News – India & You

The Wadiyar Wedding-A first in 40 years

The Wadiyar Wedding-A first in 40 years

July 2, 2016

#Weddings are usually a grand affair in #India; the #royal ones even more so. The royal family of #Mysore recently concluded the wedding of their #prince and it was truly a #bigfatindianwedding.

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Indian tourists use marginally planes for domestic trips

Indian tourists use marginally planes for domestic...

June 30, 2016

In a fast growing Indian tourism market, plane is more and more popular but still used by a minority, as most Indians still prefer to travel by bus or train and stay with their friends or relatives, for expenses to remain reasonable, as per the last National Sample Survey Organis...

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Rajnikanth’s Forthcoming Film Kabali

Rajnikanth’s Forthcoming Film Kabali

June 30, 2016

A special plane has been readied for take-off to coincide with the release of Tamil superstar Rajnikanth's film - Kabali - on July 15

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Nearly 74 tigers died in India in six months

Nearly 74 tigers died in India in six months

June 29, 2016

India witnessed an increase of 500 tigers in April 2016 but things seem to be a little topsy-turvy with the death of about 74 tigers in the country.

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Google Earth upgrades to sharper images

Google Earth upgrades to sharper images

June 29, 2016

Google Earth will now deliver clearer and cloud-less maps with high-resolution imagery with its new technological makeover. India maintains its stand regarding the sensitivity of border issues

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Goa Monsoon Festival

Goa Monsoon Festival

June 28, 2016

As monsoons strike Goa and the rest of the country, the coastal state experiences a splurge of festivals. In one such festival – Cucumber Feast – the state invites its loyal visitors to be a part of its fascinating tradition.

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India Couture Week 2016 begins on July 20 in New Delhi

India Couture Week 2016 begins on July 20 in New D...

June 27, 2016

The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) is back with the annual platform for couture, India Couture Week (ICW), yet again with an edition of glamour and glitz that will begin in New Delhi on July 20, 2016.

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Interview of Goutam Deb, Tourism Minister, West Bengal

Interview of Goutam Deb, Tourism Minister, West Be...

June 24, 2016

With a plethora of experience in the state development affairs especially in North Bengal, Goutam Deb stepped in to take charge of the tourism sector of the state. In this exclusive interview with Media India Group, the newly appointed tourism minister speaks about the future pol...

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The impact of Airbnb on traditional Indian hotels

The impact of Airbnb on traditional Indian hotels

June 24, 2016

While hospitality industry in the United States and France has almost declared a battle of fair business laws against community driven hospitality website Airbnb, what could be the possible impact of Airbnb’s steady expansion on India’s incumbent short-term stay market?

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Unexplored trekking routes of Kashmir

Unexplored trekking routes of Kashmir

June 24, 2016

Kashmir has the potential to become a prime trekking destination, as it has some of the best unexplored trekking routes in India. Once considered to be one of the favourite destinations for foreign tourists, Kashmir received a serious setback nearly three decades ago, due to the ...

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