National Museum to set up gallery for visually-impaired visitors

National Museum to set up gallery for visually-impaired visitors

22-02-2015 

The National Museum in Delhi is in the process of creating an exclusive gallery for visually-impaired visitors where they will be able to touch and feel the replicas of various artefacts with audio guides narrating their historical significance.

Tourism Ministry launches HolidayIQ’s Offline Mobile Guide for 1,300 destinations

Tourism Ministry launches HolidayIQ’s Offline Mobile Guide for 1,300 destinations

18-02-2015 

HolidayIQ, India’s largest holiday information portal today announced the launch of the ‘Offline mobile guide’ for over 1,300 destinations in the country, says a press release.

Each destination guide will contain details on…

Shiva Jayanti:Divine Birth Day of Unborn Shiva

Shiva Jayanti:Divine Birth Day of Unborn Shiva

14-02-2015 

By B.K.Nirmala: The Maha Shivaratri (Shiva Jayanti) is coming near. We celebrate it every year. Once again we are full of zest to celebrate this carnival. What is it about? What is the secret behind it? Who is Shiva actually? What is contrast between…

Police work for long hours without offs, says study

Police work for long hours without offs, says study

05-02-2015 

A study sponsored by the Bureau of Police Research and Development has highlighted the long working hours of the police without offs in the country.

 It says police in India put up with long and irregular working hours without offs with…

Himalaya Darshan programme to start next week

Himalaya Darshan programme to start next week

04-02-2015 

As part of its ongoing efforts to put the Uttarakhand’s tourism industry back on track after being hit hard by the 2013 calamity, the State Government has decided to launch a “Himalaya Darshan” programme next week.

According…

First International Young Chef Olympiad to be held in Kolkata From January 26

First International Young Chef Olympiad to be held in Kolkata From January 26

24-01-2015 

For the first time, culinary competition becomes global. The first ever Young Chef Olympiad is being organized in India. Hosted by International Institute of Hotel Management, the Olympiad will run from January 26th to 31st in Kolkata, says a press…

New project to recognize common Indian’s heroism launched

New project to recognize common Indian’s heroism launched

22-01-2015 

Milaap.org, Asia’s largest crowd funding platform for social impact, has launched ‘The Mountain Man Project’ to galvanize efforts towards recognizing the common Indian’s heroism, says a press release.

The project is…

Indian Culinary Forum accreditation for Best Foods basmati rice

Indian Culinary Forum accreditation for Best Foods basmati rice

15-01-2015 

Best Foods basmati rice has received the most coveted accreditation from the Indian Culinary Forum (ICF), India”s leading association of professional chefs for the most trusted brands, on a host of parameters such as excellent quality, length…

“Safety Mela” to be held in Jamshedpur on January 16

“Safety Mela” to be held in Jamshedpur on January 16

08-01-2015 

A social organization, Safety Awareness for Everyone (SAFE), will organize a “Safety Mela” at Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur on January 16.

SAFE Chairperson Ruchi Narendran said that in view of the rise in road accidents, this mela…

Nobel laureate to dedicate his medal to nation

Nobel laureate to dedicate his medal to nation

07-01-2015 

Nobel laureate and child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi has decided to dedicate his Nobel Peace prize to the nation by presenting his medal to President Pranab Mukherjee.

He will call on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today and…