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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
TopicReligious tourism

Topic: Religious tourism

Modi govt push for temple corridors isn’t just about culture. It’s the economy

For far too long, an influential section of Indian society has regarded culture, tradition and religion as 'opium of the people'. Modi govt is changing the view.

Article 370 gone, BJP now wants to make Jammu & Kashmir a religious tourism hub

J&K BJP election in-charge Avinash Khanna has written to Governor Satya Pal Malik & Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel seeking help to develop religious sites.

Fourth time unlucky: PM Modi’s two-day Nepal trip this week leaves out Lumbini, yet again

Cultural diplomacy, religious tourism and China’s active interest in the region among factors why Modi wants to visit the Buddhist pilgrimage site.

On Camera

Influencer is a real job. They are shaking up the internet

The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.

Economists vs statisticians — the battle being fought over the soul of India’s GDP data

Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.

India, Oman hold 5th annual high-level meeting to boost maritime security

Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.