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Where are Indians travelling for business?

Where are Indians travelling for business?

August 25, 2017

While India's tech sector is still the major driver of India's business travel; recent data by American Express Global Business Travel reveals the top destinations booked by Indians for business; domestically as well as globally.

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SriLankan Airlines cultural evening to boost ties

SriLankan Airlines cultural evening to boost ties

August 16, 2017

SriLankan Airlines which has expanded its operations in the Indian aviation market arranged for an evening of cultural extravaganza to celebrate its “months of association with the City of Joy.”

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A political somersault in the state of Bihar

A political somersault in the state of Bihar

July 28, 2017

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar joined hands with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as he jilted an uncomfortable ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and became the chief minister for the sixth time. What are the political ramifications for Indian politics?

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S Raheja

S Raheja

July 17, 2017

S Raheja, Member (Planning) of Airports Authority of India (AAI) talks about the various plans that AAI has in place to ensure the successful growth of the Indian aviation sector. He discussed how AAI is trying to provide a strong backbone to various government initiatives while ...

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Tamil Nadu movie halls open post GST strife

Tamil Nadu movie halls open post GST strife

July 12, 2017

"Lack of clarity," said the Tamil Nadu theatre owners as they kept movie halls shut post GST blaming double taxation crippling the regional cinema industry.

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Changing dynamics of cruise tourism in India

Changing dynamics of cruise tourism in India

July 6, 2017

The changing dynamics of cruise tourism has been brought in by new tourism policies, to be implemented this month to tap potentials that will help in earning valuable foreign exchange and job creation.

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American Stacey Jacob’s ‘trump’ card for protests: The Saree

American Stacey Jacob’s ‘trump’ card for protests: The Saree

May 6, 2017

A US national, Stacey Jacob has been blowing up social media with her Instagram pictures wearing a saree while taking a stand against the discrimination meted out by the Trump administration.

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Telugu actor-director Kasinadhuni Viswanath wins prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2016

Telugu actor-director Kasinadhuni Viswanath wins prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2016

April 25, 2017

Veteran filmmaker and actor Kasinadhuni Viswanath was nominated for and won the Dadasaheb Phalke award for 2016, India's highest award in the film industry. The accolade will be conferred upon him by the Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on May 3, 2017.

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India rolls out new liberalised visa scheme

India rolls out new liberalised visa scheme

April 5, 2017

Various steps have been taken to increase the number of inbound tourists to India, which includes relaxing the e-visa process.

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IndiGo expands its FitToFly programme

IndiGo expands its FitToFly programme

April 3, 2017

As part of its flagship programme, FitToFly, and to promote fitness and healthy lifestyle, IndiGo Airlines has launched fully equipped gyms for police personnel in Dimapur, Chennai and Jaipur. FitToFly is an ongoing initiative under IndiGoReach, the company’s CSR programme.

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Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

February 20, 2017

Music lovers in Kolkata are witnessing diverse forms of music coming in, with acts bringing in world music to the city.

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2016 a prosperous year for South African Tourism

2016 a prosperous year for South African Tourism

December 29, 2016

2016 has been a stellar year for South African Tourism as arrivals spiked by 26.6 pc in comparison to 2015. India became South Africa’s 8th largest long-haul tourism source market with 73,902 arrivals by September 2016.

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