India finish 4th with 61 medals in Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022

At the Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 that concluded on Monday night, India finished its campaign with the total tally of 61 medals, taking the fourth position in terms of medals. gaining its 4th position. On the face of it, with five fewer medals, India slipped one place fro...

Harpreet Chandi: First woman of colour to reach South Pole solo

Slowly sledging in the snow withstanding the extreme temperature of -50° C with wind speeds up to 420 kmph, Captain Harpreet Chandi completed her journey to one of the ends of the Earth. In just 40 days she completed her 4200 km journey inspiring women across the globe. During h...

Cricket : Women in Blue

Interest in women’s cricket in India has peaked following their brilliant performance at the recent Women’s World Cup while the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled a new research that shows the scale of the impact this summer’s Cricket World Cup has had on fans and...

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Mahatma Gandhi monuments around the world

A leading political figure and a freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi is known globally for propagating the ideas of peace and non-violence with countries aplenty making room for him in their hearts and homes.

Diving tours at Titanic wreck site to begin in 2018

Tourists from all over the world can now get a glimpse of the Titanic that rests at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. This is an once-in-a-lifetime experience and an expedition designed only for those with a truly adventurous spirit.

Tourism’s Davos, ‘World Tourism Forum’ to be held in Istanbul

The leaders shaping world tourism’s future come together within the scope of the World Tourism Forum Global Meeting in Istanbul on February 16-18. Nearly 150 international speakers from 20 countries are expected to participate at the giant summit, to be organised on a global sc...

Contemporary Artists from Vietnam – a unique exhibition

Taking a cue from dreams, the rhythm of life, voyages and people from unheard of lands a group of Vietnamese artists were inspired to bring their creations to India - exhibiting now in Kolkata.

Priyanka Chopra unveiled as Assam Tourism’s Brand Ambassador

Assam Tourism Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has been able to rope in the youth icon and famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as the ‘Brand Ambassador’ of Assam Tourism. The ‘Quantico’ actress will now promote Assam under the brand entity...

Maharashtra receives highest foreign investment in India

Maharashtra has acquired the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India as of this financial year, with almost half of country’s share, reveals Industries Minister, Subhash Desai.

Remembring Toru Dutt

Toru Dutt can undoubtedly be regarded as the first Indian poet, who composed in English and French. W R Goodman writes in his Quintessence of literary Essays “Although a convert into Christianity, Toru Dutt had imbibed the ancient spirit and love of India” Born in 1856, in a ...

Britain’s annual rich list

India born brothers David Reuben and Simon Reuben topped Britain’s annual rich list, with a fortune of 13.1 billion pounds. David Reuben and Simon Reuben, born in Mumbai, India, have topped the Sunday Times Rich List 2016, released on April 24, 2016. The Reuben brothers wer...