2250 IST, Sunday, July 20, 2014 
Culture/Tourism
Gwalior: Palaces, fort and a lot of historyBy Jaideep Sarin
The Mughals, British, Rajputs, Marathas, Muslim rulers, Sikhs and some more may have played out their roles in India's rich history, but they all seem to have a unique common link to a city in central India - Gwalior.
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Indian community in Ethiopia celebrates Diwali with gustoBy Hadra Ahmed
The famous saying of Diwali "You are invited to the festival of this world and your life is blessed" was really printed on the faces of the 500-odd members of the Indian community gathered in this Ethiopian capital to celebrate the festival of lights. |
South Africa's Fordoun: Holiday within a holidayBy Arpana
Relaxing in this dairy farm turned into a state-of-the-art luxury hotel, enjoying the peace and tranquillity at the 350-hectare property and indulging in activities like horse riding - Fordoun Hotel and Spa is a bonanza for those travelling to Durban. |
Indian ambassador lays wreath at Indian War Memorial in El Alamein
Cairo: Indian Ambassador Navdeep Suri laid a special wreath at the Indian War Memorial in El Alamein to honour the martyrs who had played a pivotal role in one of the most important battles during World War II.
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Manganiyar women singers break with traditionBy Shilpa Raina
Manganiyar women are not allowed to perform on public platforms. But defying age-old rigid tradition that Rajasthan's musician community is associated with, Maangi Bai has carved a niche for herself in the men's world. She says where there is a will there is a way. |
National Museum starts documenting India's cultural heritage
To research and catalogue India's Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH), the National Museum Institute (NMI) has started documenting age-old human treasures in the fields of performing and fine arts, officials said. |
Raid de Himalaya brings widespread cheer to mountain folksBy Santosh Rao
The Raid de Himalaya coincides with the first snow of the season and for motorsport lovers provides an opportunity to savour the breath-taking cross-country rally traversing through the toughest terrain in the northern extremities of India. |
Tickle your taste buds with Kashmiri Wazwan this EidBy Sheikh Qayoom
Fitness gurus might do their damnest resisting the delectable but calorie-rich Kashmiri Wazwan cuisine but lovers of good food can hardly do, more so with Eid round the corner. |
Fancy Tarzan like adventure? Try Karkloof canopy rideBy Arpana
Do you fancy swinging from one tree to another in a deep forest a la Tarzan? Plan a trip to Durban to fulfil your dream and experience a new thrill with Karkloof Canopy Tour, which makes you slide through steel ropes from one platform to another above the forest and gives an adrenaline rush in the true sense. |
Spirit of Gandhi exhibition in Egypt
Cairo - An exhibition titled "Spirit of Gandhi in Egypt” was inaugurated on Oct 2 in the Egyptian capital to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which is celebrated worldwide as International Day of Non-violence. |
India is often described as a tourist paradise. From the mighty snow-capped Himalayas of Kashmir in the north to the shimmering seas of Kanyakumari in the south, the verdant deltas of Sunderbans in the east, the world's largest protected eco-and-game reserve to the historic forts and shrines of Rajasthan to the west – India has everything that the footloose traveller would like to sample. 
