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Zika threat serious, India cautious

September 7, 2016

India looking into the potential threat Zika virus poses in the country after more than 250 cases reported in Singapore.

Tourism with a twist: Taste a prison for a price

September 7, 2016

You need not break a law and get caught by police to taste a life of a prisoner for a day in this prison in India. Instead you can experience behind-the-bars experience for a paltry sum of Rs 500, which equates to roughly 7 Euros. This offer comes from a colonial-era jail here in...

All India Radio extends radio reception to Balochistan

September 6, 2016

Indian state broadcaster, All India Radio, which also runs various programmes in foreign languages, is to boost its programming in neighbouring Pakistan’s disturbed province, Balochistan; the action likely a result of Indian PM’s Independence Day speech.

India Tourism aims to optimize foreign investment potential

September 6, 2016

While the ambit of the travel and tourism industry in India is looking prospective, the government is looking at attracting national and international investments to explore new opportunities and improve core infrastructure.

PM Modi talks strongly against black money at G20 summit

September 6, 2016

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of black money and tax evasion at the G20 Summit in China on Monday, advocating for member countries to take appropriate actions against financial corruption.

Indian diet could reduce risk of Alzheimer’s

September 6, 2016

Some Western food habits, rich in meat and high-fat dairy products, can put a person at a higher risk of Alzheimer. On the other hand, Indian food is becoming beneficial to cut the risk off, researchers claim. A new research report has cautioned that western food habits, rich in ...

Mixed opinions prevail over the canonization of Mother Teresa

September 5, 2016

On a rainy Sunday in Kolkata, as believers of humanity from across the world gathered at the Mother House, the headquarters of Missionaries of Charity,critics came down heavily on the canonization of Mother Teresa. Social media saw heated debates over whether Mother Teresa was th...

A Cup of Cha

September 3, 2016

India is expected to see a significant rise in export of tea, but is still debating whether coffee trumps tea as the national drink .West Bengal’s mandate is resoundingly loud and clear. Cha is what the Bengalis call their tea. Cha is not simply a beverage for Bengal; it is a l...

Workers across India exercise a day-long strike for better pay

September 3, 2016

An All-India bandh (strike) was held yesterday, called by trade unions across the country, demanding for better terms of work and a look into setting minimum wages according to current price realities.

Reliance Jio Takes India by Storm, Telecom Industry Feels the Ripples

September 2, 2016

Set to create a digital and telecom revolution in India, Reliance Industries’, Jio services to start soon; creating a boom in the industry even before its launch. Other networkers feeling the heat already and preparing for the competition.

Karnataka tourism promoted by new website

September 2, 2016

A newly launched website promoting travel in Karnataka brings forward possibilities for tourists and locals alike to explore the southern Indian state. Heavens of Karnataka, a website created by a team of young minds, was launched on Monday in the Udupi district of Karnataka, i...

India leads BRIC nations in Luxury Travel

September 2, 2016

As the travel fraternity worldwide is turning towards opulent getaways, the growing tribe of luxury travellers in India are predicted to lead the global outbound travel charts until 2025.