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Travel fosters empathy, broadens people's perspectives: Actor Ajith Kumar

In a video message on X, which is widely liked and shared by netizens, Kumar said that people experience different cultures and nationalities through travel, which helps develop empathy and makes one a better person.

Goa's tourist season begins with the arrival of 2 chartered flights from Russia

Gulls and Gelato: Anand Mahindra's Venice adventure captures social media

New road makes commuting easy between Assam & Meghalaya

South Asia's tallest skydeck to come up in Bengaluru

This ambitious project, to be built at a cost of ₹ 500 crore will be a major boost to the city's infrastructure. It will provide a 360 degree view of the India’s tech capital

AirAsia launches Kathmandu-Bangkok flights, re-enters Nepal market after five years

Starting October 2, 2024, the airline will operate flights to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok four times a week: on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This new route signifies AirAsia’s entry into the Nepalese market.

Netizens react to Indian Youtuber’s post on lack of hospitality in US hotels

A 21-year-old YouTuber Ishan Sharma, who recently traveled to the USA, posted on microblogging site X about the "biggest culture shock" he faced during his stay there. Ishan explained that he stayed at 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels during his trip but felt that they "just don't get hospitality."

S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India

India and Maldives sign deal to launch UPI to boost tourism

India and the Maldives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Maldives on Aug 9, 2024. This digital payment system, developed by India’s NPCI, is expected to boost the Maldives' tourism sector. The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation.

Hike in UK's Family Visa minimum income threshold currently shelved by Labour govt

As part of a package of measures to curb migration in December last year, the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Conservative government had announced that from April this year, the minimum salary or income required by British nationals to sponsor long-term Family Visas for spouses or parents will rise from GBP 18,600 to GBP 29,000 and then be followed by further increases to GBP 38,700 – in line with the minimum income requirement for the Skilled Worker Visa route.

Korea appoints Super 30 founder Anand Kumar as its 2024 ambassador of 'Korea Tourism'

The choice of Anand Kumar as the Honorary Ambassador of Korea Tourism is significant to boost ties with Korea through cultural exchanges and opening avenues for students, said, Myong Kil Yun, Regional Director, India & SAARC countries, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).