Centre's
Nod For Cruise Services
The
Union Ministry of Shipping, Road
Transport and Highways on Thursday
gave a green signal for operating
cruise services by a Cruise liner on
two sectors — Mumbai to Lakshadweep
(Kadmat Island) and Mumbai to Goa.
A
Steam Odyssey
Once
the Darjeeeling toy train won its
spurs, it was only a matter of time
before the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
would have to be internationally
acknowledged in the UNESCO World
Heritage List.
Teej:
The Festival Of Swings
A
popular festival in Rajasthan, Teej is
devoted to goddess Parvati,
celebrating her reunion with lord
Shiva, says Abha Sharma.
Mooning
Over Matheran
Trudge
along the red-gravel kutcha road or
the tiny railway track. If you don’t
have the stamina to walk, opt for the
palanquin or rickshaws hand-pulled by
wiry mountain men in Matheran, writes
Susheela Nair.
Reclaiming
Lost History
As
new excavations unearth more temples
and monasteries at Sirpur, there is
speculation rife on what caused the
end of the civilisation, says G
Manjusainath.
Where
The Aroma Of Spices Lingers On...
Set
in the tranquil environs of tea and
cardamom plantations is Carmelia Haven
at Vandanmedu.
