IndiGo plans to expand to Europe by October 2018

Low cost airline IndiGo is venturing into the global market, expanding its reach to various European cities in 2018, while also looking to fly to other countries not so far from India.

SATTE 2018: taking leaps for sustainable tourism in its 25th edition

South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2018, the leading B2B event hosted in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, attracted a huge crowd in its 25th year with a multitude of exhibitors, national and state tourism boards, startups and never-ending business opportunities.

The art of addressing consumer criticism on social media

Immediate backpedalling on an online criticism is the first obvious reflex. However, it is best to hold back and try these alternatives to handle social media criticisms.

Two Indian-Americans inducted into US National Inventors Hall of Fame

Two Indian pioneers have been recognised for their inventions in wireless technology and for a dental filling material that mimics the natural teeth. Two Indian-American innovation pioneers – Arogyaswami Paulraj and Sumita Mitra have been inducted into the prestigious Nati...

Is India clean on its city rankings yet?

Newly launched protocol for star rating of garbage-free Indian cities by Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban has stimulated both urban bodies and citizens to work towards cleaner cities. However, it remains to be assessed if India is equipped with a systematic ranking system for cleanlin...

Stories of the past that haunt the present

India is a land of stories and superstitions that have resulted in discovery of its own share of spooky sites over the years. According to beliefs of a few people, while some are a result of unnatural deaths, others take on the identity of a place.

Optimising websites to increase conversion rates

Visitor conversion is undoubtedly a significant factor for the success of any business with a website. While Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and content form a major part of it, there are other elements, which need attention.

Hyderabad Literary Festival 2018

The 2018 edition of the Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) will see sessions by various authors from Spain - the country in focus this year, some of whom will also be delivering talks in New Delhi.

Airports Authority of India to partially fund RCS

The AAI’s is making contributions to the RCS, to fill the gap in funding and ensure smooth flying of operators who have joined in the second round of the scheme. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), which is responsible for managing and upgrading Indian airports, will be ...

The significance of Saraswati puja

It is the time of spring when this puja (worship ritual) is performed to pray to the goddess of art and knowledge, while ushering in the season of new blooms. The temple has been decorated with flowers, incense sticks fuming at a corner. The idol of Goddess Saraswati has been pla...

BIAL marches towards in-house waste management mechanism

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru is taking steady steps towards minimising its carbon footprint. The airport is working to install an in-house waste management facility, which once commissioned, will convert waste into sustainable energy.

Unravelling ancient history in Mleiha