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High kicks at the border - Atari, Punjab, India
Onto the border with Pakistan, not to cross given the current issues there, but to watch the border formalities.
Soaring gold prices lead to innovation in India
A model wears bridal clothing with gold decorations at a promotional event in Mumbai, India, on April 2. For Indian brides, the bigger the jewelry the better, but record gold prices during this year s wedding season are forcing many to compromise.
Ginger Hotels Expansion Continues in India; on Target to Have 30 Hotels in Portfolio by End of 2010
Nov. 19, 2009--MUMBAI -- Buoyed by extraordinary response from cost conscious corporate clients, Ginger, the low-cost hotel chain from the house of Tatas, is planning to set up second hotels in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru apart from expanding in other locations.
Security personnel withdrawn from vicinity of Gateway of India
Mumbai, Nov 20: Personnel of the State Reserve Police Force platoon, who were deployed at the Gateway of India in Mumbai to guard the Taj Mahal Hotel- one of the prime targets of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, were sent back to their barracks on Friday.
Whatever you do, dona t travel Air India. That is the message that the airline seems eager to convey, even as it struggles with its death throes.
A Rough Guide to India's Deep South
India is totally different from any other country in the world. It is so diverse, culturally, religiously and socially, and can be enjoyed by all.
As the Russian Ilyushin-a a 76 remains grounded , India has released that someA times buyA ing cheap is not the best option.
'India was under attack and they wanted money'
'The country was under attack and they were worried about money' Unusually for the Maharashtra government, relief for the victims of the 26/11 attacks arrived swiftly.
Watchtowers to keep an eye on Taj Mahal
AGRA: Watchtowers and close-circuit televisions will help secure the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most visited monuments, as the busy tourist season begins in India, a senior police officer said.
Economic recovery in India is pushing up the value of rupee against the US dollar, which may affect the country's export sector.
At the Akshardham temple on the banks of the Yamuna River, a harvest festival is about to begin.
River tourism makes a mark in India
New Delhi News.Net Thursday 12th November, 2009 New Delhi, Nov 12 : For the first time in India, a tourist cruise has started from Kolkata to Varanasi with 50 foreign tourists.
FBI team may come next week to probe Headley case
New Delhi, Nov 12 : A Federal Bureau of Investigation team is likely to be in the country next week to probe the India links of David Coleman Headley, the Pakistan born American national in custody in the US.
India declares Chinese stapled visas invalid, issues advisory
India Thursday declared as 'invalid' the standalone paper visas given by the Chinese embassy and consulates for Indians from Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, and issued a travel advisory asking those going to China to ensure their visas are pasted on their passports.
Possibilities endless for promoting Indo-Australian business ties: Rudd
New Delhi: Placing emphasis on the central role that business plays in elevating bilateral partnerships between two countries, visiting Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Thursday told captains of Indian industry at the Taj Mahal Hotel here that both Australia and India share common commercial interests.
Sanjeev Sanyal: Rebuilding Mumbai for the 21st century
Mumbai does not need to be 'de-congested', it needs to redeploy its eastern seaboard.
Travel: Snapshots from India's largest camel fair
GetAhead reader Ajit Singh sent us pictures of his visit to the Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan, held from October 25 to November 2 this year.
India should react militarily to Pakistan terror: FICCI
New Delhi, Nov 10: Hard military and economic counter actions should be the answer to Pakistan's cross border terror, says India's top business forum, regretting that New Delhi's response has so far been only "reactive and defensive". "India has a basket of options use against Pakistan... economic, trade, media, foreign relations, military and ...
Yoga in India: Cultural immersion, self-knowledge
So when the yoga center in New York where I'm learning to meditate organized a two-week yoga trip to India, I decided to go.
India, Russia to cooperate closely over Taliban terror
Ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Moscow next month, India and Russia Monday decided to firm up their cooperation in tackling the common threat of Taliban terrorism in Afghanistan and expand ties in areas ranging from civil nuclear energy and defence to trade and investment.
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