An art gallery on a tram will be launched in Kolkata in the first week of December to celebrate the city's artistic spirit, West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) Managing Director Rajanvir Singh Kapur said on Saturday. Conceived by the WBTC, the Kolkata Tram Art Gallery would display a vista of art and paintings by contemporary artists. A tramcar has been modified in such a way that paintings can be easily displayed in its interiors. "The idea of the Tram Art Gallery is to make art exhibitions accessible, especially for students. The gallery on wheels would reach all parts of the city, rather than people visiting a gallery in one corner of it," Kapur said. On the days artists book the tram, people will be able to view their paintings on paying a nominal entry fee of Rs 6. ...
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Madhya Pradesh is the first state to start the film promotions post unlock. The state is taking all the necessary measure for the shooting. The government released a set of Standard Operating Guiding Principles to restart the film shooting in the state that has to be followed at all the places where shootings will take place. Madhya Pradesh also has predominantly a Hindi speaking state, making it more viable and manageable for Bollywood pictures. The peaceful law and orders are another supporting factor. The availability of production facilities, line producers, artists, local crew etc, makes it much more economical to shoot here. Till now more than 200 projects including feature films, TV Serial/Series, TVCs & Reality shows have been shot in Madhya Pradesh, of which few nam...
Read MoreThe Committee for the Development of an International Code for the Protection of Tourists has met for a second time, bringing the establishment of the landmark legal framework a step closer to being realized. UNWTO hosted the consultative virtual meeting which counted on the participation of 92 Member States, as well as one Associate Member. Joining them to inform the discussions were legal experts from several global regions, all of them members of the special Consultative Group as well as introducing the Observers, international organizations both governmental and non-governmental that will join forces with UNWTO in the development of the Code and guarantee that the result is a well representative and balanced set of standards The diverse range of observers reflected the stron...
Read MoreThere is no other destination than a beach that can give you complete relaxation and rejuvenation. So, if you are at somewhere in the eastern India and are looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate, you can pick from any of these top 10 beaches. These beaches are not only known for their natural beauty and charm but are also known to be perfect destinations to unwind. As you bask in the glory of a moderate sun here, the golden sand beaches leave you still asking for more. Lovingly embraced by the Eastern Ghats at the eastern coast of India, there are some most beautiful beaches in Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Digha Beach, West Bengal Digha is West Bengal's most popular sea resort. This beach is considered one of the most romantic spots of the region and is a...
Read Moreयह किसी ऊंटगाड़ी में जंगल सफारी का पहला और अब तक का अकेला अनुभव मेरे लिए था। अब यह दीगर बात है कि यह जंगल कोई प्रायद्वीपीय भारत के घने जंगलों (ट्रॉपिकल फॉरेस्ट) जैसा नहीं था। यहां जंगल के नाम पर लंबी सूखी घास, झाड़ियां, बबूल के पेड़, कैक्टस और रेत के टीले थे। फिर भी सफारी के लिए यहां बड़ी और खुली छत वाली बसें हैं। बसों में सफारी का यह फायदा है कि आप कम समय में ज्यादा रास्ता तय कर सकते हैं। आखिरकार हम उस नेशनल पार्क की बात कर रहे हैं जो तीन हजार वर्ग किलोमीटर से भी ज्यादा इलाके में फैला है और क्षेत्रफल के मामले में भारत में दूसरा सबसे बड़ा नेशनल पार्क है। (सबसे बड़ा हिमालयी इलाके का हेमिस नेशनल पार्क है।) डेजर्ट नेशनल पार्क में गोडावण और ब्लैक बक ऊंटगाड़ी में सफारी के भी अपने फायदे हैं। मोटर इंजन की आवाज न होने से आप जानवरों को शोर से डराए बिना उनके नजदीक जा सकते हैं। फिर ऊंट के बिना...
Read MoreGermany wants Alpine countries to keep ski resorts closed to help fight the coronavirus pandemic, but reaching an agreement with neighbouring Austria is proving difficult, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday. “The ski season is approaching. We will be trying to coordinate in Europe whether we could close all ski resorts,” Merkel told parliament, adding that this might not be possible given resistance from Austria, but Germany would try again. In the first wave of the coronavirus at the start of the year, many Germans were infected at the Austrian ski resort of Ischgl. Germany last month issued travel warnings for popular ski regions in Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Interestingly, in September this year a consumer rights group had taken a legal action against the Austr...
Read MoreNext year’s Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will take place outside London for the first time since World War Two - because a bridge that passes over the usual course is close to collapsing. The annual event between rowing crews of England’s top two universities usually attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to the west London stretch of the River Thames, with many standing on Hammersmith Bridge to watch the boats pass underneath. But the suspension bridge, built in 1887, has been closed to motor traffic since April 2019 following the discovery of hairline micro-fractures in the brittle cast iron pedestals. FILE PHOTO: Rowing - Oxford v Cambridge University Boat Race - River Thames, London. Oxford pass under the pass under Hammersmith Bridge as they win the men's rac...
Read MoreAction cameras are quickly coming of age now, but GoPro has always been a step ahead of all its competitors. GoPro definitely has a big fan following and therefore launch of HERO 9 Black was one of the most exciting news for all action camera lovers. It has not been even month since the launch of Hero 9 Black in Indian market. It is already getting rave reviews. I too have now one of mine, and before going further with the reviews and real time use, in this video, we are unboxing the camera first. Lets see, what is hidden inside! https://youtu.be/tNKV5m1v2FI ...
Read MoreThailand recorded its first 1,201 foreign tourists in October since a ban in April aimed at averting coronavirus outbreaks, as the country gradually opens up to a select number of visitors to help its struggling, tourism-reliant economy. Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy contracted 6.4% in the third quarter from a year earlier after the second quarter’s 12.1% slump as most virus restrictions were eased, but an absence of tourists is limiting the recovery. The 1,201 foreign visitors in October is a fraction of the 3.07 million arrivals in the same month last year. Tourism ministry data showed the latest visitors included 471 from China, 231 from neighbouring Cambodia, 178 from Middle East countries and 116 from Europe, all travelling on special 90-day visas that require two...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data revealing that the COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on international connectivity, shaking up the rankings of the world’s most connected cities. London, the world’s number one most connected city in September 2019, has seen a 67% decline in connectivity. By September 2020, it had fallen to number eight. Shanghai is now the top ranked city for connectivity with the top four most connected cities all in China—Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Chengdu. New York (-66% fall in connectivity), Tokyo (-65%), Bangkok (-81%), Hong Kong (-81%) and Seoul (-69%) have all exited the top ten. The study reveals that cities with large numbers of domestic connections now dominate, showing the extent to which...
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