China Market Update: Continent is still upbeatAsian equities produced mixed results, with trading volumes remaining low due to Hong Kong and South Korea holidays. In Mainland China, ban...
19 Sep, 2024, 01.09 AM IST
Sun- rituals observed on summer solstice since prehistoric days, know about their significance and scientific basisBetween the summer solstice and the winter solstice, people have been observing the spring and autumn equinoxes from time immemorial. They ...
18 Jun, 2024, 08.14 PM IST
Maintain a balance between faith and funBritain also lays claim to Halloween; even the practice of pumpkin jack o'lanterns is said to have evolved from the earlier tradition of ca...
04 Nov, 2023, 10.53 AM IST
Border villages second line of defence, will cut migration there by boosting tourism: Uttarakhand CMTo achieve this, the government has been promoting religious and adventure tourism and this will create self-employment opportunities for t...
13 Nov, 2022, 06.35 PM IST
Cheers! Oktoberfest all set to return to Munich after 2-year-long hiatus due to the pandemicThe world-renowned beer fest drew around six million visitors annually before the pandemic.
03 May, 2022, 09.46 AM IST
Come view Kashmir's seasons: J&K wooing filmmakers, tour operators to attract touristsIt has sent delegations of officials to different cities across the country, where they are meeting the stakeholders and making them aware ...
26 Sep, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
Evergrande chairman confident company will "walk out of its darkest moment"In the letter, coinciding with China's mid-autumn festival, Hui Ka Yuan, chairman of the debt-laden property developer, also said Evergrand...
21 Sep, 2021, 08.46 AM IST
China stocks led higher by consumer staples, healthcareThe blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.0%, to 4,855.94, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.2% to 3,613.97 points.
17 Sep, 2021, 01.53 PM IST
California dreaming: Gold, vermillion leaves, pumpkin pie spice, & gratitude this HalloweenThis season fills you with gratitude for the endless nuggets of magic that life scatters everywhere.
31 Oct, 2018, 11.16 AM IST
From blue skies to warmer hues: Autumn is the best time to head to JapanDuring autumn, you can savour delicious Japanese delights like Pears, Persimmon fruit to Rice, Soba noodles and Sake.
23 Aug, 2018, 08.09 AM IST
A lazy river, mustard-yellow houses, and sprawling beaches, Hoi An is a traveller's dream come trueCatering to travellers of all continents, the ancient Vietnamese town has retained its authentic style.
05 Oct, 2017, 10.11 AM IST
Meghalaya celebrates cherry blossoms with an autumn festivalDotted with clouds of cherry blossoms, the sprawling Polo Ground in the heart of Shillong resonates with the song, “We are the world/ We ar...
20 Nov, 2016, 12.00 AM IST
Markets closed: Asian bourses observe extended weekendWhile China and Taiwan bourses were closed for the day on account of Mid Autumn festival, Korean exchange was shut on account of Chusok.
15 Sep, 2016, 08.18 AM IST
Japan's Karatsu Kunchi Festival or the Ganga Mahotsav: Which one is your holiday spot?The Karatsu Kunchi Festival is an Autumn Festival held at Karatsu-jinja Shrine, which has a history of about 400 years.
30 Oct, 2014, 06.51 AM IST
RIFF in Jaipur or Nagasaki Kunchi Fest: Where to go this October?Soak in some local flavours this September-October from wine fest in Canada to shopping festival in Jaipur as options lay galore for travel...
18 Sep, 2014, 10.14 AM IST
- Moon and money
Lakshmiji's festival celebrates harvest and the end of monsoon with vigil kept during the night of the full moon (Sharad Purnima).
18 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
Traveller’s diary: Experiences to be had around the worldFood, Sport, Music and Dance — there are a number of experiences to be had around the world this month. Fasten your seat belts.
04 Oct, 2012, 08.02 AM IST