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Dusit brings its first holistic wellness retreat in India

November 8, 202495 Views

Inspired by Thai wellness culture, Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka, is slated to open in March 2028 Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has entered into a strategic hotel management agreement with Shravanthi Hotels and Resorts Private Limited, a prominent developer of luxury hotels and resorts in India, to operate Devarana Sakleshpur, Karnataka – A Dusit Retreat. Set to open in March 2028, this landmark project marks the first Devarana – Dusit Retreat signed outside of China, underscoring Dusit's commitment to expanding its luxury, wellness-focused resort brand across exclusive destinations worldwide. Designed to deliver meaningful and transformative stay experiences for discerning domest...

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Hoysala Temples in Karnataka now a UNESCO World Heritage site

UPENDRA SWAMI

September 18, 2023892 Views

The Sacred Ensembles of Hoysalyas in Karnataka have now become India's 42nd inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List! The site includes three temple complexes dating from the 12th to 13th centuries built during the Hoysala Kingdom in southern India. The timeless beauty and intricate details of the Hoysala temples are a testament to India's rich cultural heritage and the exceptional craftsmanship. This inclusion comes just a day after Rabindranath Tagore's Santiniketan also received this distinguished recognition. In its listing, UNESCO says, “This serial property encompasses the three most representative examples of Hoysala-style temple complexes in southern India- Belur, Halebid, and Somnathapura, dating from the 12th to 13th centuries. The Hoysala style was created through caref...

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Garden City Beer Collective, a new microbrewery’s ode to Bengaluru

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

March 21, 20231357 Views

A tribute to the vibrant spirit, where every sip of craft beer & every bite is a celebration of this incredible city ~ Introducing India’s first-of-its-kind, Garden City Beer Collective (GCBC), a new microbrewery that reflects the truest essence of Bengaluru in almost every sense and aspect. The entire establishment is an ode to the Garden City, not just in flavours, cuisine & the cocktail program but also in having the lung space which is reminiscent of the old Bangalore before it developed into the bustling metropolis it is today. Located in Yelahanka, spread across a beautiful 3 acres, GCBC intends to make connections happen while keeping it natural and friendly, aims to bring people together, explore and celebrate big occasions and small joys in the laps of nature...

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Qantas brings first direct flight to Australia from Bengaluru

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

September 14, 2022287 Views

Australia’s national airline Qantas has on Wednesday launched a new route from Bengaluru (BLR) to Sydney (SYD), providing the first direct connection between Southern India and Australia by any airline. QF68 will cut nearly three hours off the current fastest travel time between the two cities and significantly boost connectivity between India and New South Wales. Since the announcement of the new service earlier this year, the route has seen strong demand, with both the outbound and inbound inaugural flights sold out in all cabins. The new services will provide new tourism opportunities for Bengaluru and India, with a direct gateway for Australian tourists to experience all that India has to offer. For people living in Bengaluru and southern India, it’s a convenient non-stop...

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DigiYatra brings contactless passenger processing at BLR Airport

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 15, 20221137 Views

As India celebrated its 75th Independence Day, the beta version of DigiYatra App was successfully rolled out at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport). Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has been pioneering the DigiYatra effort from its early concept days and pilot trials have been held since January 2017 at BLR Airport. DigiYatra – the contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports, based on the use of single token face biometrics for verification of passengers is a significant project led by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Government of India. The first passenger who checked-in using the DigiYatra App was felicitated at BLR Airport on Monday, August 15, 2022. For the first phase rollout of the DigiYatra Central Ecosystem (DYCE),...

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Now fly Bengaluru to Tokyo direct thrice a week

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 6, 20221169 Views

Japan Airlines Increases frequency for the only non-stop flight between two cities Japan Airlines (JAL) currently operates the only non-stop air service connecting Bengaluru and Tokyo. JAL has now increased the flight frequency from twice a week to three times, starting August 6, 2022. This additional flight is another convenient option for persons travelling to and from Japan and for passengers connecting to and from the United States and Canada. Hailed as the latest ‘cloud service that techies are looking forward to’, in their launch campaign back in 2020, JAL was scheduled to inaugurate the first and only direct flight connection between Bengaluru and Tokyo (Narita) in March that year. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline started operations with special flights only ...

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Vietjet to fly direct from Bengaluru to three cities in Vietnam

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

July 14, 20221174 Views

Airlines expands further in India, planning for many new routes Following its new international routes connecting key Indian cities to Vietnam, Vietjet now reveals a bigger network growth and implementation plan for the India market. The new flight services are planned to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), three of Vietnam's most well-known business and tourism cities. The new routes are set to operate within the fourth quarter of 2022. The airline also plans to open new direct services to other major Indian cities by the year-end. The announcement comes on the heels of the airline’s recent launch of direct routes connecting New Delhi, Mumbai to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and its soon-to-launch routes linking Mumbai and New Delhi with Phu Quoc islan...

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Bangalore wins Green Airport Recognition Platinum Award

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

May 26, 20221069 Views

Also was the winner of the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability’ for the year 2021 Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has been honoured with the Green Airport Recognition 2022 Platinum Award, by the Airport Council International (ACI). BIAL has won the award in the 15-50 million passengers per annum category for its outstanding achievements in carbon emission management. BIAL consumes nearly 100% renewable electricity (70 Mn units), leading to largely Zero Scope 2 emissions (>50000 MT of carbon emissions reduction). Furthermore, BIAL also won the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Sustainability 2021’ for its ongoing efforts to minimise carbon emissions and improve the sustainability of its daily opera...

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Bengaluru Airport has best staff in India & Centra Asia

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

August 20, 20211230 Views

Wins big at Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021 Collaborative efforts from members of the BLR Airport ecosystem and passengers’ endorsement of top-quality services saw Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport) being adjudged as ‘The Best Airport Staff in India and Central Asia’ at the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021. Skytrax World Airport Awards are voted by customers through a satisfaction survey. “This is truly a fabulous reward for all of us working at the BLR Airport ecosystem as this recognition is based on passenger voting. A big thank you to all our passengers who appreciated our hard work and voted for us,” said Hari Marar, MD & CEO, Bangalore International Airport Ltd. (BIAL). “We dedicate this award to every member who has worked towar...

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Earliest surviving painting from Badami Caves to be revealed to the world

UPENDRA SWAMI

May 25, 20211968 Views

This Friday, 28 May 2021 an image of the earliest-surviving painting of the Hindu tradition will be revealed to the world. This will also showcase the significance of the forgotten tradition of ancient Indian painting to the world for the first time. It would mark another important milestone in painstaking efforts to conserve and restore—almost lost—ancient art and heritage. Cave No 3 of Badami Caves The painting to be released- ‘Queen and Attendants’ is from cave no 3 of Badami Caves. This 6th century cave is located in Bagalkote district of Karnataka. Painting was photographed and then digitally restored by well known photographer and documentary film maker Benoy K Behl in 2001. It will later be preserved in Arctic World Archives by Sapio Analytics. Sapio Analytics is a promine...