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Goan DJs keep the party going online amid lockdown

In keeping with the lockdown norms, few DJs in the state have been using their Facebook accounts to play party music

17 Apr 2020 2:43 PM

As liquor stores go in lockdown mode, Goa opts for Hurrack

Hurrack, which is also caled as Feni is a traditional liquor in Goa, which is made from cashew apple juice

11 Apr 2020 12:22 PM

Boats are anchored on the banks of Ganga River during the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

River Ganga breathes easy as country goes into lockdown

Pollution in the sacred river has come down by over 40 per cent and is likely to increase as the lock down continues across the country

05 Apr 2020 12:22 PM

The MOU was signed by Shri G Kamala Vardhana Rao, C&MD, ITDC , Mr. Jenu Devan The Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director , Tourism Corporation of Gujarat.

ITDC signs MoU with Government of Gujarat to promote tourism in state

The event involved speaker sessions by government officials, tourism industry, private sector entrepreneurs etc.

18 Feb 2020 8:25 AM

A couple display the love symbol at the famed Taj Mahal in Agra. ANI photo

On Valentine's Day, lovebirds throng Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal is an international emblem of love

14 Feb 2020 8:48 PM

A file picture used for representational purposes only

Travel safe, not sorry

Unfortunately, another traveller, Tanmay Sharma, was not as lucky as Rittam’s solo-traveller friend.

26 Jan 2020 1:05 AM

Wego was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dubai. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Wego partners with WebEngage to power their mobile user engagement

The partnership aims to enhance the mobile app user experience and engagement.

23 Jan 2020 1:40 AM

On the Delhi road State highway route, one can take a relaxing halt at the WelcomHeritage Inderpura Resort to sample the real Rajasthani hospitality.

Arty abodes of Shekhawati

The typical Rajasthani design elements like jharokhas, jhulas, backyard, stepwells, painted stable for animals, grand entry and exit doors, etc.

14 Jan 2020 1:05 AM

Headed to the North Pole

The 300-kilometer expedition using dog sleds is definitely not a cakewalk.

14 Jan 2020 12:52 AM

The Spiti Valley is one such gem because of the highlands it possesses but it is less traveled because of the road conditions.

Mystically Monochrome

An exhibition that captures the unexplored landscapes of the Spiti valley through black and white photography.

05 Jan 2020 12:55 AM

Both Twiice and Air New Zealand are going ahead further to explore new opportunities to expand their partnership. (Photo: ANI)

Flight serves coffee in edible cups to minimise onboard waste production

Drink your coffee then eat the 'dishes': Air New Zealand switches to edible coffee cups.

27 Dec 2019 11:57 AM

With no-fuss convenience for both the city and transport links, digital connectivity and a social side among their chief selling points, the capsule hotels target the Generation Y crowd. (Photo: AFP)

Stacked rooms are helping Italian city cope with exploding tourist numbers

New hotel encapsulates Milan tourist renaissance.

26 Dec 2019 12:07 PM

Not all are happy with the crown prince’s style of governance or the changes. (Photo: AP)

Saudi Arabia makes effort to polish their image and appeal youngsters

Saudi Arabia cuts loose with bevy of models and a rave.

25 Dec 2019 12:20 PM

Sami representatives accuse some tourism providers of pretending to be Sami when they are not, or selling products and tourist attractions portraying Sami people as magical and primitive. (Photo: AFP)

Ethically responsible tourism initiative to preserve Sami culture

Tourism's gifts and woes for Santa and Sami homeland.

25 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

Back at Santa's village, complete with mocked-up presents and rounds of jolly Christmas songs, the last holidaymakers leave the grotto for the evening and the red- and green-clad elves move the countdown on the wall one day closer to Christmas. (Photo: AFP)

Finland’s Santa Claus village faces woes of tourism

Tourism's gifts and woes for Santa and Sami homeland.

24 Dec 2019 5:46 PM

In a few months, it changed its methods to give elephants more space, fewer interactions, and an environment resembling life in the wild. (Photo: AFP)

Thai elephants are tortured for sake of tourism

Elephants in Thailand 'broken' for lucrative animal tourism.

23 Dec 2019 5:57 PM

Anita Prabhakar, Dr Savita Date, Nisha Bilgrami and Moushumi Gupta

Breaking boundaries

This year, the TriNation Escape was flagged off from Lucknow on November 15 and reached Siliguri on November 25.

20 Dec 2019 1:12 AM

Venice’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has given a preliminary estimate of damage at more than 1 billion euros. (Photo: AP)

Royal garden reopens in France; new attraction for tourists

Venice's endurance symbolised in Royal Gardens re-opening.

18 Dec 2019 10:44 AM

They were excavated over the past two years by University of Cincinnati archaeologists. (Photo: AP)

American archaeologists discover two monumental royal tombs in Greece

Archaeologists in Greece find 3,500-year-old royal tombs.

18 Dec 2019 10:33 AM

Filmmakers also come to Jordan to shoot because they are attracted to the diverse and rich landscape they find in the desert kingdom. (Photo: AFP)

Jordanian authorities promote diverse landscape in Hollywood movies

Jordan, a blockbuster location for Hollywood garners attention for its spectacular locations.

17 Dec 2019 10:37 AM

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