Wedding band artists lose rhythm of life amid Covid19 pandemic

“My wife and I have three children and I am the only one in the family who earns. The last five to six months have been the most difficult ones. I have managed to feed my family just enough so that they can survive. I don’t expect to earn much for the next two months [&hellip...

Unique wedding rituals practised in India

Weddings in India is an emotional affair with family and friends coming together for three-four days to have great fun with the various rituals and traditions. Many of these traditions are quite unique and weird which are still in existence till today.

Interview with Claude Micallef, Sales Director, Bateaux Mouches

Indian weddings going the sustainable way

Indian weddings are generally associated with a series of festivities full of glitz, glamour and grandeur. While some couples still want a fairytale wedding like those from a Yash Raj movie, the new generation is moving towards subtler intimate ceremonies and eco-friendly options...

Why it’s more fun in the Philippines

With cruises, casinos, and fun galore, this quiet gem in the far east is cooler and closer than ever before. Excerpts from a conversation over coffee with Daks F Gonzales, head of product and market development for India at the Department of Tourism, Philippines.

Jeju Island, The Jewel of South Korea

Recently, the Jeju Tourism Organization took its first step for Jeju to tap the Indian market by conducting two roadshows in India. Jeju will be working with Korea Tourism Organization and Hong Kong Tourism Board to boost promotion of each region in India and to increase the sati...

Jetwing Hotels, Sri Lanka

Jetwing, one of the leading hospitality giants of Sri Lanka, has remained committed to uplifting lives, developing communities, and engaging in sustainable practices while continuing its expansion of businesses in Sri Lanka. India is Jetwing’s key market and Jetwing does strong...

Dowry : the dark side of Indian weddings

Like the hindu goddess Lakshmi, the new bride is considered to be the guarantor of the home's prosperity- but one symbolised by material assets.

New trends in invitation card business

When it comes to weddings, Indians cannot help but hyperventilate. Apart from the traditional invites, evites are the new thing in the card industry, and with the growing demand for themed weddings, couples are more interested in sending out unique wedding invitations which someh...

Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority conducts five-city roadshow

Mauritius is expecting a 20 pc growth in tourist arrival from India this year as the island nation started a road show at five cities in India to attract travellers. The purpose of the roadshow was to update the travel fraternity and help them forge business ties with the Mauriti...

Film Costumes

Costumes have traditionally played a crucial role in the success of Indian films, especially period films, biographies or the films showing extravagant Indian weddings. Use of technology has only enhanced the lure further. When an Indian goes to see a film it’s to lose himself ...