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Odisha to promote Shamuka as international tourism hub

Odisha to promote Shamuka as international tourism hub

September 23, 2019

The Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO), the apex body of the hospitality industry in Odisha, has been organising Odisha Tourism Conclave since last three years and has been suggesting various promotional initiatives and action plans to the state government for develo...

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Indian government opens 137 new doors for mountaineers

Indian government opens 137 new doors for mountaineers

August 29, 2019

With the Indian government opening 137 mountain peaks for foreign travellers desirous of mountaineering, local organisations are against this decision as they feel it goes against the local religious beliefs and are urging the state government to preserve the sanctity of the holy...

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Diving into an ocean of plastics

Diving into an ocean of plastics

June 8, 2019

World Oceans Day, celebrated each year on June 8, to recognise the importance of oceans and finding out solutions in preserving this resource. This year the theme is 'Gender and the Ocean' which urges to promote gender equality in ocean-related activities.

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An exhibition of French artist Servières’s work on the City of Joy

An exhibition of French artist Servières’s work on the City of Joy

May 1, 2019

The ongoing exhibition “Ballade Au Crayon Noir: Where Heritage Meets Life” by French artist Jacques Servières celebrates heritage of Calcutta and French colonial Chandernagore through his sketches.

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Kerala’s Kadammanitta Padayani festival and its many colours

Kerala’s Kadammanitta Padayani festival and its many colours

April 22, 2019

A ten day long, annual festival, Kadammanitta Padayani is celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Medam. A religious festival, it has come to be popular amongst tourists for its theatrical procession- kolam. Known for its serene backwaters, lush green landscapes, home-...

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Kathputli: String puppetry from Rajasthan

Kathputli: String puppetry from Rajasthan

March 30, 2019

    The marionette art of Kathputli from Rajasthan is fading to the hands of modern art forms and sources of entertainment in India. Interestingly though, these wooden dolls are staging shows for audiences abroad.  What is puppetry all about? Mere mention of Rajasthan ...

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The international camel festival in Bikaner

The international camel festival in Bikaner

January 19, 2019

Every year in the chilling month of January, Bikaner in the northern state of Rajasthan, organizes the splendid Camel Festival highlighting its culture, customs and traditions for the people to witness something extraordinary.

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The backstage of Kathakali: Turning serene faces eternally beautiful

The backstage of Kathakali: Turning serene faces eternally beautiful

January 6, 2019

Media India Group captures the glimpse of backstage preparations of the major dance form of Kerala - Kathakali, the art that echoes the ethnicity of Kerala.

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Karnataka: The epitome of natural beauty

Karnataka: The epitome of natural beauty

December 20, 2018

Karnataka is a paradise for any tourist. From temples to monasteries, from wildlife sanctuaries to heritage sites, this place has it all.

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Portraits from Pushkar

Portraits from Pushkar

December 1, 2018

We witnessed the charm of the countryside, the people and their lifestyle, and made some portraits providing a complete backdrop of their brightly coloured saris, odhnis (strip of cloth); their everyday ornaments; some aged and painted faces in the crowd; men in equally colourful...

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India shows a strong presence at WTM London 2018

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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The historic Panna Meena ka Kund in Jaipur

The historic Panna Meena ka Kund in Jaipur

September 5, 2018

  Rajasthan (north Indian state) welcomes people with its gracious history and charming vibes, always celebrating its architectural and spiritual richness with its mystical attraction. Jaipur, its capital city, talks about its historic past and has always been a living orga...

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