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With right development and PM Modi’s focus, Lakshadweep can turn into a global attraction

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep has put the serene Indian archipelago in focus. Through the images posted on his social media accounts, PM Modi highlighted this cluster of inhabited uninhabited islands with pristine beaches, clean waters and stunning views is second to none to any beach destinations in the world. This region with one of the best literacy rates in the country could and should easily have been one of the biggest tourism attractions of the world.
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‘India and Maldives share a strong bond: Former Maldives tourism minister

Social media posts by ministers of new government in Maldives that led to outrage and #boycottmaldives trending online were totally ‘unnecessary’ asserts Abdulla Mausoom , former tourism minister of Maldives. He explained the present government which came to power running a negative campaign against India needs to realise they are in power now and their social media accounts are no longer personal spaces.
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'BJP has failed the nation and betrayed farmers': Bhupesh Baghel

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on his government’s welfare schemes, caste census and why the BJP is running scared

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel (62) — the battle-hardened politician credited with helping the Congress back on its feet after the May 2013 Naxal attack that had wiped out the state brass — won the 2018 state for his party after 15 years. He speaks to Amin Ali ahead of the next election to the 90-seat assembly.
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Chefs whip up lip-smacking millet dishes for spouses of G20 leaders

NEW DELHI: Prominent chefs Kunal Kapur, Anahita Dhondy and Ajay Chopra whipped up a lot of excitement over millet-based dishes for the visiting spouses of G20 leaders on Saturday morning. Chef Kunal Kapur, who prepared mushroom and millets khichda, says the idea behind his dish was to showcase millets and sustainability. Kapur said he used two millets - jowar and bajra - and mushroom varieties like pink oyster, cepes, shiitake, regular oyster and portobello, all sourced from local farms
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Heads of state check in, floored by Indian warmth and hospitality

NEW DELHI: Upon her arrival for the G20 summit, Italian Prime Minister - accompanied by her daughter Ginevra Giambruno - enjoyed the warm traditional Indian customs of welcoming guests with aarti, teeka and the draping of shawls at Hyatt Regency. The hotel's general manager, Shrikant Wakharkar, said the Italian Prime Minister "expressed her delight" at the warm welcome and the traditional Indian handicrafts presented to her along with exquisite silk sarees.
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G20 Summit in Delhi: When the world will dine as one family

NEW DELHI: It is not just the government departments that have been frantically preparing the city for an influx of international VIPs for the G20 Summit. Away from the glare of the public, hotels have also been customising their menus, providing not only a taste of India but also flavours familiar to the guests, enough to ensure the visitors do not leave with a bitter taste in their mouths.

With the host country having elevated millet to global status, the hotels are also stirring the pots…
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G20 Summit in Delhi: 3,500 rooms booked, tables laid, playlist ready

NEW DELHI: Almost 3,500 rooms across big and small hotels in Delhi and Gurgaon have been booked to cater to the upcoming G20 Summit in the capital. Close to 10,000 hospitality professionals will be stationed at 30 prominent hotels across central and south Delhi, Aerocity and Gurgaon to serve international delegations and heads of state visiting the city. Delhi Police, ministry of external affairs and embassies started security drills almost two months ago, according to a Hyatt Regency spokesperson
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The world sees India as a reliable partner and go to place to do business: Iceland permanent Secretary of State

Martin Eyjólfsson, Permanent Secretary of State, Iceland, said India is a place to do business as it is a robust economy where rule of law is prevailing and that is pivotal and fundamental issue for companies.

On a visit to India as a part of ongoing G20 meetings, speaking exclusively with ToI, he said certain aspects that make India the focus of global businesses are a healthy economy, a level playing field where you can go to courts if you have a problem and freedom of choice

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