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Union Budget 2015/16 to focus on tourism
Lauded by economists as being a sensible, pro-business plan, the Union Budget 2015-16 has shown a commitment towards the tourism industry. The Visa on Arrival scheme introduced a year back for 43 countries has been increased to 150 countries in phases. This is a big step towards boosting tourism in India and increasing the country’s […]
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Velankanni Church – A place of utter serenity
Officially spelled as Vailankanni, this town is situated in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. This panchayat town was once a port that traded with Greece and Rome, but slowly lost its importance to the much bigger Nagapattinam. Quaint and calm, Velankanni is famous for its Roman Catholic shrine, Basilica of Our Lady of Good […]
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Top 7 delicacies from Northeast India
Northeast India, or the Seven Sister States as they are fondly called, comprises the seven picturesque states—Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. As picturesque these states are and as beautiful its people, the Northeast Indian cuisine does not lag behind in its variety and delectability. We bring you one delicious dish from […]
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Give in to your wanderlust – An adventure awaits..
“To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world.” – Freya Stark Why do people travel? This question has been buzzing in my head ever since I was a young boy, whose travels were confined to the four walls of his residence. As a toddler, I would […]
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Central Government looks to boost tourism in India
With the onset of a new look authority, the Central Government extended their policy of granting Visas on Arrival (VoA) to 43 countries (from the previous 12) in an attempt to increase the influx of foreigners to the country. This step will definitely increase tourism in the country. A total of 14,083 visas were issued […]
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Backpacking through Europe – My Journey
Backpacking is not easy. Especially if you’ve just come out of college and it’s your first trip to Europe, and you decide to go ahead with your plan all alone. It’ll be fun, you say to yourself. But it can end in a total disaster, on the other hand. Fortunately for me, it was much […]
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Top 10 Valentines Day destinations in India
Valentines Day is just round the corner and it’s time again for lovers all over to show how much their partners mean to them. Elaborate preparations of a candlelit dinner under the sprawling vastness of the night sky sure sounds like an excellent idea. But how about escaping to an exciting new location around the […]
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Top beach destinations of India
Plan a beach vacation and rejuvenate yourself amidst peaceful unsoiled beaches. Escape to the idyllic beach getaways of India and relish a relaxing break away from your mundane life. If you are looking out for an activity-packed beach break, then here’s a list of some of the most thrilling beach destinations in India: Gratifying Goa […]
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