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AccorHotels finalises acquisition of the concierge market leader
November 29, 2016
AccorHotels announced that it has finalised the acquisition of John Paul, the number-one player in the concierge market. John Paul founder David Amsellem will retain a 20 pc stake in the company and will continue to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. This acquisition values th...
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Government of India launches ‘AirSewa Portal’
November 29, 2016
AirSewa is an initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to offer people a convenient and hassle-free air travel experience. It will be operated through an interactive web portal as well as through a mobile app for both android and iOS platforms. The portal will address grievan...
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Yatra.com signs MoU with Uttarakhand to promote homestays
November 29, 2016
One of India’s leading online travel companies, Yatra.com has signed a MoU with the Government of Uttarakhand to promote homestays in the state as well as highlight the state’s unique tourist attractions. Being the largest homestays aggregator with an inventory of over 3,000 ...
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Uber hits top gear in India; adds features to app
November 29, 2016
Cab aggregator Uber is expanding its operations in India considering the fact that the country is a big market for it. With a more user friendly app and new features, Uber plans to make every ride more convenient.
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Manipur Sangai Festival showcases rich heritage of state
November 29, 2016
The annual Manipur Sangai Festival put on display the vibrant traditional performance art and sportive nature of the inhabitants of the north-eastern state.
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Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the UN
November 28, 2016
As Bollywood is gradually delving in a diverse set of subjects, it is also gaining an international identity. After Rajkumar Hirani’s ‘Lage Raho Munna Bhai’, it is time for filmmaker Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s ‘Pink’ to be screened at the United Nations
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Singapore Tourism Board partners with Bollywood movie ‘Dear Zindagi’
November 28, 2016
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) joined hands with Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions and Hope Productions as part of the launch of the Alia Bhatt-Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Dear Zindagi’, which was released in India on Friday, November 25. The film is directed by Gauri...
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Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s death mourned in India
November 28, 2016
As Fidel Castro passed away on November 25, Indians too shared their emotions on his death.
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Tourism Authority of Thailand organises four-city Luxury Roadshow
November 28, 2016
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organised its annual exclusive ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury Roadshow 2016’. This is the 4th year in succession that such a show has been organised to promote luxury products and services in Thailand. The event was held at The Imperial ...
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Demonetisation: Soiled currency bills to the rescue!
November 25, 2016
When was the last time you tried to avoid a soiled currency note or made faces when somebody tried to short-change your money with soiled notes? When was the last time people refused soiled notes that you tried to desperately get rid of? You might want to rethink now.
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Nikki Haley nominated as the US ambassador to the UN
November 24, 2016
In an already long list of Indian origin politicians, the clout of Indian diasporas has been further underlined as Nikki R. Haley, the Indian-American politician who is serving as the 116th Governor of South Carolina since 2011, was nominated as the US ambassador to the United Na...
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A sustainable EU-India skill development partnership
November 24, 2016
Europe India Foundation for Excellence (EIFE) organised the first India International Skill Development Summit & Exhibition (IISDSE 2016) on November 21-22 at The Grand Hotel in New Delhi, with the conviction that Europe is best-placed to help India in the ‘Skill India’ missi...
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