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Assam Tourism launches scheme to promote homestays
March 4, 2024
Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) has launched a programme to promote community tourism in the state with incentive and subsidy schemes to attract participation from the people. In a press statement, ATDC says that it has begun distribution of sanction letters ...
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Marriott expands footprint in India with 28 new property signings
February 28, 2024
American luxury hotel operator Marriott International says it plans to open 14 new hotels in India this year. In a press statement, the hospitality firm says that following the debut of a Moxy hotel in Bengaluru in January, the upcoming expansion emphasises its commitment to regi...
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Indra and Thales sign pact on defence innovation
February 28, 2024
Spanish electronic firm Indra has signed an agreement with French defence and electronics manufacturer Thales to collaborate with each other and strengthen the capabilities of European defence industry. In a press statement, Thales says that the cooperation will allow the two com...
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EV platform BLive expands partnership with Zomato
February 27, 2024
Multi-brand electric vehicle platform BLive has announced expansion of its collaboration with food delivery platform Zomato in the southern region of the country. In a press statement, BLiv says that since establishing a collaboration with Zomato in June 2023 to introduce electri...
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Shalakha Sansanwal: Punching beyond age stereotypes
February 27, 2024
In the streets of Katwaria Sarai in South Delhi, Shalakha Sansanwal, a silver medallist in the 70kg category at the recently concluded 7th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships, has defied conventions and challenges with her unwavering commitment to the sport. Her introdu...
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Good vibrations could hold answer to calming social anxiety, says study
February 26, 2024
The power of good vibrations can help reduce stress and social anxiety amongst those vulnerable to these symptoms, new research has found. According to a press statement issued by the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom, computing scientists and psychologists at the unive...
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African Union launches ambitious “Year of Education” initiative for 2024
February 23, 2024
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has welcomed the declaration by African Union countries to celebrate 2024 as ‘Year of Education’ and has pledged support for African States in achieving universal primary and secondary education. In a p...
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Embraer’s Phenom 300 series is world’s best-selling light jet
February 23, 2024
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has unveiled an advanced autothrottle feature on its light jet Phenom 300E to enhance the pilot-friendly cockpit of the aircraft. In a press statement, Embraer says that Phenom 300 has retained its crown as the world’s best-selling light ...
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Nazar Nasir: Kashmir’s only male crochet artist breaks gender stereotypes
February 22, 2024
In a region where rigid norms often dictate career choices, 24-year-old Nazar Nasir, a resident of Lal Bazar in Srinagar, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is weaving a new narrative as the only male crochet artist in the Union Territory as his designs not only showcase hi...
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UK to offer 3,000 visas to Indian professionals through ballot system
February 20, 2024
The United Kingdom has opened its doorway to Indian citizens wanting to settle, work, or study in the country for two years. The announcement regarding the new voting procedure for the India Young Professionals Scheme was made by the British High Commission in India X (formerly T...
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Eve Air Mobility to debut at Singapore Air Show
February 19, 2024
After initiating the production of its first full-scale prototype and forging partnerships with multiple suppliers, Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, is ready to unveil its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) technology in the A...
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ATR registers 53 pc growth in sales in 2023
February 16, 2024
With a 53 pc rise in sales and a 44 pc growth in deliveries in the year 2023, compared to the preceding year, Toulouse-based regional aircraft manufacturer ATR says it has seen all-round growth in its performance parameters. In a press statement, the aircraft maker says that it d...
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