Maharashtra
Maharashtra, UP introduce mobile-classroom for underprivileged
April 27, 2017
Various educational institutions in India are ignorant about the inclusion and education of children helming from rural areas and city streets. However, there are others who are recognising the need to provide for this population to create a pool of educated and self-reliant yout...
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Etihad Airways, Jet Airways sign tourism agreement with Maharashtra Government
April 25, 2017
To promote tourism, Etihad Airways and its strategic partner Jet Airways have signed an agreement with the Government of Maharashtra. For the first time an Indian state has signed a tourism collaboration agreement with the airline sector.
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Harisal becomes the first ideal Indian digital village
April 20, 2017
As some of the modern technologies like the internet and other western influences have enveloped even the remotest of villages in India, there are still some of them, where the people struggle to make ends meet. One such place was Harisal in Maharashtra, which has now been adapte...
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Around the Himalayas in 7 days
April 8, 2017
The third edition of the Uttarakhand mountain biking race flagged off on April 8, 2017, in Nainital, in the northern Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. With participation from over 15 countries, the race will cover a distance of 884 km in seven biking days.
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Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme
April 1, 2017
Government of India has launched the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme to identify and develop pilgrimage tourist destinations on the principles of high tourist visits, competitiveness and sustainability to enrich the religious tourism exper...
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Indian government gives go ahead to 18 new airports
March 25, 2017
The government of India has given an ‘in-principle’ approval on March 21 for the construction of 18 airports for a substantial amount to enable industrial advancement.
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Mumbai: A complex microcosm of India
March 5, 2017
The richest Indian city is also home to what is possibly Asia’s largest slum. While data from a recent report shows the wealth of the Indian financial capital, Mumbai has another side to it, which continues to thrive.
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Shani Shignapur: The doorless suburb
March 2, 2017
While most of us are becoming increasingly watchful of our possessions and prefer to keep our houses and shops safely locked, there are others who decline to stay behind closed doors and windows. Welcome to the 'door-less' village - Shani Shignapur!
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Five unique Guinness World Records by Indians
January 27, 2017
Indians are known to be colourful and diverse, and we are always on a record-breaking spree, with the motto, the more unusual, the better!
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PBD: Connecting the diaspora with the culture of their roots
January 11, 2017
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) tuned in to the psychic strings of the overseas Indians not only through the plenary sessions and redressal of their issues, but also provided an opportunity for the diaspora to witness the traditional dances and music of India and connect with the c...
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Indian states promote business opportunities at PBD
January 9, 2017
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) not only touches the emotional chords of many resident and non-resident Indians but also provides an opportunity for the diaspora members to explore business options in India, marketed aggressively by several state governments.
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India witnesses world’s largest street light replacement programme
January 9, 2017
As global bodies on energy efficiency discuss imperative measures to make an impact on the carbon footprint, India is set to witness the world's largest street light replacement programme (SLNP), today.
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