A monsoon holiday can be cheaper because of discounts.
'The spurt in demand for Ayurvedic products has exhausted our production capacity.'
One secret that all the models and beauty queens swear by is to end up the day with the lightest meal possible, says Nmami Agrawal.
PepsiCo bets on value-added water by launching vitamin-fortified drinks in a segment that is growing rapidly in India.
Summer vacations are fast approaching and tour operators are leaving no stones unturned to advertise attractive tour packages for various domestic and foreign destinations
Stating that COVID-19 has not yet been contained in India, the rating agency in a statement said the government stimulus package is low relative to countries with similar economic impacts from the pandemic. "The COVID-19 outbreak in India and two months of lockdown -- longer in some areas -- have led to a sudden stop in the economy. That means growth will contract sharply this fiscal year (April 2020 to March 2021)," it said. "Economic activity will face ongoing disruption over the next year as the country transitions to a post-COVID-19 world."
'I'm a guy who tries to find humour in every situation, no matter how difficult and serious, without offending anyone.'
As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.
Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.
India's fuel demand in May slumped to its lowest in nine months as restrictions to curb the second wave of COVID infections stalled mobility and muted economic activity. Fuel demand fell 1.5 per cent to 15.1 million tonnes despite the low base of May 2020 and was down 11.3 per cent when compared to the previous month, according to data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) of the oil ministry. India was under one of the world's strictest lockdowns in May last year, which brought all mobility and economic activity to a grinding halt.
Even a shortened Indian Premier League with just Indian players would be good enough in these "extraordinary times", Rajasthan Royals CEO Ranjit Barthakur said on Wednesday, revealing that a final call on the glitzy event's fate is unlikely to be taken before April 15. The top executive spelt out his franchise's wish even as the number of positive cases and death toll due to the pandemic continued to rise across the world.
On an average, booking cruise holidays overseas witness 40% growth rate
After the Kerala government declared the coronavirus outbreak as a 'state calamity', as the three positive cases were detected from Thrissur, Alapuzha and Kasaragod, tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran admitted that the sector had suffered a hit. The sector had aggressively launched promotional advertisements in the domestic and international markets after the floods to revive the sector. However, all the efforts took a beating, with mass cancellations of hotel bookings after the outbreak of the infection in the state was reported.
The Indian Army has shown it can face down the PLA, but is too often held back by a political leadership that lacks boldness, asserts Ajai Shukla.
With nearly 100 countries closing national borders during the past month, the movement of people and tourism flows have come to a screeching halt. The contraction could be even higher if governments fail to provide income support and help boost consumer spending.
If the stories weren't bound by their themes or expectations or if they weren't limited to the time and the medium, Mani Ratnam's Navarasa could have been something better, feels Divya Nair.
The new definition under the Code of Wages, 2019, includes three components: basic pay, dearness allowance and retention payment.
Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
The Union health ministry on Tuesday said that aid received from other countries has been distributed in different states to help deal with the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
Summer may be the peak travel season, but fall offers enticing deals--and fewer crowds.
'Demand is wonderful. We have crossed 10 million on many days.' 'The Swedish trade commissioner recently said, "You guys are vaccinating the entire Sweden in one day".'
Listen carefully to what others say and stay open to opportunities of grasping the new learning atmosphere.
Representing India at the 'High-Level Segment for Heads of States and Government' at the UN COP26 underway at Glasgow, UK, Prime Minister Modi said that India is working very hard on tackling climate change related issues.
Holidaying in Ladakh -- known for its breathtaking natural beauty but seen as remote and inaccessible by many domestic tourists -- has become slightly easier from this season on.
Of the 921 job reductions, 228 flight attendants would be furloughed, while another 244 would be put on involuntary leave in October and November. An additional 449 attendants have chosen voluntary buyout packages, including overage leaves of absence, resignations with travel benefits and partnership flying.
In the Trek Study, willing backpackers who develop travellers' diarrhoea will be paid to attend a clinic and also injected with a new agent to see how they react, British daily The Independent has reported.
'The biggest gainers under this scheme would be insurance companies.' 'If the government is going to route the payments through the insurance companies, these companies will be making nearly 30 per cent of the money.' 'For instance, if the government is paying Rs 100, then Rs 30 will go to these insurance companies.' 'Only Rs 70 will be available for expenditure that will be incurred by the hospitals.'
Tour operators are turning their attention to the coming football madness, with the World Cup tourney set to kick off in 46 days.
From yacht cruise to jet skiing, get a taste of adventure this summer.
Gulf carrier Emirates on Wednesday announced special fares for honeymooners from India, offering an up to 20 per cent discount on both business and economy class travel, to select destinations, including London and Paris.
The global COVID-19 situation, rollout of vaccines, geopolitical trends, Union Budget and economic recovery would be the major factors driving investor sentiments in 2021 after a tumultuous year which saw both 'the worst of times and the best of times' for the stock market, said analysts. What a year 2020 turned out to be! From witnessing gigantic losses to record-shattering gains, investors went on a roller-coaster ride amid the coronavirus pandemic and massive stimulus measures. Markets closed 2020 with remarkable gains of around 16 per cent, but will the winning ways continue in 2021 as well?
In spite of a severe second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and a widespread disruption in public life therefore, India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) sector seems to have emerged as one of the most resilient segments of the economy. The early numbers and estimates for the April-June quarter indicate a steady recovery in FMCG players' business, which is now set to exceed the pre-pandemic level. Amid nationwide lockdowns because of the first Covid wave, FMCG revenues had been severely affected in mid-2020.
"The rapid growth of traffic between India and China has come as a big surprise. We have already booked over 200 Beijing Olympic packages from India, which include hotel rooms and free game tickets for the business class travellers," Zhao Quanzhen, the airline's Country Manager in India, told PTI. To questions on the Chinese carrier's expansion plans in the country, he said "we may start operations to Mumbai and Kolkata any time, but definitely next year."
In a bid to capitalise on the new found interest of leisure travellers from India for China, Thiruvananthapuram-based destination management firm Great India Tour Company has lined up special tour packages to China.
Indian seniors face loneliness in their sunset years. And many companies have kicked in to provide various kinds of options for India's elderly. The elderly can now pay and enjoy a variety of services in the comfort of their own homes
Dial-a-holiday package starts at Rs 10,000 for domestic holiday, and the international holiday package starts at Rs 20,000.\n
To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.
A few adjustments can help foreign travellers and students reduce the impact of a falling rupee.
'Several businesses like entertainment, hospitality, travel etc would never be the same again.'
