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Indonesia taps literature, cuisine to boost cultural diplomacy

Jakarta, Dec. 24 -- Indonesia is strengthening its cultural diplomacy by harnessing literature and gastronomy as key sources of soft power, officials said at a talk show in Jakarta highlighting how wo... Read More


Will bars in restaurants get permission to remain open till 5am on Christmas eve, Dec 25 & 31? HRAWI writes to Maha govt

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has requested the Devendra Fadnavis-led Maharashtra Government to extend operating hours for all food and beverage l... Read More


Himachal: 9-day winter carnival begins in Shimla; CM Sukhu welcomes tourists

Shimla, Dec. 24 -- A nine-day Winter Carnival began in Shimla on Wednesday, during the Christmas and New Year festive season, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally inaug... Read More


Global Tourism Economy Forum Moves to Harbin as China, Saudi Arabia, and Europe Compete for Tourism Leadership

U.S, Dec. 24 -- The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) concluded this week in Harbin, marking a historic first as the influential tourism summit was held outside its founding home of Macao. Unde... Read More


OTT releases to watch on Christmas: Nobody 2, Middle Class, Goodbye June & more

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- If Christmas Day is for staying in, OTT platforms have lined up a mix of new films and series that drop exactly on 25 December, spanning action, regional drama and psychological ... Read More


Year-end rush in Himachal likely to bring cheer to tourism

Dharamshala, Dec. 24 -- The sounds of ringing phones in Himachal hotels is bringing back cautious optimism among the stakeholders. The tourism industry is expecting a much-needed breather as popular t... Read More


Big boost for flyers in 2026! IndiGo launches direct Delhi-London Heathrow flights from this date

India, Dec. 24 -- Private airline major IndiGo on Wednesday announced the launch of new direct flights between Delhi and London (Heathrow), effective February 2. The airline will operate the route fi... Read More


Team official investigates drinking by England cricketers on Ashes tour as Duckett video emerges

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- England's managing director of men's cricket Rob Key says he will investigate the drinking habits of the England team following reports that their mid-Ashes beach resort break ma... Read More


JD Vance explodes after racist remarks about Usha Vance: 'Anyone who attacks my wife can eat s-'

New Delhi, Dec. 24 -- US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday (December 21) delivered a blunt defence of his wife, second lady Usha Vance, after racist attacks from podcaster Nick Fuentes and remarks by ... Read More


The West has not lost Thailand - Phar Kim Beng

Kuala Lampur, Dec. 24 -- Michael Holister's article in Geopolitical Monitor - arguing that Thailand demonstrates how the West has "already lost South-east Asia" - is not merely overstated. It is anal... Read More