AGARTALA:Amid controversy over shifting of its venue outside the capital city, the 38th edition of the Agartala Book Fair, the second largest in eastern India after the Kolkata Book Fair, began on Wednesday.

SHIMLA:The Indian Railways on Wednesday started a seven-coach modern and swanky air-conditioned first class glass-enclosed vistadome train which provides a panoramic view of the heritage Kalka-Shimla route.

What could be more exciting than an adventurous road trip with your companions? Imagine you are hitting the road with the most luxurious and comfortable sedan with the windows down and music volume up. The fun of such road trips multiplies when you set out on a road trip in India.

MOSCOW: The Moscow Tourist Information Support Centre has launched a new hotline for tourists in Moscow. Visitors to the Russian capital can now get 24/7 help via a short number - 122, as well as a ten-digit landline number - +7 (495) 122-01-11. Moscow Call Centre operators will advise on how to pay fares in the Metro and get to the airport, how to get from one location to another, and where to rent a bike.

In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of Indian tourists heading towards Australia. According to Tourism Australia, the country welcomed 9.2 million international visitors in 2018, of which 357,700 were Indians. With rise in per capita income, Indians are traveling more and spending more as well during their vacations. The total spending of Indian tourists to Australia in 2018 stood at AUS $1.7 billion, a sharp 21% increase over that of the previous year.

With online casinos offering different kinds of casino games, there is a section in most of the casino portals that makes gaming a more real like and interactive experience. Not only are the table games easy to play online, either on a desktop or mobile device, but there are live casino games that help one experience all that one would at a Las Vegas casino, in the comfort of their own home.

If you’re after rich culture, delicious and unique cuisine, a beer that can hold its own against nearly any in the world, the architecture you can lose yourself in immaculate outdoor opportunities do not waste another second overlooking Poland. The central European nation has an impressive selection of fantastic places any traveller would be happy to discover.

It was the eve of our friend's birthday, and we decided to take him on a weekend getaway. There were four of us planning to go on this trip. After long discussions and debates, we chose to travel through Dehradun, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti. We booked a hotel in the business and shopping hub of Dehradun, Rajpur road 30 km from the airport. We planned to make it a road trip once we reach Dehradun.

South America. Situated half way across the world, the continent beckons with its resplendent culture, sheer natural beauty and array of irresistible cuisine.

When you go for a vacation at a place, you believe this is the first and the last time you are going there. So, you decide to enjoy everything of that place at that one visit. If you are a tourist, you will be very aware about the conventional things to do and visit at that place. But if you are a traveller, explorer to be specific, you would love to do things that usual people do not do. Doing strange thing which is weird to all other, but is famous to the place is the first things to notice for an explorer. Here is a list of such quirky and funny things to do in the city of Manchester.

There’s always an adventure around the corner, waiting for you to drop by and make the most of it. With 2019 steadily carving its way towards us, we all want to bid a huge farewell to the roller-coaster 2018 has been. You’d be surprised to know that 58 nations across the globe offer visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens. After having scoured the globe, we bring you 5 of the best destinations to ring in the new year with good vibes and lots of glamour.

INDIANAPOLIS: Franklin Township (Indianapolis): Cloudy sky, rain and fading light could not douse the enthusiasm of kids who visited from house to house to say "Trick or Treat!". And they received sweets from the owners of the respective houses. The kids in return said 'Thank You!."

Stargazing takes on a different meaning in Tinseltown. While there’s no guarantee you’ll spy a familiar face when you’re here, there are some locations where you can up the odds—particularly at hotels. Start at Hollywood’s luxurious, castle-like Chateau Marmont. Always a celebrity magnet, this elegant hotel is a revolving door for the hippest celebs.

MUMBAI: The Krazy Kids Karnival will celebrate the empowerment of kids and teens through various events that will help them recognize their future. The Karnival will be held from October 26- 18, 2018 at BKC (Bandra Kurla Complex) from 11am- 10pm. The children from the one year to 14 years can enjoy the Karnival along with their parents. The carnival focuses on, play, learn and understand the future and passion of the kid. In an era where most of the students prefer to play online games and Google about their future plans, this Karnival will get the authentic experience of things.

MUMBAI: Visit California and 14 California tourism businesses participated in the seventh annual Brand USA India Mission from 23-28 Sept. 2018, marking their seventh successive year of attendance.

RIYADH: The US President Donald Trump reviewed on Saturday in a phone call with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud the oil supply for stability of the market, Saudi Press Agency reported.

New name, new season, new vision: introducing Twilight on the Pier! The outdoor music festival that’s almost as iconic as the Pier itself is back for the 34th year. The 2018 series will spotlight the best and brightest SoCal has to offer and unique artists from around the world - a truly Local Meets Global experience. Each night of the series will be a Pier-wide festival, complete with immersive art, food offerings, a beer and spirits garden, games and interactive activations all along the Pier promenade.

Why do you plan vacations? The answer will be- to escape from this rushing world and relax obviously! Choosing the right accommodation is as inevitable as choosing the right location. South India is the perfect place if you want to experience ravishing Indian culture and scenic beauty all over again.

BHOPAL: Over the past decade, Madhya Pradesh Tourism in collaboration with its advertising's agency Ogilvy, has always churned out interesting TVCs; be it the first famous TVC 'TilDekho.. TaadDekho' or the ones that followed including 'Hindustan KaDilDekho', 'MP..AjabHai', 'Sau Tara Ke Rang He', 'MP Me DilHuaBaccheSa'. These creative videos have definitely changed the outlook with which one identifies the state.

MUMBAI: In a bizarre incident, hundreds of Mumbaikars watched, clicked and filmed a young couple making love brazenly in the busy Marine Drive area of south Mumbai on Thursday.

MUMBAI: The bi-lateral trade between India and Thailand is expected to touch 11,000 million US dollar during the current financial year ending December 2018, announced Ekapol Poolpipat, Consul General, Royal Thai Consulate-General Mumbai. The bi-lateral trade during the year ended December 2017 was around 10,000 million US dollar.

CHANDIGARH: If an idyllic getaway with the love of your life sounds amazing, then just imagine setting off on a romantic vacation, right on Valentine’s Day. Sounds perfect? We think so too!

The first months of a relationship are amazing. We behave like teenagers, blush, feel shy, rejoice at every new touch and quivering glance. Over time, people get used to each other and the routine can ruin the tender feelings.

Turkey is a modern country located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Turkey is a popular holiday destination and offers stunning scenery, beautiful coastline, history, art, culture and rich culinary experience. The country had a modern outlook with history going back to Ancient Greek, Persian, Roman and Ottoman empires.

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Vietnam is a country with astonishing and breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage. Every visitor leaves the country with unforgettable experiences. Sail over the seascape of Limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay to worlds most spectacular cave systems in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to witnessing a solitary grave in the cemetery of thousands of war victims to walking through the evergreen hills and scenic villages of Sapa Mountains, Vietnam offers different experiences.

CHANDIGARH: Every year, a large number of travellers, soon after completing their laps on the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, head to Banff National Park to experience unforgettable sensory views, breathtaking scenery and the inviting emerald green hotwater springs that flow in the Banff area.

MUMBAI: New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and this is the time of the year when all we care about is bidding farewell to the year with a bang. But if a party city is what you’re after, then Bariloche is not it. Though it boasts of quite a few interesting clubs, its quiet aura and unique sights is what makes it so popular. 

SHIMLA: Foreigners are literally pedalling towards a cleaner and healthier countryside in Himachal Pradesh.

NEW DELHI: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA India) conducted a four city Roadshow from 28th August to 1st September 2017
MTPA India conducted a four city Roadshow in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai from 28th August to 1st September 2017. The objective of the event was to offer Indian travel partners an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the destination and meet the hoteliers, DMCs and activity companies.

MUMBAI: Kenya has always been referred as Africa’s safari capital and well renowned for its National Parks and the Big Five namely Africa, Lion, African Elephant, African Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Rhinoceros.

Thiruvananthapuram:  Thanks to the July 11 apex court order allowing bars along national and state highways passing through cities, another 250 bars in Kerala are set to open soon, said an official on Friday.

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LAS VEGAS: Turn up the heat! The Hot Chick’n, a crispy chicken breast dusted with a guajillo and cayenne pepper blend and topped with slaw and pickles, lands at Shacks nationwide (excluding airports, stadiums and ballparks) on August 1, 2017, for a limited time.

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CHANDIGARH: "The holy land of Fatehgarh Sahib would be transformed into a well developed tourist circuit so as to harness its full potential to make Punjab numero uno tourist as well as cultural destination around the globe."