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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...
Read MoreIndian 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...
Read MoreDiving 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.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreKerala’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-...
Read MoreKathputli: 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreKarnataka: 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.
Read MorePortraits 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...
Read MoreIndia 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...
Read MoreThe 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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