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International bloggers invited to explore Goa

International bloggers invited to explore Goa

November 4, 2016

Goa Tourism explores new options to bring greater visibility to tourism in the south-western state, a choice destination for travellers from all over the world.

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Diwali leaves Delhi engulfed in severe pollution and smog

Diwali leaves Delhi engulfed in severe pollution a...

November 3, 2016

With Diwali, it seems New Delhi's little remaining clean air has also waved goodbye this year. The level of pollution in the city, post-Diwali, has been the worst in five years with a huge increase in concentration levels of Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5)

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Doordarshan invites bids for channel content in India

Doordarshan invites bids for channel content in In...

November 3, 2016

Doordarshan is seeking bids for production of content for its channels as it puts up a fight to stay relevant.

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Promotional funds for Indian cinema travelling abroad

Promotional funds for Indian cinema travelling abr...

November 2, 2016

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) plans to roll out a fund for promotion of the films that bag the feather of India's official entry to the Academy Awards under the foreign film category.

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UNICEF report links air pollution to deaths of 600,000 children yearly

UNICEF report links air pollution to deaths of 600...

November 1, 2016

Air pollution affects health and lives of children across the globe on a large scale, with India at a critical situation, as pointed out by a UNICEF report titled ‘Clear the Air for Children’.

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Diwali festivities illuminate India

Diwali festivities illuminate India

October 29, 2016

As India prepares to celebrate Diwali, the biggest and the brightest festival in the country, this Sunday, many people abroad also follow the trend. As the festivities have already begun, here is why the festival is considered auspicious and the most important.

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Indian Americans decide between Clinton and Trump

Indian Americans decide between Clinton and Trump

October 28, 2016

With barely two weeks to go for the US presidential elections, Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, seems more likely to win over the Indian American votes, even as Donald Trump is making several attempts to reach out to the ‘Hindus’.

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India abstains from voting on nuclear weapons ban at the UN

India abstains from voting on nuclear weapons ban ...

October 28, 2016

In an assembly at the UN where member states expressed desires to start talks regarding the possibility of a ban on nuclear weapons, India abstained from voting.

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A noble initiative in form of National Ayurveda Day

A noble initiative in form of National Ayurveda Da...

October 28, 2016

It is National Ayurveda Day today. The Ministry of AYUSH is promoting Ayurveda for prevention and control of diabetes, which is their theme this year. The day is being celebrated with events across the nation and a newly-designed logo is further commemorating the event.

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JW Marriott sets sail in Kolkata

JW Marriott sets sail in Kolkata

October 27, 2016

With the inauguration of the first Marriott property in Kolkata and a few more to come up by the end of this year, the hospitality and MICE sector in eastern India is set to witness a mix of healthy competition and variety in the near future.

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