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Rs 2,541 cr boost for tourism, 50 destinations to be developed

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the top 50 tourist destinations in the country will be developed in partnership with states in a 'challenge mode', as she emphasised......

Pre-monsoon rains claim 11 lives in Kerala in a week

As Kerala reels under the impact of heavy pre-monsoon rains, a total of 11 people have lost their lives in various rain-related incidents across the state since May 19. Image used for......

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis.Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das. IMAGE: The Ukrainian......

Why N S Rajappan is India's Eco-Hero

This eco-warrior helps the waterways of Kerala breathe plastic-free. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Every morning, long before dawn and long before the village of Manchadikkari wakes up,......

Teenaged tourists molested in Kerala

Two minor girls from Canada, holidaying in Kumarakom, were allegedly molested by a security man of a hotel, raising concerns over the safety of foreign tourists visiting Kerala. The police said the......

'India can continue to be fastest growing economy this decade'

'With a solid investment programme and sustainable development strategy, India can exceed 7 per cent growth per year, or a doubling of high-quality national income within a decade.' Illustration:......

Kerala govt to pump in Rs 600 cr for tourism

Kerala Government will undertake Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) worth of development works in the tourism sector this year, Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has said. Inaugurating a garbage......

Subbarao favours greater autonomy for banks

Favouring greater autonomy, Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao said on Friday greater freedom would help central banks to focus on price stability in the medium term.Monetary policy typically acts......

Jaipur's Raj Palace in global elite list

Riding high on the international hospitality wave, India has once again figured in the list of world's best small luxury hotels with Jaipur's Raj Palace becoming the sixth hotel to enter the......

Fifth airport in Kerala gets MEF nod, greens resent

Ignoring protests by green campaigners, Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has given clearance to the private airport project at Aranmula in Kerala, promoted by KGS Group. Disclosing......

Row over Priyanka's grandma's funeral

Priyanka expressed disappointment that the church denied her nani's last wish to be buried in Kumarakom. The church's attitude that denied fulfilling the last wish of Priyanka Chopra's nani has......

'Atalji never made me feel I was talking to the PM'

'At dinner, he made me sit next to him.''He listened to me for over two-and-a-half hours.' Talat Aziz, the well-known ghazal artiste, recalls a memorable night of food and song as Subhash K Jha......

PIX: Shenaz Treasury's Kerala holiday

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. So we decided to bring you their travels with a special series. Nargis Fakhri had a great holiday in......

The Priyanka Chopra you didn't know

'She is an awesome writer.''She writes poetry. She writes stories. Prose.''She has a flair for language.''You should see the library Priyanka has at home.''She has more books than regular......