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Having established an unassailable lead, Tropical Titans registered a resounding triple hat-trick in the Champions Boat League (CBL) today when they finished first at the 11th round in Kallada ahead of the finals of the pioneering water event next weekend.  The star team met the expectation of crowd by outshining all their eight competitors yet again by clocking 3:43.91 minutes in the evening’s final race, ahead of spirited Raging Rowers (3:49.95) and Mighty Oars (3:52.00) who came second and third, respectively. Amid loud cheer down the one-km track, the day’s victors also earned the ‘Nerolac Excel Fastest Team of the Day’ ... Read more

Cake mixing is a ritual practised across the world with much zest and enthusiasm just before Christmas. To soak in the festive fervour and to give a good experience to all its guests, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan recently organised a ‘Cake Mixing Ceremony’. Armed with gloves, aprons and Chef hats, guests came together to celebrate the festivities and merriment of cake mixing. The hotel used premium quality spices and dry fruits to get the best cakes of the season. Guests were seen pouring wine and mixing the ingredients together with a lot of excitement and gaiety. The event saw ... Read more

As a sign of further commitment to the India market, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board today became the first U.S. destination to open a tourism office in India, located in Mumbai. The newly opened office will focus on driving travel aspiration and motivate Indian visitors to increase length of stay and spend in Los Angeles. Seema Kadam serves as Los Angeles Tourism’s first Regional Director for India, which was previously announced this past summer. Los Angeles Tourism President & CEO Ernest Wooden Jr. officially opened the new office alongside international delegates while in the presence of India’s tourism industry. ... Read more

The fifth edition of the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF 2020) is set to be held from the 16th to 19th of January 2020 at Calicut. With over Four Lakh attendees, KLF 2020 is the second-largest cultural gathering and the fastest-growing literature festival on the continent. Set along the shores of the Arabian Sea by the beaches of Calicut, the festival will bring readers and writers together for inspiration, entertainment, and discussion. The eminent speakers include Literary Luminaries, Booker Prize Winners, Oscar Winners, Jnanpith Laureates, Astronauts, Environmentalists, Head of States, Film & Theatre Personalities, Performers & Artists, Designers, Media Personalities, Sports ... Read more

Punjabi cuisine is arguably the most popular North Indian cuisine that finds equal acceptance from gastronomes all across the country. With the rich flavours and appetizing aromas from the land of five rivers, Sayaji Pune will take food lovers on a gastronomical journey to gorge on their favourite Punjabi delicacies at their Chak De Phatte – Punjabi Food Festival. Offering a wide variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare, there is no option but to dig in as the chef has crafted a menu that will offer a culinary experience from the royal kitchens in Punjab. The 10-day long food ... Read more

Travel Tours, the leisure travel brand of FCM Travel Solutions have announced the launch of a new outlet at Edapally in Kochi to further increase their presence in Kerala. This store will be Travel Tours’ 42nd store in India and 4th store in Kerala. The store was inaugurated by Madhavikutty M S IAS/ Asst Collector – Ernakulam. Travel Tours stores have been designed to give consumers a convenient access with an unbeatable pricing and service quality related to Foreign Exchange and Leisure Travel. The store at Edapally, Kochi offers a wide range of travel services by Travel Tours such as ... Read more

As part of Children’s Day celebrations, David Lloyd Clubs Talwalkars (DLT Clubs) had organised a special event for Tara Sofosh Dhadphale Centre, an orphanage for specially-abled children on November 14, 2019, between 4.30 PM and 6.30 PM. DLT Clubs was really excited to spend some quality time and do some fun-filled activities with these kids. The team of DLT Clubs enjoyed their time with these specially-abled children between the age group of 3 and 23 years from Tara Sofosh Dhadphale Centre in their premises and spread happiness and love. In addition, they also spent some time with 16 kids who ... Read more

The World Heritage Week will serve lovers of history an opportunity to revisit the legacy around Muziris, as a seven-day event will highlight key features of the civilization that lasted for three millennia till its abrupt end in the 14th century. The November 19-25, Muziris Heritage Week at Kottappuram near Kodungallur of this district will feature exhibitions on conservation of pertinent monuments besides classes on creating public awareness on the matter. Organized by the Muziris Heritage Project (MHP), the festival focuses on the historical museums such as the Paliam Palace and Nalukettu, the Paravur-Chennamangalam synagogues and the Kottappuram fort as ... Read more

Kallada river awaits the penultimate round of Champions Boat League (CBL) races this Saturday, a week ahead of the finals of the pioneering three-month event being organised by Kerala Tourism across five districts of the state. Coinciding with the traditional Kallada Boat Race, the 11th leg of the CBL at the venue, close to the Munroe Islands in this southern district, on November 16 will see nine snake-boats vying for top honours. Tropical Titans are atop the overall tally with 143 points that give them an unassailable edge over rivals. Behind the leading team at the end of CBL Round ... Read more

IndiGo is planning to operate non-stop flights between India and Europe, said Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo. “That is why we have ordered the Airbus Extra Long Range aircraft,” Dutta said at a press conference called to announce IndiGo’s code-share partnership with Qatar Airways. The aircraft was ordered by IndiGo earlier this month as part of a 300- aircraft deal with Airbus. IndiGo’s code-share partnership with Qatar Airways will initially be on three routes — Doha to Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. “Qatar Airways’ passengers will get the same amenities and baggage allowance when they travel on IndiGo flights,” said ... Read more

Starting from November 22, AirAsia India will fly daily on the Ahmedabad-Bengaluru route. The airline also has plans to start multiple flights connecting Ahmedabad with major destinations like Delhi, Goa and Hyderabad. Ahmedabad will become the 21st destination on the airline’s network after the beginning of services on the Ahmedabad-Bengaluru route. “We will soon be launching Ahmedabad-Delhi by next month, with increased frequency to 3X (three times) daily, further down the line. Alongside that, we will also be increasing the Ahmedabad-Bengaluru frequency to 2x (two times) daily,” said Sanjay Kumar, COO, AirAsia India. He said the airline is keen on expanding ... Read more

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened The Fern Residency Bhopal, the first Fern Hotel to open in Madhya Pradesh. The company also manages a hotel under the Beacon brand in the state capital. This takes the number of hotels managed by the company to 68 hotels across the country as well as in Nepal and Seychelles. “The Fern brand is expanding in the country at a brisk pace. With the opening of The Fern Residency Bhopal, we are now present in 55 cities across the country,” said Suhail Kannampilly, the CEO of the ... Read more

With over 100 unique culinary experiences combining food with art, culture, and innovation, thousands of people are expected to enjoy the urban culinary festival “OpenRestaurants™” that will return to Jerusalem for the fourth year running from 19-23 November 2019. The many open kitchens, private tours, food talks, art and culture bring together the rich fusion of ethnicity that multicultural Jerusalem offers, showcased at some of the city’s most exciting and celebrated restaurants and landmarks. The festival will span across Jerusalem offering a distinct series of events in some of the city’s top cultural venues. Together with world-renowned chefs, OpenRestaurants™ Jerusalem ... Read more

Children are God’s precious gift. They make life beautiful by bringing a smile to everyone’s face. They are innocent and everyone (adult) is a child in their own way, Children’s Day is the day when one can enjoy his/ her day to the fullest. To celebrate this childhood, David Lloyd Clubs Talwalkars Pune (DLT Clubs), one of the finest health, fitness, family, business and racquets clubs is organising an Open Day for kids on November 16, 2019 from 10 AM onwards. Aiming at encouraging children to become active and full of energy, DLT Clubs has prepared a series of fun ... Read more

India’s first-ever mosque and the oldest in the sub-continent will be recreated in tune with its original character and aesthetics, as the Muziris Heritage Project (MHP) is set to restore the Cheraman Juma Masjid built in 629 AD at Kodungallur of this district. Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will inaugurate the project, an initiative of Department of Tourism through its heritage conservation efforts, on Sunday at the site of the religious structure, 40 km south of this city. State Finance Minister Dr T M Thomas Isaac will preside over the 4 pm function. Amongst the dignitaries at the event will ... Read more