Black Sea oil spill: Russia declares emergency; here's what happenedThe Black Sea oil spill has become a major environmental disaster, forcing Russia to declare a federal emergency.
27 Dec, 2024, 06.51 PM IST
What is a volunteer trip and how to pick out the perfect one for youVolunteer vacations provided travelers with opportunities to make meaningful contributions. Programs varied in time, cost, and effort. Part...
21 Aug, 2024, 10.53 AM IST
Kerala govt launches mass vaccination drive in tourism sectorGovernment inaugurated the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign in the tourism sector at Vythiri in northern Wayanad district, ...
14 Jul, 2021, 12.40 PM IST
This father-daughter duo lent a helping hand during the Covid crisisRaizing Group’s Rajji Rai and daughter Srishti Jindal have been helping those in need during the pandemic.
30 Jul, 2020, 08.45 AM IST
Travel with a twist: Gen Z give back to the society during a vacation, embrace volunteer tourismHimalayan hamlets and war-torn areas are the most preferred destinations for youngsters.
30 Jul, 2019, 08.24 AM IST
Give your wanderlust dreams a twist by opting for Voluntary Tourism or VoluntourismThis will not only make the trip worthwhile but will help to enrich your own life.
21 Jun, 2018, 09.09 AM IST
Planning a trip? Embark on a holiday with a purposeThe initiatives encourage visitors a first-hand experience of the villagers and their day-to-day lives.
15 Jun, 2017, 05.18 AM IST
India to take steps to boost cruise tourism: Mahesh Sharma"We have launched the helpline which is in 12 languages. We have deployed tourist police, tourist friends and retired volunteers in all tou...
20 Sep, 2016, 01.34 PM IST
Sit next to a waterfall and enjoy the fresh mountain breeze in Wayanad this summerMist-laden mountains, lush forests and green paddy fields stretching up to the horizon make Wayanad a paradise for tourists.
16 Jun, 2016, 07.02 AM IST
Young volunteers to be deployed in 13 cities to help touristsTourism Ministry is coming out with a new scheme - Prayatak Mitra -- under which young volunteers, primarily from NCC and NSS, would be dep...
10 Jan, 2016, 05.10 PM IST
Shah Rukh Khan to promote Bengal as sweetest part of India along with Tollywood superstar DevIn a bid to bring Bengal on every tourist’s itinerary in the country, the state awaits a stud campaign ready to be shot by the end of the e...
01 Oct, 2015, 11.49 PM IST
Durga Puja tourists welcomed with 'Respect Women' messages"We feel that this is a good message to send out on World Tourism Day, to show our commitment to respect women. "
27 Sep, 2014, 03.27 PM IST
After tigers now it is time to count birds in KarnatakaWhy only tigers even birds which form part of the wild life ecosystem seems to be as important as other wild animals for the forest departm...
12 Jan, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
‘volunteer tourism’ and ‘nature fun’: New action buzzwords for holidayersVolunteer Tourism is an option that’s gaining steady popularity amongst corporate circles and gives you a glimpse into the life of the arti...
02 May, 2013, 06.55 AM IST
- 25,000 volunteers to be deployed in Commonwealth Games
Around 25,000 volunteers would be deployed during the Commonwealth Games to be held in Delhi in 2010, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
05 Mar, 2008, 08.56 PM IST
- Pilgrimages top the list for domestic travellers
The top five destinations for Indian tourists in 2008 will be China, Macau, Papua New Guinea, Cambodia and Malaysia.
16 Dec, 2007, 12.31 AM IST
- CII to train SC/ST volunteers in tourism
CII will train 100 volunteers belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes here on toruism releated projects, the puducherry unit of t...
15 Jun, 2007, 12.10 PM IST