Russian-run taxis give Goa cabbies heartburn
byPanaji: A chartered flight from Moscow lands. A family of five ash-blonde Russians steps out, clears immigration and gets ready for the sun. They see…
Tourism
Shimla, Dharamshala, not Himachal are better known in Canada
byHalifax : The weather has not been particularly good. There has been a lot of snow, but the holiday season is still there and…
Kullu – Manali weavers get down to shawl making for summer tourists
byKullu: As winters and the accompanying cold encroaches upon the valley, villagers have pulled out their handlooms to start weaving the much in demand…
Nepal to ease visa regime for Chinese nationals
byKathmandu: The government of Nepal plans to ease visas for Nepal-bound Chinese tourists, officials said today. The ministry of tourism has submitted a report to…
Agartala aspires for green city status
byAgartala: Plans are afoot to turn Tripura’s capital into a green city by fitting, within two years, thousands of vehicles running on petrol or diesel…
Loss making HRTC looks for advertisements on buses
byShimla: HRTC is one of the best public transport corporations of the country. It has won numerous awards in the last couple of years. However,…
1000 Himachal buses to get GPS, 19 bus stations to be modernized
byShimla: Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) is ready to install GPS systems in its buses. In the first phase, 1000 buses will get Global…
Bedford water front, a must to see
byHalifax : The waterfront here is a beautiful and popular area with both locals and tourists alike. It is actually a basin of the…
Plastic bags do not litter Halifax streets
byHalifax (Canada): Plastic bags are not banned here. In fact most of the departmental stores, including the big Malls hand out items in plastic bags…
In Halifax (Canada), you do not need friends
byHalifax (Canada) : One does not seem to be lonely in Canada. From the person at the security check at Toronto airport to the…