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Rampatri – Indian spice to help fight cancer?

Rampatri – Indian spice to help fight cancer?

August 11, 2016

An organic revolution could be underway at the laboratories located inside BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Center)'s Anushakti Nagar complex near Chembur, a suburb of Mumbai, in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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City Palace of Udaipur

City Palace of Udaipur

August 11, 2016

Udaipur, the city of lakes, is home to spectacular palaces that are a showcase of the rich heritage of the region. The City Palace, perhaps the most visited spot in the city, is a shining example of such a place and is a delight for those looking to experience the colourful cultu...

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Low-caste Dalits in India protest against oppression

Low-caste Dalits in India protest against oppression

August 3, 2016

A Dalit youth who consumed poison in protest against thrashing of men from his community in Una, Gujarat, died on Sunday, intensifying the anger of thousands of others who vowed not to take away the carcasses of dead animals till the atrocities by the self-proclaimed cow protecto...

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India tourism plans heavy investment to promote tourist circuits

India tourism plans heavy investment to promote tourist circuits

July 26, 2016

The Indian Ministry of Tourism is on a development spree under the regime of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, implementing and sanctioning as many as 25 projects worth INR 20.48 billion (304 million USD) under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme since its launch in January 2015.

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Fascinating Appearance of ‘Titan Arum’ in Kerala

Fascinating Appearance of ‘Titan Arum’ in Kerala

July 22, 2016

World’s stinkiest flower, called so for its pungent smell resembling rotten flesh, bloomed at Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary and Garden in Alattil, North Wayanad, Kerala, India. It has grown out of a seed planted about nine years ago and stands tall at a height of al-most two met...

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WHO to promote Indian Yoga and Medicines

WHO to promote Indian Yoga and Medicines

July 21, 2016

India signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to globally promote the conventional Indian healing treatments including Yoga, Ayurveda, Unani and Panchkarma.

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India’s business travel industry booming

India’s business travel industry booming

July 20, 2016

While the near term economic prospects of India see steady improvement, the double figure growth of the business travel spending in India remains pretty healthy to take the country ahead as a world leader in business travel industry in the coming years.

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Indian girl raped again by same men after three years

Indian girl raped again by same men after three years

July 20, 2016

The protestors in the streets of Rohtak, Haryana (North India) are filled with rage after a girl was raped again by the same five men who raped her in 2013 and are out on bail since then.

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Fat tax introduced in Kerala

Fat tax introduced in Kerala

July 19, 2016

In an attempt to counter the rising incidence of obesity and many other lifestyle diseases, the Kerala government has decided to impose a 14.5 pc tax on junk food and drinks sold in the state.

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WTM London 2016 announces India as its Premier Partner

WTM London 2016 announces India as its Premier Partner

July 19, 2016

World Travel Market (WTM), the annual global travel trade event held in London declared India Tourism as its Premier Partner for its upcoming November edition providing the country a perfect platform to showcase its diverse tourism products.

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Stolen traffic lights batteries lead to increased accidents and jams in New Delhi

Stolen traffic lights batteries lead to increased accidents and jams in New Delhi

July 18, 2016

The increased traffic jams and road accidents in the Indian capital New Delhi can also be blamed on the traffic signals batteries theft, according to the local police.

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Tepantar’s tribal theatre village in West Bengal

Tepantar’s tribal theatre village in West Bengal

July 18, 2016

While the tribal campus theatre Tepantar in the small village Satkahania in West Bengal (East India) have literally turned the world into a stage, there is a lot more to learn from them apart from the exceptional display of rural tradition and folk art.

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