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India rolls out new liberalised visa scheme

India rolls out new liberalised visa scheme

April 5, 2017

Various steps have been taken to increase the number of inbound tourists to India, which includes relaxing the e-visa process.

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Brussels Airlines connects India and Brussels

Brussels Airlines connects India and Brussels

April 1, 2017

Belgium’s leading airline Brussels Airlines connects Mumbai to Brussels with a direct flight, which will be beneficial for the thousands of Indians who travel to Belgium for both leisure and for business.

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India becomes 3rd largest domestic air travel market

India becomes 3rd largest domestic air travel market

March 30, 2017

India beats Japan, which flew 97 million domestic passengers in 2016, to become the third largest aviation market in terms of domestic air traffic, according to a recent industry report by CAPA.

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Five Indian sites tentatively on the World Heritage List

Five Indian sites tentatively on the World Heritage List

March 28, 2017

In a press release dated March 22, it was revealed that five Indian cities were declared as tentative entries in UNESCO’s World Heritage List as proposals were filed at UNESCO World Heritage Centre to check with the criteria for consideration.

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Mumbai: A complex microcosm of India

Mumbai: A complex microcosm of India

March 5, 2017

The richest Indian city is also home to what is possibly Asia’s largest slum. While data from a recent report shows the wealth of the Indian financial capital, Mumbai has another side to it, which continues to thrive.

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Israel Tourism aims to attract Indian tourists

Israel Tourism aims to attract Indian tourists

March 3, 2017

In an effort to attract Indian tourists, Israel has increased its promotional budgetary allocation to USD 2.5 million in the last two years and plans to ease visa norms.

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Where will you find the richest Indians?

Where will you find the richest Indians?

February 27, 2017

As the New World Wealth report surfaced, Mumbai has emerged as the richest Indian city with a total wealth of USD 820 billion, leaving behind the capital of India, Delhi and the IT hub, Bengaluru.

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IIFTC observes the impact of cinema on tourism

IIFTC observes the impact of cinema on tourism

February 23, 2017

Tourism and cinema have an indelible connection with inspirational exchange since times immemorial. The India International Film Tourism Conclave (IIFTC) felicitated few Indian filmmakers for their impact on tourism today.

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Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

Sherazade and Lavion Rose bring World Music to Kolkata

February 20, 2017

Music lovers in Kolkata are witnessing diverse forms of music coming in, with acts bringing in world music to the city.

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Zoom Air enters the Indian aviation market

Zoom Air enters the Indian aviation market

February 14, 2017

Zoom Air, a professional airline group and the newest addition to the Indian domestic sky, successfully took off on its opening flight on February 12 and is all set to commence commercial operations from February 15 with Bombardier CRJ200.

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Bollywood stars garnering global attention

Bollywood stars garnering global attention

February 8, 2017

Bollywood actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Anupam Kher and Irrfan Khan, among many others, have made it big with stunning performances internationally. And, with the start of 2017, many others are in the line to join them.

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NGO series: Aasra – Suicide prevention

NGO series: Aasra – Suicide prevention

February 7, 2017

As close to 800,000 people in the world resort to suicide every year, there is an apparent need for psychological and social support. And, at the time when people want to stay at a safe distance from suicidal people, Aasra is just a phone call away!

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