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Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Your visa got delayed? Here's why

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set - except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one of its members. "Visa was the villain...As a consequence, half of the family of four will be in London today and the other half at home in India and the US, respectively," Sanjar Imam, director of travel firm Panache World, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Tour operators seek service tax exemption, e-tourist visas at sea

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Industry says though most pending issues have been deliberated upon by Tourism ministry, they are yet to be implemented

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

UNESCO Nominated: 12 Amazing Forts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Know the forts India has nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage list.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Great Indian Travel: Trip With A Purpose

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Indian Hotels in race to take over Mysuru's Lalitha Mahal Palace

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract.

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Stokes' Masterstroke: How England's inexperienced spinners silenced doubters

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Spinners selected gives us best opportunity to beat India: Ben Stokes

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Kerala plans to attract Arab tourists

Kerala plans to attract Arab tourists

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

'Arab tourists are looking for alternative destinations after 9/11,' T O Sooraj, Director, Department of Tourism, Kerala said.

No. of Indians visiting US will grow by 42% in 2015

No. of Indians visiting US will grow by 42% in 2015

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

China with 163% projected growth is expected to lead globally.

Railways to run more tourist trains

Railways to run more tourist trains

Rediff.com27 Jun 2005

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is planning to operate five more 'Bharat Darshan Village on Wheels' special tourist trains, Union Minister of state for Railway R Velu said on Monday.

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Croatia woos Punjab investors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Gunmen target tourists in Delhi 13 days before Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

A red alert has been sounded across New Delhi after the incident in which the two bikers are said to have fired 7-8 rounds on the stationary vehicle adjacent to gate number three of the mosque and 100 metres away from the house of Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari at around 11.30 am.

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Jaishankar meets Lankan prez, says for India it's neighbourhood first

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

India will encourage greater investments in Sri Lanka's economy, especially in areas of energy, tourism and infrastructure, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday, as he expressed India's solidarity with the debt-ridden Island nation during its "difficult moments".

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

What G20 Leaders' Spouses Can Expect

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

An exhibition on the origins of Indian art, culture, handicrafts, and India's grassroots farming innovations is scheduled for September 9 and 10.

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

'Unfortunately, we haven't been able to give Sanju the chance at No. 3'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Sanju Samson, elevated to No.3 spot, hit his maiden international century in the third and final ODI against South Africa.

Gir locals move HC over outsiders operating safari vehicles

Gir locals move HC over outsiders operating safari vehicles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

The court of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Aniruddha Mayee directed the state government to file an affidavit and kept the matter for the next hearing on October 12.

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

UK report calls for cheaper, simpler visas for Indians

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

France has now over-taken the UK as India's most visited European nation

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Ranji Round-up: Shardul, Dube shine for Mumbai; Saurashtra take slender lead

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

India internationals Shardul Thakur and Shivam Dube starred with the ball and the bat respectively as 41-time champions Mumbai took an upperhand over Assam on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group B match in Mumbai on Friday.

Tourist inflows seen at 3 million in 2003

Tourist inflows seen at 3 million in 2003

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

International tourist arrivals in India is likely to grow by about 18 per cent this year to nearly three million, the national body of tour operators said on Tuesday.

Relief for Indians as US allows students to apply for visa 1 year in advance

Relief for Indians as US allows students to apply for visa 1 year in advance

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

In a much-needed relief for foreign students looking to study in the US, the Biden administration has announced they can now apply for a visa up to a year before their academic term begins.

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Expats, tourists may also get right to privacy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

Surveillance for security purposes to be exempted.

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

Sharp drop in foreign tourist inflow growth in 2012

Sharp drop in foreign tourist inflow growth in 2012

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Important source markets for inbound tourism such as Europe, the US and the UK have been reeling under slowdown pressures, thereby bringing down tourism.

Pan-India tourist train in the works

Pan-India tourist train in the works

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Currently, the IRCTC runs region-specific package tours for tourists. The corporation has to book tickets for passengers in regular trains running on the these routes. By running a dedicated train, the state-owned company expects to enhance revenues.

Full DOB on vax certificates of Indians travelling abroad

Full DOB on vax certificates of Indians travelling abroad

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Currently, CoWin certificates mention the beneficiary's age based on the year of birth besides other details.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Can India conquer England's 'Bazball' storm in 2nd Test?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Hurt India eye sweeping changes in approach against England's 'Bazball' in second Test

Pak protests India taking tourists to Siachen

Pak protests India taking tourists to Siachen

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Pakistan on Monday protested against India's plan to throw open the Siachen glacier to tourists.

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Harmanpreet Kaur first Indian to win ICC women's player of month

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India's inspirational captain Harmanpreet Kaur claimed the ICC Women's Player of the Month award for September 2022.

Saarc tourists to Agra may pay less

Saarc tourists to Agra may pay less

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Soon after the Union Ministry of Culture decided on refusing US dollar payments for entry tickets to monuments in Agra due to the falling value of dollar against the Indian rupee, the Archaeological Survey of India is planning to lower the entry ticket cost for tourists belonging to the South Asian Association for Regional cooperation (Saarc) countries, bringing it down from Rs 750 to Rs 20.

Why tourists are rushing to south India

Why tourists are rushing to south India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

Smart marketing and better-planned infrastructure could be the reason tourists are hot-footing it to south India.

On IM's hit list: More Modi rallies, American tourists in Rajasthan

On IM's hit list: More Modi rallies, American tourists in Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Indian Mujahideen's deadly trio -- Tehsin Akthar, Javed Mohammad and Ilyad Bakar -- masterminded the Bodh Gaya and Patna serial blasts. Vicky Nanjappa reports

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

PIX: Samson hits maiden ton as young India clinch 2-1 series win

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Images from the 3rd ODI between India and South Africa at the Boland Park Stadium in Paarl on Thursday.

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Get more people working, get more people working in modern manufacturing and services in our cities, and get people working better and longer, suggests Naushad Forbes, past president, CII.

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Why Is This Village Up For Sale?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The residents of Phule Malwadi hope this desperate act will draw attention to their problem.

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

'Terrorist handlers across LoC should feel the heat'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'Terrorists who are active in Poonch and Rajouri are not relying on random locals for logistics, guidance etc.' 'They are being supported by a selected few who are being vetted, cleared and directed from across the LoC.'

There was great communication between us: Yashasvi thanks Rohit

There was great communication between us: Yashasvi thanks Rohit

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal thanked Rohit Sharma for talking him through his Test debut.

Cheetah safari in Kuno will start from Feb: MP CM

Cheetah safari in Kuno will start from Feb: MP CM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Eight cheetahs from Namibia were released into the park in September last year as part of an ambitious project to revive the extinct cheetah population in the country.