News for 'tourism promotion'

PIX: Bollywood's men love RED SHOES!

PIX: Bollywood's men love RED SHOES!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

And we have pictures to prove it.

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Gilchrist confident Australia can end T20 World Cup drought

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Gilchrist said home conditions would make Australia hard to beat when the World Cup starts next October.

Global cruise liners come calling

Global cruise liners come calling

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

Doing business@India

Doing business@India

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Low-profile RSS man Vijay Rupani back at the helm

Low-profile RSS man Vijay Rupani back at the helm

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Born in Rangoon (now Yangon, Myanmar) Rupani, 61, joined an RSS shakha as a schoolboy, before graduating to the BJP via the Sangh's students wing -- the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Lalu to flag off 'Village On Wheels' on Nov 29

Lalu to flag off 'Village On Wheels' on Nov 29

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The train, part of the Railway's efforts to promote domestic tourism, will help the common man travel across the country.

Malang Review

Malang Review

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'A witless thriller so far removed from reality yet so consumed by its own self-seriousness, no amount of slick photography, soaring soundtrack or steady supply of conspiracy can salvage its tepid material,' notes Sukanya Verma.

Port Blair, Phuket agreement gets govt nod

Port Blair, Phuket agreement gets govt nod

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

The signing of the historic agreement is expected to boost tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands which has received a serious setback following the tsunami disaster in December last year.

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

India's longest rail-cum-road bridge to be ready by 2017

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

After several delays, it will be completed by Jan 2017.

Travel Andhra!

Travel Andhra!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

To promote Andhra Pradesh as the most favoured destination for tourism, the state government has launched a new web site, www.aptourism.in, as a one-stop online solution for all travel-related solutions.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

IA unveils holiday packages for Sharjah

IA unveils holiday packages for Sharjah

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

Indian Airlines and the Sharjah government on Monday launched special holiday packages to promote the United Arab Emirates as a prominent tourist destination for Indian tourists.

Ranatunga becomes minister

Ranatunga becomes minister

Rediff.com7 May 2004

Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning captain was sworn in on Friday as deputy minister of Industries, Tourism and Investment Promotion.

Core sector growth rate slows to 3.2% in Oct

Core sector growth rate slows to 3.2% in Oct

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The growth rate in September too was 3.2%.

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Australia and New Zealand reap 843 mn dollars World Cup dividend

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The economies of Australia and New Zealand benefited from A$1.1 billion ($843.59 million) in direct spending as a result of co-hosting the cricket World Cup earlier this year, according to a report released on Tuesday.

India to seek greater access to Australian market

India to seek greater access to Australian market

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Bilateral trade issues including promoting tourism and education sectors and allowing Indian mangoes access to the Australian market are expected to be discussed during the eighth India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission starting

7 big steps for Modi 2

7 big steps for Modi 2

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Indians want change and progress. They should be willing to accept tough decisions, says Sanjeev Nayyar.

SriLankan Air: Quick to take wing

SriLankan Air: Quick to take wing

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

The financial impact of the tsunami will be to the tune of $15-20 million.\n

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Migrant crisis greatest man-made tragedy in India since Partition: Guha

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Cautioning that there will be social and psychological consequences for the rest of the country too, Guha said the migrant tragedy could have been averted or at least minimised if Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given them a week's notice to return home before the lockdown kicked in.

Taj to woo domestic travellers

Taj to woo domestic travellers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2004

No meat, liquor in MP's 'holy cities'

No meat, liquor in MP's 'holy cities'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2004

She has decided to declare Maheshwar, Amarkantak and notified areas of Ujjain as 'holy cities' where sale of liquor and non-vegetarian food, including eggs, will be banned.

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Jaipur theatres stop screening Panipat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A controversy has erupted over the portrayal of the Jat king of Bharatpur in the movie.

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Agra sports new look to welcome Trump

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

The city administration is all geared up for the big day and preparations are in full swing to present the 'best face of Agra'.

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Why did Xi meet PLA generals?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Important for India was Xi's meeting with representatives of PLA officers and soldiers stationed in Tibet. The video of the encounter was interesting to watch, especially the large number of lieutenant generals and major generals, observes Claude Arpi.

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Arunachal integral part of India, says US consul general

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Through Craig, Pul also asked the US government to help rectify Google Maps wherein China has indicated Arunachal and some parts of Assam as a part of its territory.

Air link between Guwahati, Dhaka mooted

Air link between Guwahati, Dhaka mooted

Rediff.com14 Aug 2003

Favouring a free trade agreement between India and Bangladesh, business leaders of the two countries have suggested that a direct air link be established between Guwahati and Dhaka to promote commerce and tourism.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Ten photographs from around the world that show we live in an odd world.

Congress distances itself from Chidambaram's Kashmir remark

Congress distances itself from Chidambaram's Kashmir remark

Rediff.com29 Oct 2017

Chidambaram pitched for greater autonomy for the restive Jammu and Kashmir yet again on Sunday, drawing stinging criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party, with Union minister Smriti Irani calling it "shocking and shameful".

Take forward Tamil reconciliation process: Modi to Rajapaksa

Take forward Tamil reconciliation process: Modi to Rajapaksa

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Rajapaksa's five-day visit to India assumes significance as his tenure as Sri Lanka's president from 2005 to 2016 saw expansion of China's footprints in the Indian Ocean island nation, triggering concerns in India.

BA introduces new Kolkata-London flight

BA introduces new Kolkata-London flight

Rediff.com3 Dec 2003

British Airways on Wednesday introduced its third weekly non-stop flight between Kolkata and London to meet the growing customer demand in the region and promote tourism in both the countries.

FDI in services sector drops 54% in 2013-14

FDI in services sector drops 54% in 2013-14

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Overall foreign inflows into the country grew by 8 per cent to $ 24.29 in the last fiscal as against $ 22.42 billion in 2012-13.

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

ITC arm to hold 'royal weddings' for NRIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

Wishing to arrange a wedding in India in a royal way with a procession of vintage cars, liveried guards, horses with lancers and ornate ceremonies in the style of the Maharajas in heritage palaces? A travel company offers it all.

UK firm hired to showcase India

UK firm hired to showcase India

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

The government plans to embark on a massive public relation exercise to showcase India in the United Kingdom as a major destination for health tourism and promote success stories of information technology and pharmaceutical industries.

After the bear hug: Will Pakistan control its terrorists?

After the bear hug: Will Pakistan control its terrorists?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

'The two NSAs, who have been mandated to address mutual concerns on terrorism, will need to devise credible and irreversible measures to see that the likes of Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar do not ever get a free hand to run riot again,' says Ambassador G Parthasarathy, India's former high commissioner in Pakistan.

Alliance Air gets Rs 175 cr for N-E flights

Alliance Air gets Rs 175 cr for N-E flights

Rediff.com21 Jun 2003

In a bid to promote industry and tourism in North Eastern states, the government will provide Rs 175 crore (Rs 1.75 billion) to Indian Airlines arm Alliance.

Hotel industry hit hard by drop in tourist arrival

Hotel industry hit hard by drop in tourist arrival

Rediff.com18 Feb 2003

Hard hit by 9/11, the hotel industry in India has further registered a decline in revenue earnings by 15 per cent in view of the threat of US-Iraq war.

How you can build a house yourself

How you can build a house yourself

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

'Where was cement 100 years ago?' 'Why do we need harmful building materials when we have so much in nature around us?' Geeli Mitti founder Shagun Singh tells Samali Basu Guha.

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

PM Modi announces Rs 80,000-cr package for J-K

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a package of Rs 80,000 crore for Jammu and Kashmir.