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Russia: One dead, 102 missing as cruise ship sinks

A vintage double-decker passenger ship with 188 tourists on board sank on Sunday in Volga River in Russia's east-central republic of Tatarstan. At least one person was killed in the mishap while......

China hangs 'no entry' board outside Tibet

China has banned foreign tourists from travelling to Tibet ahead of a parade in the capital to mark 60 years of Communist rule.The Daily Express quoted Tan Lin, an official with the business......

Sri Lanka declares state of emergency following riots in Kandy

Sri Lanka on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for 10 days to rein in the spread of communal violence between majority Sinhala Buddhists and minority Muslims in the country’s scenic......

Will India clash with China over the Maldives?

Would it serve India's interest to go to war with China over the Maldives, asks Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE: Maldives President Abdulla Yameen greets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the......

Once Upon A Time in the Maldives...

30 years ago, after India sent in troops to resolve a crisis in the Maldives, Ambassador B S Prakash was part of an Indian government team assigned to the islands to help the then president.This is......

More Indians get on board cruise tourism

On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate Indians are slowly warming up to cruise tourism, particularly in outbound circuits. Back home, the government is gearing up......

Bengal to set up Eco-Tourism Board

The West Bengal government has decided to set up an Eco-Tourism Board to project the state as a major tourist destination. State Tourism Minister Bratya Basu said that Chief Minister Mamata......

Singapore woos Indian tourists with city in a garden

'Go as parents and return as children' entreats the new ad for Singapore Tourism Board, which has launched a customised and differentiated marketing campaign for India.Focusing on Singapore's......

Disaster leaves tourism reeling in Japan

Almost a fortnight after top officials of the Japanese Tourism Board came to Delhi to promote tourism, the natural disaster has played spoilsport for all such plans.With the high-intensity......

Kerala Tourism: Ads on YouTube, iPad, iPhones

In a bid to attract more international tourists, mostly youth, Kerala Tourism Board has gone hi-tech and launched an innovative campaign by putting up its advertisement on YouTube and short videos......

'You have to accept failure beautifully'

Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta have seen failure and come out stronger.Now, they are ready with Baadshaho. IMAGE: Emraan Hashmi and Esha Gupta in Baadshaho. Esha Gupta sits on a sofa and......

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that, reveals Monali Sarkar. IMAGE: From left, Roger Moore, Mohan Agashe and......

Cook top scores as batsmen enjoy workout

England opener Alastair Cook top-scored with 63 as the tourists three-day practice game against a Sri Lanka Board President's XI petered out into a draw on Thursday. England finished the day on 315......

Ashes: 'A Battle of the Flaws'

'What we are about to watch in Australia is a mid-table contest -- 3rd versus 5th in the ICC Test championship table.''Both teams seem full of flaws.' IMAGES: Joe Root walks off after being......

Early Australia Day fireworks set up consolation victory

IMAGE: Andrew Tye of Australia and Tim Paine of Australia walk from the field. Photograph: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images. Australia romped to a three-wicket victory in the fourth one-day......

PIX: 'Tourists' Dhawan, Kohli spend quality family time in Cape Town

IMAGE: India opener Shikhar Dhawan poses with his family in picturesque Cape Town. Photograph: Shikhar D Official/Instagram The Indian cricket team is in South Africa and while the game is......

New Zealand finish off Windies to claim series sweep

IMAGE: New Zealand's players celebrate after winning the second Test against West Indies in Hamilton. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images New Zealand's bowlers steadily chipped away at the West......

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Flashes of past paradise as Philippines' Boracay empties for makeover

BORACAY, Philippines (Reuters) - Volunteers combed near-empty beaches and workers boarded up shops on the island of Boracay on Thursday, as the... ...

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KoPT cruise to tour city's landmarks

The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) will start a heritage tour down the Hooghly from April 28.The cruise tour - 'A Voyage through Tide and Time' - will... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/kopt-cruise-to-tour-city-s-landmarks-118042200119_1.html

How to get a student visa

Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays, says study abroad consultant Gurinder Bhatti.... ...

http://www.rediff.com/getahead/report/career-study-abroad-how-to-get-a-student-visa/20180416.htm

Chinese overtake Indian tourists in Nepal

Kathmandu: Arrivals of Chinese tourists to Nepal overtook those from India during the first quarter of 2018 for the first time, the Department of... ...

http://www.sify.com/finance/chinese-overtake-indian-tourists-in-nepal-news-international-senpqWcjhhdbj.html

Garbage dumps spoil the beauty of Roerich estate

The dumping and burning of garbage in and around the famed Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate in South Bengalurus Kanakapura Road have become... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/670107/garbage-dumps-spoil-beauty-roerich.html

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