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Chocolate 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...
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Golf 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...
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Bandipur 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...
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Abhilash Kumar
March 2, 2016
A Transforming Ayurvedic Experience With a presence of more than 25 years in India, Kairali, an Ayurvedic healing village, is one of its kind. The resort plans to introduce new experiences and also innovate the infrastructure to give it a modern look. What are the new trends in t...
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Neerabh 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 ...
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Surajit 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’...
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Mahmood 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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Vinod Zutshi
March 2, 2016
Taking Indian Tourism to New Heights With tourist arrivals increasing in India, the ministry of tourism is launching new strategies to focus on niche tourism areas like coastal, wildlife, golf and films, along with promoting Yoga as the USP of Indian tourism. Upgradation for e-vi...
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Berliner Filmfestspiele
March 1, 2016
Die Berliner Filmfestspiele 2016 vom 11. bis 21. Februar waren eine Gelegenheit für indische Filme wie „Sairat“ (Wild) von Nagraj Manjule, um der Welt in den in ihrer Aufmachung und gesellschaftlich einzigartigen Filmfestspielen vorgestellt zu werden. Der naheliegende Europe...
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GPS
March 1, 2016
Mit einem Großteil der Bevölkerung, der GPS nutzt um Reisen einfacher zu machen, erlebt Indien eine Flut an Initiativen die das Navigationssystem im Fokus haben. Sich anziehen, die Autoschlüssel in die Hand nehmen, sich ins Auto setzen und kurz bevor man losfährt, schaltet ma...
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Gelbwurz
March 1, 2016
Das jahrhundertealte indische Gewürz dient als Kraut, Gewürz und Farbstoff, und hat magische Eigenschaften, die förderlich für die Gesundheit und die Haut sind und gegen einige andere Leiden wirken. I ndien ist ein Land, das reich an Kräutern und Gewürzen ist. Interessanter...
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Die eingetrockneten
March 1, 2016
„Die Kunst stirbt niemals aus!“ Diese Aussage trifft auf die indischen handgemalten Filmposter zu, die unter den Kunstliebhabern und -sammlern neuen Anklang gefunden haben. Und das, obwohl die Kunst praktisch tot ist. Wer erinnert sich nicht an das Poster des ersten indischen...
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