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TAAI to meet government in bid to restart inbound tourism
November 27, 2020
Continuing its efforts to get the government to reopen the tourism sector, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) says it hopes to meet with the officials of the ministry of civil aviation and tourism next week in order to discuss the next steps for revival of an industry ...
Read MoreWorkations: When work from home is away from home
August 30, 2020
For millions of Indian professionals who have been cooped up in their homes since March due to coronavirus pandemic, a break from home in the shape of workations is turning to be a life-saver for them. ‘‘Though coming back home for such a long time and enjoying the luxuries t...
Read MoreCoronavirus pandemic drives demand for quick getaways
July 18, 2020
As lockdowns are eased, thousands of Indians are taking off for quick getaways in destinations close-by even as tour operators wait for business to pick up.
Read MoreNo option but to turn to Gandhigiri over lack of support: TAAI to government
May 19, 2020
Though tourism has been the worst hit sector due to the coronavirus pandemic, the government has so far failed to provide any succour to the largest employment generator in the country.
Read MoreCovid19 has crippled Indian tourism industry, government indifference could kill it
May 13, 2020
Tourism and hospitality have been the worst hit sectors of the economy all over the globe following the coronavirus outbreak. While in many countries, the governments have stepped forward to help the sector, in India, travel companies continue to bleed and even die while the gove...
Read MoreThe corona blow to the tourism industry
April 26, 2020
One of the largest sectors of Indian economy, tourism, lies in tatters due to the pandemic and the lockdown, while the government turns a blind eye, putting tens of millions of jobs at risk.
Read MoreSterlite Copper plant closure hits economy
August 18, 2018
Vedanta unit is one of the three primary copper producers in the country. It has a market share of 35 pc. The other two are Hindustan Copper Limited and Hindalco Industries Limited. Public Sector Units (PSU) cater to only 4 pc of the country’s total copper production.
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