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Terracotta clay art: An ancient Indian craft still going strong

January 12, 2017

Pottery is associated deeply with the Indian history and the fine art of terracotta is still alive and well. This ancient craft shows understanding of various art forms in India and the art not only survived through ages but has also stood out with time.

Four lip-smacking Gujarati street snacks

January 12, 2017

Gujarati food is an interesting gastronomic experience and the street food in particular is gratifying for food lovers

Swami Vivekananda: The monk who represented the ‘real India’ abroad

January 12, 2017

The strength of the youth and the iron mettle of character that Swami Vivekananda was so vocal about are perhaps still connecting the Indians situated abroad - a tribute to the mystic yogi who exhibited the finer aspects of the Indian culture to the world.

Yatra.com introduces Unified Payment Interface on its website

January 12, 2017

Yatra.com has introduced Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as an alternate payment option on its website which will allow its customers to pay directly from a bank account to different merchants both online and offline.

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...

India condemns the UN Security Council for being ‘outdated’ and ‘frosted’

January 11, 2017

As the Security Council of the United Nations had its first debate session after the new Secretary-General took his office, India made its stand clear by urging the Council to reflect on the new world realities in terms of conflict prevention and sustaining peace in the world.

Kos Minars: A traveller’s guide to ancient India

January 11, 2017

A remnant of history, a milestone and a communication aid, the ancient Kos Minars are an example of utility architecture in India. Of what is left from an age that has gone by, Kos Minars continue to stand at the junctures they were once placed at, but are now dilapidated, dusty ...

Assam Tourism and MakeMyTrip partners to promote homestay

January 10, 2017

In order to promote local tourism in the state, Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) intends to encourage organised, community-based, environmentally and socially responsible homestays across the region. ATDC and Rightstay recently signed a MoU to promote homestays in the...

Contemporary Artists from Vietnam – a unique exhibition

January 10, 2017

Taking a cue from dreams, the rhythm of life, voyages and people from unheard of lands a group of Vietnamese artists were inspired to bring their creations to India - exhibiting now in Kolkata.

Anxious times for India as China deepens roots in SL

January 10, 2017

Last week’s protests in Hambantota, in southern Sri Lanka, against the launch of a special industrial zone - conceived, promoted, financed, built and to be operated by China - may not hold good for India, strategically.

Indian online shoppers set to cross 100 million in 2017

January 10, 2017

Surged by the improving infrastructure in the online space, Internet logistics and the rising number of handheld devices used in India, a recent study predicts that the number of online shoppers will cross 100 million by the end of 2017.

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.