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Sikkim govt reduces helicopter fare to promote tourism

Gangtok, Nov. 29 -- Aiming to further boost the cash-rich tourism sector in this landlocked Himalayan state, the state-owned Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) has reduced its helicopter fa... Read More


PM Modi addresses the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme at Sri Krishna Matha in Udupi, Karnataka today. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister remarked... Read More


UK pop band 'Blue' lands in Imphal ahead of Sangai Music Festival performance

Imphal, Nov. 29 -- UK pop band Blue, which features members Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe, Duncan James and Antony Costa, arrived at BIR Tikendrajit Imphal International Airport on Saturday to perform at the ... Read More


India's path to global tourism centers on tech, clear messaging and cross-border mobility, says former Special Advisor to UN Tourism Sec Gen

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- In a world where travellers rely more on technology and digital storytelling, India must use these tools wisely to strengthen its tourism appeal, says Anita Mendiratta, former Sp... Read More


Manali taxi driver tracks down tourist to return bag carrying camera gear worth lakhs

India, Nov. 29 -- A heart warming video shared on X has drawn widespread appreciation for a Manali taxi driver who went out of his way to return a lost bag containing expensive equipment. The clip wa... Read More


Global supply chains under strain due to conflicts, climate events: EAM says at IIM Calcutta Conferral Ceremony

Kolkata, Nov. 29 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday highlighted the vulnerabilities of global supply chains, citing the impact of conflicts, climate events, and demand-side uncertai... Read More


Saving the Gentle Giant: How India's Fishers Are Leading a Whale Shark Revival

India, Nov. 29 -- Once targeted for oil and meat, the whale shark is now being saved by fishers along India's Arabian Sea coast. What began as a Gujarat-led conservation movement has reached Lakshadwe... Read More


"Our teams are working around the clock": Airbus CEO on delays caused by required fix on some A320 aircraft

New Delhi, Nov. 29 -- Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury on Saturday apologised to customers and passengers affected by delays caused by a required fix on some A320 aircraft. Faury emphasised that safety is ... Read More


Ministry committed to protect civilizational heritage in Maluku

Jakarta, Nov. 29 -- Minister of Culture Fadli Zon has reaffirmed the government's commitment to safeguarding Indonesia's civilizational heritage, including cultural sites in the Maluku region, during ... Read More


Maharishi Valmiki's ancient 'tapobhoomi' in Etawah to receive heritage-focused tourism development

Lucknow, Nov. 29 -- Etawah's historical and cultural landscape is set for a significant revival as the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department undertakes the development of the ancient Maharishi Valmiki Temp... Read More