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With focus on adventure, ecotourism & culture, 1st Rangla Punjab Tourism Summit opens in Mohali
September 12, 2023
Punjab’s journey towards becoming a premiere tourism destination in India kicked off to a rousing start as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the 1st Rangla Punjab Tourism Summit in a packed house in Mohali on Monday. In his inaugural speech, Mann said that it was a pity that none of the previous governments had […]
Read MoreAdam Sandler: Pop culture’s preferred comedian
September 9, 2023
On September 9, 1966, American actor-writer-producer Adam Richard Sandler was born in New York in United States.
Read MoreAndaman & Nicobar Islands: Adventure, nature & culture beckon
April 30, 2023
Located in the southern Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are tiny jewels of islands hidden roughly 1,400 km off the south-eastern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Adorned with pristine beaches and a whole lot of history and adventure, this archipelago of over 300 islands is a must-visit for both domestic and international […]
Read MoreIbn Battuta: Exploring lands & cultures
February 24, 2023
On February 24, 1304, Ibn Battuta, a Muslim scholar and explorer, recognised as one of the greatest travellers in world was born in Tangier, Morocco
Read MoreMass weddings : Different cultures, different reasons
November 29, 2022
On November 29, 1997, about 28,000 couples gathered in Washington DC, for a mass wedding conducted by Sun Myung Moon, leader of Unification Church.
Read MoreInterview with Anmol Gagan Maan, Minister of Tourism & Culture, Punjab
September 28, 2022
With a variety of attractions for tourism, notably its ancient and royal heritage as well as a very vibrant culture, Punjab can be a major destination for tourists from India and abroad. Punjab Tourism Minister Anmol Gagan Mann tells MIGTV in an interview that her ministry is preparing a comprehensive package to attract tourists from […]
Read MoreUNESCO: Promoting peace through science & culture
November 4, 2021
On this day in 1946, the UNESCO Constitution came into force, with the 20th ratification.
Read MoreHornbill Festival: A goldmine of Nagaland’s culture
October 19, 2021
Attracting tourists from across the globe like bees to a honeypot, the Hornbill Festival, celebrated during the first 10 days in the chilly month of December is commonly referred to in Nagaland as the “festival of all festivals” and for all the right reasons. An absolute feast for the eyes, the 19th edition of the Hornbill […]
Read MoreSplendid villages with intangible unique culture
September 23, 2021
There are almost 649,481 villages in India and each village practices its own unique tradition and culture. However, those rural areas that are not home to famous tourism sites, rarely attract tourists in India or in most other parts of the world. To maximise the contribution of the remote sectors and to reduce regional inequalities, […]
Read MoreRajasthani miniature paintings: Amalgamation of history, culture and beauty
August 16, 2021
The king of kings riding along the dense jungle path, with his raised sword gleaming in the moonlight and bow and arrows hung from his sinewy shoulders as the horse on which his proud girth is positioned gallops towards the unknown. The dark sky glittered with stars as if alive, and the whitening foliages and […]
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