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TripsNews - December 2007
Headlines December 31, 2007 A Madonna New Year in Rajasthan Express
India Jodhpur,
December 31: “Material Girl” Madonna will celebrate the New Year at a remote
Rajasthan village, along with her husband and son and five family friends. December 31, 2007 Andaman
Islands - Tropical seas and ancient tribes - Andaman Islands, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates Flew in
over the turquoise waters of the Andaman Islands, which are almost entirely
covered in jungle except for the white beach frings and thought, yes - we could
definately like this place. The reality
though once we hit the ground in the islands capital, Port Blai, was a little bit
different. The minute we stepped out of
the airport door the illusion of a tranquil, tropical paradise was shattered as
we we met by a herd of rickshaw drivers vying for the honour of transporting us
to the town centre. December 31, 2007 Bharti leads Indian shares up 0.6pct; Karachi slips Reuters,
India BANGALORE,
Dec 31 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose 0.6 percent on Monday in the final
session of 2007, powered by telecom Bharti Airtel Ltd (BRTI.BO: Quote, Profile,
Research), with the main index set to end the year up almost 50 percent in its
sixth straight year of gains. December 31, 2007 Government
to set up heritage site commission India
eNews Speaking at
the 33rd meeting of the central advisory board of Archaeology, Culture Minister
Ambika Soni said her ministry has proposed constitution of the commission to
the cabinet. December 31, 2007 Kerala
CM first Marxist leader to visit Sabarimala- Politics Economic
Times SABARIMALA:
Creating history by becoming the first Marxist leader to visit the famed
Sabarimala temple, 84-year-old Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan trekked
an eight-km-long dense forest route to have a first hand knowledge of the
problems faced by the devotees. December 31, 2007 London, a sense of place The
Hindu The rain
and the dosage of gray in the general colour of the day had increased as we
emerged from the depths of the London Bridge Tube station onto Borough High
Street. December 31, 2007 Madurai
- Temples and Touts - Madurai, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates Maduri
didn't exactly work out as planned.
First off the city is packed with tourist and pilgrims and it's tough to
find a spot to stay. We get led to a
grotty guesthouse by a chancer who we give about 20 cent for his troubles. They have a room - not surprising when we
see the state of the place but beggars can't be choosers. December 31, 2007 New Year Bombs In Thailand Sky
News As Asian
cities marked the arrival of 2008, tourists were targetted by a series of bomb
blasts. December 31, 2007 Ram
Setu affidavit fiasco takes Culture Ministry off guard Deccan
Herald The Culture
Ministry hogged the limelight in 2007 -- thanks to the fiasco over the Ram Setu
affidavit which made the Archaeological Survey of India a 'Ravana' in the eyes
of the Opposition. December 31, 2007 Revellers flood Goa beaches to ring in the New Year The
Times of India PANAJI: Thousands made merry as state's roads
got blocked and beaches flooded with revellers who came down to this coastal
tourist destination to ring in the New Year. December 31, 2007 Russia
demands India promptly investigate Russian tourist murder Kazinform NEW DELHI.
December 31. KAZINFORM. Russia has demanded that India promptly investigate the
killing of a Russian tourist in an armed attack on the train she was traveling
on, the Russian embassy to India said Sunday. December 31, 2007 Reuters
Features - Travel NEW YORK
(Reuters Life!) - Whether due to environmental causes, over-tourism or
conflict, there is a list of ancient and treasured sites at risk with Web site
askmen.com coming up with a top 10 list to visit before they disappear. December 30, 2007 Allah meets Bollywood on India-Pakistan border Reuters,
India WAGAH,
Pakistan-India border (Reuters) - Shouts of "The only superpower is
Allah" rose to a crescendo as hundreds of bearded Pakistanis raised fists
at Indians yards away. December 30, 2007 Magazine / Environment : Tapping the ‘green’ Tapping the
‘green’ The
Hindu Without a
regulatory mechanism in place, tourism would end up as one more threat to our
wildlife and the welfare of the local communities. December 30, 2007 Promoting
lesser known tourist spots The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The 60-day annual India Tourism and Industrial Trade Fair, organised by the
Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, will begin on the Island Grounds on
Monday. December 30, 2007 Snow
Leopard Adventures - Rishikesh, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates It is a
little hard to get internet access, so the posts may be a little messed up
-however, we are having a fantastic time at the River camps, we have stayed
mainly at Camp Panther, but also visited Leopard beach for lunch. December 30, 2007 Underwater
aquarium coming up at Muttukadu The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation will set up a state-of-the-art
underwater world aquarium, on 15 acres, at Muttukadu in Kancheepuram district. December 29, 2007 Express
India The end of
the road would be a fitting description for Munsiyari. It is the most north you
can go in the Kumaon by road. December 29, 2007 Express
India The end of
the road would be a fitting description for Munsiyari. It is the most north you
can go in the Kumaon by road. December 29, 2007 Express
India The end of
the road would be a fitting description for Munsiyari. It is the most north you
can go in the Kumaon by road. It is the access town for the Milam Glacier and
the Nanda Devi trek—two of the finest treks Uttaranchal has to offer. December 29, 2007 Showcasing
State tourism abroad The
Hindu BANGALORE:
Karnataka tourism is going global. The State’s tourism calendar for 2008, which
was released here on Saturday, will soon be distributed in America by the
Association of Kannada Kootas of America (AKKA). December 29, 2007 Tent accommodation introduced at Beach Resort Complex The
Hindu CHENNAI: As
part of its efforts to attract budget tourists to Mamallapuram, the Tamil Nadu
Tourism Development Corporation has introduced tent accommodation at the
Corporation’s Beach Resort Complex. December 29, 2007 Express
India And so
another year ends in the acrid smoke of a post-blast Liaquat Bagh election
rally evening. Benazir Bhutto, Daughter of the East, was marked by destiny’s
suicide bomber. Her assassination symbolised a year when prospects of democracy
in Pakistan came under repeated assault, whether it was the dismissal and house
arrest of a chief justice or the imposition of an emergency. General Pervez
Musharraf became plain President Musharraf, but that did not really change
anything in Pakistan. December 28, 2007 "Government keen to promote folk art forms" The
Hindu Mamallapuram:
The 31-day Mamallapuram dance festival organised by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development
Corporation (TTDC) got off to a glittering start on Friday with more than 100
nagaswaram performers greeting foreign tourists and a scintillating solo dance
performance by Nartaki Nataraj, a transgender. December 28, 2007 20 helipads to be built in State The
Hindu HASSAN:
Principal Secretary to the Infrastructure Development Department V.P. Baligar
toured Halebid and Belur on Thursday to identify a location for a helipad. December 28, 2007 Action Adventure & Responsibility: The World SANEPR India
(SANEPR.com) December 28, 2007 -- South India’s internationally renowned
Classic Autorickshaw Challenge became famous in 2006 for its ground breaking
move into adventure tourism and the autorickshaw rally scene. December 28, 2007 The
Hindu BERHAMPUR:
Tourism prospects of Kandhamal district have suffered a setback, thanks to the
recent communal violence. December 28, 2007 CBI raids on railway officers in Gujarat Gujarat
Global The Central Bureau of Investigation today carried
out raids on senior railway officers in Rajkot and Ahmedabad. Irregularities
have been reported in the laying of telephone cable network between Viramgam
and Samakhiyali. The project is of Rs.6 crore and large scale malpractices have
been reported. December 28, 2007 Goa is safe, police tell tourists The
Hindu PANAJI: In
an exercise aimed at boosting the morale of tourists and the tourism industry
ahead of the New Year bashes, the Goa police on Friday declared that the State
was absolutely safe for tourists. December 28, 2007 Government keen to promote folk art forms: Minister The
Hindu Mamallapuram:
The 31-day Mamallapuram dance festival organised by the Tamil Nadu Tourism
Development Corporation (TTDC) got off to a glittering start on Friday with
more than 100 nagaswaram performers greeting foreign tourists and a
scintillating solo dance performance by Nartaki Nataraj, a transgender. December 28, 2007 India-Hong Kong air services pact hailed The
Hindu NEW DELHI:
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has welcomed India’s decision to increase
air services with Hong Kong. December 28, 2007 Indian shares snap 5-day gains on Pakistan turmoil Reuters,
India BANGALORE,
Dec 28 (Reuters) - Indian shares edged down in see-saw trade on Friday,
snapping five days of gains on worries about regional political unrest after
the assassination of December 28, 2007 'Levy
service tax on airlines, not travellers'- Tax News-Tax Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
Ever bought an air ticket from a travel agent or booked a holiday package and
wondered why you have to pay double service tax? Air passengers in India are
suffering from double instance of service tax when they book tickets via
agents, December 28, 2007 Massive heroin haul in Gujarat Gujarat
Global The narcotics control bureau(NCB) has seized 40 kg
of heroin from Ahmedabad valued at Rs. One crore in international market. The
police have arrested three people. The heroin came from Jammu and was loaded in
a car. December 28, 2007 On Rajasthans cue, royalty eyes share in heritage tourism pie Express
India The
erstwhile Maharajas and the lesser royalty in Madhya Pradesh are ready to
barter slices of their past for a better present. Many of them are offering
palaces and havelis to leading hotel chains because they can no longer afford
to maintain the imposing edifices spread over acres of land. December 28, 2007 Rs. 50 lakh for Nrupatunga Hill The
Hindu DHARWAD:
The Tourism Department will contribute Rs. 50 lakh for the development of
Nrupatunga Hill in Hubli as a tourist spot. December 28, 2007 Trinketization The
resurrection of Led Zeppelin at their 02 Arena event evoked long suppressed
memories that lurch from the awful to the wonderful. December 28, 2007 To Congresss Gujarat insult, BJP now adds Himachal injury Express
India SHIMLA,
DECEMBER 28: Close on the heels of the Gujarat victory and riding a strong
anti-incumbency wave, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today registered a
spectacular election victory in Himachal Pradesh, winning 41 of the 68 Assembly
seats. December 28, 2007 Train, bus services to Pakistan suspended The
Hindu NEW DELHI:
A day after the assassination of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
that plunged her country into violence, India on Friday suspended train and bus
services linking the two neighbours. December 28, 2007 Trial run of 'Golden Chariot' by Jan. 15 The
Hindu DHARWAD:
Secretary to Government, Department of Kannada and Culture, Tourism and
Information I.M. Vittalamurthy has said that the first trial run of the “Golden
Chariot” will be held by January 15. December 28, 2007 Wieden+Kennedy (Delhi) win A1 Team India (A1GP, World Cup of
Global Indian
Television Indiantelevision.com
and Spatial Access Solutions'
newsletter -- 'Ad Accounts Action' that will keep you abreast with all
the creative and media accounts changing hands in the industry. December 27, 2007 The
Hindu Coimbatore:
The Mountaineering and Adventure Sports Society (MASS) is organising a New Year
winter camp from December 29 to January 1 to impart survival techniques and
knowledge to children in the age group of eight to 18 years. December 27, 2007 BJP heading for impressive win in Himachal Expressindia Shimla,
December 28: Riding on anti-incumbency factor, the BJP on Friday stormed back
to power on its own getting a simple majority in Himachal Pradesh routing
Congress in the Assembly elections. December 27, 2007 China, Hong Kong agree to ease airline curbs Reuters,
India HONG KONG,
Dec 27 (Reuters) - Hong Kong and mainland China have agreed to relax a swathe
of restrictions on aviation services, letting carriers such as Air China
(0753.HK: Quote, Profile, Research) and Cathay Pacific (0293.HK: Quote,
Profile, Research) expand flights and cargo services. December 27, 2007 Develop as a knowledge hub, PM tells Goa The
Hindu PANAJI:
Anticipating the emergence of the “knowledge worker” as the most valuable asset
in the evolving knowledge economy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has underlined
the need to invest in technology and its related tools to ensure optimal
utilisation of their potential to improve standards of living. December 27, 2007 Matter
of life and death.... - Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates The thing about most of the trips Ausaf and I
did together was that they were all last minute plans. They were never planned
or pre decided. Even the slightest catalyst, be it an old memory or just the
craving to be in the midst of nature and meet people so different from the ones
we interact with daily, was sufficient to have us pack our bags and leave for
Delhi's Inter State Bus terminal. December 27, 2007 Nigeria's Tinapa: new Dubai or white elephant? Reuters,
India TINAPA,
Nigeria (Reuters) - In the minds of its creators, the Tinapa resort in
southeastern Nigeria will rival Dubai or London as a shopping and trading
paradise for rich and enterprising Nigerians. December 26, 2007 FEATURE-Malaysia's stalling reform threatens investment Reuters,
India KUALA
LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Reuters) - Malaysia's drive to woo investment is losing
traction, as efforts to get rid of red tape and inept bureaucrats falter,
threatening to put it further behind neighbouring Singapore. December 26, 2007 Goa moves to protect tourists from violent protests Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Dec
26 (Reuters) - Armed police are to guard beachgoers in Goa after activists
opposed to carving out industrial enclaves in India's tourist haven warned
tourists to leave by Friday or face violent protests. December 26, 2007 Hotel association woos foreign tourists The
Hindu BHUBANESWAR:
With raging anti-SEZ movement threatening to spoil parties of many foreign
tourists at India’s most favoured tourist destination, Goa, Hotel and
Restaurant Association of Orissa (HRAO) on Wednesday came forward to invite
“dejected” visitors to spend their time on beaches of the State. December 26, 2007 Malaysia's stalling reform threatens investment Reuters,
India KUALA
LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia's drive to woo investment is losing traction, as
efforts to get rid of red tape and inept bureaucrats falter, threatening to put
it further behind neighbouring Singapore. December 26, 2007 VIDEO: Incredible India at its best Express
India The current
trends are toward honeymoon and pilgrim tourism segments and most of the state
tourism organisations are now keen on tapping these segments. Tourists are also
visiting Arunachal, Mizoram and Meghalaya, which offer unique eco-tourism
holidays. As adventure tourism destinations, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and
J&K will be attracting the youth segment that wants activity oriented
tourism. December 26, 2007 Why
Foreigners Pay More For Visiting Indian Monuments? Desicritics This month,
the government of Thailand reduced the entrance fees charged to foreign
tourists entering Thai National Parks. They also increased the rates charged to
locals. December 25, 2007 Car
rental cos to hit the non-metro lane- Travel-Services-News By Economic
Times CHANDIGARH:
Upcoming non-metro airports in Bangalore, Nagpur, Hyderabad and Chandigarh are
the next hotspots for the burgeoning car rental market; more so, the self-drive
category of the industry. Players in the Rs 9,000-crore organised car rental
industry are targeting non-metro centres, which the Airports Authority of India
(AAI) had decided to develop last year, to expand the self-drive mode offered
by car rental companies such as Hertz, Avis, SIXT and Mega Cabs. December 25, 2007 India's
first multimedia museum The
Times of India PATNA: A US-based non-resident Indian (NRI),
Naveen Kumar Sharma, is setting up the country's first multimedia museum at
Nalanda, the ancient site of Buddhist learning, in Bihar. December 25, 2007 Tourism - a hidden treasure industry The
Hindu Tourism is
one of the sectors which has the potential to stimulate employment generation
in related fields like hotel industry, transport, shopping, food,
entertainment, etc. It is the hospitality sector which binds together a lot of
other December 24, 2007 The
Hindu Ernakulam
Karayogam: Formation day programmes, T.D.M. Hall Ganapathy temple. Cherai
Tourism Fest: Cultural programme, Cherai beach, 5 p.m. December 24, 2007 The
Times of India Recent
reports of crimes against foreign tourists — including the rape of a foreigner
resident in Mumbai and that of a missing Japanese tourist headed for Agra —
have once again turned the spotlight on the absence of institutionalised
security mechanisms in the country to ensure visitors' safety. December 24, 2007 Many
children among those joining Bhopal Bird Camps The
Hindu BHOPAL:
Bird watching is turning into a movement for birds and nature in the Madhya
Pradesh capital with more and more people, especially children, coming forward
to join the Bhopal Bird Camps. December 24, 2007 SDCs
set up to help quake victims Daily
Times LAHORE: Two
Skill Development Centres (SDC) in picturesque town of Khaki near Mansehra
(NWFP) have become operational to help the victims of October 2005 earthquake
participate in the ongoing efforts for rehabilitation and reconstruction. December 24, 2007 Soni
wants re-look at road endangering Zanskar wilderness India
Gazette Concerned
over the environmental impact of a road being built in Jammu and Kashmir's
spectacular Zanskar area, also known as India's grand canyon, Tourism Minister
Ambika Soni says she will take up the matter with the state government. December 24, 2007 Soni
wants re-look at road endangering Zanskar wilderness India
Gazette December 24, 2007 Tourism - a hidden treasure industry The
Hindu Tourism is
one of the sectors which has the potential to stimulate employment generation
in related fields like hotel industry, transport, shopping, food,
entertainment, etc. December 22, 2007 [Reader-List]
relay Paper
Presented by Sumesh Mangalassery , an Expert panel Member on Tourism on peoples
tribunal on tsunami Rehabilitation in Chennai December 21-22 December 2007 December 22, 2007 India's tourism industry got a boost in 2007 Rediff.com With the
country racing to meet the Commonwealth Games deadline, the year 2007 saw the
tourism industry bargaining tax sops for budget hoteliers and those wishing to
double up their homes as 'bed-and-breakfast' inns to cater to the big rush. December 22, 2007 New
Agra-Khajuraho rail track to help tourists India
Gazette Agra, Dec
22 (IANS): The work on laying a new railway track to connect Agra with
Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh is progressing fast, general manager of the North
Central Railway Budh Prakash has said. December 22, 2007 Sri
Lanka offers Buddha statue, 'dhamma' bell to State The
Hindu HYDERABAD:
Sri Lanka has offered a life-size granite Buddha statue and a holy ‘dhamma’
bell in bronze to the State for installation at the Buddha ‘Vanam’, a tourism
project being developed on 270 acres near Nagarjunasagar at a cost of Rs 16
crore. December 22, 2007 Thailand
lures Indians with wedding packages Sify Chennai: It
is nice to have a honeymoon abroad, but why not the wedding itself. India’s
affluent do not flinch at throwing money on lavish wedding parties and this has
caught the eye of the Thais. December 22, 2007 Trekkers
laud villagers' hospitality The
Hindu Udhagamandalam:
“We were overwhelmed by their large heartedness and hospitality.” This
reference to the people residing in the interior parts of the Nilgiris,
including tribals and Badagas w,as made by Major Sukdeep Gill of the Madras
Regiment who returned to Wellington on Saturday after leading a 15-member
defence team on a trekking expedition through the hills and valleys of the
district. December 22, 2007 UPDATE 3-Antigua wins modest sanctions in US gambling case Reuters,
India GENEVA, Dec
21 (Reuters) - Antigua and Barbuda won compensation from the United States on
Friday in a long-running trade dispute about gambling, but the amount was far
lower than the tiny Caribbean nation had been seeking. December 22, 2007 VIDEO: Indias best kept secret Express
India India’s
best kept secret” is how the “Incredible India” campaign defines the Andaman
and Nicobar islands. You’d understand why, the moment you land there. December 21, 2007 All-new
Mysore Rail Museum next year The
Hindu MYSORE:
Mysore Rail Museum, which showcases the rail heritage in the Royal City, may
soon be a more attractive place once the grandiose plan of South Western Railway
(SWR), to expand and upgrade the museum which completed 29 years, is completed
next year December 21, 2007 Chhatrasal
museum to be tourist site soon Hindustan
Times A treasure
trove of Stone Age yogini statues, ancient Jain idols and old weaponry, the
Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh will soon
be made into a tourist hot spot. December 21, 2007 Efforts
on to promote Thailand as holiday destination The
Hindu CHENNAI: In
an effort to encourage more Indian tourists to consider Thailand as a holiday
destination, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is seeking to enter into
joint ventures and marketing initiatives with local travel agents and tour
operators. December 21, 2007 Japanese tourist
missing in Agra, not traced yet New
Delhi News.Net A Japanese
tourist reported missing here since Thursday, has not been traced till Friday
afternoon, raising another question mark on the safety of tourists in the city
of the Taj Mahal. December 21, 2007 The
Hindu Confederation
of Indian Industry: Roundtable discussion on public-private partnership in
urban infrastructure, Secretary, Urban Development, M. Ramachandran,
participates, Taj Residency, 10.30 a.m. December 21, 2007 Tourists not safe in incredible India Hindustan
Times Rising
Incidents of crimes against foreign tourists has pushed the Tourism Ministry to
send a communication to all states asking them to speed up the process of
creating a special tourist police force. December 21, 2007 Tourists
not safe in incredible India Hindustan
Times Rising Incidents
of crimes against foreign tourists has pushed the Tourism Ministry to send a
communication to all states asking them to speed up the process of creating a
special tourist police force. December 21, 2007 Year-end
uncorks City's footloose spirits Deccan
Herald After
slogging it out through the year, it’s time for the much-needed break and that
is exactly what Bangaloreans are doing as 2007 winds up. December 20, 2007 The
Hindu It has
opened up India for domestic tourists by giving people a chance to travel in
comfort and on a limited budget to tourist destinations across the country
without any hassles. December 20, 2007 Centre
requested to establish aiport at Ajmer The
Hindu Chennai,
(PTI): The Ajmer Dargah Committee has requested the Centre to establish an
airport at Ajmer in Rajasthan for the benefit of pilgrims visiting the famous
shrine of sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti and the temple town of Pushkar. December 20, 2007 Deccan-Kingfisher combine to look at share sale Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Deccan Aviation Ltd will merge the scheduled airline operations of
unlisted Kingfisher Airlines, to create one of the biggest air carriers in the
country and pave the way for the latter to fly overseas. December 20, 2007 The
Hindu BANGALORE:
While speed governors are not mandatory in Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa, the
rule is being partially enforced in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. December 20, 2007 Drug
dealers use minors as mules in Indian state of Goa NowPublic The tourist
season is at its peak in Goa.The small state in Western India, a former hippie
paradise in the late 60's and 70's,welcomed some 3.5 million foreign tourists
last season. And with the advent of the new season a host of challenges a d
ills lay in wait - one of December 20, 2007 'Incredible India' connects A1 GP with countrymen India
eNews Union
Minister of Tourism and Culture Ambika Soni Thursday rejected suggestions that
her Ministry's association with A1 GP Team India was a promotional one and said
it is the team that saw 'Incredible India' campaign as a means to connect with
the countrymen. December 20, 2007 India,
Hong Kong fly in more freedom- Foreign Trade-Economy-News Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
India and Hong Kong on Wednesday agreed to allow each other 27 new flights per
week and also settled for exercising the fifth freedom that would allow
designated airlines of the two sides to take passengers from each other’s
territory to a third country. December 20, 2007 Karnataka
elephants get corridor for safe passage New
Delhi News.Net A corridor
for safe movement of elephants between two forest reserves in Karnataka was
handed over to forest officials here Thursday by International Fund for Animal
Welfare (IFAW) and the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI). December 20, 2007 Madhya
Pradesh to develop Chhatrasal museum as tourist site India
Gazette A treasure
trove of Stone Age yogini statues, ancient Jain idols and old weaponry, the
Maharaja Chhatrasal Museum in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh will soon
be made into a tourist hot spot. December 20, 2007 New
train gobbles up bus operators' business The
Hindu BANGALORE:
Despite the 12-hour journey, the newly launched passenger train service between
Bangalore and Mangalore has reduced the demand for the 10-hour bus journey
between the two cities. December 20, 2007 Panna
could be next Sariska, alarm bells ring over no tiger sightings Big
Cat News The Gods
have been invoked, even official cash rewards announced. But nothing has helped
in finding a tiger in the Panna tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. December 20, 2007 Panoramic Universal acquires travel firm in US Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Dec
20 (Reuters) - Panoramic Universal Ltd (PANU.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) said
on Thursday it has acquired a New York-based travel agency firm, Future
Travels. December 20, 2007 Deccan
Herald Despite
statistical juggling, potential tourists still feel deterred by the credibility
gap between the Incredible India image and abrasive reality. Hugh & Colleen
Gantzer look behind the glossy campaign. December 20, 2007 Top
tourist attraction has become 'cesspool' The
Sydney Morning Herald Dal Lake,
Indian Kashmir's top tourist attraction, has become a "cesspool" and
huge efforts are needed to save it, a court-appointed committee said, according
to a report on Thursday. December 20, 2007 UPDATE 1-Deccan-Kingfisher combine to look at share sale Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Dec
20 (Reuters) - Deccan Aviation Ltd (DECA.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) will
merge the scheduled airline operations of unlisted Kingfisher Airlines, to
create one of the biggest air carriers in the country and pave the way for the
latter to fly overseas. December 19, 2007 Aviation
sector flies high in 2007 Hindustan
Times NEW DELHI:
Shielded behind heavily guarded gates, the awe-inspiring Rashtrapati Bhavan
will no longer be impervious to the curiosity of the masses. A slew of
programmes have been designed in an attempt to demystify the heritage building
and to make it a must-see on the tourists’ itinerary. December 19, 2007 Banyan Tree builds preschool on the island of Feydhoo, Maldives EHotelier
Global Hospitality News Banyan Tree
Maldives Vabbinfaru has built and launched a new preschool for children aged
three to five on the island of Feydhoo in the Shaviyani atoll of The Maldives. December 19, 2007 Coming
soon to J-K, eco-tourism Express
India SRINAGAR,
DECEMBER 19: A high-level team of experts is looking into the prospects of
eco-tourism in Jammu and Kashmir. The team is likely to submit a detailed
report to the Government on how to develop eco-resorts in the state. December 19, 2007 Gastric Bypass in India, through WorldMed Assist, Helps
Canadian Avoid Three-Year Wait PRWeb Concord, CA
(PRWEB) December 19, 2007 -- WorldMed Assist, a California-based company in the
rapidly expanding medical tourism industry, welcomed home its first Canadian
patient to have gastric bypass surgery in India. WorldMed Assist rose to
British Columbia resident Bill Moore's challenge to fast-track arrangements for
his surgery so he could be home and recover in time to move into his new
residence this week. December 19, 2007 Hitting the PPP road for core facelift Express
India For its
cash-starved economy, the Punjab Government is increasingly taking recourse to
the public-private partnership (PPP) model. More than a dozen of the state’s
projects, especially those in the pipeline, are being planned on the model. December 19, 2007 Incredible Air India: Masters of the waiting game EHotelier
Global Hospitality News
In Part Two
of Yeoh Siew Hoon's Incredible India story, she bonds with fellow passengers
having to cope with an 11-hour flight delay. Never mind, at least the champagne
took off. December 19, 2007 Nerve
News Washington,
Dec 20 - Here is a timeline of major events in India-US relations in 2007: December 19, 2007 Judge hearing Gujarat fake encounter case shifted out Gujarat
Global In a move that has left legal circles shocked the
Gujarat High court transferred Sonia Gokani, POTA judge who was hearing the
famous Sohrabuddin fake encounter case. She has been given the charge of
Registrar of the High Court. December 19, 2007 Kerala Christians set demands as Congress comes wooing Gulf
Times NEW DELHI:
Eager to oust communists in the next elections, the Congress in Kerala is
ctively wooing the influential Christian community in the state. December 19, 2007 Lead the world for global cooling Central
Chronicle When the world economy zooms at a speed
of 4% per annum cutting carbon emission will suddenly force the economy to go
slow. December 19, 2007 New Delhi:Staple diet of Indian politics Asia
News Network In one of
those rare admissions of error from a politician, India's main opposition party
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- leader LK Advani has conceded that “Rising
India” might have been a better slogan than “India Shining” which served as his
party's plank for the last Lok Sabha election. December 19, 2007 Singapore, toast of southern tourists The
Hindu MADURAI:
Tourist arrivals at Singapore from Madurai region have gone up by 25 per cent
in 2007 over the number registered in 2006, according to Kiran Bhandari, Area
Director, Singapore Tourism Board. December 19, 2007 Special itinerary for Heritage on Wheels The
Hindu Jaipur:
With a view to attract more tourist in the festive season of New Year,
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has announced a special
packages and rescheduled itinerary of Heritage on Wheels. December 19, 2007 States asked to democratise cooperatives The
Hindu JAIPUR: A
two-day national cooperative conclave ended here over the weekend with an
appeal to the State Governments to provide a proper environment for promotion
of cooperatives as “real member-driven” business institutions instead of the
“government-driven” bodies which they were at present. December 19, 2007 Tata small
car set to offer 25 kmpl mileage- Automobiles-Auto-News Economic
Times KOLKATA:
Ratan Tata and the Tata group have for months zealously kept a tight lid on the
details of the Rs 1-lakh car that is slated to roll out of Tata Motors’ Singur
factory in June 2008. But on Tuesday, the shroud came off in singular circumstances.
December 19, 2007 Tourism Finance plans to issue 32.6 mln shares Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Dec
19 (Reuters) - Tourism Finance Corp of India Ltd (TFCI.BO: Quote, Profile,
Research) said on Wednesday its board approved issue of 32.6 million shares
through preferential issue or qualified institutional placements. December 18, 2007 HolidayIQ
Powers Travel Page on Bangalore Mirror PRWeb HolidayIQ
Powers Travel Page on Bangalore Mirror HolidayIQ, India's largest holiday
information portal will power a special travel page each Friday in the popular
daily compact newspaper, Bangalore Mirror, owned by the Times of India Group. December 18, 2007 India index futures premium jumps to 37 points Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Dec
18 (Reuters) - The premium on benchmark index futures jumped to about 37 points
on Tuesday after a day of volatile trading, which saw short positions created
in several frontline stocks and also short covering in the afternoon. December 18, 2007 India valued as a strategic, long-term business partner by
Italy, says envoy Express
India Chandigarh,
Dec 18 Let Punjab and Italy join hands to further enhance trade engagement and
make it a winning business partnership. December 18, 2007 Indians
heading for Europe to ring in New Year New
Delhi News.Net Never mind
the chill or a proposed crackdown on non-European Union tourists by the British
government, Europe is still the hottest outbound destination for Indians this
yearend. December 18, 2007 Land value has grown by five times in as many years The
Hindu MANGALORE:
They called it the “deal of the year,” or the “deal of a lifetime.” When a
leading private company in purchased a two-acre plot near Jyothi Circle for Rs.
50 crore, local builders began to look for cover. December 18, 2007 PIDC expects return on investment within 7 years Daily
Express Kuala Lumpur: The Penang International Dental
College (PIDC), due to start operations in April next year, expects to break
even on its RM55 million investment in the seventh year of business. December 18, 2007 Pride Hotel gears up for expansion of Rs. 340 Crores India
eNews Pride
Hotels announced today, that it has received a significant investment from
Kotak India Real Estate Fund towards part financing of its Rs. 340 crore
expansion-cum-renovation plan. December 18, 2007 Rain disrupts life in Kovai, other districts Newindpress COIMBATORE: The city and its suburbs received
continuous showers on Tuesday. Rains also disrupted normal life in the
neighbouring districts of Nilgiris, Salem and Erode. December 18, 2007 The
Telegraph Bhopal,
Dec. 18: Royal properties are up for grabs in Madhya Pradesh. December 18, 2007 RTDC
announces special itinerary for Heritage on Wheels The
Hindu Jaipur
(PTI): With a view to attracting more tourists in the festive season of New
Year, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has announced a special
packages and rescheduled itinerary of Heritage on Wheels. December 18, 2007 Smile a bit to promote tourism, airport employees told The
Hindu CHENNAI:
While Tamil Nadu has everything to offer to a tourist, what is sometimes missing
is friendliness, according to M. Rajaram, director of tourism and managing
director, Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC). December 17, 2007 Cambodia,
Thailand sign visa pact to boost tourism- International Economic
Times PHNOM PENH:
Cambodia and Thailand on Monday signed a deal that will allow foreigners to
visit both countries with a single visa, in a bid to boost tourism. December 17, 2007 Golden sands The
Hindu This New
Year, you can watch sparklers against the desert sky. A four-nights-five-days
package tour to Dubai is being offered by Shakthi Tours and Travels. It is
priced at Rs. 29,900 (plus the visa charges). December 17, 2007 India to
gets its first automobile museum Sify New Delhi:
India is set to get its first museum here next year that will chronicle for
posterity more than 100 years of the country's automobile history. December 17, 2007 The
Telegraph New Delhi,
Dec. 17: The BJP’s Prime Minister-in-waiting, L.K. Advani, will have to wait
till the next elections to see if he can occupy the country’s most important
seat. Before that, he can try out the most expensive government seat if he is
willing to pay Rs 12,000 for a night. December 17, 2007 Oldest
Mughal Gardens of India Connect Popular as
the oldest Mughal Garden of the Indian sub-continent and also a heritage site,
the four centuries old Yadavendra Gardens (or the Pinjore Gardens) came alive
recently during the Pinjore Heritage festival. December 17, 2007 Pinjore
Heritage festival held AndhraNews Chandigarh,
Dec.17 : Popular as the oldest Mughal Garden of the Indian sub-continent and
also a heritage site, the four centuries old Yadavendra Gardens (or the Pinjore
Gardens) came alive recently during the Pinjore Heritage festival. December 17, 2007 Rs. 148
crore to boost tourism The
Hindu HASSAN:
Principal Secretary to the Tourism, Information and Kannada and Culture
departments I.M. Vittal Murthy has said that Rs. 148 crore had been allocated
for tourism development in the State for 2007. This was 10 times more than that
allocated previous previously. December 17, 2007 Buzzle.com Welcome to
India - one of the prime holiday destination where tourists from all around the
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India is the finest way to make your holiday a memorable moment of your
lifetime. Just watch the beauty and culture that lies in Indian sub-continent
and indulge yourself in it. December 16, 2007 Chandigarh
to have weeklong New Year festival Earth
Times Chandigarh,
Dec 16 - A host of events will be held here in the last week of December to
mark the Chandigarh New Year festival. December 16, 2007 The
Hindu Anup Kumar
Karar, Biraj Kumar Pal, Moloy Chandan Saha and Tarun Chakraborty are organising
an exhibition of their paintings at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath Art Complex,
Kumara Krupa Road till December 23 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. December 16, 2007 Indian
tourists pack bags for exotic, offbeat locales- Companies Economic
Times NEW DELHIL:
Planning a holiday trip during this winter break? Well, forget it. You’re most
likely to be greeted by a ‘Sold Out’ sign instead of a welcome drink. From
beaches to mountains, most hotels are putting away their check-in register as
they don’t have any more rooms to offer. December 16, 2007 Luring
tourists with gusto tourism trail The
Hindu KOCHI:
Karnataka seems to be among the few States that have understood the importance
of good road connectivity in promoting tourism. December 16, 2007 Madhya
Pradesh to host meet to promote heritage tourism India
eNews The
one-day, 'Heritage Meet' starts Monday in Bhopal. December 16, 2007 Now,
winter sports draw people out of quilt- Games People Play-The Economic
Times But some
still feel that sledging will still take some time to pick up in India.
“Sledging is still not as popular as skiing is here. It is a very special
interest group who would be interested in sledging, it can not really be a
‘general’ sport. Trekking in places like Himachal and Uttaranchal is a more
preferred adventure activity during this season,” says Gaurav Kataria,
director, AE Travels. December 16, 2007 Now,
winter sports draw people out of quilt- Games People Play-The Economic
Times Life
sometimes forces us to think in black and white. There is a subtle beauty in
the homogeneous boredom of surreal white. Pristine white slopes, dotted with
dark green conifers are soothing if not addictive. People talk about the Alps.
Switzerland has become a brand, which is flaunted. But closer home there are
places where brands merge into the landscape to create bliss. And if you are
the adventurous type, then strap on a pair of skis and taste nirvana. December 16, 2007 Pilgrimages
top the list for domestic travellers- Companies-The Economic
Times DELHI: Not
only is Incredible India attracting foreign travellers eager to get a bite of
tandoorichicken and be mesmerised by the splendour of the Taj, but it has also
become a hot destination for those who want to get married at Rajasthan forts
and others who need cheap dental surgery. December 16, 2007 Retreating
monsoon: The best time to enjoy- As You Like It-The |
