2021 – आवारा मुसाफिर

US CDC asks to avoid cruise travel

December 31, 20211189 Views

Cruise industry finds the new decision perplexing The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said people should avoid traveling on cruise ships regardless of their vaccination status, as daily COVID-19 cases in the country climb to record highs due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant. The move delivers another blow to the cruise industry that had just started returning to the seas in June after a months-long suspension of voyages caused by the pandemic. FILE PHOTO: Cruise ships are seen docked at Miami port as the tourism industry is affected by the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Miami, Florida, U.S. REUTERS/Carlos Barria The CDC on Thursday raised its COVID-19 travel health notice level for cruise ships to its highest warning level, citing r...

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Sydney kicks off the New Year party in vintage style

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December 31, 2021699 Views

South Africa lifts curfew, announces Omicron wave has passed'It's going to be amazing' on Cape Town beachCountdown in Times Square with a quarter the usual crowdFireworks cancelled in London, Paris, Kuala Lumpur Australians bade farewell to 2021 with a traditional fireworks display over Sydney harbour as good news from South Africa - the first country to pronounce itself past its Omicron wave - brought hope for a joyous New Year. Thanks to Omicron, the New Year began its annual roll from East to West quietly - with no official firework display in Auckland, New Zealand. Fireworks explode over the Yarra River waterfront during downsized New Year's Eve celebrations, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread, in Melbourne, Australia, January 1, ...

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Tamara Leisure Experiences strengthens its German portfolio with Moxy Bremen

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December 30, 2021777 Views

# India-based Tamara Leisure Experiences acquires Moxy Bremen (a part of the Marriott Group) in Germany.# This is the 4th hotel acquisition by Tamara Leisure Experiences in Germany.# The hotel is located in an upcoming high-end mixed-use area Überseestadt 3 km from the city centre.# This addition is a step in portfolio diversification and the path to 1000 keys globally by 2025. Tamara Leisure Experiences headquartered in Bengaluru, India has added to its German portfolio of hospitality outlets with the recent acquisition of Moxy Bremen at Überseestadt in Bremen. This marks the 4th hotel acquisition by Tamara Leisure Experiences in Germany, strengthening its hospitality portfolio in the region. Speaking on this latest acquisition, Shruti Shibulal, Chief Executive Officer, Tamara ...

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Teen pilot Zara Rutherford lands in Coimbatore

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December 30, 20211689 Views

Teen aviator Zara Rutherford landed in Coimbatore on Thursday as part of her bid to become the youngest woman to fly around the world solo and cover 51,000 kms, spanning five continents and 52 countries. The 19-year old British-Belgian Zara embarked on her journey on August 18 from Kortrik Wevelgem Airport in Belgium to set a world record to become the youngest solo pilot of the world's fastest Shark Ultralight plane. "It has been a challenging task, particularly given the weather conditions and Covid-19 restrictions. Actually my plan is to complete the task by mid November, but due to various formalities, like obtaining Visa, it was delayed by nearly two months," Zara told reporters here at the office of Elgi Equipments, the major air compressor manufacturers and sponsors of th...

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126 tiger deaths recorded in India in 2021

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December 30, 2021846 Views

As many as 126 tigers died in India in 2021, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) said on Thursday, asserting that it is looking into the cause of the recent death of a big cat in Madhya Pradesh. A tiger was found dead in Chhindwara of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, taking this year's toll in the state to 44. According to reports, two days ago, a tigress died in the state's Dindori area allegedly due to poisoning. An official from the NTCA said the number of tiger deaths has increased in 2021, and investigations are ongoing. The official, who did not wish to be named, said several measures are being taken to protect tigers which include patrolling and arresting people for poaching. He said there can be many causes for the death as the population of tigers is huge...

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Goa’s beaches packed with domestic tourists

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December 30, 2021306 Views

Thousands of Indian tourists have thronged the beaches, pubs and nightclubs of Goa to see in the New Year, even as the government imposed tougher restrictions to curb the latest variant of the coronavirus. India's suspension of international commercial flights due to the pandemic has boosted domestic tourism, with hotels and restaurants in popular destinations such as Goa enjoying roaring trade. However, a spike in COVID-19 infections prompted India to tighten restrictions on Thursday, including night curfews in all major cities. People visit Calangute Beach during the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in the western state of Goa, India, December 30, 2021. REUTERS/Sunil Kataria In Goa, authorities issued directives to hotels, restaurants and casinos to admit onl...

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Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in northern Mexico

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December 29, 20211234 Views

Mexico on Tuesday allowed a cruise ship to dock and disembark tourists in spite of an outbreak of COVID-19 on board, as the government vowed to keep the country open to cruise vessels provided sanitary precautions are met. The ship, Ms Zuiderdam, with some 2,000 passengers and crew, docked in the port of Guaymas in the northern state of state of Sonora, state and federal authorities said. In a statement, the Mexican government said it would accept cruise ships that sought permission to dock as long as World Health Organization international regulations are followed. Holland America Line, which operates the Zuiderdam, said in a statement that a small number of fully vaccinated crew and passengers on Zuiderdam had tested positive for COVID-19. All showed mild or no symptoms ...

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Baked Alaska – record December warmth and winter rains

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December 29, 2021965 Views

An unusual winter warm spell in Alaska has brought daytime temperatures soaring past 60 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5°C) and torrents of rain at a time of year normally associated with bitter cold and fluffy snow. At the island community of Kodiak, the air temperature at a tidal gauge hit 67 F (19.4°C) degrees on Sunday, the highest December reading ever recorded in Alaska, said scientist Rick Thoman of the Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy. FILE PHOTO: A house in Cordova, Alaska is covered with snow and icicles in this handout photo released to Reuters January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Erv Petty/Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management/Handout He called it "absurd." The new benchmark high came amid a spate of balmy December extremes, Thoman said, includin...

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Thai Golf Pass launches Season 5 in India

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December 28, 20211396 Views

Thailand is the perfect holiday offering something for everyone of diverse interest, every age and every budget. It offers pristine sandy beaches to lush jungles, bustling busy cities to traditional villages, mouth-watering cuisines, historic Buddhist, Thailand is truly amazing! Amazing Thailand also has Amazing Golf facilities. Ideally, located more than 250 golf courses throughout the country, by the sea, by the mountains, by the lakes, inside the cities even besides the airports. Top quality courses, reasonable green fees, friendly caddies. From the beach resorts in the south such as Phuket to the mountainous surroundings in the north or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference. To promote the Amazing Golf Experience, SLW, th...

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Bird flu kills thousands of migratory cranes in Israel

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December 27, 2021653 Views

An outbreak of avian flu has killed more than 5,000 migratory cranes in Israel, prompting authorities to declare a popular nature reserve off-limits to visitors and warn of a possible egg shortage as poultry birds are culled as a precaution. FILE PHOTO: Cranes fly during the migration season at Hula Nature Reserve, in northern Israel November 17, 2020. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun Prime Minister Naftali Bennett met his national security adviser and other experts to discuss efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent it passing into humans. So far no human transmission has been reported, Bennett's office said. Israeli media said children who had visited the reserve may have touched a stricken crane and thus contributed to the spread of the flu. "This is the worst blow to wildlife in th...