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With focus on adventure, ecotourism & culture, 1st Rangla Punjab Tourism Summit opens in Mohali

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 […]

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Adam Sandler: Pop culture’s preferred comedian

Adam 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.

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Adventure, nature & culture beckon

Andaman & 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 […]

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Ibn Battuta: Exploring lands & cultures

Ibn 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

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Mass weddings : Different cultures, different reasons

Mass 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.

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Interview with Anmol Gagan Maan, Minister of Tourism & Culture, Punjab

Interview 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 […]

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UNESCO: Promoting peace through science & culture

UNESCO: Promoting peace through science & culture

November 4, 2021

On this day in 1946, the UNESCO Constitution came into force, with the 20th ratification.

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Hornbill Festival: A goldmine of Nagaland’s culture

Hornbill 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 […]

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Splendid villages with intangible unique culture

Splendid 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, […]

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Rajasthani miniature paintings: Amalgamation of history, culture and beauty

Rajasthani 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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