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chaos at ticket counters at Central and Egmore because staff ran out of Rs100 notes. A railway official said, “We gathered more liquid cash of Rs100 denomination soon after the announcement came. But that was also not adequate.” platform charge between 18 per cent and 20 per cent for personal loans. In some cases, it can be even lower. is among the most expensive Southeast Asian places to dine. But at its hawker centres you can eat for as little as 15 Singaporean dollars or `750 approx. Tiong Bahru, Maxwell Road, Old Airport Road, Chinatown and Chomp Chomp are among the best centres there. Your visit to Singapore would be incomplete without trying chilli crab, chicken rice, laksa, satays or Singapore style noodles at one of these complexes. The quays is an amazing way to explore the food scene. For breakfast, look no further than kaya toast and coffee.(By: Nausheen Tareen) | travel | 151 |
alleged that money has been exported by the accused from one of the witnesses in the investigation through hawala channels in lieu of the help provided to him in a CBI case. years. But, it will bloat to become a Red Giant anytime soon (i.e. 1-2 billion years). So, we only have 1-2 billion years right now. Hopefully, by then, we would've figured out the trick to interstellar travel. “buy now, pay later” service, one can book tatkal tickets in just three seconds and pay the money after 14 days,” sources from ePayLater said. around Rs 1 lakh in total break the old record and set a new one. "We did not travel in odd hours and listened to the suggestions of the locals in every state and did not take risks."The riders had to visit some government officials during their journey for getting stamp and signatures on their Limca Book of Records logbook and for tracking global positioning system (GPS) were installed on their motorcycles. | travel | 166 |
Family concerns Some are even concerned about their families living in Delhi. Yogesh Kohli, who has been working in the e-commerce sector for the past three years, is worried about his asthmatic mother. “My recent trip to Delhi was during Diwali, when it dusty and not so polluted. But even then, my pre-existing throat infection aggravated. Now, am concerned about my mother. Though I have been brought up in Delhi, I see a huge difference is the city now,” says Kohli. recovered from that financial burden. “Not trusting professionals to run the airline and doing backseat driving was another big flaw,” said a person in the know.Watch Naresh Goyal, wife Anita resign from Jet Airways board | travel | 116 |
the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to INX Media for receiving foreign funds of Rs 305 crore when his father was the finance minister. “There’s always plenty of music, videos and movies to keep us occupied, so arm yourself with a large data pack and journeying alone will seem half the task it is. And if there are any tests or exams, these hours are an actual boon, giving you enough time to focus on your study material, revise details and up your preparation,” suggests Rahul Goradia, sophomore student of Design at PES University.-Sanjana Sindhe at present besides the ICF Medha rakes (that have been pulled out of service) and the one from Dalian in China. So, instead of increasing services, they have actually come down from 300 to 284 after the fire incident below a rake near the Maidan station in December 2018,” another official said.“So, forget any increase, it may be at least six more months before Metro can go back to the 300 number (of services),” he added. | travel | 171 |
Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Schengen countries. This waiver would allow eligible visitors to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation by completing a simple online application at least 48 hours prior to travel,” the airline said. involvement of senior public servants.The probe agency had earlier alleged that money has been sent abroad by the accused from one of the witnesses in the investigation through hawala channels in exchange for help provided to him in a CBI case. not seen my parents in years. They arrived from Pakistan for the marriage in Rajasthan. But they did not get a visa to Mumbai and I was unable to go to Jodhpur in spite of putting in an application in New Delhi. We were in the same country but could not meet. That was a sad moment for us. Now I am eagerly looking forward to a reunion."Each of them wishes that the law is amended to allow foreigners in India to pay hazri (attendance) at the local police station while travelling, until they receive nationality. | travel | 187 |
bathroom to take a shower, while my mother sanitised my luggage, handbag and phone. This was definitely a journey that I will never forget and though it was strange, I am just happy that I'm able to spend the remaining iftaar evenings at home and the fact that I'll be able to celebrate Eid at home, even if it's in quarantine.- As told to Niharika Lal travelled with him to Japan, to Suhasini Biswas, who was taken a prisoner of war by Germany and handed over to Japan. Civil servant Gurusaday Dutta's wife Saroj Nalini Dutta and historian Kalidas Nag's wife Shanta Devi travelled to Japan in 1928 and 1938, and recorded them in travelogues. | travel | 115 |
while production is going up. As far as outsourcing is concerned, it is equipment supply, installation and commissioning. We don’t want to get into a dispute between the supplier and ICF. ICF is also doing a lot of work in-house, for instance the Train-18 shell is made entirely by the staff. 50,000 crore from the government; an advanced signalling system; redevelopment of 50 railways stations in 100 days and restructuring of railway board and technological revamp. were to begin work after 2020 when T2 would be demolished to make way for T4. However, the government wants the air train to be ready at the earliest. Once DMRC gives us an estimate, we will move the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to see how it will be funded,” said the source.A senior DIAL official had recently said the massive traffic boom in Delhi will ensure that there is no sudden rise in cost for users, the passengers, as the operator begins the second phase of its expansion work. | travel | 167 |
are hopeful that the people will switch over to a more reliable and comfortable mode of transport. It may take a year but it will happen eventually,” Reshmi says. the AP counsel as to how his IAS officials gave a clean chit to the MP's firm. The AP AG, while saying that the MP's firm and the busses have to be registered with the T government, admitted that all is not seemingly well and sought three weeks time to file a detailed affidavit. The bench refused to dispense with the presence of special CS Neerabh and directed him to appear before the court again on the next date of hearing. | travel | 110 |
has also years of gratuity and all the benefits associated with formal retirement in a job. A few unfortunate incidents which have happened with some Indian nationals at some distant places in Libya do not represent the entire country. The western part of Libya is comparatively peaceful. A case-by-case assessment of situations of families that wish to live in Libya, instead of a 'comprehensive ban', may help the government and those citizens strike a balance to reduce their distress. who go through registered recruiting agents as the embassy is aware of them.A list of dos and don’ts guiding Goan youth seeking jobs abroad were circulated to all village panchayats, higher secondary schools and religious institutions, Kamat said. | travel | 117 |
in August to September 2016 due to extremist/terrorist activity, and operators should be alert to the possibility of temporary airspace restrictions issued by the air navigation service providers responsible for managing that airspace.In June 2014, extremists/terrorists attacked Jinnah International Airport (OPKC) in Karachi, resulting in over 30 deaths and damage to airport facilities."During several separate incidents in 2014, aircraft on approach into Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport (OPPS) were fired on by small arms, which resulted in one fatality," it said. in aisle, for anyone using crutches or wheelchairs.”With awareness low, several campaigns have been initiated to make trains more disabled-friendly. One such campaign — #MyTrainToo — was launched online by Virali Modi, a wheelchair-bound activist who was allegedly groped by porters while lifting her wheelchair. The campaign has resulted in some welcome change — in four stations in Kerala, portable ramps and smaller wheelchairs have been brought in and a training programme for porters started. “There is no point in making stations disabled-friendly if trains are not accessible to us,” said Modi. | travel | 173 |
Reduction in bus fares will bring down traffic congestion in the city. In fact, BMTC’s ridership had increased when they decreased fares,” said Srinivas Alavilli of Citizens for Bengaluru.BMTC is operating on several loss-making routes and providing concessional passes to students and differently abled passengers . "Cabinet Ministers Maintenance of PM's aircraft Other charges".According to the PMO website, Modi has made 49 foreign trips from May 2014 to February 22, 2019. It also lists the expenses incurred on chartered flights on these 49 foreign trips. and we have developed deep expertise in this space." Online hotel booking as part of travel business,is still less penetrated compared to airline tickets say industry executives and analysts.While a BookMyShow spokesperson refused to comment, an executive at the firm said that the company has been in the business with long term plans and sudden discounting by a new player cannot be the solution to win the market. "Paytm's wide user base has helped it gain share in non-metro cities," another person added. | travel | 168 |
in this space." Online hotel booking as part of travel business is still less penetrated compared to airline tickets, say industry executives and analysts.While a BookMyShow spokesperson refused to comment, an executive at the firm said that the company has been in the business with long-term plans and sudden discounting by a new player cannot be the solution to win the market. "Paytm's wide user base has helped it gain share in non-metro cities," another person added. globe. “I have heard stories of my father’s trip to New York and London from my mother but the pages of the passport let me in on his travels,” says Devaprakash.Doddaballapur trader Shampur Ramachandraiya held the oldest British Indian passport and was one of the first Indians to tour the world for pleasure. His family reminisces his international adventures of 1932. | travel | 138 |
by customer referrals. After covering almost all India outbound destinations, the founders intend to take the product global given travel planning is a world-wide problem. They are also exploring B2B solutions to unlock smaller towns like Jaipur, Mysore and Salem.(This series captures the startup ecosystem in the state) the minds of tourists, felt an agent. “We had a group of 14 booked for Colombo from Kolkata on Wednesday. It was cancelled and many more will follow,” he said. Warnings on social media from those who were visiting Sri Lanka also fuelled the panic. Many advised friends and family to cancel planned trips to the island nation. | travel | 106 |
luggage. We haven't decided on our next travel destination, but it will be a tough choice,“ she admitted.Arya Choudhury , who works in a USbased healthcare MNC, is, pragmatic. “If the safety of citizens is at stake, and there's limited confidence on the screening process of other countries, measures like these are likely to be taken.“ anniversary of the Iconic leader. The place is being projected as a signature building for modern Lucknow. The majestic Rumi Gate, built under the rule of Nawab Asaf Ud Daulah, has enjoyed the status of Lucknow's signature monument so far. Named after Indian independence activist and social reformer Jai Prakash Narayan (greatly revered by Samajwadi Party), the complex comprises a museum showcasing the leader's journey besides having facilities like aquatic center, a sports center, a business center and a guest house. | travel | 137 |
I can tell you that right now. So we'll be going forward and we'll be doing things to continue to make our country safe. It will happen rapidly and we will not allow people into our country who are looking to do harm to our people," he said. access to benefits until such time as they can complete the application process for permanent residency if they so choose. We encourage provincial and municipal governments across Canada to lend support as they can.Diversity is our strength. We, as Canadians, recognize our privilege as a prosperous nation. We believe providing refuge to people seeking safety should remain our compass. | travel | 107 |
specially request for woman tour guides. Otherwise also, the tourists seems enthused when they are given a female guide as they hardly expect one in a state like ours, where there are much apprehensions about women's safety ,“ she said. country of nationality /religion/ethnicity,” the memo said. The firm’s partner Neal Madan did not deny the advisory came from their office but said that “There has been so much material out there amended, changed and taken out of context etc. from so many lawyers that no one can verify anything.”In an updated memo sent to TOI, Madan advised people of Indian origin to “not SUBMIT YOURSELF TO AVOIDABLE SCRUTINY AT THIS TIME, AND WHILE THESE MATTERS ARE SORTED OUT. HOPEFULLY THE CLIMATE WILL GET BETTER SOON.” | travel | 126 |
security at Bandaranaike Int'l Apt,” AI tweeted.Daniel D’souza, president & country head, leisure, SOTC Travel said: “The safety of our customers remains SOTC's foremost priority. We are monitoring the situation and are in touch with our customers and partners to ensure their safety. Incase of the future bookings the same would be taken in best interest of our customers.” were selling at Rs 6,000. Now, what is the point of claiming refunds when the new booking would cost me anywhere between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000? We had to spend the whole day in the airport because the boarding pass was issued and we couldn’t leave the airport.” Mirror sent emails to SpiceJet regarding the issues faced by their passengers but the airline did not respond to the mails. | travel | 129 |
of Medical Sciences (AIMS)are already in Kerala to take stock of the situation.Surveillance has been increased in all districts.The outbreak of the virus infection, which is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans, is suspected to be from an unused well which was infested with bats.The natural host of the virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, Pteropus genus.The Kerala health minister also said there was no need to be afraid of bats and their habitats should not to destroyed. booked earlier, but somehow we managed to keep their plans intact.”Jaiswal added, “However, enquiries and confirmations from prospective foreign clients have been hit after demonetisation.” | travel | 115 |
dangers on the road for want of safe link bus services? This is the area (where) your government should spend money and not fund free travel.” Concluding the letter, he stated, “I would, therefore, appeal to your government not to destroy an efficient and successful public transport system such as Delhi Metro for electoral gains.” to awaken the spirit of entrepreneurship (both social and economic) among India’s youth by exposing them to individuals and institutions that are developing unique solutions to India’s challenges. When and where did it start and when and where did it end — Started from Mumbai on December 24 Ended in Mumbai on January 8 This year’s pit stops - Mumbai Hubli Bangalore Madurai Chennai Vishakhapatnam Ganjam Nalanda Deoria Delhi Tilonia Ahmedabad Mumbai | travel | 127 |
crisis, as they their diagnostic tests had to be put on hold and they could not even buy get blood from the blood bank. “I am here for my sister's check-up at Apollo. I was supposed to get the tests done on Wednesday but they refused to accept big notes,“ said Yasmin Begum. Sharmine Akhtar from Mirpur in Dhaka was in tears as Eastern Diagnostics on Free School Street refused her notes. “We have spent so much money on the trip and it will come to naught,“ she said. 1,000 denomination notes. I had to personally make an online transfer of money for the clients’ expenses to the hotel management. The next destination they would go to is Jaipur and there too I would have to do the same thing.” | travel | 130 |
second-class card tickets too as the fares will rise by a maximum Rs 5. Mira Road resident Priya Nair said, “Commuters do not mind a fare hike, but there has to be a parallel increase in passenger comfort too.”Former member of National Railway Users Consultative Committee said, “There should not be any tinkering with the fare, particularly for first-class commutes. There has been neither an increase in passenger comfort nor has the infrastructure seen a drastic overhaul.” is undergoing a full-scale mud-pack therapy program to remove black and yellow spots on the marble surface of the dome and minarets,” Bhatnagar said. | travel | 101 |
a fashion designer and avid traveller says, “My work takes me to new places, but I love to go on trips that don’t involve work. I have travelled so much that I have friends everywhere and I keep their contact numbers in phone. Thankfully, I haven’t faced any unpleasant situations and this comes with experience. The more you travel the more you get to know people and end up making good friends too.” make the system foolproof by adding more security functions to eliminate the fake executive club accounts. The police have seized a hard disk and routers used for stealing the data. Passports and credit cards have also been seized. A hunt is on to nab Bedi's associates, police said. Other airlines too are coming forward with complaints which are being verified, police said. | travel | 135 |
extra expenditure, taking a cue from the already successfully running e-Visa scheme. It may be noted that the e-Visa scheme has earned revenue of more than Rs 1,400 crore since its launch in November 2014. ACB TIR TIR said.Avnish Bajaj, MD at Matrix Partners India, an early stage investor, said the deal looks like a strategic masterstroke by Kalra, because “in one stroke he has aligned two giants — Naspers and Ctrip — with the opportunity for profitable market dynamics going forward.” highest navigable lake that sits in the shadow of the Andes, there’s a floating reed village. The ancient Uros people live on islands made of reeds that float around Lake Titicaca. Everything is made of reed – house, furniture, boats. Protected within the Bay of Puno, the floating islands house nearly 2,000 Uros who claim to have ‘black blood’, and are hence, immune to cold. | travel | 147 |
comprising divisional heads of different departments.The probe will be supervised by a senior officer. General manager of ECoR zone Umesh Singh has called for immediate corrective action, while the railway board has ordered a month-long, countrywide drive on shunting to be held by operating and electrical departments. get the best deals. Holiday packages offer the best deals inclusive of airfares." SOTC is also offering great discounts and super deals this festive season. From free holidays to exclusive upgrades, customers can avail of fantastic discount offers. These offers have received great demand from customers, he said. rude or if we receive complaints against a driver, we send him for re-training," said a source in Ola.(With inputs from Karthikeyan Hemalatha) | travel | 118 |
by technological advancement.”So, what is it that travellers look for when they visit these eco-tourism spots? Rehana Shah, a 29-year-old investment banker from the city says, “There are home-stays that are organised by tour operators in the interiors of Maharashtra where the traveller can freely interact with locals and learn about the kind of life that these people in quiet regions lead. These home-stays are accompanied by learning how to make bamboo baskets, mud pottery or farming which helps detox the mind.” build an entire floor for the boys' hostel. In 2012, Lakhshya was the mission and we collected around Rs 1.5 crore through fund raisers. In 2013, Lakshmi Mittal promised to build the main academic building of the second campus at Rajarhat," said SXCCAA secretary Firdausal Hasan. | travel | 128 |
as well as pilgrimage and adventure spots. It's uniquely placed to market itself as a complete holiday destination, and to collaborate with these enthusiastic young travellers would only help the state. there's so much to learn and so many skills to hone. Right now, I am working on some different variations of push-ups and pull-ups.Most impressive physique in Bollywood? Tiger Shroff’s. He not only looks good with his toned body but he is also super fit and that’s a great combination of body and skill. merger, the breathing space for existing players has reduced and startups are looking to differentiate by solving specific issues. For example: The Bengaluru-based Byond Travel is betting big on community travel. “We are investing in bringing like minded interest groups together like women only groups, senior citizens, yoga aficionados and curate experiences for them. We have community influencers and leaders. For example, a group of 20 people were led by dancer Lourd Vijay to a trip to Cuba,” said Vikram Ahuja, founder & CEO. Ends | travel | 170 |
Shetty, her husband Raj Kundra and three others in the case of alleged cheating and breach of trust filed against them with the Kongaon police of Bhiwandi division.They were granted pre arrest bail on bonds of Rs. 50,000 each and the hearing in the case was held on May 19. organisation depends on public participation he stressed, adding that if Goans don't come forward, they will be victims of anti-social activities. RG Patil said that all the doctors are safe and are expected to fly back in a day or two. “The doctors were inside the hotel when they felt the ground shaking and immediately ran outside towards an open place. They spent the entire night in the ground and faced some problems due to unavailability of food,” he added. | travel | 130 |
I have mentioned it to each and everyone that it was raining heavily in Darjeeling. But still, several people from Calcutta have booked hotels from Thursday till Saturday. We don't get so many tourists at this time of the year," Lama said.A government employee is entitled to a maximum of 229 days off from work in 365 days. The list reads 30 days of earned leave, 14 days of casual leave, 60 days of medical leave (with half pay), 21 listed holidays and 104 weekends. Sawhney, CEO of Banihal, says, "Women in metros are as much in control of their decision of who to marry and date as in the west. We see that women in NCR and Mumbai are equally represented in number of users and also when reaching out with a message to connect." Sachin Bhatia adds, "We don't agree with ICCR's observation. In fact, over 30% of the conversations on TrulyMadly are initiated by women." | travel | 158 |
years, Verghese's advice is simple. "Start gradually, stick to a schedule, remember that there will be good days and not-so-good days; so take it easy and listen to your body." completely satisfied with her statement after which her father was asked to leave. AIG Singh said the embassies of both the nations had been informed and all formalities had been completed. Meanwhile, Gurdeep Singh’s father Bhagwant Singh said Jessica had arrived at their house about 15 days ago and yesterday they were called to the NRI police stations where they all gave their statements. While Gurdeep and Jessica could not be contacted for their comments, Bhagwant Singh said the two had not been married. | travel | 114 |
implemented in Kerala, with the help of Cochin Shipyard. The credit of the programme’s success in Gujarat goes to the forest department, the fishing community and WTI. early morning meetings. To ensure your schedule remains on intact, call down for a wake-up call and set the alarm.One of these may fail, but rarely will both. have great memories of going to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, sitting at a coffee shop at St Christopher's and shopping at Selfridges. I still look forward to visiting the Queen City's every year.Gulshan Devaiah Since my wife is Greek, the country has some wonderful memories for us. I've visited Greece several times in the past six years. Life doesn't get better than being at the Acropolis and spending the day walking through Athens. | travel | 129 |
rationalized but they make up for only 30% of the bus-commuter demand; private buses, which make up for 70% of the demand, need rationalization. In KMA, 11,621 buses run on 925 routes. Of them, STU operated only 1,783 buses on 368 routes, and private operators 9,835 on 557 routes. of goods or services, including supplies returned through it and the amount collected as TCS during the month. These details would be matched with the corresponding details of outward supplies furnished by the supplier and in case of discrepancy the tax department will communicate the same to both the persons. JD ABM | travel | 101 |
Bhuj especially have high fares in December because of limited direct flights. For instance, the average fare from Pune to Bhuj is Rs 4,000 per person, one way. If booked now, it is anywhere between Rs 8,000-9,000 on full moon dates of Rann Utsav or Kutch festival in December,” said Parekh.Vijay Thakkar, the director, Hasmukh Travels, airfares have recorded a 20% rise in November this year compared to the same month last year, which has led to a change in last-minute plans. University (JNU) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) are the institutions which will get metro connectivity with the opening of the new corridor and Jamia Milia Islamia University in south Delhi and Amity University in Noida have already got metro connectivity with the opening of the Botanical Garden - Kalkaji Mandir section in December last year. | travel | 138 |
and exit Bhutan everyday in border towns.About six lakh Indians live in Nepal, according to data by the ministry of external affairs.These include businesspersons and traders who have been living in Nepal for a long time, professionals (doctors, engineers, IT personnel) and labourers (including seasonal/migratory) in the construction sector, it said.Nepal shares a border of over 1,850 km with five Indian states — Sikkim, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.Read this story in BengaliWatch Aadhaar becomes valid travel document for Indians above 65 or under 15 visiting Nepal, Bhutan who has never done anything wrong. Pandey said Hassan was released after questioning and they are in touch with him.Abdul Qazir, Senior sub inspector, GRP, Aligarh, who is also the investigating officer in Hassan's case, told TOI that they had found nothing suspicious in his statements to police. He said the same has been verified by different agencies and Hassan's act of wearing a burqa was due to the fear arising out of the incident at the railway station last week. | travel | 171 |
(except Ladakh region, Jammu and Srinagar) and India-Pakistan border (except Atari crossing).“We advise you to reconsider your need to travel to these areas due to the risk of armed robbery, kidnapping, extortion, and separatist and insurgent violence, including in rural areas. Insurgent groups have attacked civilians and bombed buildings in these states. On 5 August 2016 terrorists attacked a market at Balajan Tinali in Kokrajhar district in the state of Assam killing at least 14 civilians,” the Aussie advisory stated. cut short and short-haul destinations being preferred. Favourable currency has also brought the focus of several new foreign markets such as the Philippines, Cyprus, Rwanda, Indonesia and Egypt on the Indian outbound travel segment, which, according to industry estimates, is expected to touch 50 million by 2020. Moreover, Indians are one of the top spenders when it comes to travelling overseas, and several markets are ready to tap this potential, said Singh. | travel | 152 |
the second such dispersal this year. In March, a young tigress from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal district traversed around 50km to reach Painganga Sanctuary, also in Yavatmal district. government.Sources also added that a traffic-free corridor is created for the minister’s convoy allowing him travel in good time.Read this story in Marathi are a reiteration, looking very strong — upwards of 22 per cent," said Rajeev D Kale, president & COO-MICE, domestic and sports tourism, Thomas Cook India. of different colours. The new, energy-efficient trains would save about 20 per cent energy as compared to the existing coaches, the DMRC said.Watch PM Modi inaugurates Delhi Metro's new Magenta Line, takes ride with UP CM | travel | 114 |
junctions such as Nehru Circle on Ashoka Road, which connects the eastern and western parts of the city, Dasappa Circle near the Mysuru Railway Station and the Field Marshal Cariappa (Metropole) Circle on the Mysuru-Mangaluru highway.Using technology to solve traffic woes*52 junctions to have new traffic panel and thermo-sensor cameras*15 major junctions to have surveillance cameras*Signal lamps to have LED screens*Larger signal lamps, along with a timer, will enhance visibility*Rs 4 crore total cost of the project*New system already in place at 45 junctions in city- Shivendra Urs Chandy and external affairs minister Sushama Swaraj intervened and saved the youths. Kayamkulam and Haripad police have registered cases and have begun a probe into the incident. | travel | 115 |
in Whitefield area will benefit, but increased frequency will help them all.Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan also demanded at least three more services of this train to decongest roads.“Since Metro construction work towards Whitefield has started, travel time has doubled in Mahadevapura area.This train was a long-pending demand of the IT crowd in Whitefield and of residents too. But one service a day is not enough. We need at least three services,“ he announced. Railways should extend Suvidha to Kanyakumari because more than 25 omni buses are being operated to Chennai daily, many of them air-conditioned vehicles priced at a premium.“ | travel | 101 |
leave now. It’s time for a quick nap,” she added with a laugh. There was no public transport on the way back, as the consulate team boarded the cars. But the memories they took back with them would last far longer than the fragrant whiff of the delicious biryani. crisis," she said.The CM went to Malangi forest rest house in Jaldapara National Park after her speech at the meeting. She also inaugurated a super specialty hospital in Jalpaiguri from Alipurduar. farming methods from locals. After a leisurely breakfast the next morning, we embark on our onward journey towards Pushpakandam Camp, 14 km away. Day 6's trekking route is interspersed with tiny spice growing hamlets where majority of Kerala's spices are grown. Day 7 marks the end of the journey and a flight back to Kochi. The trail is sure to test your lungs and legs, says Singh, but will also offer an exclusive glimpse into the wilderness of the magical Western Ghats and the local culture of the tribes which call it home. Are you game? | travel | 176 |
the there isn’t much variation in the amount of rainfall received, however, says that even if conservation began immediately, the country would need at least 25 years to regain what has been lost due to over-exploitation. his rickety vehicle on to a pole and then join a long queue to a pandal. The immersion touched a chord with Olagnol. “I’ve realized what ephemeral means. People were all very sad after the end of the festival in which they had put in so much work. Yet, all of this will return next year with even greater vigour and splendour,” she added. | travel | 100 |
and I will continue story-telling till my last breath.My favourite listeners In terms of reciprocation and response from an audience, I loved all the places where I’ve told stories. But in terms of volume and response, I love Hyderabad. However recently at the Mumbai Art Festival, I just loved the way the city audience reciprocate. They just go with the flow. of the costliest in the world that has led to huge losses. According to the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), Indian carriers' collective losses from 2007 to FY 2015 is Rs 73,000 crore and their total debt on March 31, 2015, was Rs 75,000 crore. | travel | 107 |
trying to avail the services that he paid for. As such, the act of Make My Trip in issuing wrong air tickets of economy class instead of business class to the complainant even after charging a hefty amount for the same amounted to deficiency in service which certainly caused physical and mental harassment to the complainant.”Court after hearing arguments, directed the company to refund the amount of the air tickets worth Rs 67,000 and Rs 17,000 as compensation.” and that, says Ware, is why these insects would be driven to even attempt such a perilous trip, which she calls a "kind of suicide mission." The species depends on it. While many will die en route, as long as enough make it, the species survives. | travel | 124 |
than four months," said officials. Head constable from Kovilpatti station, A M Subramanian accompanied Subramanian to complete the formalities. Members at RVM foundation said that they were very happy that she finally met her family. "Every day she would tell us how much she wanted to go home," said Mani who works at the foundation. he said. Of the 550-odd budget hotels with 6,000-plus rooms in Kolkata, Oyo has 17 properties with nearly 170 rooms. "We will increase the hotel count to 25 in a couple of weeks and add hotels in four more towns of Bengal in a month," said Kavikrut, adding that plans were afoot to launch Oyo WE (Women Exclusive) hotels in Kolkata. | travel | 116 |
Diabetes Constant case of dry mouth, clinically known as Xerostomia, may be an early sign of diabetes. It causes the blood vessels present in the salivary glands to thicken thereby slowing down the natural flow of saliva and elimination of toxins, leaving the gums vulnerable to infections. looks at factors like currency fluctuations, inflation, instability of accommodation prices factors that contribute to the cost of pay packages for expats and employees on international assignments. However, the rankings have been derived corroborating the cost of living for both locals and expats,“ explains Pal.According to Mercer, 85% of companies in India pay cost of living allowance to their long-term assignees which is either a separately identified allowance or as part of a single expatriate allowance, covering other items in addition to goods and services in the remuneration package. | travel | 137 |
an author of Urdu books and a retired bank officer. Irfan Patel, a Urdu teacher from Ichalkaranji, who become Facebook friend of Ahmed sometime in 2013, feels that Ahmed's efforts encourages him to take the language ahead, "I am teaching Urdu and know the response. Sometimes I feel the language may die soon if we cannot bring in more literature, books, and study material. But, when I see at Ahmed, it encourages me as well. If a person like him taking such deep interest in preserving Urdu, the language will not die; instead it will be revived," he said. years,” he said. Social worker Sunita Bhatwal was amazed to see such an exhibition and the craze of antique aficionados. “This is a first for me; it has been a great experience. People have even come up with new gift ideas, like anniversary or birthday currency notes,” said Bhatwal. Vimalkumar Jain, a senior citizen, was delighted that many students visited the auction. “It is a good idea to keep school and college students engaged in such activities. I have a passion for these things and had faced opposition from my family when I was young,” he added. | travel | 196 |
of the flight-booking being done on Paytm was by new customers and 25% of the movie tickets booked were by those in small towns. Also, the number of transactions per active user had increased to seven from five last year, Sharma said. Of the 150-million customers registered with Paytm, Sharma said about 20 million were active users, engaging with the company's website or mobile application at least once in a month. the flight-booking being done on Paytm was by new customers and 25% of the movie tickets booked were by those in small towns. Also, the number of transactions per active user had increased to seven from five last year, Sharma said. Of the 150-million customers registered with Paytm, Sharma said about 20 million were active users, engaging with the company’s website or mobile application at least once in a month. | travel | 141 |
Bhathandi village till Ambhora would be around 1.5km. Baseline survey has been done and we will float tenders after Diwali,” said Pohekar. However, at least for the next few years, till the bridge cuts through red-tape and becomes a reality, villagers will have to risk their lives to travel to neighbouring villages. complaint, in which the brothers claim that a video of their thrashing has been made by the police, is in TOI’s possession. “The brothers too have threatened their kin and they have refrained from attending the police station when summoned,” said Kumar. The Chakoles vehemently denied allegations leveled against them by the police. | travel | 105 |
being a para military force and under the MHA, is operating along the long and porous India-Myanmar border in the hill ranges of Chandel, Ukhrul and Churachandpur districts under the supervision of the force's Inspector General (south) headquarters based in Imphal. seen 5 lakh downloads since its August 2013 launch. Khemani cites the example of the bus strike in Mumbai last year. “People logged on to help each other, and the hashtag #letssharecommute started trending. That’s exactly the kind of help that these apps are designed to give.” Schools in the UK and has also been a vocal supporter of Heathrow airport claiming "lack of hub capacity is costing the UK jobs and investment." He is also a governor of a local primary school in his constituency. | travel | 127 |
shortly. The current rules state that we can get it done from an embassy without staying in the US. The recent changes in visa rules do not affect us, but we are certainly worried that the rest of the structure might also be changed by the new administration at some point in the future.” control room has been set-up by the district collector. Chief fire officer Rajendra Uchake has also issued directions to officials to remain alert. Apart from this, Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) superintendent engineer Prakash Urade inspected the elevated storage reservoirs (ESRs) to ensure no damage is suffered. | travel | 100 |
of your shoulders .Your palms facing outward. Slowly raise your hands overhead, stretching all the way from the waist .Work on strengthening your elbows. You can do this yoga sitting on the chair or standing up. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, relax for a moment and repeat.Benefits - Stretches your body as a whole and improves the digestive system. It also relieves depression. DGP B S Sidhu said that police teams in all 13 districts hold traffic awareness campaigns on regular basis. In these campaigns, the thrust is on the high-level of risk involved while driving in the hills. “On priority basis, police are rushed to the spot in case of any road mishap,” he said, adding that the police have written to the transport department and asked them to have two drivers in long distance buses as fatigue often led to accidents. | travel | 144 |
for the designer and she was upset, but I stayed true to my professional commitment and waited till 4.30pm, as I'd said I would. As far as travel and stay is concerned, I was staying at my home in Delhi and I paid for my own air tickets," Soha tells us.00:35Soha Ali Khan laughs off motherhood query (Horticulture and Agro Marketing) Shivraj Tangadagi (Small irrigation) * Dinesh Gundu Rao (Food and Civil Supplies) may be dropped if he is made state Congress president WHO MAY BE IN CABINET State Congress chief P Parameshwara, H M Revanna, K B Koliwad, A Manju, Eshwar Khandre, K R Ramesh Kumar, S S Mallikarjun (if Shivashankarappa is dropped) and Speaker Kagodu Thimmappa | travel | 118 |
been allowed to travel abroad via circuitous routes and claim full fares for the entire route. Officially, their designated places are in India. report drew on Future Foundation’s proprietary consumer research forecasts to identify the six distinct traveller personalities," said the release issued by Amadeus.” By 2030, hyper-customisation will be the default expectation among many customers,” said Angel Gallego, president, Amadeus Asia Pacific. Nick Chiarelli, director, Future Foundation said: “ Over the next 15 years the desire to share travel experiences will be profound, and so too the impact of sharing on inspiration and purchase trends will grow.” all of whom are part of the BJP’s core group, chipped in with their inputs and support for this exercise. Watch Eye on 2019 polls: Amit Shah to travel 1 lakh km in 5 months | travel | 133 |
Zelam Chaubal, director of Kesari MICE, Kesari Tours Pvt Ltd, expects to take about 10,000 people to Europe this year. “People are exploring off beat destinations such as Montrose and Scandinavia, besides the regular places. People who could not travel last year because of elections have saved enough to head out this summer,” said Chaubal. process but there’s not much security as a career. I have been lucky and grateful to receive government grants to help me make my art, so the recent budget cuts are a big worry for many people.” She has never exhibited in Goa and hopes to visit before her residency begins. | travel | 106 |
Police after he allegedly posted an “inflammatory” picture of Kedarnath shrine on his Facebook account, triggering communal tension in Satpuli town in Pauri Garhwal district. In April 2016, an assistant professor of Political Science at Government Post Graduate College, Gopeshwar, was arrested by Chamoli Police for an “objectionable” Facebook post on BR Ambedkar on his 125th birth anniversary. a disheartening experience for which I have claimed Rs 38,000,” he said. DGCA team arrives: Two technical experts of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) arrived at the airport on Monday evening. They arrived at the Goa airport in the afternoon and reached Hubballi by road. “Hence there is a delay in inspecting the aircraft which is stuck in the mud and the rains have hampered the work,” airport officials said. However, rains started in late evening again, putting off the inspection process. | travel | 142 |
Our activists took action after they found them in an objectionable condition and we will continue to take action against such activities,” claimed a member of Bajrang Dal. If BJP, Shiv Sena and Bajrang Dal feel the Western culture is not good for them, then why do they send their children to Missionary schools? asked Vinay Samuel, an owner of a gift store on the Mall Road. “Celebrating Valentine's Day is a personal issue and there is no reason for them to get involved,” he added. started in Morena for deletion of the stop. BSP state president and Ambah MLA Satya Prakash Sakhwar led a protest rally on Monday morning and submitted a memorandum to Morena station master. | travel | 118 |
visa spats in history is giving way to a matchless engagement in geopolitics, Uncle Sam wants to see many more Indians visit America. factors that strengthen its claim like its very cosmopolitan culture, its central extremely accessible well connected location as well as amongst the finest urban infrastructure,” said Arora. operator on the Panaji-Candolim-Calangute route also confided that he had suffered an income loss of 2,000-3,000 on Saturday, December 27 and that he had lost his trips as he could not operate his vehicle at the time that had been allotted to him due to the traffic congestion. The entire Agasaim bypass route was converted into a one-way for Margao-Panaji traffic, with the south-bound traffic diverted onto the old narrow Goa Velha-Agasaim route. This only added to the traffic congestion on the national highway with some impatient four-wheeler motorists deciding to jump their lanes and create more traffic chaos | travel | 149 |
When Mirror spoke to railway minister Suresh Prabhu, he said, "It is our duty to help as many people as possible, considered a 'seva' to those in need. I have created an institutionalised structure so that people at all levels are properly served. It is not easy, considering that a population of 700 crore travels by train every year, thousands of which run with a staff of only 15-16 lakh at multiple locations. Now, however, the scale at which help is being given is unprecedented." be in a soup as ticket prices have skyrocketed and is now beyond budget. "Travel agents, too, are in a quandary as the refund from tickets get deposited in shell accounts that can only be accessed when fresh tickets are purchased. But with SpiceJet jacking up fares while failing to maintain regular operations, passengers seem to have no option but to count the losses," Punjabi added. | travel | 151 |
travelers can choose luxury experiences, be it couture shopping with a personal assistant in Dubai or opt for spa wellness programmes in South Korea.Kuoni India has jumped on the bandwagon too. It is now offering customized sight-seeing options under its Luxury travel product. "A substantial number of travelers are opting for customised vacations to unexplored, offbeat destinations in Asia, Europe," Daniel D'souza, head, tour operating sales, of Kuoni India said. States government in investigating and bringing those responsible for these heinous acts to justice,'' according to the White House. Trump’s tirades are starting to attract extreme reactions from the liberal end of the political spectrum. Earlier in the week, a prominent comic was widely criticized for crossing a red line when she posed for photographs with what looked like the President’s decapitated head leading to her losing her contracts and endorsements. Trump has been called an ''idiot'' ''stupid'' ''a clown'' and a ''bigot'' among other terms in an unprecedented shower of abuse against a president in modern times. | travel | 168 |
Nepal and Bangladesh. I personally believe that the situation in China should also be studied properly so that we learn from their failures and initiate our future course of action. In Nepal, the leaders were highly theoretician and tried participating in government. It would be premature to pass a sweeping remark in a few lines whether it was a right decision but reviewing their experience is must for the movement in India. patent their technologies," said Kosturi Ghosh, partner at law firm Trilegal. "Licensing out the technologies certainly helps. The concept of prior art is inherent in many countries' patent laws, where if some technology exists is a market, then a new patent in another country, will not be allowed. Therefore, you can potentially earn some benefits as a defensive strategy of filing in the US, even though, you may not be using that technology there," Ghosh said. | travel | 148 |
can drive along the countryside and enjoy amazing vineries. You can also sample vintage wine.” A senior corporate executive said the drive on the Autobahn in Germany at 130kmph was fun, and a fast way to reach your destination. You can opt for high-end vehicles depending on your budget. “People opt for Ferraris for wedding anniversary celebrations abroad,” Motwani said, adding, “Such holidays are good rejuvenators before you return to the daily grind of office work.” Other countries gaining popularity are Ireland, Canada and US. Foreign Ministry Osama Nugali said told NYT that while Farook had visited the kingdom only once, for nine days in 2014, there was no record of Malik having ever entered the kingdom. "For the lady, we don't have a record of this name," he said. | travel | 130 |
results that sometime stretches to six months, deliberate undervaluation of answer-sheets, blunders in names on mark-sheets and many more,” a girl studying in NU campus lamented. Another student studying with a private college was disappointed as he had planned vacations with the family and even booked flight tickets. “We feel we’ve made a blunder by taking admission in NU. We’re fed up with constant changes,” he said. go to work, college or physiotherapy sessions. So with this tie-up, we are hoping to offer more comprehensive services to our clientile,” said Siva. field coordinator, Responsible Tourism(RT). The RT project helps the natives reap the benefits of the tourism industry by offering their products and services to visitors. It also provides opportunities for interaction with tourists giving the natives exposure to new ideas and cultures, and also gives them a platform for showcasing their talents. | travel | 143 |
Pondicherry Express, Train number 16853 Chennai Egmore – Tiruchirappalli Express have been cancelled while Train number 16127 Chennai Egmore – Guruvayur Express is rescheduled to leave Chennai Egmore at 11 am on December 2 and has been diverted via Perambur – Katpadi – Villupuram. went to Jaiprakash Nagar residence of well-known homeopath Dr Vilas Dangre to greet him on his 61{+s}{+t} birthday and had lunch with hundreds of RSS and BJP workers gathered there. Around 5pm, the CM left for Mumbai. Nagpurians, indeed, made the most of the two days he gave them soon after becoming the CM. Road on Hudson Circle, Cubbon Pak, Ambedkar Road, GPO Junction, Anil Kumble Circle, MG Road, Dickenson Road, Gangadhara Chetty Street, Old Airport Road and its culmination till Adugodi Animal Nutrition Centre via Forum Mall. | travel | 132 |
seats are just screwed on a lorry chassis," he said.Volvo Buses India managing director V R V Sriprasad said the implementation of the code would be a landmark for the industry . "We believe that the regulations will help raise benchmarks for safety and comfort, which will benefit scores of drivers and millions of passengers," he said. Though the norms come into force in August, it will take a while longer for buses built to conform to them get to the roads. at other airports. Reacting to the 2% cess, IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh told reporters: “Seen in isolation, fares will rise. At the same time, if the money collected from cess is invested back in the airport infrastructure like air traffic management and ground handling, then we will definitely see fares coming down.” SpiceJet chief Ajay Singh too said that the levy will not make a “big difference” in fares and will help improve regional connectivity. | travel | 157 |
touts masquerading as travel agents. The Southern Railway vigilance wing claims to be cracking down on railway staff who are hand-in-glove with touts, but it is not bold enough to pull up booking clerks who are affiliated to the powerful railway trade unions. Being the largest mover of people across the country, the railways should put in place systems, including a fully automated reservation system that detects unusual bulk booking. The railways should also keep rotating their staff at the booking counters to prevent nexus with touts. Ulfat Banu was the first such incident in Bangalore this year. 1998-2007: 60 acid-attack cases in Karnataka 2010: 6 cases 2011: 3 cases 2012: 2 cases Source: Law commission report to Supreme Court in 2009 | travel | 122 |
others came up and cornered him I took the picz meanwhile n called 100 n then went to police station. Well actually people dragged me the other way before i cud land the kick as so far i can remember i targeted his knee to bring him down...he was tall so my punches were not landing...but cud nt fight much as some chivalrous chap thot i needed protection... to South Africa due in September."But some are still going to Tanzania and Kenya to witness the wild beast migration, which is a once in a lifetime opportunity. These tourists have invested lakhs of rupees in these trips and are comfortable travelling to east Africa, where there is currently no fear of the Ebola virus," Thakurdas said. Zelam Chaubal, the owner of the travel company, advised people not to cancel their travel plans to South Africa and Kenya, which have not been affected by the Ebola virus. | travel | 155 |
of kite flying action that starts early and last throughout the day. So if you’re complaining about the lack of arrangements or the absence of kite enthusiasts in your social circle, find a friend in one of the below mentioned areas and have a kite flying party all day long!TOI identified the most popular kite zones in the city, which include - Daryaganj and the rest of Old Delhi - Hudson Lines/Camp and the Kamla Nagar area - Tilak Nagar and other West Delhi areas like rape and molestation but the need to treat women in general, be they mother, sister, wife, daughter, colleague, neighbour or a stranger with respect,” said TAFI treasurer and Modern Tours & Travels director Sk Md Afnan. | travel | 122 |
8-10 minutes. The study claimed that the new trunk routes will cater to around 12 lakh people daily. It also looked at feeder routes for Delhi Metro. Transport department officials say the study recommends no change in 254 of the 657 routes, modifications in 169 and merger of 234 routes. It also recommends 22 new routes, 43 additional routes and about 100 Delhi Metro feeder routes. we will not be commenting in detail on those changes. The majority of passengers should not experience significant disruption”. “There will be no change to the threat level, which remains at substantial. The safety and security of the public is our paramount concern. The UK has some of the most robust aviation security measures and we will continue to take all the steps necessary to ensure that public safety is maintained”. | travel | 137 |
delegitimize the President by the entrenched liberal layovers from the Obama years.Trump’s cause though has not been helped by inexperienced aides, including his counselor KellyAnne Conway, who has invited a bipartisan ethics scrutiny by hawking Ivanka Trump’s merchandize from the White House podium. White House spokesman Sean Spice said on Thursday that the counselor had been ''counseled'' on the matter but did not elaborate, even as Conway claimed she continued to have Trump’s confidence. Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Chennai & Howrah * Developing Nagpur as world-class station * Multi-functional complexes * Keeping trains and stations clean * Integrated security scheme for Nagpur * On board infotainment services on long-distance trains * Provision for automatic safety devices like anti-collision devices, acoustic bearing detectors * Burn unit at Central Railway Hospital, Nagpur * Steps to increase length of platforms * Increase in height of platforms * Public address system in mail/express trains * Termination of queues at reservation counters * Safety and security of passengers * Starting infrastructure projects like Nagpur-Nagbhid, Gondia-Jabalpur and Wadsa-Gadchiroli rail lines | travel | 173 |
3.5 lakh hectares of land, cyclone Helen ravaged the coastal areas of Guntur, East and West Godavari and Krishna districts. The damage notwithstanding, the bountiful rainfall caused by the cyclones brought much needed respite to Hyderabad that was faced with an acute water crisis until last year. Ground water levels rose substantially in most mandals of the city as did the levels of the twin reservoirs of Osmansagar and Himayathsagar. Rajya Sabha, the BJP leader said: "That is true. But in that case the ruling party can take recourse to convening a joint session of the Lok Sabha of Rajya Sabha," he said. | travel | 103 |
All passengers then asked the driver to stop the bus. There were 40 to 45 passengers in the bus. When we got down the bus, we found the girl had already died. I had not seen as to what had actually happened. I am not able to identify the driver and conductor or any helper of the bus. in 2011, Shilpa visited her ancestral home and even made a trip to Kateel Durgaparameshwari temple, a deity which she has much faith in. The actor’s last trip to Mangalore was in November 2013 to inaugurate a jewellery store, during which she specially requested for Mangalooru mallige (Mangalore jasmine) to adorn her hair. — Contributed by Madhu Daithota | travel | 116 |
agent for the series. The IPL Twenty20 series is globally the mostwatched in this format which sees different franchise teams participating. The teams usually have players from the national teams of different countries, bought by prominent corporate and celebrities through auctions. business in Vizag, he said that if the situation doesn’t change by the month-end, it would affect his earnings badly. Also, sometimes when it gets late in the night, these private vehicles, including lorries are the only alternative. when she simply returns Vijay his ring. Ladki sayani ho gayee ji. Going on her 'honeymoon' trip to overcome her humiliation was a funtastic thing to do. For the first time, she lives life on her own. She lives, not to please others but to please herself. She lives, and learns that she has the power. Rani, sahi mein, becomes Queen. Toh Sweetie, when will you become She-man and say, "I have the power?" Don't wait for any Vijay-Shijay to stand you up at your mehendi. | travel | 165 |
on Hemant Tiwari, 25 near BMHRC. Case was registered in Nishatpura police station. September 28, 2014- Gangster from Uttar Pradesh Anshu Dixit opened fire on two cops, including an SI of UP STF and constable of crime branch at Habibganj railway crossing. October 13, 2014- Four assailants Faheem, Anshul, Rahul and Neelesh opened fire on Sajan alias Rocky in Chuna Bhatti area. 27 October 2014- A shopkeeper, Razwan Ali, was shot at a garments shop in Fatehgarh area by Vicky Sadiq alias Loot, Rohit Pal and Pradeep Singh. following complaints by neighbours, the family killed the duo. The five — Shakya, his wife Kanta, son Praveen, and two daughters Chaya and Savita — have been charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code for the double murder | travel | 128 |
the launch of the system. He said that this will be facilitated in Bangalore-Hubli Intercity and Shimoga Intercity Express too. A private television channel will be setting the programme display. It will initially contain a one-hour programme which will be repeated during the journey, divided into a 15-minute section on railway information like trains schedules and the rest of 45 minutes will broadcast infotainment clips and kids programmes. we stayed only in seven- and five-star hotels. We then decided to cut down on that and opted for serviced apartments and boutique hotels, which allowed us the luxury to accommodate more of sightseeing. We were able to cut down costs by 40-50%, thanks largely to the last-minute changes we made," said Priyanka Sharma, homemaker, New Delhi. | travel | 125 |
firing James Comey, and at least half dozen shortlisted people are reported to have excused themselves from consideration.Trump blamed some of that the opposition, tweeting "Dems are taking forever to approve my people, including Ambassadors. They are nothing but OBSTRUCTIONISTS! Want approvals." Plus, it gets very hot there. The weather in Bangalore is very similar to that of my hometown.”Most amount of migration: Andhra Pradesh to Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and from Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra Most students travel to Karnataka, Delhi and Maharashtra. Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Rajasthan are the main source states of migrants | travel | 102 |
and happy,” smiles the artist. But this isn’t his only interest. Ask him what he would have done if not for painting, and he says, “I’m really interested in the film industry. I wish I had the chance to learn the creative aspects such as editing or art direction. I would love to do it.” But if he is asked to choose between editing and painting, what would he prefer? “Painting, definitely. It’s what I love doing and it gives me immense satisfaction,” says Srinivasa. the supervisor, and Vishak, the animal keeper, for the successful mission. B P Ravi | zoo director Bheem is hale and hearty and is eating well even after its long and tiring journey. He was calm and healthy all through the way to Bihar. We regularly checked his health and not once did he appear tired. It was a wonderful experience. Dr Suresh Kumar | vet | travel | 151 |
it is not enough. Our guests complain that they cannot even take refuge in the shacks, as many hawkers 'attach themselves' to the restaurants by paying the owners a cut of their earnings," he says. and Saturday at a popular gay nightclub called Peppers will go on. Pehle bhi party karte thay, after 2009, aur ab bhi hum party karenge,” says the source. Apparently, a party called Naach Naach Ke Azadi Lenge will also be organised today, on December 14, at the same club in the capital. care of your kids. How do you relax? Where is my husband? (laughs). I am able to relax because of him. It is only because of his support that I have come this far. | travel | 121 |
complaint on Monday when he returns from Surat." AWR official said the complaint had not yet been brought to the notice of higher officials, but they would ensure a proper investigation. "The procedure is that when one does not have money to pay a fine, the person is taken to the court," said a WR official. should fix the fare and any complaint of overcharging should result in the cancellation of an auto driver’s permit. But the point is whatever is decided, should be implemented properly. Otherwise half of them will install the meter and half of them will not. Like now also, one day you pay `40 and the next day `70 for the same distance.” | travel | 117 |
a leading travel portal. Her superiors there described her as a “hard-working and earnest employee who enjoyed good relations will her colleagues”. Extend New Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi Express to Habibganj 5. Jabalpur-Mumbai Garib Rath (weekly) should be made daily 6. Another train to Raipur connecting Bhopal and Jabalpur 7. Need for train from Jabalpur to Amritsar 8. Jabalpur-Jammu Tawi Express should be extended to Katra 9. Demand for Jabalpur-Allahabad Intercity Express (daily) domestic flights Winter 2011: 13,541 (trouble starts in Kingfisher) Summer 2012: Slightly over 13,000 (Kingfisher has over 2,500 flights but keeps reducing them before shutting down on Sept 30) Winter 2012: 10,935 Summer 2013: 11,541 Winter 2013: 11,886 Impact on fares: Lower capacity, higher losses and operating costs send fares zooming by over 30% this winter over summer (Source: DGCA) | travel | 131 |
26-year-old.Students staying away from family too are bearing the brunt of the agitation. “I had booked my train tickets to Vizag, but the uncertainty of whether I’d be able to come back to Hyderabad made me cancel them. It’s my final year in college and most of the important classes take place now. I didn’t want to miss them,” says Mohan Suri, an IT student from BITS, adding that many of his fellow students too cancelled their tickets due to the same dilemma. witnessed a steep 70% increase from 668.94 tonnes in 2004-05 to 1786.58 tonnes in 2012-13. The move to step up 24/7 connectivity from November 1 will see Singaporean carrier Silk Airways add one more flight on Saturdays from November 4. Silk Airways currently operates direct flights thrice a week. Domestic carrier IndiGo is already set to start direct Hyderabad-Vizag-Mumbai and Mumbai-Vizag-Hyderabad flights from September 20, taking up the total number of arrivals and departures to 34 daily. | travel | 160 |
will help you explore the city. Apart from this, facilities such washrooms, transport and accommodation are other things that matter while travelling," said Pallavi Kolluru, senior project manager, Microsoft, who has been on solo trips to nearly 20 cities in India. mom gave me to be looked after by my grandmother for five years. As such, I was brought up in Mangalore by my maternal aunts and my nani. By then, I think, my mother missed me a lot and took me back with her. I was brought up by women and spoke Kannada when I was small, with the servants of the house. My maternal house is still in Toli Chowki, Hyderabad. After doing 72 films, life seems to have come a full circle with Chennai Express.” | travel | 128 |
at any entry point while the menace of beggars is also faced by the tourists. Meena ordered to hold a joint meeting of police with the officials of district administration, ASI, forest and tourism department to prepare a blue-print of security arrangements as per the importance and requirement of this site. If needed, the IG would provide additional police force to the district from zone to keep the security of Sarnath enhanced. still struggling with in Delhi. This will lead to more options coming up in Gurgaon in the food and nightlife sector. After demonetization, within NCR, Gurgaon was the least affected in terms of business, because the people here are more outgoing and chilled out. While Gurgaon has a range of casual dining options, there are not enough fine dining options. But that is all set to change in 2017, as some excellent, established names in fine dining will open in Gurgaon.” | travel | 153 |
and aware of his surroundings. “A writer, too, must be open, surprised and aware of the world around him,” he says. “We’ve built a completely weird world (in the school) in the past 20 years,” he laughs. Needless to say, Holden Caulfield, the angsty teenage protagonist of JD Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye on whose name the school is based, would approve. that in tier 1 and 2 cities a lot of people don’t pay home EMIs as they have inherited their homes in some way or the other. That fundamentally changes the ability to spend,” said Nair. December 2008," said Marcus. "Security constraints slowed down blasting process. In all, 800 men worked against all odds to reduce the distance between Poonch and Srinagar by 67%. It will reduce long travel and save fuel and energy besides time and money," Marcus added. Not only travel, but also the cost of commodities has reduced due to the new road, he said. | travel | 160 |
continued to be slow and ineffective.” In addition, members of religious minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and Jehovah’s Witnesses, reported an increase during the reporting period of intimidation, harassment, andviolence, particularly in states with anti-conversion laws. Based on these concerns, USCIRF says it places India on Tier 2 in 2013. India had been on USCIRF’s watch list since 2009. spread over 2 days. This year as many as 7351 pre scheduled B2B meetings have been fixed between buyers and sellers. Social networking events like the inaugural dinner and a vibrant cultural programme are also a part of the event. In the past five years GITB has a wide and varied target audience. Apart from international and Indian tour operators and travel agents the event also has participation from hotels, resorts, spa owners, health care institutions, investors and financial institutions. | travel | 140 |
by three to four hours on the Dehradun-Delhi stretch. In view of the imminent blinding fog, Uttarakhand Transport Corporation issued directions to the bus drivers to halt buses en route if visibility is poor. The transport department has already installed fog lamps in the entire fleet. The time for alternate formats is here and we expect Trot to lead the way.” Get ready to soak yourself in an environment that shall take you into the future.LISTEN: EDM music on Gaana.comWATCH: New Electro & House 2013 Best Of EDM Mix better service to its ten lakh daily commuters. More than 750 buses are presently off the roads due to breakdowns, while much of the fleet has aged. The commuter to bus ratio has dropped and the number of pass holders too has drastically reduced as compared to last year. Improving the condition of the bus fleet and the frequency should be the transport undertaking's top priority now. | travel | 156 |
to tell that story." Similarly, meeting the Toda tribe in Ooty warmed their hearts. "We felt an immediate connect with them," says Pinto. "The only people we meet today are money-minded. That tribe made me realize there is more to the world than just selfishness." and upper middle class people who prefer hotels in this category. However, if the south has to continue along this development curve, then we need to have more boutique hotels in southern cities and better road and air transport accessibility. Hotspots like Coorg could draw in bigger numbers if transport is improved.” year-after-year that all its donations are less than Rs 20,000 each. All major parties continue to source their funds from unidentified donors. For instance, the BJP’s total income in previous years 2010-11 and 2011-12 was Rs 168 crore and Rs 309 crore respectively, according to its Income Tax returns collected and analysed by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The total income of Congress in these two years was Rs 307 crore and Rs 356 crore respectively. | travel | 174 |
but mostly it’s headbangers who cannot wait, like Varun Joshua, who wrote, “This is how we ride, like true metalheads. If you haven’t joined it yet, you’re gonna miss out on the journey of a lifetime.” Looks like fans are ready to welcome the Gods of thrash metal in style! travel during the last week of December has picked up, industry observers feel the numbers are still fewer compared to last year. "This year tourism is lukewarm. We have sensed a dip of about 10-15% since last year. The period after the New Year looks worse," said a Fort-based agent. "We are hoping that last-minute bookings pick up and make the travel mood more vibrant," he added. | travel | 117 |
answers to the question of life and death.What about comparisons between Talaash to Kahaani? I haven’t seen Kahaani. I’ve been so busy shooting Talaash I need to catch up with my friends’ films. In fact I’m doing a film festival and short-film competition in Assam with four of my filmmaker-friends’ works being screened. I am definitely taking Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap. I am also going to ask Sujoy Ghosh to come along. for the ride between Darjeeling and Kurseong is Rs 160 for the first class and Rs 27 for the second class. Zonal Rail User Consultative Committee, said, “Serious efforts should be made to make this project a success as it will also help decongest traffic on the road as people using cars to commute to offices can switch to AC trains.” Transportation expert Sudhir Badami said: “AC trains won’t be practical for most citizens because the railways will charge a steep fare for this service. It is unlikely that those travelling by car will switch to a train because of this service.” | travel | 175 |
we suggest balloon decorations. Food from outside is also not permitted as it can cause infections. Our resident chef onboard can sit with the families, wedding planners prior to departure to chalk out the menu,” CEO of Tirun Travel Marketing Ratna Chadha said. new bottle. "We will be showcasing our houseboats and the Ayurveda treatments available in the state, besides exhibiting some new properties which have the potential to attract tourists," said a source in the tourism sector. "It is an opportunity for us to generate more business and attract more tourists to the state," added Ahmed. specials on Sunday and increase it depending on the passengers’ rush,” Jeevan said. However, in addition to Hyderabad, the DBS is also operating nearly 80 special services to other destinations such as Srikakulam, Vijayawada, Rajahmundry, Parvaitpuram, Vizianagaram, Bobbili, Ichchapuram, Kakinada, Salur and Bheemavaram. “On normal days, DBS sees nearly 15,000 passengers a day, but this has doubled since Friday when all schools and colleges declared Pongal holidays,” said K Rama Subba Rao, assistant traffic manager at DBS. | travel | 174 |
(fear of missing out). I prefer meeting friends at a bar or restaurant where we can talk rather than a nightclub. Unless the music is awesome, then I just want to dance the night away.Tips to de-stress... Do what makes you happy. Smile, laugh, meet friends, exercise, think positive, be thankful for life!(As told to Lisa Antao) of onsite staffing and also we are hiring in customer markets. So it's possible that travel from India has reduced." Ravishankar B, senior VP at HCL Technologies, says countries across the globe are viewing immigration issues in a different perspective. "So, what is critical today is under what methodology you send people, where, and to do what. The preference goes to local talent. In the last year or more, we have been trying to create a lot of local jobs close to our customers." | travel | 141 |
tourists to it," added Vats. "Kaziranga has the entire park area as its core, what will be done there?" said Singh. There are also operators like Iqbal Ahmad who are hopeful of goods days coming. "We have done most of our advance bookings and hope things will be back to business," he said. 4-7 pm," said a close friend of Lalith Sheth. Sheth's son Akash SMSed TOI: "Sorry, we would like the prayer meet to be personal and will not be in a position to give interviews or share information to the media." in Marol. Both families live at Sainath Nagar in Marol—some 150 metres from the accident spot. Chhetri and Khanal, fathers of three children each, were the breadwinners of their families. | travel | 123 |
the couple too as her husband abandoned her. "Everyone in this neighbourhood knows the blind fakir of Kottaimedu. He doesn't seek alms but accepts whatever people give him," says Mohammed Rafik, a resident on Easwaran Koil Street, Kottaimedu. and then to Kolkata.In September, an equal number of tourists were among 80 stranded in the Sangla Valley in Kinnaur district of Himachal when heavy rains triggered landslides. The state government then sent two ministers to supervise the rescue operations. and Sri Lankan army. They had left behind all their possessions, some had even changed their identities before coming to India in search of a better life. Many of the people in the camp had paid a sum of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh to the cartel which promised to take them to Australia. | travel | 133 |
travellers graduate in their travel preferences from quantity to quality, indulge in luxury like river cruising or hosting their bachelor or bachelorette parties at exotic locales, first-timers and relatively new travellers can work out cost-effective tour packages. Tour operators suggest that a lot of money can be saved by booking air tickets in advance, buying local calling cards and by putting up at budget hotels or rent-outs. way. But while the country today has one of the best facilities for treatment in the world, there are disparities between urban and rural areas and there are pockets around the country, which are more equipped than others. Even developed countries have this disparity, he says, but for a growing economy like India, it may prove to be a hindrance for growth. With investments being made by both the private sector and the government, India will make significant progress, but the pace, Farthing feels, has to be faster, and efforts more focused . | travel | 160 |
of those who had visited Reddy during his stay in jail. "They also collected the CCTV footage on visitors. They also questioned few a jail officials for over two hours," prison sources said. Though reports spoke of the STD booth in the jail being checked for call records by Reddy, the sources said that the arrested leader had more than one mobile set and there was no need for him to use the prison phone. has demanded enquiry and stringent action in the case. "It is a serious issue as names of mayor and MLA are involved. The truth should be brought out," he said. | travel | 105 |
travellers on alternative flights in the face of flight cancellations. About seven to eight travellers from my company have been rescheduled this way during the last couple of days." A Pune-based traveller, who had booked on an AI flight scheduled to fly on Tuesday, said, "I have booked a premium tour for myself and my daughter, which includes the Bahamas, the East and the West coast of the US. But I am unsure about the flight. Before travelling, one has to make many arrangements. However, with uncertainty looming, we can only wait and watch." folk culture. Having collection of publication on Tagore, the complex was proposed to be situated in the premises of Malviya Bhavan. In fact, appeal was also made by former vice chancellor Panjab Singh to the alumni, philanthropists, public sector, financial institutions, individuals, well wishers of BHU cherishing the ideal of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyaji to contribute generously to implement the project. | travel | 155 |
"All these vital issues should be discussed seriously in the special session of Parliament to be held on the completion of 60 years of its existence on May 13," said Joshi. Replying a query regarding National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Joshi said that there could not be separate policies for terrorism; hence both the Centre and state governments should jointly take up the problem. To another query regarding Presidential election, he said, "I am not in the race." the latter. While normal dialysis is given for 3 to 4 hours 2-3 times a week, nocturnal dialysis is administered for 8-10 hours, possibly six nights a week. A normal dialysis costs Rs 1,000-Rs 1,500 whereas nocturnal dialysis is Rs 2,000-Rs 3,000. | travel | 120 |
even if the same has happened within the contiguous zone, said Hari Naraynan, who is the governing council member, Maritime Law Association of India. cost of travel are reasons for the increase in the number of umrah enthusiasts. Also, e-ticketing has made things easier for them. Many pilgrims stay in the Rubaat, a serai which was set up by the Nizam. Accommodation here is free and is reserved only for Hyderabadis,” he says. Why this surge? Cap in issuing visas to Indians lifted Paperwork takes hardly four days Expansion of the mosque area Low cost of travel E-ticket facilities Free accommodation reserved for Hyderabadis at Rubaat, a serai set up by the Nizam | travel | 113 |
said to have planned for Sonia's appointment much in advance. Sources said Kiran Kumar entered 10 Janpath at around 5.30 pm and had a meeting with the party president for about 15 minutes. After meeting Sonia, Kiran rushed to the meeting of chief ministers of Naxal-affected states at Vigya Bhavan convened by home minister P Chidambaram. The CM is in New Delhi on a three-day tour to attend various meetings, including the chief ministers' conference on internal security. Party sources said Sonia was not happy with the state of affairs in the party and the cabinet in AP. the highway, said the heavy vehicles illegally parked alongside of the road particularly during evening between Mankhurd and Vashi escalated the problem. “Despite several requests to the traffic police and the civic authorities there seems no solution to this problem,” she said pointing out that roadside illegal parking by truckers towards Sanpada and Turbhe was also an issue. | travel | 156 |
emphasised that the judiciary ought to let the administrative decisions remain with the legislature. Jaipur Civil Lines' legislature Khachariawas joined in and said, "Just as the legislature does not interfere with the works of the judiciary, the judiciary should not interfere with the works of the legislature. Even the Supreme Court has ruled to this effect." am heading for a spiritual retreat to Nargol, a beach village in Gujarat. It is a six-hour drive from Pune and an ideal spot to unwind.” Amit Sharma, an event executive, is heading to Goa. “The four-day break comes as a relief to working professionals like me,” he said. | travel | 105 |
was given clean chit. I am focusing on my business and working hard so that my children can study better," said the 40-plus engineer. (Names changed to protect identities) South Korea in 2010, plans to visit China, UK, US, Germany and Russia this time. “I have taken leave to carry out this mission,” he says, adding: “There is no time limit. This is my life now, a mission. No matter how many years it takes, I will complete it”.He’s also made plans for after the trip. “I will marry after accomplishing this task.” have arrangements with local operators in various destinations take care of them. But if the group exceeds 15 then we assign a tour guide from India to take care of everything including immigration formalities. We understand that for rural folks communication is a problem and we do not want them to be disappointed. After all one satisfied farmer will bring us 10 more tourists,” says Bapiraju, who operates the franchise of a reputed MNC tour operator. | travel | 169 |
education of their children. "The government should review the act keeping in view the balanced growth of both agriculture and industries," Das said. there and enjoyed them often. Two years since the blast and the bakery is still not up and running. Whenever I come to the North Main Road, I cannot help but miss the old hangout which had become so dear to me. I now see the spot deserted and feel sorry for what happened and all the people who lost their lives in the tragedy. German Bakery building does not have the same positive energy anymore," she said. | travel | 101 |
10.25am, 11.20am, 9.20am, 4.40pm and 5.40pm. After Kingfisher, the second cheapest fare was way above at Rs 6356, offered by GoAir. But by 4pm, the Kingfisher fare had jumped to Rs 4,966. The GoAir fare stayed the same. By 6pm, the Kingfisher airfare was in the range of Rs 6,000. issue close, which I try to avoid but can't if a particular event, such as the World Travel Market in London, takes place early in the month when we're closing."Follow us on Twitter for more stories house. This will be located between the carnivores -a leopard, two tigers and two jackals -and the herbivores. "We will have crocodiless and snakes under one roof, but partitioned off," Porob said. Two crocodile couples and 13 hatchlings have swelled the croc population at the zoo. "The croc babies have grown to about 40cm," Porob said. | travel | 142 |