Media India Group
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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Women’s representation in politics deteriorate in India
March 1, 2017
According to the data presented in the Women in Politics 2017 Map, launched recently by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women, the number of women in executive government and in parliament worldwide has stagnated, with only marginal improvements since 2015.
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Assam’s Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in the eye of storm
March 1, 2017
One of India’s largest wildlife destinations and tourist hotspots, the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve, in the north-eastern state of Assam, and the global news agency, the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) are making news. But, what is the story? Here is a synopsis.
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Dubai gets its first permanent aqua-based show ‘La Perle’
March 1, 2017
A new era of entertainment is about dawn in Dubai with 'La Perle', a new show produced and created by Dragone, one of the world’s most revered cultural artistic directors. Located in the heart of Al Habtoor City, 'La Perle' will be the region’s first permanent show, boasting ...
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The advent of Hotstar, Amazon Prime and Netflix
March 1, 2017
Digital money has the potential of revolutionising celluloid in India. With the advent of big players such as Netflix, Amazon and Hotstar, the trend of digital watching can open new frontiers in the long run.
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Ho Chi Minh City Tourism holds roadshow in New Delhi
March 1, 2017
Vietnam is home to many UNESCO heritage sites, both tangible and intangible, and Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city of the country, forms a major part of its tourism. Culturally rich with biodiversity of ethnic traditions, beaches, valleys, mountains and much more, the tourism au...
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Une manière originale de protéger les animaux dans le Nord de l’Inde
February 28, 2017
Il n’y a pas qu’en Europe que l’hiver a été rude … Cette année, dans le Nord de l’Inde, les températures sont aussi fortement descendues, passant souvent sous la barre des 0°C, ce qui n’est pas si fréquent ! Conséquence immédiate : les habitants de l’Etat...
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Greece forays into the Indian market
February 28, 2017
The Greek National Tourism Organisation, as a part of its 3-year strategic plan, forays into the Indian market, starting 2017, to tap the increasing Indian outbound travel segment.
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BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture
February 28, 2017
The silent forests in Basar, in Arunachal Pradesh, saw a coming together of locals and visitors to celebrate the Galo harvest festival and a cultural exchange through the arts, keeping alive traditions through time.
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89 years of Academy Awards and India got 5
February 28, 2017
The 89th Academy Awards just dropped curtain with the much-talked about goof (announcing a wrong name for the Best Picture); however, what remains customary is India’s lacklustre feat in the world’s most celebrated film award ceremony.
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Haryana to launch low-cost eateries soon
February 28, 2017
Low-cost eateries in India are catching everybody's fancy and Indian politicians are no exception. Latest to join the bandwagon will be Haryana that will provide cooked meals at unimaginably low prices. For the last four years, more than half a dozen states have been providing lo...
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Bangladesh Tourism Board appoints new CEO
February 27, 2017
Bangladesh Tourism Board (BTB) has appointed Dr Md Nasir Uddin as its new Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Dr Nasir, a very senior officer of Government of Bangladesh is an Additional Secretary to the government and holds years of experience and knowledge in the tou...
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