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Year: 2024
ITRHD Celebrates Jadhav Kothi as Model Restoration!
Nestled within the city of Gwalior is a rare heritage oasis is this 20-acre rural […]
The Evolution of an Indian Kitchen
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Jazz and Arjun, The Piano Man! A treat for music lovers
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The Camera, My Second Love: says Sanjay Bhattacharyya
In the year, 1985, I bought my first camera, an Asahi Pentax. Since I didn’t […]
IPL Season ’24 a Rousing Start with Bollywood Stars
We capture some high moments in a photo-essay. It was a high voltage inaugural. Ushering […]
Going High-end Vegetarian with Vir Sanghvi
India’s super-rich vegetarians want more than paneer. So, high-end chefs now offer exotic mushrooms, creamy […]
IPL: Players to Watch out for
Shubman Gill India has long celebrated Shubman Gill’s exceptional batting prowess, marked by his flawless […]
Understanding PM Modi and India’s Tryst with Tourism
Infrastructure First. Ensure ease in Travel. Tourism will Follow! A Holistic Approach and Understanding have […]
Should Outbound Travel be Part of Foreign Policy?
A panel discussion on a recently released book, ‘Aviation and Foreign Policy’ by Sanat Kaul […]
“Check-Out Time: Why Sustainability in Hospitality Spells an Existential Crisis?
Is “Green Hospitality sufficiently navigating the Existential Crossroads of Sustainability, or is the future of […]
Ten Years of PM Modi’s Foreign Policy
It has been a most successful ten years, though not everything could have been predicted. […]
Apollo Hospitals Unveils New Brain Tumour Treatment
Non-invasive, 30-Minute Sessions Offer Faster Recovery and Improved Patient Comfort, Zap-X brings precise targeting safety […]
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In the tranquil embrace of the saal forest, where whispering leaves danced with the gentle […]
What Makes a Hotel Iconic? Defining Moments and Unique Renderings!
In the increasingly competitive landscape of luxury Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, some hotels stand apart […]
FTAs: India’s Track Record. How Present Agreements may be Different?
Given the significant differences in developing countries’ capacity to open markets fully, the WTO has […]
‘Made in India’ VFS Looks at India’s Decade as Global Destination
Zubin Karkaria is the CEO of VFS Global, a company that pursues the idea that […]
Japan Honours Amitabh Kant, Celebrates India-Japan Relations
Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, was conferred The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and […]
The ‘Queen’ with Gut and a Heart!
She has climbed mountains, so to speak, done this, done that! Speaks her mind, she […]
The Big Game Changer Agni 5: A MIRValous Achievement
The IGMDP is India’s greatest success story. Agni missiles form the backbone of India’s ground […]
In a People’s Industry, the Biggest Challenge is Finding the People
On a recent visit to Goa, staying at an iconic star property, one came across […]
Institutional Investors Bet on an Optimistic Future for Indian Hospitality
India’s hospitality sector is on an upward trajectory, fueled by domestic travel, innovative accommodations, and […]
Najeeb Jung on Arvind Kejriwal In conversation with Karan Thapar
This piece reflects a conversation between media and TV personality Karan Thapar and Dr. Najeeb […]
Marriott Bonvoy. A Successful Industry Case Study : Unlocking a Loyalty Programme like Marriott Bonvoy
At the heart of the success of the Marriott Bonvoy programme is the incredibly strong, […]
Digital Public Infrastructure: Modi and Gates in Conversation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engaging conversation with Bill Gates covered a range of important subjects. […]
The Shifting Sands in Run Up to ‘D’ Day
The Countdown has Begun, and the Dice is Rolling. In the shifting sands, as the […]
The Success Story of HICSA. From a Modest Beginning to Becoming the Flagship Hospitality Event
Beginnings HICSA was a byproduct of our competition comments back in the early part of […]
3 Reforms Sanjeev Sanyal Wishes to See for India
This is a very special interaction we are having right here on ET Now with […]
Time To Reconstruct! It is Happy Days for Indian Hospitality! Time to Position Afresh, in Keeping with its True Relevance and Outreach!
These are excellent times for the hospitality industry. On a personal note, I can share […]
Arpana: A Multi-Dimensional Grass Roots Community Outreach, Inspired by ‘Maa’
Set up only six decades ago, in a two-room tenement, this NGO has weathered local […]
Where the Art Was
The 15th edition of India Art Fair dazzled as much with the art as it […]
The Incredible Mr. Ramachandran
The life and times of artist A. Ramachandran who transformed the way Indians looked at […]
Diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri Debuts with a Most Compelling Novel
An arresting narrative that builds around the Independence struggle, the feisty young Malati, the love […]
The Tulip, the Turban Flower of Spring
It’s the time for tulips, diplomacy, and colours of hope. Tracing a recent history of […]
The Original Returns!Test Match Cricket is Just as Much Fun!
After a hiatus, we were back to watching a five-day series, a far cry from […]
A Different Guide to Corbett: Holistic, detailed, not just about the animals, but Flora and Fauna
A recent release on Jim Corbett Reservey by Rajesh Chaudhry and Vinesh Kumar is a […]
6th HAI Hoteliers Conclave: Hospitality – The Engine for GDP Growth & Employment
Indian hospitality industry came onto centre stage at the one-day annual convention of the Hoteliers […]
Hospitality is the Engine for GDP Growth and Employment: M.P. Bezbaruah
When we met last, there still had some amount of uncertainties, but all of you […]
Highlight the Good that Hospitality Can Do for the Economy: K.B Kachru
As Mr. Kant said, our focus to project hospitality as an engine of growth and […]
Tourism can be the Key Driver for Indian Economy: Amitabh Kant
Our current Infrastructure is Ready to Host MICE and global airport hubs, driving a new […]
Energy Transition in the Indian industry
We are at the cusp of monumental changes across the world on many fronts like […]
Delhi as a City has Grown Phenomenally as a Tourist Hub: Vinay Saxena
Vinay Saxena, Delhi’s LG has been at the forefront of spreading the good cheer around […]
Of Woman Empowerment, Job Opportunities and New Destinations: Smriti Irani
A new world of Business for the Hospitality Industry Big Infrastructure spends around destinations for […]
What’s Trending in Hospitality: Nakul Anand
In a session moderated by Nakul Anand, former Director, ITC Limited, participants included Manisha Saxena, […]
Need to Develop New Destinations across India: Puneet Chhatwal
HAI President Puneet Chhatwal, in his inaugural speech reiterated the role of tourism in nation […]
Two Years of The Ukraine War: Lessons For India
Peace is costly. Only thing is war costs more – Shimon Peres,2015 Introduction As the […]
A Journey from Crisis to Confidence
RBI Governor, Shakti Kanta Das, addressed delegates at the Davos Summit, earlier this year. We […]
Elections 2024: Countdown Begins
This is that time of the year that comes every five years. When passions are […]
The story of Sandeshkhali: Imagine a Bollywood potboiler
A local strongman starts as a driver with odd jobs, an assistant collecting fares from […]
Paytm Collapse: The Cookie Crumbles. How and Why?
The sudden action on Paytm raised many an eyebrow, even though the company has been […]
Karma Lakelands : An Eco-Conscious Oasis built with eye on detail
Spacious properties coexisting with vibrant biodiversity constitutes the hallmark of Karma Lakelands. The prestigious green […]
Bridging Challenges and Opportunities in Asia’s Sustainable Architecture Landscape
In Asia, the urgency for sustainable architecture is a response to today’s environmental challenges and […]
Exhibiting India: Pashmina & Zanskar, An Unseen Ladakh
Journey into the World of the Golden Wool – Pashmina – Changthag Plateau Embark on […]
Nurturing Traditions: Azamgarh. Festival Brings its Treasures to the capital
ITRHD, the Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development, organized a two-day festival that brought […]
It’s Never Too late to Chase your Dreams!
Rohan Bopanna came through as an Indian, winning one of the Grand Slam titles after […]
The Recent Mayhem at IGIA: A Call for Course Correction!
Why just the fog? A breakdown can happen suddenly, anywhere, not just in India but […]
Arijoy Makes his Statement; Putting Ink on paper
DI converses with Arijoy Bhattacharya on the occasion of the launch of his latest series […]
Not One, But Four
The thrill and the unique experience of visiting any National Park during winters is always […]
India’s aviation market: 2000 Aircraft by the End of FY2025
Highlights Indian airlines currently have an order book for close to 1620 aircraft (after yesterday’s […]
Lakshadweep Calling: PM Plays the Brand Ambassador
It has been a relatively less talked about destination, discovered some decades back, ironically also […]
Iran and Pakistan: Another Flash Point
Introduction In an unexpected development, on 16 January 2024, Iran launched missiles into Pakistan’s, Baluchistan, […]
Maldives and its Centrality to the Indian Ocean Region
Maldives’ geography explains its strategic importance. The 960 km long submarine ridge below provides only […]
Time to Accelerate our Soft Power with our neighbours
In our immediate neighbourhood, the China card has been persistent and remains as challenging as […]
India-Maldives Ties in Choppy Waters
Relations between India and Maldives hit a rocky patch when the new President Mohamed Muizzu […]
“Why Bharat Matters”: India in the Midst of Change. What we Do, Matters to the World!
A trailblazing diplomat now turned into an astute statesman and politician with his effortless wit, […]
Mumbai start-up challenge: Conversations on What’s Trending
The inaugural StartUp Mumbai Challenge, with the theme, Forever Planet”, was held at the iconic Bombay Stock […]
Examining the Stock Market Connudrum
India has been the fastest-growing major economy for the third successive year. Despite global headwinds, […]
India’s Story Is Beginning. It’s the right time to Invest Now: Prasoon Mukherjee
An Incredible Success Story wrapped up in an unusual inherent sense of humility. So understated, […]
Rahul Yatra 2.0: Bharat Jodo, as the India Alliance falls Apart
An ironic statement of unity when the alliance itself is falling apart. If the idea […]
The Pilgrims Progress Ayodhya: The Indian Vatican
Lalit Panwar was one of the special invitees at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. He […]
Ayodhya Reborn! A Good time to Usher Ram Rajya
An awesome ceremony, a rare consecration, an event unlike any other. Evoking the spirit of […]
The Visitor Economy, or just Travel and Tourism Connect
The time for disruption is here! That what we call ‘tourism’ can acquire a bigger […]
A Year Like No Other! 2023 for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality
In the ever-evolving tapestry of India’s hospitality sector, 2023 stands as a pivotal year marked […]
Small Steps to Incremental Success in Inbound
Out of the box, innovative, structured support to Indian inbound industry is critical at this […]
India needs an Independent Tourism Board. With Teeth
Throughout my career in travel and tourism I have heard the argument that India has […]
ECOTOURISM is One Big Word; A Tool for Achieving SDG’S
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Driving Positive Change through Sustainable and Responsible Tourism
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Protégé Rajiv Kaul on PRS Oberoi on his 90th birthday!
This was just four years ago. In a chat with Marzban Patel’s Mediascope channel, Rajiv […]
Indian Aviation in 2024: What do we Expect to See?
A CAPA INDIA REPORT After a long time, possibly for the first time since deregulation, […]
Traffic Rights: Will Indian Carriers Pick Traffic over Dubai?
News on airline bilateral rights between nations always attracts attention. Given the ever-growing interest in […]
Letter from Toronto : Value Propositions!
USA, UK and Canada are some of the bigger markets in the global pecking order […]
Qmin, unprecedented Success Story through Innovation
The pandemic brought the industry to innovate up first to stay competitive and alive, literally. […]
EbixCash Travel Reports Robust Business
EbixCash Limited has reported exceptional performance across all travel business verticals. Its Corporate Travel business […]
Mementos: the New ITC Luxury Brand!
ITC Hotels is looking to set a new benchmark in hospitality with its new brand […]
Skilling: Stakeholders are being Involved from Start to Finish!
This is a game changer for the industry. Leading chains are benefiting from direct recruitment, […]
Indian Tourism’s Brand Ambassador
It is a relatively less talked about destination, discovered some decades back, ironically also made […]
The Visitor Economy: How it Works for Delhi?
The assumption here is that all the big global cities are built around the visitor […]
Stories in Cultural Heritage Tourism
Stories and storytelling practices in heritage tourism act as beacons of innovation to change perceptions […]
Sandooka: The Living Museum of Kodava Culture
India’s immense cultural diversity is arguably the world’s richest intangible heritage. Very little of this […]
Traffic Rights: Then and Now! Will Indian Carriers Hub over Dubai?
News on airline bilateral rights between nations always attracts attention. Given the ever-growing interest in […]
Made in India VFS gets UK’s global visa account over 142 countries
Mumbai grown, ‘Made in India’, now a global gold standard in visa outsourcing, VFS Global, […]
Luxury and Craft: The Value of ‘Humility’
In this conversation, we look at the co-relation between the artist and the craft and […]
‘Luxury and India: From Heritage, a journey to Modernity’
How Luxury is a treasure carrying on, from the past to the present and then […]
Tiger… Tiger
As the first rays of the morning sun filtered through the dense canopy of Saal […]
The Spirit of Chennai
While the entire nation is debating on the “Non-sense” called “Intolerance”, there is humanity at […]
DCWA: A Proud Journey from its Simple Beginnings
Their largest annual fundraising event, the DCWA International Bazaar, is being held on 3rd February […]
Trends in Retail in Luxury Segment. The Party has just Begun!
The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a one of its kind full day […]
Governance in Delhi: Collaboration and not Confrontation is the Solution
Delhi being the national capital of a federal country, its governance by Government of National […]
Better Managing our Highways is Critical, as Undertaking Carrying Capacity of our Hill Stations
They say that the best view comes from the hardest climb. But if the climb […]
Catch Up, We Can. Only Hard Work will Pave the Way
There is no substitute for hard work, at least two shifts in the manufacturing sector. […]
Time to Move on, Carrying Diverse Opinions, the Nation needs to move on!
Justice Sanjay Krishan Kaul has been in the news lately, demitting office after a long […]
Small Reforms; Big Impact. How Process Changes can make the Big Difference
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), spoke on […]
2024: A Year of New Beginnings!
We wish everyone in our family, our neighbourhood, our city, our country, the region and […]
Crystal Ball Gazing: Playing the Nostradamus
While predicting the shape of things likely to come in the year ahead is always […]
India will Forge Ahead given the right Mindsets of the Younger Generation
We bring you conversations from ET CEO Roundtable, selected excerpts that identify the immediate challenges […]
An Urban Transformation that Propels India’s Amrit Kaal
Throughout time, cities have served as crucibles of civilisations, creators of wealth, and cradles of […]
