News – India & You
Nalanda University in Bihar
July 16, 2016
In the 40th edition of World Heritage Session in Istanbul, from July 10-20, India celebrates its 34th UNESCO world heritage site with the inscription of Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda in Bihar.
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Government seeks to revamp the Ladli Scheme for gi...
July 16, 2016
Ladli scheme was launched in India in 2008 for the upliftment of the girl child and the Aam Aadmi Party government (AAP) in New Delhi, the Indian capital, now seeks to revamp the scheme with some liberalisations for the beneficiaries.
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It’s Shark Awareness Day!
July 14, 2016
India ranks second, after Indonesia, on the global list of shark fishing nations as the fishing of the species in the country has gone from being ‘incidental’ to ‘targeted’.
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New Aviation Policy reduces cancellation charges i...
July 14, 2016
The air passengers in India have something to cheer up, as the new civil aviation policy is coming into force from August 1. The revised policy caps the cancellation charges and bar airlines to levy additional changes.
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Hemis Tsechu
July 14, 2016
With displaying of the sacred bone ornament, ceremonial performances by the monks and an aim to promote tourism and cultural heritage, Hemis Festival will be held on 14th and 15th July, 2016 accompanied by the grand Naropa Festival - from July 1 to 31 - in Ladakh district in Jamm...
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India proposes e-visa facility for another 36 nati...
July 13, 2016
After the e-visa facility attracted huge foreign tourist arrivals in India, the country now plans to extend the online visa service for another 36 countries.
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Special Indian style of Eid in Delhi
July 6, 2016
Eid-ul-fitr is one of the widely celebrated festivals among Muslims across the globe. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a 30-day fasting period. In India the festival will be celebrated on Thursday. Eid-ul-fitr is a special festival among Muslims worldwide. People pr...
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The Tamara Coorg : Luxury Amidst Nature
July 5, 2016
The sound from the natural waterfall at the entrance welcomes you and soothes your tired nerves instantly. We are at the Tamara-Coorg, a luxurious resort located in the lap of the Nilgiris mountains in the Western Ghats. A perfect escapade for those running from the ...
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Amarnath Yatra, a 45 days long pilgrimage to South...
July 4, 2016
Thousands of devotees trek through the rugged mountains in South Kashmir, India, in the summer months to reach Shri Amarnathji Shrine and pay obeisance to Hindu God Lord Shiva, the guardian of the absolute and the destroyer. They make a special effort, sometimes during a 45 days ...
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India refrains to vote at the UN LGBT resolution
July 2, 2016
While the United Nations took a historic stand to curb the violence and discrimination against alternate sexual preferences, India abstained from voting.
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