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Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Hotels see demand boom, but struggling to hike room rates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Hoteliers are tweaking their pricing strategies to adjust to the new stickiness in the market.

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

After 2 yrs, India to resume scheduled international flights from Mar 27

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The government has decided to restart scheduled international flight services from March 27 after a two years hiatus due to COVID-19, according to civil aviation ministry officials.

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

India issues advisory against travel to Turkey

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The advisory was issued by the Indian embassy in Ankara on Tuesday against the backdrop of strained India-Turkey relations and Turkey's offensive against Kurdish rebels in Syria.

Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir opens for public

Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir opens for public

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The idea of the garden, spread over 30 hectares in the foothills of snow-clad Zabarwan range, was conceived to advance the tourism season in the valley by two months.

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

It's not too late to plan your New Year getaway!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

An expert reveals how you can still get out of town for the upcoming long weekend.

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The massive earthquake in Sichuan struck at 9:19 pm (local time) on Tuesday and the epicentre was monitored at a depth of 20 km, state-run Xinhua new agency reported.

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Want to migrate to Nithyananda's 'Kailaasa'?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'It's a moot point if Kailaasa will ever evolve beyond being a haven for a fugitive from justice,' notes Devangshu Datta.

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat...

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat...

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Ladakh's picturesque Pangong Tso lake is under threat from tourists who care less for the fragile environment and the Ladakhi culture

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

'There is an anti-BJP wave'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

'The projects that the government started to bring within Goa were totally anti-Goa and anti-people.' 'Can anyone describe a project as development when it is going to cause wanton destruction of people's houses, their surroundings and livelihoods and destruction of forests?'

3 yrs after Costa Concordia tragedy, Indian crewmember's body found

3 yrs after Costa Concordia tragedy, Indian crewmember's body found

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The body of an Indian waiter, who was the last missing victim of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia, has been found while dismantling the vessel, nearly three years after Italy's worst postwar maritime disaster.

PICS: Aus seal 4-0 triumph as feeble England collapse again

PICS: Aus seal 4-0 triumph as feeble England collapse again

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 in the fifth Test between Australia and England, in Hobart, on Sunday.

Japanese theme park lets you work from a Ferris wheel

Japanese theme park lets you work from a Ferris wheel

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The day passes are for 1,900 (Rs 1,322)

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

24-hr markets, quality education: AAP releases manifesto

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also challenged the BJP to announce its chief ministerial candidate by 1 pm Wednesday and said he is ready for a public debate with him.

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

10 simple tips to cut costs at your wedding

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Have a clear vision. Plan in advance. Trim down the guest list.

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

4 killed, several injured as multiple blasts rock Thailand

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

A series of blasts rocked Thailand, including two famous tourist spots popular with foreigners, within 12 hours, killing four persons and injuring several others.

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Horror@Times Square: 1 dead, 22 hurt as car mows down pedestrians

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Witnesses said the motorist had driven against traffic and onto the sidewalk, striking pedestrians.

Delhi's Connaught Place to go vehicle-free for 3 months from Feb

Delhi's Connaught Place to go vehicle-free for 3 months from Feb

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The officials stated that 'pedestrianisation' could be promoted by declaring the middle and inner circular roads of CP vehicle free by providing effective 'park and ride' services

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Vice President Ansari in Laos to strengthen trade, improve ties

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Vice President Hamid Ansari on Thursday visited Angkor Wat days after India allayed Cambodian concerns over reports of building of a replica of the world heritage site in Bihar.

'Naxal free' and 'Naya Chhattisgarh': Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto

'Naxal free' and 'Naya Chhattisgarh': Amit Shah releases BJP manifesto

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

BJP national president Amit Shah asserted that the last 15 years rule of the BJP is a model of an ideal state. "Raman Singh government has successfully tried to contain the Naxal and made the state an education hub. This manifesto is for Naya Chhattisgarh.

Naxalism baring its fangs in Kerala once more?

Naxalism baring its fangs in Kerala once more?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Intelligence inputs suggest that there is a meticulously-woven Maoist network in the jungle zones of Kerala

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Thai protesters shutdown Bangkok to force PM's resignation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Thousands of anti-government protesters on Monday sealed off parts of Thailand's congested capital Bangkok as part of an intensified campaign to force embattled Premier Yingluck Shinawatra to step down.

Sri Lanka bans flyers from India with immediate effect

Sri Lanka bans flyers from India with immediate effect

Rediff.com6 May 2021

Several countries like the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Australia and Singapore have already banned travellers from India as well as other South Asian countries.

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Goa CM says Nigerians' attitude angers people

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

His remarks drew flak from Opposition Congress which alleged that it reflected the 'racist attitude' of the BJP government.

Have You Eaten A 32-Inch Parantha?

Have You Eaten A 32-Inch Parantha?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Gastronomic tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of the place, in order to get a sense of the place.

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Post COVID, Indians are not afraid to travel!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Singapore is the most favoured destination for people living in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong and the Philippines when it comes to post-lockdown travel.

Sikkim's Shangri La

Sikkim's Shangri La

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The charming town of Pelling can strike a balance between commerce and conservation

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Mumbai is fifth 'best value city' globally: Report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Mumbai comes after Hanoi (Vietnam), Warsaw (Poland), Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) and Bangkok (Thailand).

PHOTOS: First snow of season covers Gulmarg

PHOTOS: First snow of season covers Gulmarg

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Officials said more than five inches of snow has accumulated in the main Gulmarg bowl so far.

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Bangkok bomb suspect 'Turkish national': Thai officials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The 28-year-old man, who was not identified and was arrested from his rented apartment in Nong Chok district in a suburb in eastern Bangkok, was also found in possession of multiple passports.

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

TMC's entry perks up race for Goa Assembly polls

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Elections to the 40-member Goa Assembly are due in two months. Recent visits by Banerjee, Kejriwal and Prime Minister Narendra Modi heated up things in the otherwise "susegad" atmosphere in the small state.

Amazon jungles,Antarctica in Indians' travel plans

Amazon jungles,Antarctica in Indians' travel plans

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

While convenient destinations like Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore are the usual suspects, places like Greece, Piedmont, Jordan and Santiago are making their way into the itinerary of the Indian traveller.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Assam lynching: 23 arrested; citizens' outrage continues

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

A day after violent protests in the state capital, a silent sit-in demonstration was organised on Monday against the brutal killing of the two men in Karbi Anglong.

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Cricket stadium to be named after West Indies' WT20 star

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Darren Sammy, who led the West Indies to their second World T20 title in India recently has been bestowed with a special honour with the cricket ground in his home country St Lucia to be renamed after him. St Lucia Prime Minister Kenny Anthony announced that Beausejour Stadium will be renamed Darren Sammy National Cricket Stadium after the Windies captain led his team to glory in thrilling fashion in the World T20 final against England on Sunday night. Sammy is the first international cricketer to emerge from the island nation, having first represented West Indies in ODI cricket in 2004, and has gone on to captain his country in all three formats.

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

With coronavirus going strong, aviation cos feel the heat

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Reduction in fuel price was supposed to bring back good luck for Indian airlines. But with the global spread of coronavirus, airlines are being forced to rejig their network, cut flights, and delay launches.

Let's talk about development now, say people of Seema-Andhra

Let's talk about development now, say people of Seema-Andhra

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa spoke to a cross section of people in the region and also with some local leaders to understand what exactly the people want. The feedback was unanimous -- they want development.

Need travel ideas for May?

Need travel ideas for May?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

From Bali to Bhutan, we'll tell you the places to head to!

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Davos: From medical tourism, skiing to economic talk fest

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

In a sea-change at the highest town of Europe, black business suits and orange-and-blue army dress have now become a common sight in Davos, as the world of business takes over this Alpine resort for the next five days beginning today, from the usual skiing enthusiasts.

Manufacturing may not generate jobs at the expected rate

Manufacturing may not generate jobs at the expected rate

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'From the time India liberalised in the 1990s, the government has policies are for facilitating the growth of the manufacturing sector.' 'The policies were put in the hope that growth of the manufacturing sector will lead to increased employment,' points out Chidambaran G Iyer, Senior Fellow, Pahle India Foundation.