the prestigious 5-star rating by the British Safety Council for its health and safety management system....
Full StorySingapore Airlines orders 60 planes worth $17 bn
Singapore, May 30 : Singapore Airlines has ordered 30 Airbus and 30 Boeing aircraft, with the total order worth more than $17 billion, the company said Thursday....
Full StoryAjmer, May 29: The proposed air port in Kishangarh near here will come up by June 2016....
Full StoryPuri- Konark to be developed into modern tourist hub
Puri, May 29 :The Puri-Konark tourist cum pilgrim circuit is all set to be transformed into a modern tourist hub....
Full StoryIndiGo to add seven new flights on domestic sector
New Delhi, May 29 : Budget passenger carrier IndiGo Wednesday said it will launch seven new flights on its domestic network from May 30....
Full StoryThree Delhi restaurants among Asia's best
New Delhi, May 25 : Three of the capital's tony eateries are among a list of 101 Best Restaurants in Asia 2013....
Full StoryDon't forget fitness on holiday!
New Delhi, May 23 : Health is wealth, and that doesn't change even when you're on a holiday. Experts suggest eating healthy and being conscious that about one hour of exercise a day can help you stay in shape even while you have fun....
Full StoryGlobal gastronomical delights enticing foodies (Trend Feature)
By Rahul Vaishnavi, New Delhi/Gurgaon/Noida, May 23 : Devil chicken with angry sauce, rigatroni au gratin washed down with grass jelly fresh milk: the capital's culinary aficionados are in for a treat with renowned food chains from around the world entering the market and setting the stage for a global food fest....
Full StoryTourists can now get Turkish visa in minutes
New Delhi, May 22 : Turkey has launched an online visa system that enables tourists from 94 countries, including India, to obtain a visa in just a few minutes, officials said Wednesday....
Full StoryTourism Australia starts LinkedIn contest
New Delhi, May 22 : In a first in India, Tourism Australia has presented India-based members of LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network, with a fun opportunity of winning a refreshing week-long holiday in Australia, away from their daily lives....
Full StoryIndian cities are preferred destinations internationally
New Delhi, May 21 : According to the latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) report by Hotels.com, Indian metros dominate the top ten favorite Indian destinations list amongst international travellers....
Full StoryNew Delhi, May 21 : With the days turning warmer, many start to think about taking a summer break. To help ensure that people make the most of their much needed vacation time, Hotels.com, the global hotel bookings expert, has compiled a list of travel tips to ensure each summer holiday is a memorable one....
Full StoryA Mughlai treat to rejuvenate taste buds
By Aditi Chandra, New Delhi, May 21 : An ongoing food festival offering true Mughlai flavours -- spicy aromatic biryanis with vegetables, fish, chicken and mutton accompaniments -- will leave you craving for more....
Full StoryDos and don'ts while travelling
New Delhi, May 21 : If you are planning to go on a summer vacation, make sure you are well-equipped. If stylish hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen lotion are a must have, avoid overloading bags and over-exerting yourself....
Full StoryJapan has many attractions for foreign tourists
Tokyo, May 21 : "The Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan - attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world....
Full StoryNow, enjoy Ramen Noodles onboard Japan's ANA flights
Tokyo, May 21 : All Nippon Airways (ANA), the Japan's largest airlines, has announced plans to serve Ramen Noodles to its passengers from June 1, 2013....
Full StoryRashtrapati Bhavan tours to cost Rs.25
New Delhi, May 20 : Daily public tours of Rashtrapati Bhavan, which began for the first time from Jan 1 this year at the initiative of President Pranab Mukherjee and have become very popular with tourists, will now cost Rs.25 per person....
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Want to try Anglo-Indian food, Thirty Nine in Hauz Khas ideal place (Food Review)
By Ritika Arora, New Delhi, May 19 : Indian chefs often experiment with the recipes and ingredients, true! But a spicy and crispy 'Crab Samosa' served with mango chutney is something that would surely make you think about the level of creativity and imagination of the chefs....
Full StoryGoa registers highest tourist arrivals in 2012-13
Mumbai, May 16 : A record 27.8 lakh tourists (including 4.5 lakh foreigners) visited Goa in the calendar year 2012-13, an increase of 4.4 per cent over 26.7 lakh (which includes 4.45 lakh foreigners) during 2011-12....
Full StoryEtihad Airways launches maiden flight to Amsterdam
Abu Dhabi, May 16 (IANS/WAM) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, Wednesday launched its inaugural flight to the Netherlands' capital Amsterdam....
Full StoryBhitarkanika bans tourists as crocodiles nest
Bhubaneswar, May 15 : A two-and-half-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to the Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha was imposed Wednesday as the crocodile nesting season was underway, an official said....
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Goa registers highest tourist arrivals
Panaji, May 15 : In 2012-13, Goa tourism department registered a record arrival of 27.8 lakh tourist in the state of which, 4.5 lakh were foreigners as against 26.7 lakh, which includes 4.45 lakh foreigners during 2010-11, showing an increase of 4.4% in the inflow....
Full StoryMittu Chandilya appointed chief executive of AirAsia India
Mumbai, May 15 : Proposed airline AirAsia India Wednesday appointed Singapore-based Mittu Chandilya as its chief executive....
Full StoryAir India to start flights at Dharamsala, Kullu from May 15
Shimla, May 14 : National carrier Air India's subsidiary Alliance Air will start regular flights between New Delhi and Dharamsala and Kullu from Wednesday, an airport official said Tuesday....
Full StoryAirport Metro offers discounted ride for family
New Delhi, May 14 : In a bid to woo commuters, the Airport Metro Express Line (AMEL), run by Reliance Infrastructure, has offered from Tuesday discounted travel for families or groups, an official said....
Full StoryBritain launches same-day visa service for Indians
Mumbai, May 14 : Britain's Home Office Tuesday announced launch of a same-day, "super priority" visa service for Indian travellers, an official announcement said here....
Full StoryAir India restarts 787 operations Wednesday
New Delhi, May 14 : Air India will Wednesday resume domestic commercial operations of the reinstated Boeing-787 Dreamliner and international operations by May 22....
Full StoryKashmir woos tourists with fortnight-long fest
Srinagar, May 14 : A fortnight-long tourism festival kicked off here Tuesday to attract visitors to the Kashmir Valley....
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Now sip beer in the ambience of a coffee shop
By Jaideep Sarin, Chandigarh, May 14 : Fancy drinking a beer but not in the chaos of a pub? Here's the answer: A beer parlour with the ambience - and variety - of a coffee shop!...
Full StoryJet Airways to introduce daily services to Kuwait from Kochi
Kochi, May 13 : Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will introduce daily services from Kochi to Kuwait via Abu Dhabi, with effect from May 16....
Full StoryUber Lounge - a lounge for all occasions! (Restaurant Review)
By Yashika Mathur, New Delhi, May 12 : When hundreds of cafes are striving to draw custom with their own specialties, it would be a blessing to find one stop place for any occasion - family dinner, get-together of friends, or as a hangout for couples or youth. This is where Uber Lounge scores....
Full StoryOver 7,50,000 Indian tourists visit Malaysia every year
Kolkata, May 11 : With over 7,50,000 Indian tourists visiting Malaysia every year, a new bond of close socio-economic relationship between the two Asian economic giants is fast developing....
Full StoryGoa's popular Baga beach set for a facelift (Goa Newsletter)
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar : Panaji, May 11 : Encroachments, rapid erosion, garbage and over-exploitation had cast a dark shadow over the future of Baga beach, one of Goa's best known and visited by thousands. With the state government finally sanctioning a multi-crore restoration and revitalisation plan, and promising to implement it in six months, it will go a long way in enhancing local infrastructure for tourism on which the state economy so much depends....
Full StoryHyderabad-Mashhad flights likely from June 30
Hyderabad, May 11 : Direct flights between Hyderabad and Iranian holy city of Mashhad are expected to start from June 30, said Iran's consul general here....
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