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The Ministry of Ayush is organising various activities in the run up to the International Day of Yoga, 2021. One among these is a series of five webinars that the Ministry is organising under the broad theme of “Be with Yoga, Be at Home” in collaboration with five renowned organisations of the country who will present one webinar each on a particular topic of importance in the current scenario. The first among the series will be held on Monday, 24 May by The Art of Living on “Finding inner strength amidst outer crisis.” This series of five insightful webinars is ... Read more

Launched in China at the end of 2019, Corona is still a global threat. In any case, the only way is to live with it in these times when an immediate return to the old days is not possible. The safety chain should be at every moment of travel. People have learned to live with the corona after days of complete closure. Many of the restrictions imposed by many countries have been changed. People gathered the courage to travel again. Passengers are gradually returning back with the necessary precautions and measures in the current situation. Here are the things to ... Read more

Covaxin, one of the covid vaccines in India, is not included in the World Health Organization’s emergency list. Those who have been vaccinated with covaxin may not be allowed to travel internationally until the vaccine is approved. Only nine countries have approved Covaxin. At the same time, Covishield is recognized by 130 countries around the world. When Bharat Biotech sent a recommendation on Covaxin to the World Health Organization, the World Health Organization guideline showed that “more information is needed”. Currently, about 20 million people in the country have received Covaxin. If approved by the World Health Organization, the vaccine ... Read more

Darwin’s Arch, the most famous natural rock formation in the Galapagos Islands, has collapsed into the sea. Ecuadorian environmentalists say it is the result of landslides. On Tuesday, the Ecuadorian Ministry of the Environment shared a picture on its Facebook page of two rock pillars without an arch at the northern tip of an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, 600 miles (1,000 km) south of South America. The explanation is that it is the end result of the natural erosion here. Darwin’s arch is made of natural stone. It is 43 meters or 141 feet high. Visitors on a diving ... Read more

Masks have become a part of life since covid shook the world. Only masked faces can be seen everywhere. covid is also a major threat to tourism. A situation where tourists cannot even travel. But in a park in the United States, tourists can travel quietly without even wearing a mask and without following any of the covid protocols. Some theme parks in Florida offer this facility to travelers. Tourists can visit Disney World Park and Universal Orlando Park in Florida without wearing a mask. The facility is provided by the authorities in open spaces. But the mask is mandatory ... Read more

The 51st edition of virtual IHGF of Delhi fair (19th -23rd May 2021) inaugurated on 19th May 2021 with a message of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for the success of 51st edition of IHGF Delhi Fair.  In his message, the Prime Minister appreciated the richness and diversity of our handicrafts which has been a unique feature of our nation’s culture and heritage.  Generations of artisans and craftsmen from different regions have enhanced the appeal, adding color and vibrancy to the products. He further mentioned that the fast-changing times, powered by digital technology have helped the handicrafts sector to ... Read more

The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), New Delhi, launched NGMA’s Audio-Visual Guide App on the occasion of International Museum Day. It will be possible for museum viewers to listen to anecdotes and stories related to the treasured Indian modern art exhibited at the Gallery, on smartphones, anywhere, anytime. The app is an audio-visual guide for exploring the modern art treasures on display across galleries of the Museum. The app is available on both the Google Playstore and the Apple Appstore. To listen to the narrations, users need to download the app and navigate the content using the numbers mentioned. ... Read more

Six important places in India have been inscribed on UNESCO’s provisional World Heritage List. Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel made the announcement. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has handed over to UNESCO a list of nine historic Indian sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. Six of the sites were selected by UNESCO. Delighted and proud that @ASIGoI had submitted a proposal for India’s 9 places for inclusion in tentative list of UNESCO, where six sites have selected in Tentative Lists of @UNESCO World Heritage Site. pic.twitter.com/CImxnYozR3 — Ministry of Culture (@MinOfCultureGoI) May 19, 2021 The provisional ... Read more

The most famous Disneyland in Paris, which attracts a large number of tourists, will be open from June 17. Disneyland, which employs about 17,000 people, was closed from March 13 to July 15 last year. Although the covid cases were later at least, the second wave was strong and closed again on April 2 this year. Many tourists came here in February. Last month, the French government turned Disneyland into a covid vaccination center. People over the age of six are required to wear a mask and maintain social distance. Only those who have booked in advance can enter the ... Read more

The Tourism Samrakshana Samithi serves as the common platform for the Tourism industry in Kerala. Here it joins hand together Large, Medium, Small, Micro entrepreneurs and it represents the employees who all work in various segments and departments of Hospitality, Tour, Travel, including the guides, Drivers, and who take tourism as their livelihood. Here all work together to enhance our Vision, maximize networking opportunities and develop Sustainable Tourism in this state. The Kerala Tourism industry awaiting an immediate relief measure from the state government. Thousands of employees are in crisis. Schools are going to open, not sure how to find ... Read more

The cold water flowing from the Western Ghats revived the Kozhikode Thirikkayam waterfall.‌ This natural spring, which dried up in the summer, overflowed during the first rains. With this, tourists from all over Kerala although has to be reached, but at the lockdown, everything came to a standstill. Many roads have been closed due to covid restrictions and many roads have been closed due to police surveillance. In the past, tourists used to come here to enjoy the cool waters of the fresh rain. But in this lockdown, only children living nearby can play and bathe.

Of course, one day we will be able to overcome the tragedy that covid caused. This is not the first time in the world that such tragedies and epidemics have occurred. History reminds us that humans survived them all. Museums are a great way to get acquainted with the history and culture of different eras. They preserve heritage, promote learning, promote human values, and take people to different cultures. After covid, you can visit the museums that record the culture and history of our country. Here are six must-see museums in the country that are definitely worth a visit. 1. ... Read more

Gangotri, the oldest Himalayan temple in India, has been opened. The temple was closed due to the second wave of covid. The temple was opened on the third day of Akshaya Tritiya. The temple, which opened at 7.31 am, had only priests. Pilgrims are not allowed to enter the temple as the covid spread is severe. Gangotri is one of the temples of the Char Dham Yatra. Chardham is a pilgrimage site that visits the temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. The Uttarakhand government had canceled the Char Dham yatra this year and last year due to covid. Also, ... Read more

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has been flagged off to revive the epidemic-ridden travel and tourism sector. The 28th edition of the ATM, which features world-class brands in the field of travel inaugurated at the Dubai World Trade Center by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, CEO of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Founder and Chairman of Emirates Group, Dubai World. The largest tourism exhibition in the Middle East will continue until May 19. This time the theme is ‘New Morning in Travel and Tourism’. More than 1,300 companies from 62 countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Italy, Germany, ... Read more

Dense blue forest with no exposure to sunlight. Inside is a lake full of beautiful coral reefs. The water inside is also special, this lake has salt water and fresh water‍. Tourists can swim by sea and river at the same time! The Cenote Angelita, an underground river on the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, attracts tourists with its smiles. In this river, above is saltwater, and below is freshwater. Diving through it can be like swimming in the sea and river at the same time. This rare phenomenon is caused by the presence of hydrogen sulfide. Because freshwater is heavier ... Read more