In exotic Santa land, for that adrenaline rush and peace (Travel Feature with Images)
August 19th, 2012 - 1:30 pm ICT by IANS
Rovaniemi (Lapland), Aug 19 (IANS) It is the hometown of Santa Claus, but this Land of the Midnight Sun offers much, much more in terms of thrilling experience for adventure ... Read more...
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Major push to tourism planned
August 16th, 2012 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) From launching a new Shatabdi train service between tourist hot spots Agra and Jaipur to expediting facilities like clean toilets, information kiosks and souvenir shops ... Read more...
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Artisans across globe create Obama-Osama souvenirs
May 4th, 2011 - 4:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Artists in Italy and China have created figurines showing US President Barack Obama's 'victory' over international terrorist Osama bin Laden.Genny Di Virgilio, an Italian artist, has ... Read more...
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Cairo begins to stabilise, pyramids deserted
February 6th, 2011 - 4:24 pm ICT by IANS
Cairo, Feb 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Egypt is suffering revenue losses from lack of tourists even as the country tries to return to normal life after two weeks of protests aimed at ousting ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Nepal ‘jails’ blind rhino for manslaughter
January 28th, 2011 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
By Sudeshna Sarkar
Kathmandu, Jan 28 (IANS) Authorities in western Nepal have slapped a one-year "jail term" on a blind rhinoceros who killed a man last year.In remote Bardiya district in the farwest, ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
Indian currency please! (Games Sidelights)
October 3rd, 2010 - 7:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) From flowers to souvenirs, visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping at the Commonwealth Games Village, but there's a catch. They can do so ... Read more...
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Vuvuzelas selling like hot cakes (Games Sidelights)
September 30th, 2010 - 8:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Hate them or love them, you just can't ignore them! Vuvuzelas, after taking the FIFA World Cup by storm, are selling like hot cakes at the Games ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Rattlesnake Rodeos Leading To The Depletion Of Rattlesnakes
April 22nd, 2010 - 7:21 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
Alabama, Apr 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The famous Rattlesnake Round-up which has become one of the major tourist attraction in many rural places of United States is becoming the reason of ... Read more...
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Gearing up for Games: Cafes in 4 Delhi monuments
April 21st, 2010 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Red Fort and Qutub Minar will be among the four monuments in Delhi to have cafes which will provide sustenance to tourists expected during the upcoming Commonwealth ... Read more...
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Once again, the Amitabh factor (Egypt Diary)
July 16th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Minu Jain
Sharm-el-Sheikh, July 16 (IANS) There is really no getting away from Bollywood, of course. Indians everywhere are identified with the heroes of the silver screen but Egyptians here are ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Obama merchandise booms with action toys, fake nails, stickers
January 20th, 2009 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Jan 20 (DPA) Barack Obama is everywhere: on T-shirts and stickers, fake nails and skateboards, plates and coins, patches and watches.The numerous souvenir shops, street stands and informal vendors in Washington ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Laos’ ancient capital wins No Tobacco Day award
May 30th, 2008 - 3:15 pm ICT by admin
DPA
Bangkok, May 30 (DPA) Laos' old capital of Luang Prabang won a World No Tobacco Day award from the World Health Organization (WHO) for its efforts to make the city smoking-free, the ... Read more...
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