In ‘Travels in Paradise on Earth’, Romesh Bhattacharji writes about a region he’s been exploring since the 1960s. With hand-drawn maps, he illustrates the beauty of the nooks and crannies of Kashmir.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced interest-free loans to states, rating system for tourist centres & projects for island connectivity, infrastructure, adding that this will also create jobs.
Maldivian tour operators say fall in Indian tourists to the island nation has been predictable as other global markets have opened for Indian travellers.
Muizzu also announced that the Chinese govt has pledged USD 130 million in assistance grants to the Maldives, adding that Beijing does not interfere in Male’s internal affairs.
Communities in popular destinations worldwide have expressed concerns over excess tourism on their doorstep. Here are some measures that can address the problem.
Canada one of the largest source countries for foreign tourist arrivals in India. Govt’s decision to suspend visa services for Canadians came amid diplomatic row over Nijjar killing.
Spanish tourist rushed to Agra were she underwent MRI, X-ray tests. Meanwhile, fact-finding team finds lapses while inspecting site where a French tourist had fatal fall Thursday.
Tourist hotspots are trying to reduce visitor numbers because of over-tourism and the implications it has for preserving historic sites, air pollution and looking after nature.
Peter Manuel's ‘Cassette Culture’ showed the booming Bhakti music during the '80s and '90s when Anoop Jalota, Gulshan Kumar achieved success by singing the sanitised Bhajans.
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.
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