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Goa beyond beaches

Goa beyond beaches

July 14, 2017

As Goa remains a top destination for Indian and international travelers, the southern Indian state offers numerous experiences beyond its scenic beaches.

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Kolkata gears up for European film festivals

Kolkata gears up for European film festivals

July 14, 2017

Starting today, Kolkata’s cinephiles are in for a week long treat with two film festivals showcasing European cinema in the city’s iconic venues, Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute and Nandan.

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Ahmedabad added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list

Ahmedabad added to UNESCO’s World Heritage l...

July 12, 2017

The World Heritage Committee had inscribed three cultural sites in India, Cambodia and China. This decision has made the 600-year-old city to join the ranks with Paris, Vienna, Cairo, Brussels, Rome and Edinburgh and put India on the world heritage city map.

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6,000 NGOs could lose foreign funding in India

6,000 NGOs could lose foreign funding in India

July 12, 2017

In a crackdown on organisations that have failed to file their annual returns for five years in a row, a circular by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has been issued regarding suspension of license of foreign funding.

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India at the G20 summit

India at the G20 summit

July 12, 2017

India’s presence at the G20 focused on security and climate, which have been emerging as important issues apart from trade and development that have been traditionally of importance to the G20 meets.

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Online database to tackle human trafficking in India

Online database to tackle human trafficking in Ind...

July 7, 2017

A group in India is set to build the country’s first online database of human trafficking cases.

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European Heritage Tourism in Bengal

European Heritage Tourism in Bengal

July 7, 2017

For a traveller who loves the fascinating historical anecdotes, West Bengal is nothing but a reminiscence of a mini Europe scattered in the form of relics and folklores.

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Five Indian films with a Kashmiri connect

Five Indian films with a Kashmiri connect

July 6, 2017

Kashmir, a space associated with strife and conflict has always captured the imaginations of Indian cinema.

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Modi’s Des’Tea’nation: The Israel-India Strategic Connect

Modi’s Des’Tea’nation: The Israel-India Stra...

July 6, 2017

The three-day strategic visit to Israel witnessed signing of seven agreements related to space, water management and agriculture between the host nation and India, chaired by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that came to a halt wit...

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India aims collaboration in Higher Education at BRICS summit

India aims collaboration in Higher Education at BR...

July 6, 2017

The BRICS Ministers of Education Meet in Beijing ended on a note that pledged to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all.

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