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TripsNews - January 2008
Headlines January 31, 2008 The
Hindu Vidhu
Ganjoor’s schedule now-a-days is choc-a-bloc. Settler trustee of the Samvedana
Culture & Heritage Trust, she is planning for and working out the
modalities of their upcoming fifth annual public awareness programme,
“Splendour of Kani Jamavar: A Revival”.Vidhu Ganjoor’s schedule now-a-days is
choc-a-bloc. Settler trustee of the Samvedana Culture & Heritage Trust, she
is planning for and working out the modalities of their upcoming fifth annual
public awareness programme, “Splendour of Kani Jamavar: A Revival”. January 31, 2008 The
Hindu Philip J.P.
Gagan, the man who promised to provide employment to Indian truckers in the US
but failed to do so, is back in an entirely new avatar, this time to promote
dental tourism in Andhra Pradesh. January 31, 2008 Deccan board approves merger ratio with Kingfisher Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
31 (Reuters) - India's Deccan Aviation Ltd (DECA.BO: Quote, Profile, Research)
said on Thursday it would issue three shares for every seven held in Kingfisher
Airlines as part of the merger of the latter's airline operations with itself. January 31, 2008 FACTBOX - Climate change debate coins new jargon Reuters,
India REUTERS -
The world's biggest emitters of global-warming greenhouse gases met behind
closed doors on Wednesday for a U.S.-sponsored conference as protesters pointed
out Hawaii's vulnerability to climate change. January 31, 2008 FACTBOX - Where countries stand on scope of Doha trade meeting Reuters,
India GENEVA
(Reuters) - Countries are divided over the scope of a meeting of ministers to
be held around Easter to kick-start the long-running Doha round of trade talks. January 31, 2008 Flintoff to join England Lions in India Reuters,
India LONDON
(Reuters) - England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff will join the England Lions
squad in India on Feb. 10 to continue his rehabilitation from ankle surgery,
the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Wednesday. January 31, 2008 India
eyes becoming No. 1 tourist destination for Chinese- Travel Economic
Times BEIJING:
Buoyed by a 14 per cent increase in the arrivals of Chinese tourists in the
country, India has expressed hope that it will soon become the number one
tourist destination for the people of the neighbouring giant and vice versa. January 31, 2008 Indian PM makes rare visit to Chinese-claimed state Reuters,
India ITANAGAR,
India, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised a new
effort to develop the remote mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh on
Thursday, on a rare visit to the state which China claims as its territory. January 31, 2008 Kerala / Thiruvananthapuram News : Kodiyeri to open Kodiyeri to open flower show The
Hindu Minister
for Home and Tourism Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will inaugurate the flower show at
the Institution of Engineers’ hall. January 31, 2008 Largest chunk of economy seen neglected in WTO talks Reuters,
India GENEVA
(Reuters) - Countries pushing for a new global trade pact should pay more
attention to the risks and rewards of encouraging cross-border
telecommunications, banking and other service businesses, officials said on
Thursday. January 31, 2008 Manmohan makes rare visit to Arunachal Pradesh Reuters,
India ITANAGAR
(Reuters) - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh promised a new effort to develop the
remote mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, on a rare visit to
the state which China claims as its territory. January 31, 2008 Niger rebels vow offensive against uranium industry Reuters,
India NIAMEY, Jan
31 (Reuters) - A leader of Niger's Tuareg rebels promised on Thursday an
all-out offensive against the uranium industry including attacks on foreign-run
mines and mineral convoys. January 31, 2008 PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times, Wall St Journal Asia editions Reuters,
India SINGAPORE,
Jan 31 (Reuters) - The Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal carried the
following stories in their Asia print/Web site editions on Thursday. Reuters
has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. January 31, 2008 Ready
for the 'New' New Delhi? Rediff.com Foreign
visitors have called India a lot of things over the centuries, but "an
easy place to visit" has never been one of them. Especially challenging
are India's bustling cities that seem to constantly threaten sensory overload
-- if not fast death, by rickshaw or bus. Densely populated, poorly zoned and
traffic-choked, they are "hard" travel destinations by any standard.
This is true even of India's capital, the sprawling northern garden city of New
Delhi. January 31, 2008 Surajkund
carnival begins today The
Hindu SURAJKUND:
Three hundred and fifty National and State award-winning craftspersons from all
over the country will display their skills and products at the 22nd Surajkund
Crafts Mela that opens at the mela grounds here on Friday. January 31, 2008 Today's Headlines : Thursday, January 31, 2008 Now, tourism
classes for Inter students The
Hindu Intermediate
students in the State might have to study some chapters on tourism from the
next academic year 2008-09 with the Government envisaging a massive awareness
campaign about tourism among the students. January 31, 2008 Trade negotiators argue about scope of Doha meeting Reuters,
India GENEVA
(Reuters) - Big differences are emerging on what ministers should cover when
they meet in the next few weeks to discuss an outline deal to open up world
trade, a meeting of trade negotiators heard on Thursday. January 30, 2008 The
Times of India More than
40,000 pelicans, flamingoes, Siberian cranes and other migratory birds that
made the Keoladeo National Park of Rajasthan in Bharatpur their annual winter
retreat, now seem to have altered their flight plans. What was once a thriving
wetland in Bharatpur, with more than 11 sq km of lake, is now mostly arid
wasteland. January 29, 2008 Air
India to offer customised holiday packages- Airlines Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
National carrier Air India is set to enter the select league of airlines
offering exclusive holiday tours to passengers. Air India will start a
specialised tour division, similar to that of Malaysia Airlines, Emirates, Thai
Airways, Sri Lankan Airlines and Singapore Airlines, later this year to offer
customised tour packages to all class of passengers. January 29, 2008 BSE Sensex up more than 1 pct before RBI move Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Indian shares rose more than 1percent in morning trade on Tuesday
on expectations the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will cut interest rates at a
policy review, with sentiment also boosted by gains in most Asian markets. January 29, 2008 Cox and Kings plans to sell 23.75 pct stake in IPO Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
29 (Reuters) - Travel services firm Cox and Kings (India) Ltd said on Tuesday
it has filed preliminary papers with the market regulator to sell 8.7 million
shares, or 23.75 percent, through an initial public offer. January 29, 2008 Indian shares seen up before cbank policy decision Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
29 (Reuters) - Indian shares are seen opening higher on Tuesday on expectations
the central bank will cut interest rates at a policy review, with sentiment
underpinned by gains in some Asian markets. January 29, 2008 Indian shares seen up before RBI policy decision Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Indian shares are seen opening higher on Tuesday on expectations
the Reserve Bank of India will cut interest rates at a policy review, with
sentiment underpinned by gains in some Asian markets. January 29, 2008 Indian shares up more than 1 pct before cbank move Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
29 (Reuters) - Indian shares rose more than 1 percent in morning trade on Tuesday on expectations the central bank
will cut interest rates at a policy review, with sentiment also boosted by
gains in most Asian markets. January 29, 2008 India's Jet, Indian Hotels upbeat on raising funds Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
29 (Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's top
private carrier, expects to complete a delayed rights issue in the next couple
of months despite turbulent global markets, a senior company official said on
Tuesday. January 29, 2008 Jet, Indian Hotels upbeat on raising funds Reuters,
India MUMBAI
(Reuters) - Jet Airways Ltd, India's top private carrier, expects to complete a
delayed rights issue in the next couple of months despite turbulent global
markets, a senior company official said on Tuesday. January 29, 2008 Muttukadu Boat House near Chennai offers an unforgettable joy AndhraNews Chennai,
Jan.29 : Located 36 kilometers off Chennai, Muttukadu Boat House is an unusual
spot in backwaters for tourists and holidaying families. January 29, 2008 PREVIEW-EIH, Hotel Leela Oct-Dec net seen up on room rates Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
29 (Reuters) - Hotel companies are expected to report strong growth in the
three months to December on an average 15-25 percent rise in room rates across
most cities except Bangalore, analysts said. January 29, 2008 Ranatunga eyes changes and another World Cup Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - Wearing a neat suit and with his grey hair smartly combed back,
Arjuna Ranatunga looks the part at a media promotion by Sri Lankan officials to
draw Indian religious tourists to the island. January 28, 2008 Kidney racket scandal in IT city shocks India Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - The uncovering of an illegal kidney transplant racket in a booming
IT city has gripped India, with reports hundreds of poor laborers may have been
duped or forced into donating organs to wealthy clients, including foreigners. January 28, 2008 Monday, January 28, 2008 Young blood to boost the tourism sector The
Hindu Chennai:
The Union Tourism Ministry has launched an innovative scheme for students that
will provide exposure to the tourism industry. January 28, 2008 Overwhelmed
in Trichy! - Tiruchirappalli, India TravelPod.com
Recent Updates After a 6
hour bus journey from Pondicherry, complete with a stoppage for some sort of
breakdown further ahead, we arrived in Tiruchirappalli - more conveniently
known as Trichy. January 28, 2008 TABLE-India's Jet Airways Q3 net loss vs profit yr ago Reuters,
India Jet Airways
Ltd (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), India's top private domestic carrier,
is expanding its international operations. (Reporting by Hiral Vora in MUMBAI) January 27, 2008 Female Guides Gain Ground in Nepal Mountains Women's
eNews POHKARA,
Nepal (WOMENSENEWS)--On the cold, rocky trails of the world's 10th tallest
mountain, porters carry wicker baskets packed with ice axes and climbing ropes. January 27, 2008 The
Hindu The International Academy of Mountaineering
and Allied Sports (IAMAS) and Rotary Mysore Midtown Adventure Foundation will
take a team on the National Himalayan Trekking Expedition 2008 to Himachal
Pradesh from April 28 to May 22. DSD Solanki, adventu re enthusiast and PRO of
IAMAS, will lead the team. The team will leave Mysore on April 28 to reach
Manali on May 1. January 27, 2008 Join
the circus to see - and save - the tigers Manawatu
Evening Standard We're at
centrepoint, as it's known, where jeeps regroup after spinning around different
tracks through the park in the pursuit of tigers. January 27, 2008 Railways to introduce branded food on trains Business
Standard Flooded
with complaints of unhygienic and unhealthy food being served to passengers,
the Indian Railways is likely to introduce "reputed brands" in the
existing menus to ensure better quality. January 27, 2008 Zen Resort Bali
Discovery Tour of Culture, Nature and Wellness PR.com Seririt,
Indonesia, January 26, 2008 --(PR.com)-- Zen Resort Bali, offering integrated
and authentic ayurveda, yoga, pranayama and meditation together with
traditional and modern wellness and beauty treatments, is a small boutique
resort with just 15 villas, situated in a serene and peaceful environment in
north Bali. January 26, 2008 [Reader-list] Global Day of Action [Reader-List]
relay As part of
the Global Day of Action by World Social Forum the Kerala Swatantra
Malsyathozhilaly Federation (Kerala Independent Fish workers Federation)
conducted a protest march and public meeting in Vizhinjam Harbour ,Trivandrum
against Coastal Zone Management Plan of Indian Government. January 26, 2008 Scotsman.com IT'S
snowing outside and blowing a gale. I'm writing this while wrapped in a furry
blanket drinking hot soup, wishing I was sipping a cold beer somewhere warm and
sunny. Like the Caribbean. Or India, like those lucky sods from VisitScotland. January 26, 2008 Apollo Hospital to set up medical city near Pune Gulf
Times NEW DELHI:
With an eye on foreign patients, a leading chain of hospitals is setting up a
medical city near Pune that will offer “first rate ayurveda treatment.” January 26, 2008 Chief Minister presents gallantry awards The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The 59th Republic Day was celebrated at the Marina here on Saturday with
Governor Surjit Singh Barnala unfurling the National Flag and Chief Minister M.
Karunanidhi presenting gallantry awards. January 26, 2008 Engagements / Thiruvananthapuram : In In Thiruvananthapuram
Today The
Hindu 59th
Republic Day celebrations, the Governor, R. L. Bhatia hoists the national flag,
followed by parade, Central Stadium, 8.30 a.m. January 26, 2008 Hong
Kong vies with Macau for 2008 China tourists- International Economic
Times HONG KONG:
Hong Kong, one of Asia's hottest destinations, hopes to welcome more than 30
million visitors in 2008 as mainland Chinese throng the city's shops and
restaurants despite global stock market turmoil. The tiny city of 7 million has
as many visitors a year as Japan, Thailand and Singapore combined but is
fending off a resurgent Macau. January 26, 2008 Hindustan
Times Forget for
a moment the basic needs of safe environs, reliable power supply and efficient
transport. Ask industrywallas why, despite being a proud third on the list of
growth forecasts India ranks a pathetic 159th (out of 176) on the World Travel
and Tourism Council’s list of relative contributions to the national economic
output. January 26, 2008 India looks to ramp up presence in Maldives The
Times of India NEW DELHI:
Maldives, located just south of Lakshadweep islands in the Indian Ocean, has
somehow slipped below the radar of India's strategic consciousness all these
years. January 26, 2008 India, Oman to sign MoUs on cultural and tourism ties Times
of Oman MUSCAT —
India and Oman will sign two memoranda of understanding for cultural and
tourism ties very soon, said Indian Ambassador Anil Wadhwa during the 59th
Republic Day celebrations yesterday. January 26, 2008 Indias erstwhile Portuguese colonies interest me Express
India Do you know
that wine corks are categorised into seven levels based on their quality? Well,
here’s more. “The quality of a cork depends on the raw material used and the
production processes adopted. There are also different corks for fortified,
sparkling and still wines. January 26, 2008 Mysore silk sarees hit the ramp in the city The
Hindu THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
For the conservative capital city, fashion shows as in metros are rare events.
But, the fashion show organised by the Bangalore-based Karnataka Silk
Industries Corporation (KSIC), a public sector enterprise, to mark the opening
of an exclusive retail outlet in the capital on Saturday evoked considerable
interest. January 26, 2008 Raje announces new projects for Ajmer The
Hindu JAIPUR: The
State-level Republic Day ceremony organised for the first time in Ajmer on
Saturday brought a slew of new facilities to the pilgrim city with the
announcements made by Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje set to change the face of
civic amenities and improve the tourism and development avenues. January 26, 2008 Tourism roadshow offers many options The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The Thomas Cook and the Travel Corporation organised a travel and tourism roadshow
here on Saturday to woo leisure-seeking tourists. January 26, 2008 The
Hindu Chennai:
About 10,000 visitors attended the three-day travel and tourism fair organised
recently by Fairfest Media Limited at the Raja Muthiah Hall, Egmore. Awards
were presented to participants in various categories. January 26, 2008 Ugandan tourism hit hard by Kenyan unrest The
Independent January 26, 2008 Unreserved ticketing system in 42 more places The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The computerised unreserved ticketing system will be commissioned at 42 more
locations by March, Southern Railway General Manager Rakesh Chopra said on
Saturday. January 25, 2008 A Maharashtra colour to Kerala's celebration Tourism Trail The
Hindu THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Apart from featuring the finest artistes of the country and showcasing the
traditional handicrafts and cuisines of various regions, Kerala Tourism’s
Nishagandhi festival has also emerged as a stage for other States to showcase
their dance and art forms. January 25, 2008 ATF
as declared good to boost travel- Editorials-Opinion-The Economic
Times Civil
Aviation minister Praful Patel’s call to state governments to lower duties on
aviation turbine fuel (ATF) at the first National Civil Aviation Conference
appears to have had no impact. The central government should step in and
classify ATF as a declared good (which attracts a uniform sales tax of 4%) to
ensure that the aviation boom does not falter. January 25, 2008 Drunk man molests air hostesses Hindustan
Times There’s
been another case of molestation of flight attendants, this time on a
Goa-Mumbai-Delhi SpiceJet flight. January 25, 2008 Golden Chariot chugs into Bangalore for trial run Deccan
Herald The Golden
chariot, luxury train of the State, chugged into Bangalore, Whitefield Station,
on Friday morning on a trail run. The first commercial run of the much-hyped
train is scheduled on March 3. January 25, 2008 India, Saudi agree more flights and destinations Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to allow their airlines to add
more flights between the two countries and ply a larger number of routes,
India's Civil Aviation Ministry said in a statement. January 25, 2008 Internet firms plan IPO route on high valuations Reuters,
India MUMBAI, Jan
25 (Reuters) - Indian Internet firms, having successfully ridden the dotcom
boom-and-bust of the 90s, are now lining up to sell shares in the domestic
market to take advantage of high valuations, company officials said. January 25, 2008 Outlook Never
mind 60 years of independence, in Jodhpur it’s as though the princely states
were never abolished. January 25, 2008 Pakistan tests missile, rejects nuclear safety worry Reuters,
India ISLAMABAD,
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Pakistan's army chief dismissed on Friday fears that the
country's nuclear weapons could fall into the hands of Islamist militants as
the military test fired a nuclear-capable missile. January 25, 2008 The
Hindu Sometimes the least known places throw up the
most fascinating surprises. Kurangani in Tamil Nadu is one such place. Despite
having travelled on the Madurai-Munnar route several times, I never knew that a
diversion from Bodinayakkanur, would transpor t me to this green zone, which is
on its way to finding a place on the tourist map. January 25, 2008 The
Hindu Yes,
Kurangani is one of the four villages in India, and one of the two in Tamil
Nadu, to be selected as a “Spice Village” under the Endogenous Spices Tourism
Circuit, a project supported by the UNDP and the Government of India. It is
also one of 36 Heritage Village projects. January 25, 2008 Task force for protection of foreign women tourists The
Times of India JAIPUR:
Against the backdrop of the alleged molestation and rape of foreign women
tourists, the Rajasthan government has set up a task force to provide them
protection, probe all the cases and prevent recurrence of such incidents. January 25, 2008 Mendacious
musings It's all
about marketing, honey. It's a rising trend to sell a whole 'experience', when
it comes to tourism. For instance, recreating the common imagery that one would
have about a place, despite the fact that modernity has long since stripped it. January 25, 2008 UPDATE 1-France's Sarkozy seeks civil nuclear deal with India Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Jan 25 (Reuters) - French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited India on Friday to
cement ties with a booming Asian economic power, trying to boost civil nuclear
cooperation and defence deals. January 25, 2008 Week ahead in Asia & Pacific from Jan 26 Reuters,
India TOKYO -
Nippon Steel (5401.T: Quote, Profile, Research) posts third-quarter earnings, January 24, 2008 'Deploy
ex-servicemen as tourist police' The
Times of India NEW DELHI:
Continued incidents of violence against tourists have forced the Centre to
advise states to recruit ex-servicemen for stepping up the security of
tourists, particularly foreigners, January 24, 2008 Foreign
tourist arrivals on rise - Travel-Services-News By Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country increased by over 12 per
cent in 2007, but India's share in the total tourist movement in the world
amounted to a mere 0.5 per cent, a top tourism official said today. January 24, 2008 Govt mulls duty cuts to cushion fuel price rise Reuters,
India LONDON
(Reuters) - India may consider cuts to government tax levies alongside a rise
in fuel prices to compensate state-run oil firms reeling under millions of
dollars of daily losses, Petroleum Secretary M.S. Srinivasan said on Wednesday. January 24, 2008 The
Hindu Coimbatore:
Travel Media Networks is hosting the second edition of ‘Holiday Expo’, a travel
and tourism exhibition, in Coimbatore from January 25 to 27 at Suguna Kalyana
Mandapam. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. January 24, 2008 India mulls duty cuts to cushion fuel price rise Reuters,
India LONDON
(Reuters) - India may consider cuts to government tax levies alongside a rise
in fuel prices to compensate state-run oil firms reeling under millions of
dollars of daily losses, Petroleum Secretary M.S. Srinivasan said on Wednesday. January 24, 2008 List
of low-budget hotels drawn for Commonwealth Games New
Delhi News.Net The union
tourism ministry is preparing a list of lodges and small hotels in the national
capital region (NCR) for low-budget travellers coming here for the Commonwealth
Games in 2010. January 24, 2008 Ministry
wants tax sops for tourism- Specials-The Economic Times Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
The travel industry may take an investment dose this Budget. The ministry of
tourism has proposed to the finance ministry to reintroduce section 80 HHD of
the Income-Tax Act in the forthcoming Budget. Under this section, 50% of
profits earned by hotels and tour operators are exempted from income tax and
the balance 50% is exempted if it is reinvested in the tourism sector. January 23, 2008 British
Airways changes strategy for OpenSkies- Brand Equity Economic
Times British
Airways has rethought its strategy for its subsidiary, OpenSkies, which is due
to start flying between continental Europe and the US from June. January 23, 2008 Demo on safety measures at boating house The
Hindu CHENNAI: As
part of its efforts to develop lesser-known tourist destinations and at the
same time instil confidence in domestic tourists and overseas visitors on
safety measures, the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation arranged a
special demonstration on passengers’ safety at the boating house situated 32 km
from Mamallapuram on ECR. January 23, 2008 From college to Vietnam, as 'ambassador The
Hindu Rajil
Premarajan, final year B.Sc. Mathematics major student of the Sree Narayana
College in Kannur and member of the college unit of the National Cadet Corps
(NCC), has just returned from a 10-day tour of Vietnam and Hong Kong as part of
the 13-member contingent led by senior Army officers under the Youth Exchange
Programme of the NCC. January 23, 2008 Hot
sectors you can bet your money on- Brand Equity -Features-The Economic
Times Mukul
Vasudeva was in a state of panic. The thirty year-old marketing professional
was making a significant career move that demanded he relocate from Mumbai to
Bangalore in two weeks. In the midst of PowerPoint presentations and quarterly
targets, Vasudeva had to hire a reliable moving and packing service that would
deliver his orderly household intact in Bangalore. January 23, 2008 India's Jet, Kingfisher eye SriLankan stake -paper Reuters,
India LONDON, Jan
23 (Reuters) - India may consider cuts to government tax levies alongside a
rise in fuel prices to compensate state-run oil firms reeling under millions of
dollars of daily losses, a top government official said on Wednesday. January 23, 2008 KSTDC's
'Golden Chariot' flagged off The
Hindu CHENNAI: As
a prelude to the launch of a special tourist train by the Karnataka State
Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC) on March 3, the Integral Coach Factory
(ICF) flagged off the ‘Golden Chariot’ on Wednesday. January 23, 2008 Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Kerala is all set to net a big catch The
Hindu The State
is close to having a university for fisheries and ocean sciences. K.S. SUDHI
outlines the scope of the proposed university and its broad objectives. January 22, 2008 Bird flu hits India as Turkey, Indonesia detect cases Reuters,
India KOLKATA,
India (Reuters) - An outbreak of bird flu in India's most densely populated
state could spiral out of control, officials said on Tuesday, as the disease
spread to a seventh district. January 22, 2008 Bruni says not married to France's Sarkozy ...yet Reuters,
India PARIS
(Reuters) - Carla Bruni has "not yet" married French President
Nicolas Sarkozy and does not plan to accompany him on an official visit to
India later this week, the singer and former supermodel said in an interview
published on Tuesday. January 22, 2008 Foreign
tourist boards, airlines woo travellers- Travel-Services Economic
Times NEW DELHI:
The year-end holiday rush is over, but globetrotters now have another reason to
travel, international shopping festivals. Foreign tourist boards and airlines
are busy wooing the shopaholic travellers with attractive packages and shopping
discounts. January 22, 2008 The
Hindu PANAJI: As
many as 13 wineries and some star resorts will participate in the fourth
edition of the Grape Escapade, the four-day annual wine and haute cousin
festival, from Thursday. January 22, 2008 India unsafe for foreigners? No way, say tour operators The
Times of India NEW DELHI:
'Incredible India', which saw over 5 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2007,
seems to have become a scary place for women travellers due to a
"spate" of sexual attack cases. January 22, 2008 Kotla
relives the freedom struggle The
Times of India NEW DELHI: Delhi is all set to create more
attractive options for tourists. After Purana Qila and Red Fort, India Tourism
Development Corporation (ITDC) is now planning to host a sound-and-light show
in the ruins of the 14th century Firoz Shah Kotla. January 22, 2008 Regal
Rajasthan will chug along from November The
Hindu CHENNAI:
The Regal Rajasthan on Wheels, or Palace on Wheels-II, will be flagged off by
the Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation by November, according to
corporation chairperson Mira Mehrishi.Jan 25, 2008 January 22, 2008 SpiceJet Oct-Dec net falls 22.5 pct Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Budget airline SpiceJet Ltd's (SPJT.BO: Quote, Profile,
Research) net profit fell 22.5 percent to 93 million rupees in the quarter to
December on revenue of 4.38 billion rupees, a senior official said. January 22, 2008 SpiceJet says to buy 10 new planes from Boeing Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Domestic budget airline SpiceJet Ltd (SPJT.BO: Quote,
Profile, Research) on Tuesday said it will buy ten 737-800 airplanes from
Boeing (BA.N: Quote, Profile, Research). January 22, 2008 The
Hindu Bangalore:
The Karnataka Mountaineering Association has organised a trek and camping
expedition to the Rourikhori frozen lake (snow camp)/ Mount Deo Tibba base
circuit trek in the Hampta Valley in Himachal Pradesh. January 22, 2008 UPDATE 1-SpiceJet net falls, says will post FY08 loss Reuters,
India NEW DELHI,
Jan 22 (Reuters) - SpiceJet Ltd's (SPJT.BO: Quote, Profile, Research) quarterly
profit fell to 93.4 million rupees on higher fuel prices and its chief said the
budget airline would not meet a target of breaking even by the end of 2007/08. January 22, 2008 UPDATE 2-Record 2007 sales at EADS helicopter unit Reuters,
India PARIS, Jan
22 (Reuters) - Eurocopter, the world's largest maker of civil helicopters,
reaped record revenues and orders in 2007, providing another sign of rampant
global aerospace demand which analysts say may have peaked in 2007. January 21, 2008 Central
Chronicle Bhubaneswar,
Jan 21: Three people were killed and 30 injured, four of them critically, after
the tourist bus they were travelling in caught fire in Bhubaneswar on Monday,
police said. January 21, 2008 Auto-rickshaw:
S Asia's adventure steed The
Peninsula kathmandu •
Scuttling along on three-wheels and derisively overtaken by powerful cars and
motorcycles, the humble auto-rickshaw of South Asia has been given a new image
by a 28-year-old ingenious Briton. January 21, 2008 Bus fire toll
rises to four in Orissa New
Delhi News.Net At least
four people were killed and 30 injured when a tourist bus carrying pilgrims
from Madhya Prades caught fire here Monday, the police said. January 21, 2008 Counter
View: Put safety and security first The
Times of India With its diverse geography and potential,
India could offer the thrill-seeker many kinds of adventure - from desert
treks, skiing, trekking and mountain climbing to river rafting, ocean sports
and jungle safaris. January 21, 2008 Four
killed, 25 hurt in Orissa bus mishap The
Hindu Bhubaneswar
(PTI): At least four persons, including a woman, were charred to death and 25
others sustained burn injuries when a tourist bus from Madhya Pradesh caught
fire here on Monday, police said. January 21, 2008 Guide marries
Australian maiden New
Delhi News.Net The day the
Indian cricket team registered an emphatic win over Australia, a youth in
Bihar's Bodh Gaya won the hand of an Australian girl and married her in true
Hindu style. January 21, 2008 Incredible
India! Departed brand campaign- Rajrishi Singhal Economic
Times One, of an
immediate nature, is the depreciation of the dollar against the major global
currencies, making world travel expensive for the average American tourists.
But, given that those with money don’t care about currency fluctuations, and
that Europeans do not have a similar problem, makes it not such an
insurmountable problem for our target tourist. January 21, 2008 India
tourism bosses worry after rape complaints Reuters
UK January 21, 2008 Indian tourism bosses worry after rape complaints Reuters,
India NEW DELHI
(Reuters) - Indian tourism officials are meeting this week to discuss the
safety of tourists after at least seven foreign women and girls said they had
been raped or molested over the past 20 days, a ministry spokesman said. January 21, 2008 Iran
and India sign cultural MOU IranMania
News LONDON,
January 22 (IranMania) - The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and
Iran?s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) inked a
cultural memorandum of understanding in New Delhi on January 18, MNA reported. January 21, 2008 Karnataka
truckers strike against speed limit India
eNews Our
vehicles will not ply unless the government keeps its decision in abeyance,'
G.R. Shanmugappa, president of the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners
and Agents Association, told IANS. January 21, 2008 Metro Plus Chennai / Madras Miscellany : On the Roman On the
Roman Trail The
Hindu The Italian
Government has begun to show a welcome interest in the Roman Trail in South
India and one of the consequences of this is likely to help in the development
of an archaeological park in Arikamedu, 4 km south of Pondicherry and a part of
t he Union Territory. January 21, 2008 Metro Plus Kochi : Yachting days for Kochi? Yachting days for
Kochi? The
Hindu The famous
Volvo Ocean Race will have Asian stopovers for the first time and Kochi is
likely to be one important stopover in 2008-2009, learns K. Pradeep January 21, 2008 Minister
goes East to strengthen Indian links The
Belfast Telegraph Plans were
unveiled today for a five-day visit to India by Economy Minister Nigel Dodds,
who is hoping to strengthen investment, trade and tourism links. January 21, 2008 Travel
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Herald Several
thousand maxi cabs and taxis also did not ply, adding to the commuters’
worries. January 21, 2008 Tourism
bosses worry after spate of rape reports The
Age Indian
tourism officials are meeting this week to discuss the safety of tourists after
at least seven foreign women and girls said they had been raped or molested
over the past 20 days, a ministry spokesman said. January 21, 2008 Two
killed, 25 injured in bus accident in Orissa The
Times of India BHUBANESWAR: At least two persons were killed
and 25 sustained burn injuries when a tourist bus from Madhya Pradesh caught
fire at Kalpana Chhuk here in the city on early Monday, police said. January 21, 2008 'UK
seeks CBI probe into British tourist's death' Rediff.com The British
government will soon request its Indian counterpart to hand over the
investigation into the murder of a British tourist in Maharashtra to the
Central Bureau of Investigation, a Guardian report says. January 20, 2008 Airline
tickets at throwaway prices Sify Mumbai: If
you want to fly around in India, this is the time. Despite the steep losses
they are suffering, domestic airlines are continuing to offer cheap tickets,
almost at throwaway prices. January 20, 2008 Auto-rickshaw becomes South Asia's new adventure steed Newkerala.com Mumbai,
June 19 : State-owned Air India and budget airline SpiceJet have announced a
hike in fares by at least Rs.300 per ticket, effective Thursday midnight,
following a revision in the cost of aviation turbine fuel (ATF). January 20, 2008 Citing
danger to Khajuraho temples, MP govt seeks change in flight path Express
India NEW DELHI,
JANUARY 20: Concerned over sound vibrations causing damage to the 10-century
Khajuraho temple structures, the Madhya Pradesh government has approached the
Airports Authority of India (AAI) to change the direction of an airstrip
situated nearby to ensure that planes don’t fly over them. January 20, 2008 India's Jet interested in bmi majority stake-report Reuters,
India LONDON, Jan
20 (Reuters) - India's Jet Airways (JET.BO: Quote, Profile, Research), the
country's top private carrier, has approached unlisted British airline bmi
[BMID.UL] majority shareholder and chairman Sir Michael Bishop about the sale
of his stake, the Sunday Telegraph reported. January 20, 2008 Jet Airways interested in bmi majority stake - report Reuters,
India LONDON
(Reuters) - India's Jet Airways, the country's top private carrier, has
approached unlisted British airline bmi majority shareholder and chairman Sir
Michael Bishop about the sale of his stake, the Sunday Telegraph reported. January 20, 2008 The
Hindu Madhya
Pradesh has decided to lay maximum emphasis on building up public support and
mobilising resources for wildlife conservation. January 20, 2008 The
Hindu Sometimes the least known places throw up the
most fascinating surprises. Kurangani is one such place. Despite having
travelled on the Madurai-Munnar route several times, I never knew that a
diversion from Bodinayakkanur, an uphill drive of 16 km, wo uld transport me to
this green zone, which is slowly on its way to finding a place on the tourist
map. January 20, 2008 Taj Mahal to
get mudpack treatment Rediff.com The iconic
Taj Mahal, voted by global acclaim as one of the seven wonders of the world not
so long ago, will soon be covered with mud. January 20, 2008 Terrorism will not succeed: Egypt Ambassador Hindustan
Times “Terrorism
will never succeed. Killing a person never succeeds in killing the concepts
they stand for,” Egypt’s Ambassador to India, Mohamed Higazy, said. January 20, 2008 Three killed as
tourist bus catches fire in Orissa New
Delhi News.Net Three
people were killed and 30 injured, four of them critically, after the tourist
bus they were travelling in caught fire here Monday, police said. January 20, 2008 Trekking
her way up in tinsel town The
Hindu Catapulted
into limelight with her foot-tapping number “Saki re” in Sanjay Gupta’s
“Musafir”, tall and lissome Koena Mitra is now looking beyond her dancing
skills to consolidate herself in tinsel town. January 20, 2008 Ugandan tourism hit hard by Kenyan unrest The
Independent Tourist
arrivals in Uganda have dropped by up to 30 per cent since post-election
violence in neighbouring Kenya rocked the region, tourism officials said
Friday. 'Our numbers of tourists have gone down by 20, 30 per cent,' Edwin
Muzahura, spokesman for the Uganda Tourist Board, told AFP. January 19, 2008 Hindustan
Times A
60-billion dollar Sino-Indo business target by 2010 sounds great to Chou
Chiming, the Shanghai businessman who supervises the after-sales service of his
company in Delhi. T Chang of the Overseas Chinese Commerce of India, however,
shrugs in response. The numbers of the Indian-Chinese are too small, he says to
make them a player and a party in such a picture. January 19, 2008 Express
India For two
years the National Security Counsel turned down permission for the Chinese
cargo airliner Great Wall to operate from Chennai and Mumbai on the grounds
that it was partly owned by the Chinese Army, and nuclear installations were
close to the cities where landing rights were sought. January 19, 2008 Gulmarg a stepping stone to Vancouver Winter Games Express
India New Delhi,
January 19: India’s record in any major Games is hardly impressive, and
their showing in any Winter Games is even more dismal. But the Winter Games
Federation of India (WGFI) is trying to change that. January 19, 2008 Hot
'n' sour: Winter delicacies for vegetarians- The Leisure Economic
Times Makar
Sankranti or Pongal, which took place earlier this week, is a sign that
winter’s end is near. In non-tropical countries that’s a sign for cheer, but
not in India. Not just because it signals the impending heat of summer, but also
the end of winter’s food bounty. In most of India, winter is not a season of
deprivation, but a time to savour the last season’s harvest and the first of
the new season’s fresh fruits. January 19, 2008 Kochi Port to host Yachting Volvo Ocean Race South
Asian Women Forum Kochi, Jan
19 (ANI): Kochi port in Kerala has been confirmed as the second stopover for
the Yachting Volvo Ocean Race 2008-09. January 19, 2008 Rajasthan tourism industry worried over Gujjar protest India
Gazette Rajasthan's
tourism industry is worried about the proposed Gujjar sit-in protest here Jan
21 as the inflow of visitors to the state has already started reducing
following news of the demonstration. January 19, 2008 Rape cases would hit Rajasthan tourism, say travel agents Chowrangi In the
world’s tourist community grave concerns are rising over the rapidly increasing
assaults on foreign tourists in India. Though Indian authorities have raised
the security in the tourist resorts, but still the spate of sexual attacks
against foreigners is rampant in tourist areas like Goa, Kerala, and Rajasthan. January 19, 2008 |