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Dowry deaths in Kerala: Evil persists despite high literacy & sex ratios
July 21, 2021
The recent back-to-back deaths of three young brides in alleged dowry-related cases in Kerala has brought the attention back to this all pervasive social evil, despite the practice having been banned over 50 years ago. The cases have also brought to fore the possibility that the ...
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There is nothing to celebrate on this World Tourism Day 2020: Jurgen Bailom, CEO Jalesh Cruises
September 27, 2020
As we are celebrating world tourism day, how seriously is the tourism industry in India threatened by the pandemic and do you see a meaningful revival in foreseeable future? On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2020, the travel and tourism industry knows that there is nothing to ...
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Sholapith art: A traditional Bengal craft
March 8, 2020
One of the traditional crafts of Bengal, sholapith art has been in practice for long and is used in various religious and social customs. It is also an eco-friendly craft which find its origin in the myths.
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The rising income disparity in India and women are its biggest victims
January 24, 2019
The Oxfam Inequality Report 2019, released on January 21 details shocking levels of wealth inequality in the country, adding that wealth is being further concentrated in the hands of the richest while the poor are pushed deeper into deprivation.
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India shows a strong presence at WTM London 2018
November 15, 2018
While a multitude of travel and tourism professionals attended WTM 2018 event and discussed about the latest trends, campaigns and issues of negative tourism, the Indian Pavilion offered niche tourism products like adventure, yoga and Ayurveda with its new Incredible India 2.0 ca...
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Statue of Unity built on ironies and paradoxes
October 31, 2018
Playing on Sardar Patel’s epithet, ‘Iron Man of India’, the then Gujarat CM skilfully tried to weave in the sentiments of the farming communities and their pride with the statue that is named as the Statue of Unity. However, the farmers fume at the USD 430 million cost of t...
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Breaking through the MICE industry
September 1, 2018
ICPB launches its first state chapter and promotes its host as an upcoming MICE destination. The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) in association with the West Bengal Ministry of Tourism, held the 11th edition of their flagship event, “Convention India Conclave”...
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India to be the ‘Guest of Honour country’ at Abu Dhabi Festival
December 4, 2017
India will be the ‘Guest of Honour Country’ in the Abu Dhabi Festival (ADF) 2018 and is set to showcase its diverse cultural hues to the world as well as the large Indian diaspora settled in UAE.
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How Airports Make Money in India?
October 31, 2017
The understanding of sustained financial health in the Indian aviation sector, especially at airports, still remains a challenge in India. With non-aeronautical revenue such as retail or advertising coming to rescue over the years, it is quite intriguing to appreciate how the Ind...
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Interview with S Suresh
October 31, 2017
S Suresh, the Member (Finance) of Airports Authority of India (AAI) talks to AIBM about the various initiatives that will be undertaken by them to realise the full revenue potential of the aviation sector in India while simultaneously providing top-notch services to the traveller...
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The Taj: A symbol of love or an abode of divinity?
August 13, 2017
Taj Mahal, the 17th-century architectural marvel, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, visited by millions of tourists, is caught up in a new controversy. Is it actually a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the Hindu trinity?
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Liberalising aviation services by 2020?
July 20, 2017
The Indian government might contemplate open sky agreements for countries, which fall within a radius of 5,000 kilometres, by 2020.
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