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Revisions in Montreal Protocol to reduce HFCs
October 17, 2016
Days after many countries joined hands to mitigate the increase in global climate issues, new revisions in the Montreal Protocol are now focusing towards reducing the use of Hydro Fluorocarbons (HFCs) contributing in the increase of global warming.
Read MoreDussehra fest in New Delhi
October 12, 2016
Dusshera, a major Hindu festival, was celebrated in India on October 11. Festivities begin nine days in advance before the D-day that marks the victory of good over evil. According to the Hindu mythology, Dussehra marks the day when lord Rama beheaded the evil demon Ravana who is...
Read MoreMilitary storm brewing over the subcontinent
October 3, 2016
Amid global concerns, hostilities between India and Pakistan-arch rivals with nuclear capabilities - is further escalating after India's audacious military strike on September 23 across the Line of Control (LoC) that destroyed 40 terror training camps located in Pakistan.
Read MoreIndia ratifies the Paris Climate Agreement on October 2
September 27, 2016
Though India was earlier reluctant to ratify the Paris Climate Agreement any time soon, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25, 2016, announced that the country will ratify the accord on October 2 this year.
Read MoreBali – The Exotic Island
September 8, 2016
Also known as the Island of Gods and the Island of love, Bali in Indonesia is perfect for Indians looking for something of everything like heritage, culture and tradition, adventure, relaxation, shopping as well as clubbing. With‘free visa on arrival’, you just have to pack y...
Read MoreRajeev Kale – President and Country Head – Leisure Travel & MICE, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd
September 8, 2016
“With the rise of 20-25 pc in the overall honeymoon travel demand over the last three years, Thomas Cook – is particularly bullish about the growing romantic travel market for Indians abroad segment with its partnership with Matrimonial Bazaar,” says Rajeev Kale.
Read MoreBali sees an influx of Indian tourist footfall
September 1, 2016
Bali, an island in Indonesia, is rapidly becoming a popular tourist destination for Indian travellers. The first six months of 2016 has seen close to 55.7pc growth in the numbers of Indian tourists travelling to Bali compared to the same time last year, reported the Bali Tourism ...
Read MoreKolkata hosts Pan Asian connectivity conference
July 31, 2016
‘Building Pan-Asian Connectivity’ conference held by U.S Consulate General-Kolkata, CAGS and the ORF in the Lincoln Room, American Center, Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, focused on the challenges to and opportunities of building bridges between India and South East Asia...
Read MoreIndian economy may escalate by 7.8 pc in 2017
July 21, 2016
According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Indian economy may grow by 7.4 pc in the current fiscal period and by 7.8 pc in 2017, despite the challenges.
Read MoreSpecial 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...
Read MoreLessons from the terror attack that killed 20 people in Dhaka
July 5, 2016
The dastardly attack by Islamic Militants on Holey Artisan Bakery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on last Friday killed 20 global citizens. It brings painful lessons for Bangladesh, but also India and Myanmar.
Read MoreAir pollution the root cause of 1.6 million yearly premature deaths in India
June 28, 2016
A recent International Energy Agency (IEA) report on energy and air pollution, ‘World energy outlook’ (WEO), estimated that air pollution causes 6.5 million premature deaths across the world in a year, with India alone being the contributor of 1.6 million premature deaths, al...
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