Paragliding fest kickstarts in Tamil Nadu

A three-day paragliding festival started Friday in this picturesque hill station in the southern Eastern Ghats.8:33 AM on September 06

Maoists warn Jharkhand artistes against plays on them

The outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Wednesday threatened Jharkhand artistes with dire consequences if they participate in plays that highlight the group's terrorist activities.1:31 PM on September 03

Out of the box thinking needed to promote tourism: Shekhar Kapur

Internationally acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur electrified tourism industry honchos at a conclave here Saturday, stating home truths about the state of the sector and urging them to think out of the box if they wanted to move ahead.6:01 PM on September 06

Himachal to fine those who dump garbage in forests

Himachal Pradesh will get tough on dumping of garbage in its forests and impose fines on those doing it, a senior minister has said.12:30 PM on September 02

Kerala readies for Onam tourists

With the Kerala government pumping in millions into Onam celebrations, a large number of foreign and domestic tourists are expected to arrive to witness the weeklong festivities beginning Sep 10.6:00 PM on September 03

Chandigarh launches new scheme to promote tourism

Under its new policy to promote tourism in the union territory of Chandigarh, a bed and breakfast scheme was launched by the tourism authorities here Thursday.11:00 PM on September 04

India targets doubling foreign tourist arrivals by 2010

The government has targeted attracting 10 million foreign tourists by 2010 and add four terminals for pleasure cruise vessels, it announced here Thursday.6:03 PM on September 04

Great buoyancy in tourism: Indian minister

India's tourism industry has witnessed 'great buoyancy' in recent times and it is for the various stakeholders involved to leverage on this to ensure further growth, a government minister said at an industry conclave in this tourist town here Friday.8:31 PM on September 05

Tourism ministry to promote adventure tourism

The tourism ministry is planning to lay stress on adventure tourism in a major way, especially hot air ballooning and mountain biking.9:32 PM on September 05

Goa government summons murdered Scarlette Keeling's mother

The Goa government has opened a fresh broadside against the mother of Scarlette Keeling, the British teenager who was found dead on a beach here in February.7:30 PM on September 07

Labour strike hits Kerala house boat industry

A flash strike by nearly 1,500 Left-backed employees here, demanding higher pay, has left the money-spinning houseboat industry crippled since Saturday.7:01 PM on September 07