Amaravati still under construction, but Quantum Valley project already luring deep tech startups, scientistsAmaravati, a new city in Andhra Pradesh, is becoming a hub for quantum computing. A technology park called Quantum Valley is attracting sci...
17 May, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industryKaktovik, Alaska, a village near the Arctic Circle, is planning to restart polar bear tourism. The village, which hosted thousands of touri...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
People in this Indian village have songs for identity instead of names. What is the story and how to visit?A travel influencer recently brought global attention to Kongthong, a remote village in Meghalaya known as the "Whistling Village," where r...
07 Jan, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
Jan-Jun FTAs in India 4.78 mn; Bangladesh, US top two source countries: Tourism ministryForeign tourist arrivals in India from January to June reached nearly 4.78 million, with Bangladesh and the US being the top source countri...
28 Sep, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
Uttarakhand’s four villages honoured with national tourism awardFour villages in Uttarakhand—Jakhol, Harsil, Gunji, and Supi—received the 'Best Tourism Village' award from the union tourism ministry on W...
27 Sep, 2024, 06.09 PM IST
World Tourism Day: History, significance, theme; here's all you need to knowWorld Tourism Day, celebrated on September 27, highlights tourism's role in global peace and economic growth. The 2024 theme is "Tourism an...
27 Sep, 2024, 08.51 AM IST
This place in Rajasthan is India's best tourist village: Here, nobody eats non-veg and homes have no locksDevmali village in Rajasthan's Beawar district has been named India’s Best Tourist Village. Known for its unique cultural heritage and dedi...
24 Sep, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
Gujarat's R-Day tableau on Dhordo tourism village wins first place in people's choice categoryGujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel announced that the state's tableau on Dhordo tourism village has won first place in the people's cho...
30 Jan, 2024, 05.49 PM IST
Chitkul in Himachal's Kinnaur adjudged best tourism village of the yearChitkul village in Himachal Pradesh has been recognized as India's best tourism village of the year by the tourism ministry. The village is...
01 Oct, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
Meghalaya's Kongthong village bags 'Best Tourism Village (Bronze)' awardThe Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, has long been committed to promoting sustainable and culturally enriching tourism experiences...
28 Sep, 2023, 01.09 AM IST
Telangana Tourism eyes 20 pc increase in foreign, 30 pc domestic tourist arrivalsDuring 2019 when the pandemic had not yet set in, the domestic arrivals in the state was 8,30,35,894 while the number of foreign travellers...
27 Nov, 2022, 01.08 PM IST
Anand Mahindra is bowled over by this Kerala village, says simplicity can be stunningMahindra took to his Twitter account to express his admiration of the destination.
21 Jul, 2022, 11.50 AM IST
Meghalaya produces only 50% of its total fish consumption: CM Conrad K SangmaHe urged the youths to take to fishing in a big way as it is a 'very lucrative business'. He said the youths must come forward to avail the...
21 Nov, 2021, 09.46 PM IST
3 Indian villages nominated for UNWTO Award for rural tourismLadhpura Khas in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district was one of the nominated villages.
11 Sep, 2021, 02.43 PM IST
Indian outfit wins UN award for efforts to combat climate change amid COVID-19The Global Himalayan Expedition (GHE) is among the winners of the 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award. GHE is one of the world's first orga...
28 Oct, 2020, 08.35 AM IST
APTOA wants new tourist circuits in Arunachal PradeshThe APTOA demanded opening of new tourist circuits, extension of existing ones and release of funds for creating tourism infrastructures.
01 Aug, 2014, 05.46 PM IST
- Bangladesh to woo tourists via fairs
Taking a cue from burgeoning tourism in the neighbourhood, Bangladesh has decided to organise a tourism fair in Dhaka to woo tourists from ...
09 Jul, 2007, 03.30 PM IST