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Guest Column| PM Modi's message of inclusion in Dera Ballan visit

India, Jan. 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dera Sach Khand Ballan, the spiritual seat of the Ravidassia community in Jalandhar, on February 1 is far more than a ceremonial gesture. In t... Read More


Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

Hanoi, Jan. 31 -- A vibrant series of events themed "Homeland Spring" will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering... Read More


Odisha Cabinet clears 12 proposals across 10 departments, to create 12,000 jobs

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 31 -- In a major boost to cultural preservation and industrial growth, the Odisha Cabinet on Saturday cleared multiple proposals aimed at strengthening Odia heritage while positionin... Read More


Initiatives like 'Wed in Uttarakhand' and winter tourism strengthening local economy and livelihoods: CM Dhami

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh on Saturday said that initiatives like "Wed in Uttarakhand" and winter tourism were significantly strengthening the local economy and liv... Read More


Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: Mutual Funds ask for fresh debt tax-saving funds, indexation benefit

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The upcoming Union Budget 2026, should offer respite to debt mutual funds, relieve the capital gains tax burden to assist with long-term retail investor participation, Indian mut... Read More


Indonesia tightens cruise ship oversight to protect coral reefs

Badung, Bali, Jan. 31 -- Indonesia is tightening oversight of cruise ship traffic in its waters to protect coral reef ecosystems from the risk of damage caused by maritime transportation accidents, an... Read More


B'khand gets community-led tourism push

Lucknow, Jan. 31 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is stepping up efforts to develop Bundelkhand as the state's next major tourism destination, with a strong focus on community participation. Known for ... Read More


After Kashi and Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan witness rapid dev: Minister Jaiveer Singh

Varanasi, Jan. 31 -- Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday said that after Kashi and Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan too are witnessing a new saga of development. The state government is... Read More


"Meaningful, very good initiative": Rati Shankar Tripathi on Banaras Literature Festival

Varanasi, Jan. 31 -- Actor Rati Shankar Tripathi, who attended the ongoing Banaras Literature Festival (BLF) has emphasised on the growing significance of the event and why such cultural platforms are... Read More


Will promote religious tourism, bhajan clubbing: Delhi minister

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Delhi government plans to promote bhajan clubbing - a growing cultural format that blends devotional music with contemporary presentation styles - as part of its strategy to ... Read More