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Delhi metro’s masterstroke of turning waste into art

Delhi metro’s masterstroke of turning waste into art

December 28, 2016

In a bid to reuse the thousands of tonnes of waste that the Indian capital generates on a daily basis, the authorities of Delhi Metro are developing art by using waste and going green.

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Bollywood emerging as a tool to promote destinations digitally

Bollywood emerging as a tool to promote destinations digitally

December 27, 2016

As filmmakers around the world are always on the outlook for exotic locations to set their films in, tourism boards and state governments are now eyeing this as an opportunity to promote tourism in lesser known locales in their regions. And what better than social media platforms...

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World’s largest artist colony on the verge of demolition

World’s largest artist colony on the verge of demolition

December 27, 2016

The world’s largest collective of street performers is being forced to leave their permanent establishment which is also a mark of their identity besides their profession. In a bid to redevelop their colony and thus, their lives, the demolition of the Kathputli colony has begun...

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Velha Goa: The treasure trove worth exploring

Velha Goa: The treasure trove worth exploring

December 27, 2016

Goa, perhaps the most popular destination for international travellers headed to the south of India, showcases its rich heritage even today, especially in and around the capital city Panaji, once and still widely known by its Portuguese name, Panjim. Goa offers a vibrant adventur...

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Guarding the artwork from Kutch

Guarding the artwork from Kutch

December 27, 2016

This art preservation centre is working towards conserving and propagating artwork from India’s largest district, Kutch. Referred to as Kutchi work, the distinctive thread and mirror work is unique to this part of India but is slowly loosening its ends to other places.

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Legendary pop singer George Michael bows out on Last Christmas

Legendary pop singer George Michael bows out on Last Christmas

December 27, 2016

What ironically became the ‘Last Christmas’ for iconic British pop singer George Michael, his passing away on Christmas Eve comes as great agony to music lovers all over the world.

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NGO series: Vaani – Sound of the soul

NGO series: Vaani – Sound of the soul

December 26, 2016

To inaugurate a series on Indian Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) and to hold a light to their noble contributions to make the world a better place, MIG chose to start with an organisation which is dealing with a major yet unnoticed problem – hearing impairment. Not only V...

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Indian government plans rail routes for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

Indian government plans rail routes for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

December 26, 2016

The young Indian diaspora who will take part in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will have the opportunity to travel by Indian Railways to discover various shades and features of India, its tradition and rich art and culture.

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Taiwan Tourism aims to attract more Indian travellers

Taiwan Tourism aims to attract more Indian travellers

December 26, 2016

2016 has been a successful year for Taiwan Tourism in India. The various sales, marketing and PR activities throughout the year have helped increase the arrival figures from India to Taiwan.

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Further monetary reforms in the offing in India

Further monetary reforms in the offing in India

December 26, 2016

If it was not enough to stand and sweat in long, serpentine queues for exchanging and withdrawing your money post-demonetisation, the government of India is planning further moves to turn the economy cashless. Execution remains the key.

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Célébrations de Noël en Inde

Célébrations de Noël en Inde

December 25, 2016

Les rues de Kolkata dans le Bengale Occidentale (Est) sont illuminées et emplies de monde en ce jour de Noël. Même spectacle dans la capitale indienne à New Delhi, les marchés tels que Khan Market grouillent de monde pour les derniers achats de Noël.

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Cheerful Christmas Celebrations in India

Cheerful Christmas Celebrations in India

December 25, 2016

India, in its truly diverse nature, is home to Christmas celebrations by people across faiths and regions. Capturing unique revelries from two quintessentially festive cities in India, New Delhi and Kolkata, we at Media India Group would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to our...

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