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Mahatma Gandhi monuments around the world
May 4, 2017
A leading political figure and a freedom fighter, Mahatma Gandhi is known globally for propagating the ideas of peace and non-violence with countries aplenty making room for him in their hearts and homes.
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Around the Himalayas in 7 days
April 8, 2017
The third edition of the Uttarakhand mountain biking race flagged off on April 8, 2017, in Nainital, in the northern Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. With participation from over 15 countries, the race will cover a distance of 884 km in seven biking days.
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Indian firms under pressure with tougher H-1B visa rules
April 4, 2017
Just being a computer programmer does not qualify an Indian professional to get an H-1B visa to the United States of America under the 'speciality occupation' scheme - allegedly a crackdown by the Trump administration to deter and detect the misuse of the facility by the Indian I...
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Digital ad spendings in India grows exponentially
March 16, 2017
While digital advertising is witnessing a global explosion, Google, along with Facebook, is predicted to take their duopoly over digital ad revenue in 2017 to an incredible 15.9 pc rise from the last year figures. India is television friendly, but mobile ads are gaining prominenc...
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The Indian diaspora and its festivals
March 16, 2017
No matter how far from the roots, the Indian diaspora always carry a bounty of Indian traditions with them wherever they go. And, over the decades, Indian festivals and rituals have found a place in various foreign locales as well.
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A conference at UNESCO in Paris on “Diplomacy in the Age of Social Media”
February 23, 2017
Ruchira Kamboj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation), is hosting a conference at the Paris based international body, by top ex-Indian diplomat Nirupama Rao, who served as India's Foreign ...
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SATTE 2017 to showcase renowned travel and tourism brands
February 8, 2017
UBM India is all set to host the 24th edition of SATTE, one of South Asia's leading travel trade shows, in New Delhi. The expo is attended by more than 870 exhibitors and participants from over 40 countries and 28 Indian states, with several significant exhibitors making their ma...
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Maharashtra receives highest foreign investment in India
December 17, 2016
Maharashtra has acquired the highest Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India as of this financial year, with almost half of country’s share, reveals Industries Minister, Subhash Desai.
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India to be a Major Defence Partner of the United States
December 15, 2016
In pursuit of enhanced collaboration, the United States bestowed the privileged status of ’Major Defence Partner’ on India. The status was accorded by outgoing United States Secretary of Defence, Ashton Carter, after a week-long visit to India.
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Indian origin Nikki Haley being touted as the next US Secretary of State
November 19, 2016
As the US and the world await Donald Trump’s ascension to the US presidency, news of ensuing changes is trickling out. Nikki Haley, the South Carolina governor, a notable critic of Trump in a bitter presidential campaign, is reportedly now being considered for the position of S...
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Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority launches tourism campaign
November 8, 2016
The campaign highlights Abu Dhabi as the inspiring destination for those wanting to experience cultural authenticity and diverse natural assets aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan’s objectives of delivering an original and attractive tourism and cultural destination.
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Five maestros of Indian classical music
October 27, 2016
An art form composed of tunes, traditions and history, Indian classical music is deep-rooted in Indian culture. Some fortunate few have mastered the art in varied disciplines and taken it across the globe. Now cherished internationally, these artists have had years of training in...
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