uttarakhand
In and around the Jim Corbett National Park
June 16, 2017
In the north Indian state of Uttarakhand, the Jim Corbett National Park is distinguished for its wilderness. However, the place has a lot more to it beyond tigers and the abundance of deers and flora. Here is a quick guide for the expeditions you can embark on, in and around Indi...
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Facebook and Airtel launch ‘Express Wi-Fi’ in India
May 10, 2017
After tasting criticism for disregarding the principle of net neutrality by introducing ‘Free Basics’ programme in 2015, Facebook recently came up with 'Express Wi-Fi' services in India, offering Internet facilities through public hotspots in rural areas, which is a follow up...
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Four Indian spa destinations nestled in the hill stations
May 6, 2017
Tropical spa resorts are increasingly becoming à la mode tourist destinations with their multiple therapeutic and rejuvenating retreats, ranging from Ayurvedic massage, hot stone massage, Thai massage to aromatherapy. This thereby contributes significantly to India’s foreign e...
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Autour de l’Himalaya en sept jours
April 20, 2017
La troisième édition de l’« Ultimate Uttarakhand Himalayan MTB Challenge », course de VTT dans l’État d’Uttarakhand (Nord) au pied de l’Himalaya, s’est déroulée du 8 au 16 avril 2017. En sept jours, une cinquantaine de vététistes a parcouru la distance impres...
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Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme
April 1, 2017
Government of India has launched the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme to identify and develop pilgrimage tourist destinations on the principles of high tourist visits, competitiveness and sustainability to enrich the religious tourism exper...
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Bhupesh Joshi, CEO & Director
March 28, 2017
The aviation sector is growing under the tutelage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airports Authority of India and the commercialisation of air travel too is reaching newer highs. CEO & Director Bhupesh Joshi gives an insight on the growth of the Indian aviation indu...
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Assembly Election Results: Will BJP repay the faith of India?
March 14, 2017
Blasting his critics and smashing every political formation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has demolished the Opposition’s rule in four states. Will Modi now deliver his promise of ’Achche Din’ (Good Times) for India’s poor? Or, will it be limited to political rhetoric?
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Pollsters Predict Hot Prospects for BJP
March 10, 2017
Five assembly election results on March 11 will hold the key to the future course of political developments in the coming weeks. Will BJP continue its victory run as predicted by the pollsters?
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Two-horse electoral race to determine Uttarakhand’s fate
January 30, 2017
Uttarakhand will be one of the five states to go to assembly polls in February. Not surprisingly, the state has turned into an electoral battlefield for the principal contenders - the ruling Congress (I) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Yatra.com signs MoU with Uttarakhand to promote homestays
November 29, 2016
One of India’s leading online travel companies, Yatra.com has signed a MoU with the Government of Uttarakhand to promote homestays in the state as well as highlight the state’s unique tourist attractions. Being the largest homestays aggregator with an inventory of over 3,000 ...
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Indian PM seeks support of perturbed citizens
November 15, 2016
As India is in a state of turmoil after demonetisation of INR 500 and INR 1000 currency bills in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the citizens from Goa asking people for their support and to give him some time to settle the chaos.
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Diamonds and rust for India’s Hippie Hill pilgrim Bob Dylan
October 14, 2016
Bob Dylan has, through the course of his life, found himself at the receiving end of purists’ scrutiny. His choice of few, simple and overwhelming words has, however, found an indispensable place in the timeline of social discussions across the world, and notably in India, a co...
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