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Wednesday, July 3, 2013

Heritage lighthouses to be developed as tourist spots. (NEWS)

The Union ministry of Tourism has agreed to provide Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for the development of heritage lighthouses as tourist destinations. The decision was made after a meeting between Dr K Chiranjeevi, Minister of State with independent charge for tourism, G K Vasan, Minister for Shipping and Milind Deora, Minister of State for shipping, communication & IT. The two Ministries will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding on the subject. Of 15 heritage lighthouses having historical importance, in the first phase, Kanhoji...

Monday, July 1, 2013

MANIPUR - THE JEWEL OF NINE HILLS

As we stepped out of the small lmphal Airport. we were reminded of the diversity of India. Coming from Nagpur where the temperature was at that time (May 29) around  47 degree, the cool breeze in lmphal was a pleasant  change. Airport was bustling with activity. yet no one was rushing about helter skelter; there was a sense of calm.  The white complexioned people looked very different and  they were a very friendly lot. We...