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Dubai rolls out online licence for int'l visitors to operate vessels

Dubai, Aug. 21 -- The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), on Thursday, August 21, launched an online service enabling international visitors to... Read More


Rural tourism revives India's living heritage of community and culture: UP minister

Lucknow, Aug. 21 -- Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh today said that rural tourism is not just about tourism, but it is a movement to reclaim dignity, income, and identity for ... Read More


Cracker Barrel to Aunt Jemima: 5 brands that faced backlash after logo change

India, Aug. 21 -- On Wednesday, popular US food and gift chain Cracker Barrel announced that they are changing its logo after 48 years, as part of a rebranding effort. The decision to scrap the iconic... Read More


Vietnam, Laos continue to tighten special relationship, comprehensive cooperation

Vientiane, Aug. 21 -- Vietnamese State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 21 paid courtesy calls on General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) and President of Laos Thonglo... Read More


Foreign visitors to Japan hit 3.4 million in July

Tokyo, Aug. 21 -- The number of foreign visitors to Japan in July rose 4.4 per cent from a year earlier to 3.4 million, government estimates showed Wednesday. Japan has recently emerged as a major tr... Read More


Feni University students block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding permanent campus

, Aug. 21 -- The students of Feni University on Thursday blocked Dhaka-Chattogram highway to press home their six-point demand including permanent campus and shuttle bus services. The students of the... Read More


Songs of faith and struggle in Nepal's Far-West

Kathmandu, Aug. 21 -- When women across Nepal's far-western region gather in late summer to sing deuda songs and prepare grain offerings, they are keeping alive one of the region's most distinctive tr... Read More


2 lakh foreign tourists may get free flights in Thailand

Bangkok, Aug. 21 -- Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong is set to request a 700 million baht (S$27.6 million) budget from the Cabinet for a domestic flight giveaway programme ai... Read More


Arunachal Tourism bags ITCTA 2025 award for promoting unexplored destinations

Itanagar, Aug. 21 -- Arunachal Pradesh has once again made its mark on the national tourism map, with Arunachal Tourism winning the Unique Award for Promoting Unexplored Destinations at the 10th Inte... Read More


Work collectively to take Ganesh festival to global stage: Ashish Shelar

India, Aug. 21 -- The government of Maharashtra has declared the Ganesh festival as a state festival and efforts should be collectively made to take it to the global stage, cultural affairs minister a... Read More