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The Charm of Mother’s Market in Manipur

The Charm of Mother’s Market in Manipur

February 20, 2017

A unique commercial complex, the Mother’s Market has been functioning for 500 years in Imphal, the capital city of the north-eastern Indian state, Manipur. Run entirely by women, it is a marketplace rooted in history and speaking of women empowerment.

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Social media marketing essentials for a startup

Social media marketing essentials for a startup

February 20, 2017

Among many hundreds of startups in the world, it is necessary to make sure that one isn’t lost in the crowd. And, as social media allows easy entry and minimal cost of operations, what better than using plenty of social media platforms to create and share content or to particip...

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Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

February 20, 2017

Music lovers in Kolkata are witnessing diverse forms of music coming in, with acts bringing in world music to the city.

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World Tourism Forum reiterated Turkey’s tourism potential

World Tourism Forum reiterated Turkey’s tourism potential

February 20, 2017

While influencers and leaders who dominate the world tourism industry came together at The İstanbul Convention Center for the World Tourism Forum Global Meeting, the third edition witnessed a grand and epoch-making conclusion.

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Barren Island: The house of India’s only active volcano

Barren Island: The house of India’s only active volcano

February 18, 2017

A team of Indian scientists has reported of a live volcano in the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Spewing ash and lava, this is India’s only live volcano.

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How healthy are pickles?

How healthy are pickles?

February 18, 2017

Part of various food cultures around the world, the good old pickle or 'aachar' has more to it than flavours and fragrance. A bottle of preserved vegetables in oil or vinegar alongside salt and spices, 'aachar' has a host of health benefits.

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SATTE 2017 – A Report

SATTE 2017 – A Report

February 18, 2017

South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2017, the leading B2B event hosted in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, attracted a huge crowd in its 24th year with a multitude of exhibitors, national and state tourism boards, startups and never-ending business opportunities.

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Ozone pollution causing maximum deaths in India

Ozone pollution causing maximum deaths in India

February 18, 2017

Issues concerning death caused by air pollution made a steep and significant jump with a new report suggesting India to have the maximum deaths caused by ozone pollution. The new statistics are rather alarming.

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Saffron: An ancient Indian medicine

Saffron: An ancient Indian medicine

February 17, 2017

It is often brought to use on special occasions and ceremonies as part of culture and cuisine. But saffron or kesar also has medicinal characteristics, making this precious, ancient Indian spice a healing agent.

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ISRO launches 104 satellites

ISRO launches 104 satellites

February 15, 2017

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recorded the highest number of satellites to be launched in a single mission today.

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It’s carnival time, it’s Goa time

It’s carnival time, it’s Goa time

February 14, 2017

An annual affair, the Goa Carnival has been celebrated since the 18th century. With Portuguese and Latin influences and a dash of modern party styles, it’s a grand, colourful and musical fiesta that attracts tourists aplenty to the party capital of India.

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Tales of Urdu

Tales of Urdu

February 14, 2017

It’s the story of an Indian language that evolved with the waves of culture and time, and the storytelling forms that never fail to garner applause and love. Urdu, as we all know it, is richer than we think it is.

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