Inclusion of Western Ghats in UNESCO List
The Western Ghats or the Sahyadri constitute a mountain range along the western side of India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the eight hottest
Conservation of Places of Worship in India
The Indian Minister of Culture Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch has said that 3678 monuments/sites have been declared as monuments/sites of national importance, which include, inter alia, temples, mosques, churches and,
Religious Tourism in North East States of India
The Indian Ministry of Tourism has undertaken some essential steps to focus on the tourism potential of (including religious spots) the North Eastern region of India. Promotion of Religious Tourism
Visa Relaxation for foreigners to India
Shri K. Chiranjeevi, Union Minister for Tourism has welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs relating to the two month gap between two visits of a foreign national
Eco-Tourism Resort in Karnataka
Keeping the tourism potential of Belagavi (Belgaum) district of Karnataka in view, the Indian Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned a project ‘Eco-Tourism Resort in Khanapur Forest area’ at a cost
Tourism Development in India
Tourism targets for the 12th Five Year Plan have not been finalized yet by the Planning Commission. The 11th Five Year Plan had set a target of 10 million international
National Tourism Awards to Life of Pi
Recently released feature film ‘Life of Pi’ has been given two National Tourism Awards by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India recognizing the impact it has had in promoting
Scientists find mechanism behind origin of life on Earth
Researchers have found that a ‘molecular network’ with self-perpetuating capability may have triggered a possible mechanism by which life got a foothold on the early Earth. Recent mathematical research sheds
Direct air connectivity between India and Australia to boost tourism
The Australian Tourism Minister Mr. Martin Ferguson has called for direct air connectivity between India and Australia to boost tourism. He stated this during his discussion with Union Tourism Minister
Development of Homoeopathy in India – a recent aspect
During the 12th Five Year Plan, the Indian Government has planned to set-up an All India Institute of Homoeopathy, Homoeopathic Manufacturing Public Sector undertaking etc. However, the 12th Plan is