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DGCA to audit major Indian airlines
July 15, 2017
Indian aviation regulator, DGCA to start special audit of scheduled domestic airlines to check their compliance with various safety and airworthiness requirements. The exercise has been announced to be of significance amid news of expanding fleet of scheduled domestic airlines.
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Rising coal quarrying in India
June 27, 2017
After coal mining witnessed a setback last year, India – which stands amongst the biggest coal users in the world along with China and the United States of America (US), has boosted scooping out the black rock in 2017; in the time when carbon emissions are already pushing clima...
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Tom Finke
June 1, 2017
While Asia’s economy is holding up fairly well, the United States of America (US) is likely to continue its slow growth, but barring any surprises, stability is expected in 2017, says Finke. Being the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of a global investment management ...
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India becomes fourth largest aviation market in the world
April 21, 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its first 20-year passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7.3 billion by 2034. IATA also unveiled the air traffic ranking where India has gained the fourth position.
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The Philippines targets 100,000 Indian tourists in 2017
March 15, 2017
The Philippines has a great majority of touristic offerings, whether one is looking for natural wonders, historical landmarks, culture and tradition, arts and crafts, shopping, recreation and entertainment, among many others. Tourism activities continue in the country’s differe...
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SATTE 2017 – A Report
February 18, 2017
South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2017, the leading B2B event hosted in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, attracted a huge crowd in its 24th year with a multitude of exhibitors, national and state tourism boards, startups and never-ending business opportunities.
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Guns N’ Roses confirms Bangkok concert in February
February 6, 2017
The resurgent Guns N' Roses and their massively successful 'Not In This Lifetime Tour' continue to show no signs of slowing down as they storm into 2017 with more than a dozen shows lined up.
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5 cities that celebrated the New Year with a bang!
January 2, 2017
Fireworks go off as the countdown begins on the New Year’s Eve. While only a few chose to stay indoors, people gathered in thick numbers to celebrate the New Year in cities like Paris, London, New York, Bangkok, and Dubai.
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FIDD Foundation to fund fellowship for Indian journalists
January 2, 2017
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman (FIDD) Foundation announced that it will partner with Alfred Friendly Press Partners (AFPP) to fund a fellowship in the US for a mid-career journalist from India for six months in 2017.
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Stories of mixed identity and search for roots
December 30, 2016
The new generation Indian diaspora is a mixed clan. While some are well-versed with Indian traditions and cultures, the others have never even visited India. Some are proud of their mixed identity,while it is awkward for others. However, the Indian government is leaving no stone ...
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Free SIM card for foreign tourists in India
December 23, 2016
The Government of India, along with BSNL and ITDC is going to provide those on electronic Tourist Visa with free SIM cards from December 25 at the New Delhi airport.
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Priyanka Chopra unveiled as Assam Tourism’s Brand Ambassador
December 20, 2016
Assam Tourism Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has been able to rope in the youth icon and famous Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra as the ‘Brand Ambassador’ of Assam Tourism. The ‘Quantico’ actress will now promote Assam under the brand entity...
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