With merely over 32,000 domestic tourists visiting Kashmir between August and November in 2019, the domestic tourist footfall saw an 87 percent decline from the 2.49 lakh domestic tourists that visited the region during the same period in 2018, The Times of India has reported.According to the report, November was the best month for Kashmir, with 10,946 domestic tourists and 1,140 foreign tourists visiting the now-minted Union Territory (UT). That is more than double the footfall in September, according to the report.Moneycontrol could not independently verify the report.Close For the tour operators, however, that is hardly a matter to rejoice. For instance, Parvez Baba, the owner of a hotel in Srinagar's Rajbagh area, told the newspaper that only four of the 24 rooms available in his hotel have been occupied this week, that too at half the normal rates. related news Fire erupts in same Delhi building where Sunday's blaze claimed 43 lives There cannot be instant justice nor … [Read more...] about ‘Long way from normal’: Kashmir sees 87% dip in domestic tourist footfall in Aug-Nov period
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This Is The World’s First Fully Solar Train
The Australian beach town of Byron Bay has a traffic problem–especially during holidays, when tourists cause gridlock on local streets. Until recently, there were few options for public transit. But the town now has a second option for traveling one common route: The world’s first fully solar-powered train, running on a restored train line that was out of use for more than a decade. advertisement Converting the train to solar–using a vintage vehicle built shortly after World War II–was a challenge. “We were aware that it had not been done before and wanted to push the boundaries,” says Jeremy Holmes, development director of the nonprofit Byron Bay Railroad Company, which runs the train. The route, which travels between the central business district and the northern part of the town, had advantages: At a little less than two miles long, it’s short, and the track is flat and almost perfectly straight between the stations, requiring less … [Read more...] about This Is The World’s First Fully Solar Train
Ramya Krishnan nails it in Queen, promises to narrate life and times of late Jayalalithaa
The world of web series is turning out to be bigger, better and wider. And if the promo of upcoming Queen is any indication, it could very well turn out to be one of the biggest ever. Promising to be one of those affairs which carry major cinematic appeal, Queen has arrived as a major surprise this winning season where number of films and web series are emerging as massive entertainers.A multilingual drama, Queen is apparently based on the life and times of former actress and late chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa. Though it hasn't been announced as her official biopic, the manner in which the promo has been put together gives a clear indication that Ramya Krishnan, the leading lady who is playing the central protagonist 'Queen', is donning the hat of Jayalalithaa who won the tag of 'Iron Lady' for herself.Ramya is indeed enjoying this innings of her film career where Baahubali series has been her huge calling card. Now, she is pretty much set to make Queen her own, with a … [Read more...] about Ramya Krishnan nails it in Queen, promises to narrate life and times of late Jayalalithaa
Amazon fires: Top celebrities like Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio speak out
Top celebrities like Madonna and Leonardo DiCaprio have raised concern about Amazon fires.A massive fire has been blazing through the Amazon rainforests in Brazil for days, causing immense loss of rich flora and fauna that abound the region. Not just that, the skyline in cities in and around the forests have been engulfed in smoke due to consequent air pollution. Several environmentalists and researchers have pointed their fingers at cattle ranchers and woodcutters for starting the fire while the government had blamed NGOs for the inferno.The fires have stirred people across the world, who have since been clamouring for donations from big corporates to douse the flames and restore the delicate ecological balance of the forest. Several A-list celebrities are among those who have been talking about ways to prevent and stop the potential global catastrophe that can spell doom for way too many people.Close Some of these superstars have even sought accountability from the country’s … [Read more...] about Amazon fires: Top celebrities like Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio speak out
HH Sheikh Theyab of Abu Dhabi joins hands with Gaurang Doshi for Bollywood projects and more
Bollywood is a fraternity set abuzz with announcements that mark new entries, new projects, new launches. It is what the audience expects every time there are whispers of something new cooking in Bollywood.His Highness of the Royal Family invests in Gaurang Doshi’s 3 Bollywood projects, and 1 Hollywood project. Promises a long-term investment for many more projectsBut there is one maverick of a man who has done it in the past and is back to repeat the history – breaking the clichés – Gaurang Doshi. The creator of ‘Aankhen’ in 2002, Gaurang Doshi, returns after a long hiatus, marking his comeback with a Royal celebration. His Highness Sheikh Theyab Bin Khalifa Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, the Sheikh of Abu Dhabi, has joined hands with Gaurang Doshi for his 3 upcoming projects in addition to a Hollywood project to be revealed early next month. Bulk of the shooting of the Hollywood project has been completed and is slated to release early next year. Raphael … [Read more...] about HH Sheikh Theyab of Abu Dhabi joins hands with Gaurang Doshi for Bollywood projects and more