Tamil Nadu is No.1 destination for foreigners

Tamil Nadu is No.1 destination for foreigners New Delhi: India has emerged as a popular destination for high-spending foreign tourists as the industry experienced a strong period of growth over the past four years, according to government data. Tamil Nadu has attracted the largest number of overseas visitors with 1753103 foreigners having visited the southern state in 2007, 2029410 in 2008 and 2369050 in 2009, according to official Ministry of Tourism data. The arrival of foreign tourists...
04:05 PM, Jan 05, 2011

Ramlila shows enthrall foreigners in Delhi

Ramlila shows enthrall foreigners in Delhi New Delhi: Even as the Ramayana comes alive on stage in the national capital like every other year, this time it’s slightly different. The content remains the same but the spectators are different. With the Commonwealth Games being held in Delhi and thousands of foreign visitors here, Ramlila couldn't possibly remain unaffected by the presence of these 'atithis'. What’s more, Ramayana has even been simplified through these PowerPoint presentations. Shobha...
10:59 AM, Oct 11, 2010

Two foreigners and a driver die in train mishap

Two foreigners and a driver die in train mishap Two foreign tourists and the driver of the car died on the spot. A third tourist suffered serious injuries. ...
12:38 PM, Aug 08, 2010
Watch: Govt launches PR overdrive to woo tourists

Watch: Govt launches PR overdrive to woo tourists

India has seen a 3.5 per cent dip in incoming foreign tourists in 2009. ...
01:54 AM, Jun 07, 2009

Selja vows to make Commonwealth a grand success

Selja vows to make Commonwealth a grand success Selja Kumari says the priority is to make the Games a success. ...
03:16 PM, May 30, 2009

Virginia father, daughter missing after Mumbai attacks

Virginia father, daughter missing after Mumbai attacks A Virginian father and daughter visiting India are reportedly missing. ...
12:38 PM, Nov 28, 2008

For foreign tourists India incredibly unsafe

For foreign tourists India incredibly unsafe The rape of a German woman on Sunday is not the first of its kind. ...
02:50 PM, Sep 29, 2008
Foreigners struggle to find peace in rude capital

Foreigners struggle to find peace in rude capital

Islamabad: Pakistan's police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested eight bookmakers for allegedly threatening wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider, who returned this week after spending five months in hiding in London. Police in Sialkot recovered a cache of ammunition, and telephone sets from the suspects. Superintendent of Police Nasir Qureshi told 'Dawn News' that the suspects were operating from a building located in Sambrial area of the city. The gang's hideout had ...
11:32 AM, Jan 19, 2008

Rush hour at Taj as tourists overflow

Rush hour at Taj as tourists overflow The Taj created a new record on Sunday by drawing close to 16,000 visitors as against its daily average of 6,000. ...
02:01 PM, Dec 26, 2006
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