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Radio Kashmir, famous during 2014 floods, to get renovated
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Oct. 15 (ANI): Radio Kashmir, which played a significant part during the 2014 floods, is all set to get a new look with help from the central government to maintain the glory of its heritage broadcasting station in the valley.
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Sikkim to showcase iconic Kanchendzonga peak, Kanchendzonga National Park
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Oct. 7 (ANI): Sikkim will showcase iconic Mount Kanchendzonga and the Kanchendzonga National Park (KNP), which has recently been declared as a World Heritage Site, to promote eco-tourism in the Himalayan State, widely regarded as the Switzerland of the East, said Sikkim Chief Mini
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British Council brings world's largest science competition 'Fame
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 3 (ANI): Underscoring the significance of India's strong scientific heritage and its potential for technological innovations, British Council is inviting applications from scientists, engineers, mathematicians and researchers for FameLab India 2017 - world's
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TOFTigers calls for India to spearhead, harness nature tourism
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.28 (ANI): TOFTigers, a leading NGO in the wildlife and nature tourism sector issued a call for the nature tourism industry to extend its vital role in protecting India's natural heritage and re-wildling denuded landscapes, in the wake of a global study revealing
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Mahesh Sharma flags off Delhi sightseeing tour for Divyang kids on World T
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept.27 (ANI): Minister of State for Tourism and Culture Mahesh Sharma flagged off a sightseeing tour of monuments and heritage places of Delhi for Divyang (challenged) children on the occasion of World Tourism Day here today.
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Mumbai's dabbawalas: embracing 125 years of rich heritage
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept. 20 (ANI): They don't know management theories and accept very humbly that they are guided by practical wisdom and learning from their 125 years of rich heritage and experience. More than 5000 Mumbai dabbawalas deliver nearly 200,000 tiffin boxes to wo
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Myntra introduces 'Tribe by Amrapali' on its platform
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 18 (ANI): Strengthening its portfolio of jewellery brands, Myntra today announces the launch of Tribe by Amrapali on its platform. A Jaipur based jewellery major; Amrapali is known both in India and abroad for its elegant personification of India's heritage throug
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PM Modi stresses on need to develop Somnath Temple as ancient heritage pil
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept. 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stressed the need to develop the Somnath Temple in Gujarat as an ancient heritage pilgrimage site and a tourist destination.
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BRICS Convention on Tourism to begin today
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bhopal [India], Sept. 1(ANI): The two-day "BRICS Convention on Tourism" will today begin at world heritage site Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh.
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Hasina affirms Rampal coal power plant won't harm Sundarbans World He
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], Aug. 28 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has blasted groups and individuals opposing the Rampal coal power plant for spreading "negative, baseless, fictitious and misleading information" and questioned the motive of BNP chief Khaleda Zia for suppor
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'Britisher' Altaf Hussain must be taken to task for anti-Pakista
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Lahore (Punjab) [Pakistan], Aug.28 (ANI): Describing Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) leader Altaf Hussain as being more British than Pakistani, Information, Broadcasting Minister and National Heritage Senator Pervaiz Rashid has said that steps need to be taken to take the former to task for h
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Akashvani Maitree channel can play significant role in promoting Bengali c
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kolkata, Aug. 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said the Akashvani Maitree channel can play a significant role in promoting and preserving the composite Bengali cultural heritage, which is the proud inheritance of all Bengali speaking people irrespective of their geographical l
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