Shalini Dasgupta
Shalini Dasgupta
An Indian’s shopping guide in Bali
September 22, 2017
Scouting through the rows of goodies at Krisna Mart defines one of the greater joys of visiting the popular island province of Indonesia. Located in Denpasar in Bali, Krisna Mart serves as the one-stop destination for all tourists looking for pocket-friendly souvenirs.
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The talented hands behind Dussehra and Durga Puja festivals
September 20, 2017
The making of Ravana: Effigy makers of Delhi Even though the 10-day festival of Dussehra is celebrated illustriously, the efforts of the artists behind the effigies are usually unrecognised. The huge effigies of Ravana – the demon King with his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghna...
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India at Toronto International Film Festival
September 16, 2017
Indian cinema is making the headlines in the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival with five Indian films having made fanfare entries into the 42nd edition of the coveted film festival.
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Germany keen to tap tourism potential in India
September 14, 2017
German Tourism, which is expecting two million Indian tourists by 2030 will launch a training and education programme for Indian travel agents starting November this year to tap the tourism potential in India.
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Atrocities against Rohingya Muslims continue, salvation not in sight
September 7, 2017
It has been nothing but a witch-hunt that has left the Rohingya Muslims homeless having had to flee Myanmar over the past 10 days. Reportedly, more than 140,000 Rohingya Muslims had to flee the Burmese territory to survive the ordeals of a seeming exodus.
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33rd IATO Convention in Bhubaneswar to promote holistic tourism
September 6, 2017
The 33rd IATO Annual Convention will commence from September 7 till September 10, 2017 at Mayfair Convention Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The B2B event will focus on re-inventing tourism sector in India with the theme being “Indian Tourism – Time to reinvent ourselves.”
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Natural Wonders of North East India
September 5, 2017
The eastern-most region of India collectively referred to as Northeast India is known for its extensively diverse lineage of flora and fauna and poetry-inspiring scenic beauty.
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Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Xiamen
September 5, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Xiamen, China ahead of the ninth BRICS Summit that concluded yesterday. He addressed the Indian diaspora at Wyndham Hotel in Xiamen with hopes of strengthening and promoting bilateral relations.
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