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UNESCO
March 4, 2016
The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO has organised on Thursday a special conference with a focus on “Sanskrit, A classical Language- Beyond Heritage” with Indologist, economist and member of the prestigious NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog, Dr. ...
Read MoreMix énergétique
March 3, 2016
Face à des besoins énergétiques en pleine croissance, le gouvernement indien étudie la construction de nouvelles centrales nucléaires, notamment dans le Bihar, l’Haryana et le Pendjab, pour tripler dans la prochaine décennie sa capacité de production d’énergie nuc...
Read MoreEnergy mix
March 3, 2016
Facing huge power needs, the Indian government is planning to set up new nuclear power plants and studying new locations, notably in Bihar, Haryana and Punjab, to triple in the next 10 years its nuclear power generation base. A huge market where international companies, notably U...
Read MoreOverseas Citizens of India
March 2, 2016
The Ambassador of India to France, Mohan Kumar, made a three-day visit in Guadeloupe, in the French West Indies, to strengthen some very promising economic and cultural ties between the island and India. He also paid tribute, invited by GOPIO Guadeloupe, to the Indian workers who...
Read MoreChocolate Expelling
March 2, 2016
In a nation where gifting and feasting are ingrained traditions, chocolate is replacing the Indian sweets (mithai) at festivals, weddings and other significant events. When in the 15th century Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, found the cocoa beans, he would have never t...
Read MoreGolf Tourism
March 2, 2016
With golf courses spreading to every nook and corner of India and the growing popularity of the sport backed by the sightseeing of the spots – Golf enthusiasts are looking forward to visiting India for a holiday that goes beyond tees and greens. P laying golf in the valleys...
Read MoreBandipur Tiger Reserve
March 2, 2016
The Bandipur Tiger Reserve in southern state of Karnataka is one of the most important habitats for the tiger. It is also perhaps one of the few last places on earth where the endangered cat has a chance of survival. S ituated in two districts of Chamarajanagar and Mysore and adj...
Read MoreNeerabh Kumar Prasad
March 2, 2016
Working with Locals for Global Tourism After its bifurcation in 2014, Andhra Pradesh is promoting tourism aggressively, focusing on domestic and international markets with some unique offers, says Prasad. What has been the strategy of Andhra Pradesh Tourism after the creation of ...
Read MoreSurajit Bose
March 2, 2016
Focus on Experiences The eastern state of West Bengal has one of the most diversified offers in tourism products and the state is now focusing on experiential tourism. Aggressive promotions and focus on international markets also help, says Bose. As part of West Bengal Tourism’...
Read MoreHari Ranjan Rao
March 2, 2016
Tourism on Top of Agenda Highlighting its immense tourism potential, Madhya Pradesh celebrated 2015 as ‘Visit Madhya Pradesh’ year and now the state is all set to organise the biggest religious gathering – Maha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain. Improved infrastructure and better air co...
Read MoreMahmood Ahmad Shah
March 2, 2016
Revitalising Tourism Although it was hit by flood in 2014, the tourism and infrastructure in Kashmir recovered swiftly as it received nearly nine million tourists in 2015. The year 2016 is declared as the year of adventure, says Mahmood Ahmad Shah. What was the tourist footfall i...
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